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New changes will see Working With Children checks under a national system; More Aussie than ever before are taking certain illicit drugs; The Prime Minister has defended Australia’s move to recognise a Palestinian state amid criticism from the US; There’s been a recent push to revise Victoria’s burial laws to allow owners to be laid to rest with their pets; Skydance confirms Top Gun 3 film will remain on track following Paramount acquisition. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS  Host/Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In case you missed it, Taylor Swift has new music on the way.  In true Taylor fashion there are lots of moving parts with this announcement, so we've condensed them all in one place for you.  Plus, are we moving to a four-day working week? New leaked Treasury documents reveal the government's real priorities ahead of next week's productivity roundtable.  And in headlines today, U.S. President Donald Trump says he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin may be ready to strike a deal to end the war in Ukraine; Celebrated Australian film critic David Stratton has died aged 85; Humanoid robots danced, played instruments and showed off martial arts at the opening of the first World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing; Priscilla Presley is being sued by former business partners who accuse her of pulling daughter Lisa Marie Presley’s life support to gain control of the family name; Former Australian cycling star Matthew Richardson has become the fastest cyclist ever.  THE END BITSSupport independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here Want $10 + a free month of Mamamia? We've got you.We're cooking up something exciting and need your brilliant opinions to help us make even better content.It's just 20 minutes of your time, and you'll get: $10 e-gift card 3 month Mamamia subscription (or gift it to someone if you're already a subscriber) Survey hereT&Cs here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Tahli Blackman  Guest: Tina Burke, Mamamia Entertainment EditorAudio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM has warned political opponents and the media against “Hamas propaganda” after the designated terrorist group reportedly praised the government’s plan to recognise a Palestinian state; US President Donald Trump has issued a starknew warning to Russian leader Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine…ahead of their meeting in Alaska; Australians’s are being urged to protect themselves online after a new report revealed nearly half of the nation’s internet users experienced some form of cybercrime in the last year; And Australia’s beloved Bindi Irwin has shared a positive health update following emergency surgery in the United States earlier this year.  The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS  Host/Producer: Gemma Donahoe Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank has cut interest rates for the third time this year, but what does this actually mean for mortgage holders, renters and first home buyers trying to get into the market? Plus, alarming numbers of young people are heading to TikTok for birth control advice, with new research showing most of these videos are seriously misleading... And in headlines today Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has resurfaced an idea - also enthusiastically floated by US President Donald Trump - that Palestinians should simply leave Gaza; More details have been revealed about the shot fired at Sydney airport yesterday, The bullet ending up lodged in the oven of a nearby cafe; Catherine the Princess of Wales has released another of her Mother Nature series of videos on her social media, narrating a story about how people, along with flowers blooming and fruit ripening, also have the potential for growth in the warmer months; US President Donald Trump has announced that country musician George Strait, action movie star Sylvester Stallone and rock band Kiss will be celebrated with the 2025 Kennedy Center honours, which he will host himself THE END BITSSupport independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here Want $10 + a free month of Mamamia? We've got you.We're cooking up something exciting and need your brilliant opinions to help us make even better content.It's just 20 minutes of your time, and you'll get: $10 e-gift card 3 month Mamamia subscription (or gift it to someone if you're already a subscriber) Survey hereT&Cs here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest:Effie Zahos, Nine News Money EditorDr Caroline de Moel-Mandel, School of Psychology and Public Health La Trobe University.Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A gun was discharged this morning inside one of Australia’s busiest airports; The Australian Council of Trade Unions will call for a four day work week at next week’s economic summit; Four people arrested over a burglary, reportedly at Brad Pitt's Los Angeles mansion; Trump says homeless individuals could face jail time if they stay on Washington DC's streets.  The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS  Host/Producer: Cassandra Green Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor Swift has just announced her 12th studio album The Life of a Showgirl and sent the internet into chaos... but how did we get here, and did you catch all the Easter eggs she's been dropping? Plus, Australia's divorce rate has plummeted to its lowest point in 50 years, but before we celebrate stronger relationships, we explore whether the whole story includes some darker reasons why fewer people are legally ending their marriages. And in headlines today the foreign ministers of 24 countries including Australia have released a statement calling for unrestricted aid to be allowed into Gaza saying the humanitarian crisis has reached unimaginable levels; Madonna has urged the Pope to travel to Gaza before it's too late saying" As a mother, I cannot bear to watch their suffering"; Tech giants Apple and Google have been found to have engaged in anti-competitive conduct, paving the way for a payout that could be worth hundreds of millions of dollars; An increasing number of Britons believe Prince Andrew should be stripped of his titles THE END BITSSupport independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here Want $10 + a free month of Mamamia? We've got you.We're cooking up something exciting and need your brilliant opinions to help us make even better content.It's just 20 minutes of your time, and you'll get: $10 e-gift card 1 month Mamamia subscription (or gift it to someone if you're already a subscriber) Survey hereT&Cs here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Tina Burke, Mamamia's Entertainment EditorAudio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor Swift has confirmed she has another album on the way; The Reserve Bank cuts official interest rates; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese deflects criticism that recognition of Palestinian statehood will do little on the ground in Gaza; and Jennifer Aniston has made some rare comments about THAT love triangle back in 2005. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS  Host/Producer: Sasha Tannock Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It might still be early in Trump's second term, but he's already positioning himself as a dealmaker on the world stage; from brokering peace between nations to preparing for a historic summit with Putin in Alaska this week. But with Ukraine's leader notably absent from the Putin meeting, and tensions escalating in Gaza, we're asking whether Trump's legacy as a peacemaker is actually working or if some conflict resolutions remain out of reach. And in headlines today US President Donald Trump is deploying 800 National Guard troops to Washington DC, and putting the city's police department under federal control; Australia has been urged to go further than recognising a Palestinian state by following up with sanctions and an arms embargo on Israel; Prince Harry and Meghan have extended their partnership with Netflix with a multi-year, first-look deal including another series and Christmas special of With Love Meghan; Lifeblood are hoping a little bit of sibling rivalry will help increase their blood and plasma supplies, encouraging middle children to step out from the shadows of their over achieving older siblings and extroverted younger ones to roll up a sleeve THE END BITSSupport independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here Want $10 + a free month of Mamamia? We've got you.We're cooking up something exciting and need your brilliant opinions to help us make even better content.It's just 20 minutes of your time, and you'll get: $10 e-gift card 1 month Mamamia subscription (or gift it to someone if you're already a subscriber) Survey hereT&Cs here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Amelia Lester, Mamamia's US Correspondent Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia will recognise the state of Palestine in a historic move that will redefine the nation's foreign policy; Police hope new images of a man wanted for the brutal rape of his neighbour 50 years ago will finally bring him to justice; Australian workers face a "class ceiling" that leaves some with less chance for job progression; Halle Berry’s ex-husband David Justice has shared the reason for his divorce from the actress nearly three decades ago. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS  Host/Producer: Ailish Delaney Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recent data shows more young children are reaching out to Kids Helpline about bullying, but two-thirds aren't telling their parents because they don't want to add to family stress. We explore what actually happens when a child calls for help, and how parents can create safe spaces for these crucial conversations without rushing to fix everything immediately. If you or anyone you know needs to speak with an expert, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or Parent Line on 1300 1300 52. And in headlines today Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has won diplomatic backing from Europe and NATO ahead of a US-Russia summit this week after fears Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump may try to dictate terms for ending the more than 3 year war without them; Australia looks to be gearing up to follow several major Western powers in recognising a Palestinian state at an upcoming UN meeting; The Tasmanian Liberal government has announced it will phase out greyhound racing by mid 2029 as it works to shore up support from independents to remain in power; Prince Harry is reportedly considering starting a new humanitarian charity after a highly publicised dispute saw him leave one he had set up to support the health and wellbeing of young people in Botswana and Lesotho THE END BITSSupport independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here Want $10 + a free month of Mamamia? We've got you.We're cooking up something exciting and need your brilliant opinions to help us make even better content.It's just 20 minutes of your time, and you'll get: $10 e-gift card 1 month Mamamia subscription (or gift it to someone if you're already a subscriber) Survey hereT&Cs here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Producer: Raffaella Ciccarelli  Guest: Leo Hede, National Manager Kids HelplineAudio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.