The Quicky

Cautious optimism surrounds the Gaza conflict as Israel and Hamas agree to and begin implementing phase one of US President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan; including the release of Israeli hostages. We look at what the progress signals for the end of the war and hear the heartbreaking account of a Palestinian journalist living in Gaza, documenting life on the ground.  And in headlines today, The bodies of four of the reported 28 remaining hostages who died in the conflict in Gaza have been returned to Israel, but it’s not immediately clear when the other 24 will be repatriated; SA Police are resuming the search for missing 4 year old boy Gus, after previously scaling it back; Australian Federal Police will investigate whether independent senator Lidia Thorpe broke laws by saying she is prepared to "burn down Parliament House" in support of Palestinians; Taylor Swift has announced a 6 part docuseries will air on Disney+ called The End Of An Era and based on her epic recent world tour, along with a new version of her Eras concert tour movie that will include the Tortured Poets Department THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram 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: Dr Jessica Genauer, International Relations expert, Flinders University Shrouq Aila, Palestinian Journalist based in Gaza  Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump has declared an end to the war in Gaza; One in seven Australians poverty-stricken; There's a major city-country divide in miscarriage support in Australia; Katy Perry kissed Justin Trudeau – and liked it. Support independent women's media CREDITS  Host/Producer: Cassandra Green Audio Production: Taylah Strano Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New research reveals an unexpected reality beneath Australia's sunny surface, ranking the nations most anxious city. We look at what's driving unprecedented levels of anxiety in regional and commuter hubs, with doctors reporting that mental health is a top factor in patient visits. And in headlines today, The deal to release the final remaining hostages held in Gaza is set to unfold today as the 2 year war in the region appears to be coming to a close; Millions of Australians have been cautioned not to fall for bogus Qantas compensation claims after having their personal information leaked online; According to reports from UK media, Prince Andrew was in contact with Jeffrey Epstein for longer than he has previously admitted to; Friends of actress Diane Keaton, who passed away on the weekend aged 79, say they were shocked by how thin she had become in the weeks before her death THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram 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: Belinda Preston, Clinical Psychologist  Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re one step closer to seeing the end of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza as the Israeli government approves the ceasefire and hostage deal brokered by the United States; Australians detained by Israel for trying to sail aid into Gaza have vowed to do it again, despite alleging human rights abuses while in captivity; Sam Kerr is back in the Matildas squad for the first time since late 2023, ahead of friendlies against Wales and England; A US judge has tossed out Drake's defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group, ruling lyrics branding the superstar a pedophile in Kendrick Lamar's diss track Not Like Us were opinion. 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.

Welcome to your feel-good weekly news wrap.  From prayers to promising words from country icon Dolly Parton to a Nobel Prize close to home and the Aussie woman smashing a Guinness World Record, there's so much good news to share in this week.  And in headlines today, a French appeals court has increased Husamettin Dogan’s sentence to 10 years for raping Gisele Pelicot while she was drugged and unconscious; Hungarian writer Laszlo Krasznahorkai has won the Nobel Prize in Literature; Louis Tomlinson says Liam Payne’s death has “completely put a pin in” any plans for a One Direction reunion; the Australian Women in Music Awards celebrated women, non-binary and gender-diverse artists in a major ceremony.  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines 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 & Tahli Blackman  Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel and Hamas agree to ‘first phase’ of peace plan; NSW’s top court blocks Sydney Opera House Pro-Palestine protest; Hackers threaten to release Qantas customers' data; Man shot dead in Sydney identified as UFC fighter; Explicit Taylor Swift song has whole world talking.  Support independent women's media CREDITS  Host/Producer: Raffaella Ciccarelli  Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Afghan Women's Refugee Team, made up of players forced to flee their homes after the Taliban took back power in 2021, is preparing for their first international match in almost four years.  We speak to one of the Australian-based players about their powerful journey back to the pitch. Plus, new research confirms Gen Z is turning Australia's long-standing drinking culture on its head. And in headlines today, Australian authorities are preparing for the return of more women, known as ISIS brides and their children; Talks to end the war in Gaza have ramped up, after Hamas handed over its lists of hostages and Palestinian prisoners to be freed in a swap; Thousands of protesters will discover whether they can rally at the Sydney Opera House this weekend as a trio of judges rule on the legality of a pro-Palestine demonstration; Icon Dolly Parton has taken to social media to let everyone know she’s not on death’s door THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines 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: Mona Amini, Afghani football playerAudio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The federal government was left in the dark about last month's deadly Optus triple 0 outage because the telco sent the notification email to the wrong address; A stark new report shows Australia's rental crisis is deepening, with soaring prices forcing people further away from their jobs and communities; A legendary rite of passage for generations of young Australians is coming to an end, with the era of large-scale European coach tours set to finish next year; And fans are sending their best wishes to country music legend Dolly Parton, after her sister made a public plea for prayers amid the star's ongoing health issues. 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.

What exactly happened when Israel intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla? If you ask the families of the Australians on board, they've reported alleged abuse and torture. Plus, we break down the luteal phase; why this final stretch of the menstrual cycle has become short-hand for feeling low, and what's actually happening in your body. And in headlines today, Australian activists in Israeli detention for attempting to deliver aid to Gaza have been deported to Jordan; Zelda Williams is begging people to stop sending her AI videos of her late dad Robin Williams calling it "gross"; It’s International Plasma Week, the Mum of Australia’s only child with severe Factor V deficiency, urging Aussies to consider donating; Tennis ace Novak Djokovic has thrown up and passed out while playing in brutally hot conditions in China, but still went on to win his match THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram 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  Guests: Dr Pav Nanayakkara, Gynaecologist Jacinta McEwen & Jessica Mamone, family & friends of Surya McEwenAudio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of adventure seekers are stranded in a blizzard on Mount Everest; Taylor Swift broke her record for most ‘first week’ sales in just one day; Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman has made an appearance at Paris Fashion Week alongside her two daughters; Police have charged a gunman who allegedly fired into a suburban street in Croydon Park; Man convicted in Gisèle Pelicot case says he ‘never intended’ to rape her in appeal. 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.