The Quicky

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.

Daylight Saving is officially back across some parts of Australia - and so is the annual argument. While some love the long, sun-drenched nights, others rage over the confusing timezones and sleep disruption.  Now in the most evidence-based study yet, U.S. scientists have confirmed Daylight Saving is bad for our health. So is this finally vindication for Daylight Saving haters?  And in headlines today, Leaders across the globe will commemorate the deaths of 1200 Israelis and the taking of 250 hostages by Hamas on this day 2 years ago as mediators continue to try to broker a ceasefire agreement; The US Supreme Court has declined to hear Ghislaine Maxwell's bid to overturn her conviction for helping the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls; Israeli authorities say they have deported campaigner Greta Thunberg and another 170 activists from an international flotilla prevented last week from delivering aid to the Gaza Strip; British author Jilly Cooper, known for her bestselling risque novels including Rivals which was made into a TV show for Disney+, has died at age 88 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: Claire Murphy & Ilaria Brophy Guest: Reece Kemp, Sleep Expert at Flinders UniversityAudio Producer: Tegan SadlerBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The war in Gaza isn’t over yet, says U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who expects a potential hostage deal early this week; Reece Walsh starred in one of the all-time great grand final performances as the Broncos ended a 17-year title drought, beating Melbourne 26-22 in the 2025 NRL decider; Fire crews worked overnight to contain a bushfire on Queensland’s Moreton Island, with stronger winds expected early this week; Saturday Night Live kicked off its 51st season on October 4, with Bad Bunny hosting and Doja Cat performing, featuring several Donald Trump parodies. Support independent women's media CREDITS  Host/Producer: Tahli BlackmanBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psychiatrists working in Australia's largest public health system will be given a temporary pay bump, following mass resignations; Three appeal judges have delivered a split decision in underworld figure Tony Mokbel’s fight to quash his drug convictions; Australians detained by Israel while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza could soon receive help from the federal government; The man shot dead by British police has been identified after killing two people at a synagogue in an attack that has been declared a terror incident; Kim Kardashian and her mother Kris Jenner are suing her ex-boyfriend Ray J for saying they are under federal investigation and on the verge of being indicted. 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.

We asked you what news stories you wanted covered this week and from sunscreen SFP fails to Keith and Nicole's break up, Trump's new plan for Gaza and Nurses being able to prescribe our medications, there was one thing we still hadn't touched on. You asked us to cleanse the timeline. The news right now, has been a lot, and you were keen to hear something that held a little more hope. Today, we hear more about Robert Irwin's adventures on Dancing With The Stars, find out why Mary Fowler was keen to take to the Paris fashion week runway and we speak to Mamamia's resident Swiftie Tina Burke, about all the exhausting things happening around Taylor Swift's new album release. And there's more, have a listen and get into the long weekend with a little more light in your news feed And in headlines today, Travellers heading to America or France may have holiday plans interrupted due to Paris protests and the US government shut down; British police have declared a deadly rampage on a synagogue in northern England a terror attack; Gangland kingpin Tony Mokbel will finally learn today whether his bid to quash drug convictions over the Lawyer X scandal has succeeded; Nicole Kidman has turned to the one person who has always been by her side in hard times, her sister Antonia, the pair seen hiking in Nashville in the aftermath of Nicole's divorce filing from husband Keith UrbanTHE 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: Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erin Patterson set to launch appeal; Israeli navy intercepts pro-Palestinian flotilla headed to Gaza; Whistleblowers lift lid on international testing company as sunscreen scandal deepens; ADF joins search for missing 4yo near Yunta, SA; Tributes flow for beloved conservationist Jane Goodall. Support independent women's media CREDITS  Host/Producer: Raffaella Ciccarelli Audio Production: Tegan SadlerBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban were our picture perfect idea of 'happily married'. So when their fairytale romance came crashing down, we find ourselves questioning whether love is even real If they didn't make it, how could we possibly achieve anything close to happily ever after? We speak to Mamamia's own Jess Clark about why we can't just throw away nearly 20 years of life together. And sunscreens are back in the headlines for all the wrong reasons, more of them failing to live up to their SPF50+ claims, We find out what we need to do to make sure our skin is protected from harsh UV radiation. And in headlines today, Jane Goodall, the conservationist who spent her life researching chimpanzees, has died aged 91; Survivors of one of the deadly Bali bombing attacks have gathered for a beachside tribute, two decades on from the terrorist attack; The Global Sumud flotilla trying to deliver aid to Gaza says unidentified vessels approached some of its boats as it got closer to a zone where Israel has imposed a naval blockade; Chunk, a towering brown bear with a broken jaw, has swept the competition in the popular Fat Bear Week contest; Fresh off her catwalk debut at Paris Fashion Week, Matilda's superstar Mary Fowler has inked a new one year deal with her English club Manchester CityTHE 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: Jess Clark - Mamamia's Managing Editor, you can read her story hereAudio Producer: Lu Hill Sunscreens currently under investigation By The TGA Aspect Sun SPF50+ Physical Sun Protection - Advanced Skin Technology. TGA notified of voluntary recall of goods on 22 September 2025. Goods voluntarily cancelled from the Register on 25 September 2025. Aspect Sun SPF50+ Tinted Physical Sun Protection - Advanced Skin Technology. TGA notified of voluntary recall of goods on 22 September 2025. Goods voluntarily cancelled from the Register on 25 September 2025. Aesthetics Rx Ultra Protection Sunscreen Cream - Aesthetics Skincare Pty Ltd. TGA notified of voluntary recall of goods on 22 September 2025. Goods voluntarily cancelled from the Register on 25 September 2025.  New Day Skin Good Vibes Sunscreen SPF50+ - Anjo PartnersVoluntarily paused supply. Goods under review by the TGA. New Day Skin Happy Days Sunscreen SPF50+ - Anjo PartnersVoluntarily paused supply. Goods under review by the TGA. Allganics Light Sunscreen SPF50+ - Australian Cosmeceutical Group Pty LtdGoods under review by the TGA. Beauti-FLTR Lustre Mineral SPF50+ - Daily SPF Pty Ltd. TGA notified of voluntary recall of goods on 26 September 2025. Goods voluntarily cancelled from the Register on 29 September 2025. Found My Skin SPF 50+ Tinted Face/Body Cream - DNA Health and Wellness Pty LtdVoluntarily paused supply. Goods under review by the TGA. Ethical Zinc Daily Wear Light Sunscreen - Ethical Zinc Pty Ltd. Voluntarily paused supply. Goods under review by the TGA Ethical Zinc Daily Wear Tinted Facial Sunscreen (Dark) - Ethical Zinc Pty LtdVoluntarily paused supply. Goods under review by the TGA Ethical Zinc Daily Wear Tinted Facial Sunscreen (Light) - Ethical Zinc Pty Ltd. Voluntarily paused supply. Goods under review by the TGA Endota Mineral Protect SPF50 Sunscreen - Ethical Zinc Pty LtdVoluntarily paused supply. Goods under review by the TGA. We are Feel Good Inc Mineral Sunscreen SPF50+ - Feel Good and Co Pty Ltd. Voluntarily paused supply. Goods under review by the TGA. GlindaWand The Fountain of Youth Environmental Defence Cream SPF50+ - GlindaWand Pty Ltd. Goods under review by the TGA. Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF50+ - Grace & Fire Pty Ltd. TGA notified of voluntary recall of goods on 22 August 2025. Goods voluntarily cancelled from the Register on 5 September 2025. Ultra Violette Velvet Screen SPF50 - Grace & Fire Pty Ltd. Product export only – never supplied in Australia. Goods voluntarily cancelled from the Register on 5 September 2025. People4Ocean SPF 50+ Mineral Bioactive Shield Lightly Tinted Cream - LaGaia Pty Ltd. TGA notified of voluntary recall of goods on 23 September 2025. Goods under review by the TGA. McoBeauty SPF50+ Mineral Mattifying Sunscreen - McoBeauty. Goods voluntarily cancelled from the Register on 24 September 2025. Goods under review by the TGA. Naked Sundays Collagen Glow Mineral Sunscreen - Naked Sundays. Voluntarily paused supply. Goods under review by the TGA.  Outside Beauty & Skincare SPF 50+ Mineral Primer - Outside Beauty & Skincare Pty Ltd. Goods voluntarily cancelled from the Register on 26 September 2025. Goods under review by the TGA. Salus SPF50+ Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad Spectrum - Salus Body & Spa Pty Ltd. Voluntarily paused supply. Goods under review by the TGA.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended his government's new first-home buyer scheme, which kicked off today, rejecting claims it will push property prices even higher; The United States government is on the brink of a shutdown after a funding bill failed in the Senate, with President Donald Trump threatening "irreversible" actions if a deal isn't reached by midnight; A US judge has rejected hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs's bid to overturn his felony conviction on prostitution-related charges, paving the way for his sentencing this week; And American singer Teddy Swims has been officially confirmed as the headline act for Sunday's NRL Grand Final. 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.

A major shift in Australian healthcare will now allow registered nurses to prescribe medications after additional training, promising better access for all Australians and easing pressure on the GP shortage. Plus, we break down President Trump's sweeping new 20-point peace plan for Gaza, what's in the controversial proposal, and whether it stands any chance of bringing an end to the Israel-Hamas war. And in headlines today, A UN expert has advised that Australia needs to cut it’s defence agreement ties with Israel or risk being complicit in genocide; Mortgage-holders may have to wait longer for more interest rate relief after commentary from the reserve bank's board and governor Michele Bullock was more pessimistic about inflation than expected; US President Donald Trump and defence secretary Pete Hegseth have addressed a hastily convened crowd of the country’s top generals and admirals to tell them the age of 'woke' is over; Just a day after it was announced that Aussie stars Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban were separating, Kidman has filed for divorceTHE 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: Dr Jessica Genauer, International Relations at Flinders UniversityAudio Producer: Tegan SadlerBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban separate; Nurses are eligible to begin a new prescriptions training program; YouTube pays Trump the equivalent of an AUD $33 million settlement; Police are scaling back the search for fugitive Dezi Freeman; Search continues for missing 4yo in Yunta, SA; A Sydney teacher has been charged with multiple alleged sex offences; Matilda’s star Mary Fowler has walked the catwalk at Paris Fashion Week. Support independent women's media CREDITS  Host/Producer: Cassandra Green Audio Production: Tegan SadlerBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.