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The number of completely destroyed homes from inundating floods has doubled to about 800; A 32-year-old woman has been charged with murder following the death of her three year old daughter at a Queensland coastal town; Erin Patterson allegedly changed her story to a health investigator and became difficult to contact in the days after allegedly cooking a poisonous mushroom meal for her former husband's family; French President Emmanuel Macron says there was no "domestic dispute" with his wife, after a video showed her pushing him in the face was released.  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 Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton visit www.fentonandfenton.com.au CREDITS  Host/Producer: Nicole Madigan Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland has become the second state to criminalise coercive control, but what does that mean and what about the rest of Australia? Plus, if you find yourself caught in endless "what if" stress spirals, we've got a simple 5-minute technique that could help break the cycle. And in headlines today two men have been arrested for allegedly looting flood hit towns in NSW; Three of those involved in a machete attack in a Melbourne shopping centre on Sunday were already on bail; The 25 year anniversary of the 250,000 strong Reconciliation March remembered; President Trump has slammed Vladimir Putin over Russia's deadly attack in Ukraine; Dolly Parton has hinted she may make an appearance during Beyonce's Cowboy Carter tour. If you or someone you know needs support, contact 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732 Listen to episode one of But Are You Happy? here  THE END BITSSupport independent women's mediaCheck 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 Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned Israel’s blockade of aid to Gaza, calling it “completely unacceptable"; A man was removed from court today during Erin Patterson’s triple-murder trial after loudly interrupting proceedings; At least 12 people were killed and dozens injured in Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian cities in what Ukrainian officials say was the largest aerial attack of the war so far; Bindi Irwin has revealed she’s recovering after undergoing emergency surgery in the US to remove her appendix. 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: Tahli Blackman Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor Swift fans think they've cracked the code about a major announcement at tomorrow's American Music Awards. And in headlines today flood damaged communities in NSW are facing more bad weather as the clean up begins; The Nationals party room will meet either today or tomorrow to discuss getting back together with the Liberals; A poll shows 82% of Australians feel Israel's deliberate blocking of aid into Gaza is unjustified; Russia has launched its largest aerial attack on Ukraine so far; GP's in NSW will now be able to provide ongoing prescripts for those already diagnosed with ADHD THE END BITSSupport independent women's mediaCheck 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 & Tahli Blackman Guest:  Ailish Delaney, Mamamia News Writer Tina Burke, Mamamia Entertainment Editor Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The death toll has risen to 4 as resupply efforts for 50-thousand isolated residents ramps up amid heavy rain and flooding across Australia’s east coast; Police widen search area as missing teen remains unsighted for eight days; The Liberals will reconvene for a second time to discuss the Nationals' policy demands as talks are revived for a reconciliation between the two parties; Walt Disney Studios has postponed the release of the next two instalments of the Avengers series. 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 HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we approach 11 years since William Tyrrell's disappearance, new evidence has emerged that could help end one of Australia's most complex missing persons cases. Plus, why do some people get 'the ick' more than others? A new study reveals the psychology behind that sudden loss of attraction. And in headlines today Three people have been confirmed dead and another remains missing as record-breaking floods continue to devastate the NSW Mid North Coast; Two Israeli embassy staff were shot dead late Wednesday night in Washington, D.C.; Rapper Kid Cudi has taken the stand in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial in New York; At least 82 people, including a newborn and women, died in overnight Israeli strikes; Liberal and Nationals MPs are close to reuniting their Coalition but have delayed naming their shadow cabinet to work out details. Listen to Dan Box, host of Witness: William Tyrrell on True Crime Conversations here THE END BITSSupport independent women's mediaCheck 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 & Tahli Blackman Guest: Nina Young, Journalist and Producer of Witness: William Tyrrell Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior Liberal and National Party members are urgently working to rebuild the Coalition before shadow cabinet positions are announced; A major investigation is underway as a 17 year old girl hasn’t been seen May 15; NSW Premier Chris Minns says around 50,000 people have been told to prepare for evacuation, with nearly 10,000 homes at risk as major floods hit the Mid North Coast; A new drug that slows the early stages of Alzheimer’s has just been approved for use in Australia; Mariah Carey is returning to Australia after more than ten years, headlining Fridayz Live. 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: Tahli BlackmanBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza reaches a critical point, global leaders threaten "concrete actions" against Israel.  Plus, we investigate the psychology behind the Flying Monkey Theory. And in headlines today Nationals and Liberals are fighting over the real reason for the coalition split and whether shadow cabinet solidarity played a role; Jelena Dokic's father Damir has passed away, Dokic saying it has sparked a lot of complex and conflicting emotions; Hundreds have been rescued with tens of thousands cut off by flood water in the NSW Hunter and Mid North Coastal regions; Singer Chris Brown has been granted bail by a UK court due to appear before a judge on June 20 charged with grievous bodily harm THE END BITSSupport independent women's mediaCheck 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. Jess Genauer, Senior Lecturer in International Relations at Flinders University  Ailish Delaney, Mamamia News Writer  Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia is well placed to avoid a recession; A woman accused of murdering her two young grandsons has faced court after being released from a mental health facility; The consideration of good character references for accused rapists will be restricted under major Queensland court reforms; Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey says it's "nice to be back" at an awards ceremony on the sidelines of the Cannes Film Festival. 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: Nicole Madigan Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal trial continues in New York, new legal challenges emerge as his son Christian faces serious allegations of his own. Plus, why are adults suddenly obsessed with collecting toothy little monsters called Labubus? And in headlines today a disagreement over crossing the floor is reportedly behind the Coalition split as the break up reshapes parliament; Sean Diddy Combs former assistant says he would regularly deliver drugs to his boss' hotel rooms; Harvey Weinstein accuser Jessica Mann confronts the disgraced media mogul at his New York retrial; Singer Chris Brown will reapply for bail in the UK where he is being held over a serious assault allegation THE END BITSSupport independent women's mediaCheck 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: Chelsea Hui, Mamamia staff writer  Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.