The Quicky

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.

The Nationals have abandoned their traditional political relationship with the Liberals; Households are hoping for a cut in their mortgages when the Reserve Bank hands down its latest interest rates decision; A young mother's husband and brother-in-law will remain behind bars after being accused of her murder; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has travelled to Vatican City to privately meet with Pope Leo XIV; Michelle Williams has paid tribute to her former partner Heath Ledger as "so special". 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: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The thought of a celebrity falling in love with you seems pretty implausible to most of us. But why do so many people keep falling for celeb romance scams? Plus, six months after two Melbourne teenagers died from methanol poisoning in Laos, their mothers are still fighting for justice. And in headlines today singer Dawn Richard says she feared for her life after allegedly witnessing Sean Combs assault Cassie Ventura; Alleged mushroom killer Erin Patterson's phone pinged towers near known death cap mushroom sites; Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says they will control all of Gaza while retrieving hostages and eliminating Hamas; Joe Exotic has called on help from Donald Trump after his husband was deported to Mexico  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: Carly Dober, Psychologist & Policy Coordinator for Australian Association of Psychologists  Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former U.S. President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that more Australian tanks are “on their way” to support Ukraine’s fight against Russia; In the latest updates from the Erin Patterson trial, the focus has shifted to telecommunications evidence; A fisherman was bitten by a dingo while fishing in knee-deep water at K'gari, formerly Fraser Island, on Friday morning. 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: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are we so obsessed with celebrity age gap relationships? Recently another couple has drawn headlines attention for their 49 year age gap, but why do we, as the onlookers, care so much? Plus, Netflix has finally confirmed what's next for the ton... we've got all the details about Bridgerton season 4. And in headlines today AFL team the West Coast Eagles pay tribute to Adam Selwood who has died just three months after his identical twin Troy; There are calls for utility companies to better protect domestic violence victim survivors; Israel has announced extensive new ground operations in northern and southern Gaza; A power failure may have caused a Mexican tall ship to crash into the Brooklyn Bridge in New York; A British man is set to break the record for running across the entire width of Australia today 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:  Elisabeth Shaw, CEO Relationships Australia  Tina Burke, Mamamia's Entertainment Editor  Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

War veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has lost his appeal over a ruling that found he likely committed war crimes in Afghanistan; Singer Chris Brown has been arrested and charged in the UK, accused of hitting a man with a bottle at a London nightclub in 2023; The future of the Coalition’s nuclear policy is still undecided, as new Opposition Leader Sussan Ley begins talks with the Nationals; Australia’s 2025 Eurovision contestant, Go-Jo, has been eliminated in the semi-finals. 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 first week of Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal trial comes to a close, key witness Cassie Ventura has taken the stand with disturbing testimony. Plus, in an unexpected twist, Elizabeth Holmes' husband is pitching his own blood-testing startup while she serves time for the Theranos scandal... and yes, it sounds eerily familiar. And in headlines today a juror in the deadly mushroom poisoning trial has been dismissed after speaking about the trial to family and friends; Justin Baldoni's lawyer claims Blake Lively's lawyers have threatened Taylor Swift's layers they'll release private texts if she doesn't write a public letter of support; Disgraced special forces soldier Ben Roberts Smith will find out if his appeal over his defamation finding on stories alleging he committed war crimes is successful today; Ukraine peace negotiations have stalled after Russia sent a second tier team to the talks in Turkey 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: Mylee Hogan, 7News US Correspondent  Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Larissa Waters has just been named the new leader of the Greens, taking over after Adam Bandt lost his Melbourne seat in the 2025 federal election; Singer Cassie Ventura gave emotional testimony in court on Thursday, revealing that she once considered taking her own life, traumatised by her relationship with Sean “Diddy” Combs; Jailed Australian writer Yang Hengjun has sent an emotional letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, thanking him for his support and making a fresh plea to return home; Former NSW Liberal MP Rory Amon is back in police custody after allegedly breaching his bail conditions. 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.

A Melbourne influencer has sparked heated debate after revealing she travelled to the US with a hefty price tag, to sure up the sex of her fourth child.   Plus, as Cannes Film Festival kicks off with controversial new fashion rules we look back at the most rebellious moments from fashion's strictest red carpet. And in headlines today Sean Diddy Combs ex Cassie Ventura claims he took video of her at the infamous Freak Off parties and threatened to leak them if he was jealous or upset to ruin her career; The NZ MP who performed the Haka in protest on the floor of parliament has been suspended; Prince William has given a speech saying grief is the very worst pain any child or parent will ever endure; Jennifer Lopez has been injured while rehearsing for the American Music Awards 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: Jayne Mullen, City Fertility Clinic Victorian Scientific Director.  Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A judge has ruled Erik and Lyle Menendez will have a new shot at freedom after 35 years behind bars; Olympic cyclist Rohan Dennis has received a suspended sentence over the death of his wife, fellow Olympian Melissa Hoskins; Liberal women are rallying behind the federal party's first female leader, branding questions about her ascension as sexist; Bindi Irwin is "on the road to recovery" after having her appendix and 14 endometriosis lesions removed during emergency surgery.  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: Nicole Madigan Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.