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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 Blackman Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Latest From Diddy's Trial & We've Seen This Blood Testing Story Before 15:22

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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 BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCH Share 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/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Larissa Waters Elected As New Greens Leader 4:07

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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 Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Gender Selection Debate & Fashion's Strictest Red Carpet 14:01

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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 BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCH Share 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/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Husband Sentenced Following Death Of Olympian Melissa Hoskins 4:42

3 days ago4:42

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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 Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Revelations From The Bondi Junction Inquest & The Stage Most Couples Never Reach 12:33

4 days ago12:33

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The Bondi Junction inquest has revealed crucial new details about Joel Cauchi's mental health history, including his mother's desperate attempts to get him help years before the tragedy. Plus, what makes a good relationship? Apparently there are four phases to nailing couples bliss. And in headlines today Kim Kardashian says she thought of her sister walking in and finding her shot dead as she gives evidence at the trial of the men accused of robbing her in Paris in 2016; Greens bill hopes to end abortion deserts for women across NSW; Sean Combs' ex Cassie Ventura has described the abuse she allegedly faced at Diddy's hand; French actor Gerard Depardieu has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two women on a film set THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCH Share 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: Ailish Delaney, Mamamia's News Writer Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Sussan Ley Becomes The First Woman to Lead the Liberals 4:36

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Sussan Ley has become the first woman appointed to lead the federal Liberals: A new tool will improve diagnosis of fetal alcohol syndrome; Grandmother faces court over boys deaths; Jurors have been shown the video of Sean Diddy Combs kicking former girlfriend Cassie Ventura 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 Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Kim Kardashian Faces Her Paris Robbers & Taylor Swift's Unexpected Legal Drama 12:52

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Nearly nine years after the Paris heist that changed her life forever, Kim Kardashian is set to face her alleged armed robbers in court. Plus, Taylor Swift has been dragged into the messy legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni... but her team is pushing back against claims she was ever involved in their drama. And in headlines today Hamas says they have released Eden Alexander, the last surviving US hostage held in Gaza; Anthony Albanese will be sworn in as Prime Minister for a second time today alongside his new look ministry; The Liberal leadership will be decided today, Sussan Ley and Angus Taylor vying for the role; Opening statements in the Sean Diddy Combs trial have begun with stories from Diddy's infamous freak off parties THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCH Share 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: Tara Watson, Mamamia's Senior Entertainment Writer Audio Producer: Lu Hill Executive Producer: Taylah Strano Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Hamas To Release Last Living US Hostage 4:41

5 days ago4:41

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Hamas agrees to release the last surviving American hostage to work towards a ceasefire and permission for aid to enter Gaza; ABC 7:30 Report shows video of baby being repeatedly hit across the mouth for crying in a child care centre expose; Former NSW MP Jason Falinski tells whoever leads the Liberals next to stop with the culture wards and get on with helping Australians; Amber Heard has given birth to twins Ocean and Agnes. 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: Claire Murphy Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Labor's Historic Female Majority & The Leadership Races To Watch 17:41

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As the dust settles on the federal election, we're unpacking Australia's dramatically changed political landscape. From Labor's historic female majority caucus to tomorrow's Liberal leadership contest and the Greens searching for a new leader, this is your Australian politics update. AND IN HEADLINES TODAY: Labor will unveil their new leadership team today with two big names already ousted form the front bench; The Bondi stabbing inquest will hear from the doctor who weaned Joel Cauchi off his antipsychotic medication today; Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has agreed to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Turkey on Thursday; US President Donald Trump has reportedly accepted a jumbo jet as a gift from Qatari's ruling family; Bindi Irwin has missed her Dad's annual fundraiser after undergoing emergency surgery THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCH Share 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: Jenna Clarke, Associate Editor at The Australian Executive Producer: Taylah Strano Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Police Issue Warning After Dating App Attacks In Victoria 4:11

8 days ago4:11

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President Donald Trump has appointed Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C.; Police in Victoria have arrested over 30 people following a series of violent attacks targeting men through dating apps; Former Australian cricketer Stuart MacGill has avoided jail after being sentenced for his role in a cocaine deal that led to his violent kidnapping; Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis have just welcomed their first child — a baby boy named Jagger Mewis-Kerr; Today is Do It For Dolly Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness and taking action against bullying across Australia. 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 Producer: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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A New Pope Elected & The Latest Madeleine McCann Development 8:05

9 days ago8:05

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White smoke has billowed from the Sistine Chapel and now we now, a new Pope has been elected. Plus, new evidence has emerged in the 2007 case of missing toddler Madeleine McCann... And in headlines today Cardinal Robert Provost is now America's first Pope, taking the name Leo; Alleged mushroom killer Erin Patterson showed little signs of the poisoning in the days after the lunch that killed her former in laws; The family of murdered Perth teen Cassius Turvey say justice has been served as the two men who attacked him were found guilty; Labor will welcome a raft of new faces in Canberra today with women now outnumbering men int he Labor party room THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCH Share 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: Raffaella Ciccarelli, Mamamia's News & Weekend Editor Executive Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Claire Murphy Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Recipe Tin Eats Author Claims Prize Amid Copyright Controversy 5:16

9 days ago5:16

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As the prime minister eyes his new cabinet, the Labor leader faces early headwinds including US tariffs and a potentially troublesome Greens senate cross bench; Recipe book writer Nagi Maehashi has taken out a prize at the publishing industry's annual awards; Police say a man who was suffering psychotic symptoms when he stabbed 16 people in a busy shopping centre had a fixation for knives; Jay-Z has blasted what he describes as the "shocking and reckless disregard for the truth" that his rape accuser has allegedly shown. 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 Producer: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Understanding The India-Pakistan Conflict & The Celebrities In Diddy's Trial 15:51

10 days ago15:51

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Tensions are escalating between nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan after a series of retaliatory strikes, raising concerns about potential conflict in the region. Plus, as jury selection begins in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial, some surprising celebrity names have been drawn into the proceedings. And in headlines today The judge overseeing the Sean 'Diddy' Combs case has slammed a lawyer who described the defence team as a 6 pack of white women; Doctors giving evidence at the mushroom murder trial explain how police managed to secure a sample of the meal from the bin and how Erin Patterson left hospital just 5 minutes after arriving complaining of gastro symptoms; NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb has decided to step down; The Papal Conclave has officially begun to elect a new Pope; Media in the US have requested the documents in the Murdoch family succession feud case be unsealed THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCH Share 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 Leoni Connah, Lecturer in International Relations at Flinders University Raffaella Ciccarelli, Mamamia's News & Weekend Editor Executive Producer: Taylah Strano Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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13 Seats Remain Undecided After Labor's Landslide Victory 4:08

10 days ago4:08