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Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has left the door open to softening her demands for a reunion with the Nationals, saying the coalition can end its messy political divorce this week;Young Aussies are vaping in alarming numbers, despite being aware of the health risks; Melinda French Gates has addressed the reports that her ex husband Bill Gates tried to give her medication for an STI without her knowledge; British police are investigating allegations that a "beautiful" 26-year-old Russian woman was sent to the UK for a sexual encounter with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor; Donald Trump has attracted furious pushback after calling for Republicans to nationalise elections; Nancy Guthrie, the 84 year old mother of USA Today Show host Suzannah Guthrie remains missing after last being seen at her Arizona home on January 31 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 [email protected] CREDITS Host: Gemma DonahoeAudio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia isn't renowned for it's snow and ice, in fact, quite the opposite, but that doesn't mean we're lacking in the Winter Olympic team department! Today we speak to 19yo Abbey Wilson, who is about to embark on her first ever Winter Olympic experience in Milano Cortina, representing Australia in the Snowboard Cross. She tells us what it's like in the village, how the carb loading will be epic this year and what it's like to be on a team led by icon and legend Alissa Camplin. And in headlines today, The federal opposition has blamed the Labor government for yesterday’s interest rate increase accusing them of being addicted to spending; People are being urged not to speculate on a suspected double murder-suicide of a Perth family with high-needs children while police investigate the deaths; The potentially deadly targeting of an Invasion Day rally has been widely condemned in parliament as an attack on all Australians; French police have raided ‍the offices of Elon Musk's social media network X; Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has denied the most serious charges at his rape trial in Oslo; Steven Spielberg has officially achieved EGOT status after winning a Grammy for documentary Music by John Williams 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 [email protected] CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Abby Wilson - Representing Australia in the snowboard cross at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics Audio Producer: Lu Hill  Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill and Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify before a congressional committee regarding their past ties to Jeffrey Epstein, a move that could spare the couple from possible prison time; The renewed five-day search for fugitive Dezi Freeman has entered its second day in Victoria’s Mount Buffalo National Park, with investigators now shifting their primary focus to the recovery of remains; Australia is launching a world-first clinical trial using mRNA technology to treat children battling aggressive and advanced brain tumours; The Amazon-backed documentary Melania has struggled significantly at the Australian box office, debuting in 33rd place with just over $22,000 in opening weekend ticket sales.  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 [email protected] CREDITS Host: Gemma DonahoeAudio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A staggering final release of 3 million more Epstein documents has just hit the public domain, and the paper trail is messier than we ever imagined. From new photos of former Prince Andrew to explosive email allegations involving Bill Gates and Elon Musk, we investigate why these files are surfacing now and which high-profile Australians are caught in the crossfire. Royal expert Victoria Arbiter joins us to ask the million dollar question... is this the moment Andrew is finally forced to testify? And in headlines today, NSW police are investigating after it was revealed that suspected triple murderer Julian Ingram had been released on bail for domestic violence related accusations; Nationals leader David Littleproud is facing mounting pressure within his party to reunite with the Liberals after surviving an attempt to challenge his leadership; US President Donald Trump is threatening to sue Grammys host Trevor Noah over a joke made about Jeffrey Epstein; LGBTQI Australians are facing persistent and disproportionate discrimination or harassment at work, with data showing this behaviour is on the rise; If you’re travelling to Rome anytime soon, you might want to pack a few extra Euro. With a new visitor fee to see the Trevi fountain now in play; After nearly 10 months on the sidelines due to injury, Matildas star Mary Fowler has returned to the pitch for her English side Manchester City 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 [email protected] CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Victoria Arbiter, Royal Commentator  Audio Producer: Lu Hill  Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's most wanted man, Dezi Freeman, is strongly believed to be dead as police begin a fresh search for his body in dense high country; A five-year-old boy and his father are back home in Minneapolis after a judge ordered they be released from a US detention facility in Texas; Tame Impala has clinched an early victory at the music industry's most prestigious awards ceremony, with fellow Australian nominees losing out to stiff competition. 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 [email protected] CREDITS Host: Ailish DelaneyAudio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The headlines would have you believe we're hurtling toward another global pandemic; this time an outbreak of Nipah virus. But how true is that actually? And what do the Australian Government and health officials have to say about it?  And in headlines today, All eyes will be on Canberra today with Andrew Hastie taking himself out of contention to vie for the leadership of the Liberals; The US Department of Justice released 3.5 million more pages in compliance with the Epstein Files transparency act over the weekend, Aussies Clive Palmer and Kevin Rudd named; Iran’s ​​Supreme ⁠Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says if ​the US ‍attacks Iran, it will become ​a ‌regional war; Israel says it has reopened the critical Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt but only in a limited capacity; Chaka Khan, Cher, Carlos Santana, Paul Simon, Fela Kuti and Whitney Houston have received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy at the Grammys Special Merit Awards 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 [email protected] CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Dr Alison Peel  Veterinarian and Wildlife Disease Ecologist at University of Sydney Audio Producer: Lu Hill  Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sussan Ley has appointed a temporary Liberal-only shadow ministry, giving the Nationals an ultimatum to reform the Coalition; A court has been told multiple witnesses who claim they saw no evidence of any sexual abuse from controversial radio host Alan Jones could clear his name; US border czar Tom Homan, who was sent by President Trump to oversee federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, says federal agents will focus on "targeted" operations; Authorities say a man falsely claiming to be an FBI agent showed up at a New York City jail and told officers he had a court order to release Luigi Mangione; Sydney Sweeney has addressed accusations she’s a “Make America Great Again Barbie” by online commenters. 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 [email protected] CREDITS Host: Ailish DelaneyAudio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leadership spills and coalition breakdowns and cabinet vacancy - oh my! As Parliament resumes next week, there are so big question still yet to be answered; like, will leadership spills be pulled off in both the Liberal & National parties? And, if so, by who? Claire and Taylah are here to get you up to speed on what's happening in the nation's capital.  And in headlines today, Specialist police will be winched into a remote area where Belgian tourist Celine Cremer disappeared in Tasmania more than two years ago, after human remains were found on an isolated river bed; Footage of fugitive Julian Ingram taken hours before he allegedly murdered three people has been released; Aboriginal leaders who met with the WA police commissioner to discuss the bomb incident at the Invasion Survival Day rally earlier this week, say the motivation appears to be racial; Tennis legend Serena Williams has dodged questions during a live TV appearance in the US about whether she is preparing to come out of retirement; One of the most expensive documentaries to ever be made 'Melania, 20 Days To History is set to debut today, with only one presale ticket sold here in Australia 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 [email protected] CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Audio Producer: Lu Hill  Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newly released video appears to show 37-year-old Alex Pretti clashing with federal agents in Minneapolis about 11 days before he was fatally shot; Only a small number of Australians will enjoy an Anzac Day long weekend in 2026, but there could possibly be a new public holiday in New South Wales; Bruce Springsteen has released a new song dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, sharply criticising US President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement operations; Justin Bieber has been announced as a performer at the 2026 Grammy Awards.  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 [email protected] CREDITS Host: Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hands of the Doomsday Clock have moved, and the news is sobering. We explain what's driven the decision and why scientists say this isn't a prophecy of doom, but a call to action. Plus, we’re escaping to the Ton! Bridgerton Season 4 (Part 1) drops today, and all eyes are on the new leading lady: Sydney’s own Yerin Ha. We talk to Watch Party's Grace Rouvray about what's in store for Bridgerton's steamiest season yet.  And in headlines today, US President Donald Trump has taken to social media to inform Iran that a massive armada was on its way to the region and threatening violence; Police investigating an explosive device thrown into a crowd at a Perth Invasion Day rally say they are still looking into whether it is a terrorist attack; With parliament set to resume on Monday it’s unclear who will fill the 6 vacant shadow ministry positions left open after the breakdown of the coalition as former PM Tony Abbott weighs in on the leadership struggle; Telstra has warned its customers who have an older iPhone model that their latest software update may stop it from accessing the network including to make Triple 0 calls; Kim Kardashian has revealed why photos of Harry and Megan at Mum Kris Jenner’s birthday were posted and then taken down 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 [email protected] CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Grace Rouvray, Host of Watch Party Audio Producer: Lu Hill  Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surfers and swimmers are being asked to return to the water to commemorate schoolboy Nico Antic who died after being mauled by a shark; Homes in the Victorian town of Gellibrand have no access to clean water after the Carlisle River bushfire damaged the local treatment plant; US ICE personnel will help protect American delegations at next month's ​Winter Olympics in Italy; Action-packed dark comedy "One Battle After Another" has led the nominations for the BAFTA Film Awards, with vampire thriller and box office smash "Sinners" also widely recognised; The sequel to the movie that gave teenage girls of the 80s many feelings with Patrick Swayze in those tight black pants, Dirty Dancing will begin production later this year 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 [email protected] CREDITS Host/Audio Producer: Claire Murphy Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is actually happening in Minneapolis? Two citizens have been killed at the hands of ICE agents as they attempted to warn immigrant communities that officers are in the neighbourhood or to protect fellow protestors. People are angry, confused and concerned that law enforcement are out to get them. Today we speak to Minneapolis local and journalist Susan Jones to find out exactly how people are feeling. And in headlines today, The chief federal judge in Minnesota says the Trump administration has failed to comply with orders to hold hearings for detained immigrants and ordered the head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement to appear to explain why he shouldn't be held in contempt; Heatwave conditions are set to continue across inland regions of south-east Australia, as coastal cities enjoy a brief reprieve; Homes have been destroyed and fresh orders to evacuate have been issued for dozens of small towns near a large bushfire burning in Victoria; For the first time in two-and-a-half years the UN’s children’s agency has been able to deliver school kits with learning materials into ‍Gaza; Singer Deni Hines has quit the I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here jungle, saying it was because she couldn’t go to the toilet 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 [email protected] CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Susan Jones, Minneapolis-based Journalist Audio Producer: Lu Hill  Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 29-year-old man has been charged after police allegedly discovered explosives and a tactical vest at a home following a pro-Palestine and Invasion Day rally in central Perth; US President Donald Trump has signalled a de-escalation of federal immigration operations in Minnesota, following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents; Allies of federal Liberal Leader Sussan Lee are mounting a public defense of her leadership -  as speculation of a formal challenge reaches a "frenzy" ahead of Parliament's return; and the final three members of Australia's Winter Olympic team have been officially confirmed, as athletes begin arriving in Italy for the Milan-Cortina Games.  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 [email protected] CREDITS Host: Gemma DonahoeAudio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a new Australian of the Year, and she’s literally trained to leave the planet.  Astronaut and space engineer Katherine Bennell-Pegg has made history as the first person to qualify as an astronaut under the Australian flag. Today we sit down with Katherine to celebrate her already impressive career, and find out what the next 12 months as Australian of the Year look like ahead.  And in headlines today, Police are investigating after a potential explosive device was thrown into the crowd at an invasion day rally in Perth; Scorching heatwave conditions continue to grip Victoria, SA and parts of NSW, keeping authorities on high alert; Israel has ‍retrieved the remains of the last remaining hostage held ​in the Gaza Strip; Video of ICE shooting victim Alex Pretti show him giving tribute to veteran; Raper Kanye West has issued an apology for years of erratic behaviour and antisemitic rants claiming it was due to bipolar disorder 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 [email protected] CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Katherine Bennell-Pegg, Australian of the Year 2026 Audio Producer: Lu Hill  Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The surviving victim of the Lake Congelligo shooting has spoken to 9 news about the moment suspected gunman Julian Ingram laughed as he allegedly shot his friend’s Mum; Nico Antic, the 12 year old boy who was attacked by a shark off a NSW beach last week has sadly died from his injuries; A pack of dingoes will be put down after being deemed an unacceptable public safety risk following the death of a Canadian backpacker; US immigration agents have shot and killed another US citizen in Minneapolis, sparking fierce ‍protests and condemnation from local leaders; Trailblazing space scientist, astronaut Katherine Bennell Pegg has been recognised as the 2026 Australian of the year; The Spice Girls have reunited to celebrate a Emma Bunton's 50th 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 [email protected] CREDITS Host & Producer: Claire Murphy Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.