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Australia’s world-first social media ban for under-16s starts tomorrow, but two determined teenagers are taking their objection all the way to the High Court. Backed by the Digital Freedom Project, Noah Jones and Macy Neyland argue the ban is partly unconstitutional, restricting young people's ability to discuss public life. We speak with Noah and Macy about their legal fight, their alternatives to the ban, and what they believe is lost when teens are forced offline.And in headlines today, A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake shook northeastern Japan overnight, prompting tsunami warnings and orders for about 90,000 residents to evacuate; Seven years after Toyah Cordingley's body was discovered on an isolated beach, former nurse Rajwinder Singh has been found guilty of her murder; A historic apology will be delivered to Aboriginal people as Victoria recognises its past mistreatment of Aboriginal people; Aussies Jacob Elordi, Rose Byrne & Joel Edgerton all nominated for Golden Globes 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 thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests: Noah Jones & Macy Neyland, teens fronting the High Court social media ban challenge Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barnaby Joyce has confirmed he will join Pauline Hanson's One Nation party, following weeks of speculation; The NSW government will fight against a High Court challenge arguing Australia's social media ban is a breach of the Constitution; A firefighter has died after being struck by a tree while battling a bushfire threatening homes in NSW, as authorities warn the risk of dangerous fires is likely to linger for months; Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau have gone Instagram official with their romance. Support independent women's media CREDITS   Host/Producer: Ailish Delaney Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever wondered how much Karl Stefanovic knows about the Sydney 2000 Olympics or if Leigh Sales could hold her own in pub trivia on The Simpsons?  Gold Logie winner Tom Gleeson is hosting a special edition of Hard Quiz, pitting television royalty against each other in a battle for the Big Brass Mug. ABC’s Leigh Sales, Seven’s Larry Emdur, 10’s Angela Bishop and Nine’s Karl Stefanovic will face off in "Battle of the Networks" on Wednesday 17th December on ABC and streaming on ABC iview.  The Quicky's Taylah Strano sat down with host and comedian Tom Gleeson for all the intel on the TV takedown of the year.  And in headlines today, Storms and damaging winds will keep fire danger high across parts of Australia with 16 homes lost in NSW & 19 in Tasmania; The social media ban for Australians under 16 will kick in on Wednesday with the PM calling it a success while also admitting it won’t be perfect; Thomas Markle says he doesn't want to die estranged from his daughter, the Duchess of Sussex, after reports he had his leg amputated following surgery in the Philippines; Australian Margot Robbie understands the backlash to her and fellow Aussie Jacob Elordi's casting in Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights; The Wallaroos beat New Zealand to take out the title at the Cape Town 7s in South Africa; Aussie marathon runner Jessica Stenson finished 5th at a race in Spain, breaking the Australian record 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 thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests: Comedian Tom Gleeson Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia is facing dangerous heat and fire conditions as a broad heatwave spreads across the country; The FBI has arrested a man, charging him with planting two pipe bombs near the U.S. Capitol the night before the January 6, 2021, attack; Israel has been cleared to participate in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, prompting Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Slovenia to withdraw; Actress Halle Berry has spoken out on women’s health, criticising California Governor Gavin Newsom for rejecting related legislation; Pantone’s 2026 Colour of the Year has the internet shook.  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.

Spotify Wrapped 2025 is here, so just how do Aussies stack up against global superstars? We'll speak to the local group coming out on top for a third year in a row. Plus, our reporter has gone deep into the delicate underbelly of kinks, and uncovered a new stronghold for women (literally).  Welcome to the world of... handies.  And in headlines today, A group of high profile men will gather in Melbourne today to talk about how they can encourage men to recognise the role they play in preventing violence against women; Australia's social media ban for under-16s will take effect on December 10 after an attempt to halt the restrictions was pushed back; Israeli authorities have now formally identified the remains handed to them from Hamas leaving just one hostage whose body remains in Gaza; Prince Harry has made jokes at the US President’s expense on the Stephen Colbert Show THE END BITS Read more from Annaliese's handy investigation here  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 thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests:  John Pearce, The Purple Wiggle Annaliese Todd, Mamamia Lifestyle Producer Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne detectives have issued 83 additional charges against alleged childcare paedophile Joshua Dale Brown - bringing the total number of offences he faces to 156; The Victorian government has approved more than $4 billion in cuts to the state's public service following a long-awaited independent review, aiming to rein in its ballooning wage bill and debt; 14 photos and videos of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s private island in the US Virgin Islands have been publicly released by Democrats in the House Oversight Committee; The doctor who illegally supplied Friends star Matthew Perry with Ketamine, the drug that caused the actor’s fatal overdose in 2023, has been sentenced to two and a half years in federal prison; and Spotify's annual data dump also revealed a sobering trend for the Australian music scene, indicating a reluctance among local listeners to embrace new homegrown talent. Support independent women's media CREDITS   Host/Producer: Gemma Donahoe  Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The death toll in Gaza has surpassed 70,000 as a fragile ceasefire holds on paper while strikes continue. We give you the latest updates on the International Stabilisation Force gearing up to enter the zone, and why Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has formally asked for a pardon in his long-running corruption trial. Plus, with the social media ban just days away, Communications Minister Anika Wells confirms the crackdown is about cultural change, busts the myth that we must hand over their passports to stay online, and reveals how the e-Safety Commissioner will actually check the ban is working.  And in headlines today, Brittany Higgins says she can "breathe again" after Bruce Lehrmann lost his appeal against a defamation decision that found he raped her; With Meta set to begin deactivating accounts held by Australians under the age of 16 from today, the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman says they are set for a wave of complaints they have no power to resolve; The Brisbane Olympic vision has been revealed - "Believe. Belong. Become. Brisbane 2032"; Singer Jessie J says she just saw a mum who's gone through cancer when she broke royal protocol and hugged the Princess of Wales 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 thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests: Dr Jessica Genauer, International Relations expert, Flinders University  Audio Producer: Jacob RoundBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disgraced former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann has lost his bid to overturn a court finding that he probably raped his colleague Brittany Higgins in Parliament House; An internal review into the coalition's election loss has pinned some blame on US President Donald Trump for turning voters away from Peter Dutton; A study by the University of South Australia has found the fastest growing cohort of people using long term antidepressants are younger Aussies; YouTube has confirmed it will comply with Australia's world-first under-16s social media ban; Hugh Jackman has sent Oprah to Bill's in Sydney to try their renowned ricotta hotcakes 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.

Weight loss drugs have once again dominated health headlines.The World Health Organization has endorsed Ozempic-type drugs for long-term obesity treatment, while Australia's TGA has issues new safety alerts - so what's going on here?  Plus, we dive into the contentious Oxford Word of the Year, and why it was some people raging... literally. And in headlines today, A suppression order has been lifted allowing reporting on the dark history of Greg Lynn; Disgraced former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann will learn today whether a an appeal to overturn a court ruling he probably raped colleague Brittany Higgins is successful; Palestinian militant group Hamas says it is handing over the remains of one of the two last hostage bodies still in the Gaza Strip; The Prada Group has officially purchased Milan fashion rival Versace in a 1.25 billion euro ($A2.21 billion) deal; Miley Cyrus is engaged to musician Maxx Morando 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 thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests: Dr Terri-Lynne South, Chair of RACGP Specific Interests Obesity ManagementMyf Warhurst, cultural commentator & host of The Moment podcast Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A scathing report into government board appointments has found a lack of transparency and integrity are eroding trust in government; A landmark class action by a group of women who allege systemic sexual abuse, harassment and discrimination within the Australian Defence Force has made its way to the courtroom; New research has found the more violent porn Australian men watch, the more likely they are to perpetuate sexual violence; The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Whitney Leavitt is set to make her Broadway debut with a coveted role in Chicago next year. Support independent women's media CREDITS   Host/Producer: Ailish Delaney Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the deadline to boot under 16 accounts from social media just a week away and as platforms scramble to implement "robust age-assurance," cyber security experts warn that the demand for age verification creates a scammer's dream. Plus, if not TikTok and Instagram... where are the teens heading online for the socials fix?  And in headlines today, A safety warning has been issued by the national medicines regulator over popular drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity; Hong Kong authorities have now arrested 13 people for suspected manslaughter in a probe into the city's deadliest fire in decades; Indonesia's president has told survivors of devastating floods that help is arriving to those in need as Asian governments scale up their responses to a disaster that has left more than 1000 dead across three countries; Oxford University Press has named "rage bait'' as its word of the 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 thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests: Cam Wilson, Associate Editor at Crikey Associate Professor Hassan Asghar, Cybersecurity Expert at Macquarie University  Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Smart cars with internet access being used by perpetrators in domestic violence situations; A satanic, child sex abuse material ring has been busted by police; A truck driver has been jailed for more than 12 years after crashing into a school bus in 2022; Younger Australians are more likely to report suicidal thoughts than older generations; Fans think Ed Sheeran’s latest album ‘Play’ points to marital woes.  Support independent women's media CREDITS   Host/Producer: Cassandra Green Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Schoolies enters its second week around the country, another crowd is ramping up the celebrations. They’re older, wiser and definitely richer. Welcome to the Moolies! The mums of school leavers who take idyllic trips at the same time as schoolies. While mums of schoolies isn’t exactly new, it’s on the rise and back in the headlines fuelled by mums embracing a new era and hotels and tourism groups identifying a cashed-up crowd ready to party.  And in headlines today, Jetstar flights cancelled over software upgrade & passport processing issue caused delays in Melb and Syd; The final 5% of the federal government's 15 per cent pay rise package will hit early childhood educators' bank accounts from today; Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked Israel's president to grant him a pardon; More than one thousand people have turned out to pay tribute to the victims of Hong Kong's deadliest fire in more than 75 years; Nicole Kidman has spent her first Thanksgiving without Keith Urban doing a charity run; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, made history on the weekend becoming the first PM to get married while in office BLACK FRIDAY DEAL $21 off - Mamamia’s massive Black Friday Deal.Get an all access pass to Mamamia for just $48. Enjoy $21 off a yearly subscription, ends 1 December 2025! Discount code link: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=quickyf&utm_content=black-friday&code=QUICKYBF 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 thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Ilaria Brophy & Claire Murphy Guests: Sydney mum-of-four Sascha Durdevic Real Housewives of Sydney star Krissy Marsh Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Donald Trump says National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom has died after being shot in Washington DC on Wednesday; Firefighters in Hong Kong are battling for a second day to contain a deadly blaze at the Wang Fuk Court high-rise complex, where the death toll has climbed to 94; A Sydney police sergeant has been found guilty of dangerous driving causing the death of 16-year-old Indigenous teen Jai Kalani Wright; A world-first Australian clinical trial has found that the antidepressant sertraline can significantly reduce domestic violence reoffending among impulsive men; The AFLW grand final is set for Saturday, November 29, as North Melbourne and Brisbane face off for the third consecutive year. 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.

December is on the other side of this weekend and there have been many stories making us a little anxious this week, so today, due to regular demand in the DMs and on our email, we’re bringing you another edition of The Quicky Good News Week. From the Aussie man with possibly the greenest of green flags, to a goodbye and “don’t come back” to a certain cancer, we’re going to take you through the great things that have happened across the globe in the last 7 days. And in headlines today, the death toll from a blaze at a high-rise apartment complex in Hong Kong has risen to 83; State Coroner Teresa O’Sullivan has ruled that the murder of Sydney water polo coach Lilie James reflects a “devastating pattern” of violence against women; Australian shoppers and retailers are leaning heavily on technology this Black Friday, but scammers are too; Actor Sophie Turner has signed an open letter urging the U.K. House of Lords to reject the Terminally Ill Adults Bill, warning it could put people with eating disorders at risk.  BLACK FRIDAY DEAL $21 off - Mamamia’s massive Black Friday Deal.Get an all access pass to Mamamia for just $48. Enjoy $21 off a yearly subscription, ends 1 December 2025! Discount code link: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=quickyf&utm_content=black-friday&code=QUICKYBF 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 thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Claire Murphy & Tahli Blackman Guest: Ilaria Brophy  Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barnaby Joyce has announced he is resigning from the National Party after more than 30 years as a member; Two West Virginia National Guard members were shot in the U.S. today, just blocks from the White House; A large fire at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po has killed at least 44 people, including a firefighter, and left 279 residents missing; Police are seeking the mother of a newborn baby found outside a fire station in Canberra’s South; A woman in her 20s has been killed and a man seriously injured in a shark attack at Kylies Beach in Crowdy Bay National Park; Robert Irwin is celebrating his win on Dancing with the Stars, but says his body still needs time to recover after a rib injury.  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.

It's tempting to take to social media to air your issue with your ex. It's also fun to post pics of the girls trip you took post separation, but did you know those two things can impact your divorce? We speak to a divorce lawyer about the rules of engagement when it comes to splitting up and your social media presence. And in headlines today, A man has been killed by a falling tree during surging storms that left tens of thousands of people without power across NSW; 2 years after her murder, the state coroner will deliver her findings in the death of water polo coach Lilie James and the man who killed her; Some experts now believe the Reserve Bank is more likely to hike rates next than cut them, after a "concerning" inflation reading; Robert Irwin has won US Dancing With the Stars, a decade after his older sister Bindi took out the US 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 thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Breanna Farrell Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Authorities have raised bushfire alerts to their highest level in over two years, forecasting soaring temperatures and damaging winds across New South Wales; Optus is currently probing another major outage affecting emergency services calls for over 14,000 customers in Melbourne; Joan Templeman, the wife of British billionaire Sir Richard Branson and his partner of almost 50 years, has died at the age of 80; A new study has revealed voters considered the Labor party to be better economic managers than the Coalition; And Stranger Things fans, listen up - Creators of the show have shared ten key points for fans to keep in mind ahead of the final season.  Support independent women's media CREDITS   Host/Producer: Gemma Donahoe  Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Fatima Payman remembers the first time Pauline Hanson pulled her burqa stunt in 2017. She was visiting her Dad in hospital and was told to 'piss off back where she came from'. She tells us how stunts like we saw this week in the senate, have real world implications how there needs to be more accountability in politics and the importance of supporting marginalised communities, particularly in the face of rising Islamophobia. But while she's dealing with the fallout from Hanson's burqa stunt 2.0, she also loves how the Australian community has rallied around her in support, the ultimate in 'mateship.' And in headlines today, A luxury wilderness resort that took a direct hit from tropical cyclone Fina has been partially destroyed, but two caretakers sheltering in an underground bunker escaped unharmed; The coroner has heard how a young, inexperienced ground crew member gave the thumbs up for takeoff less than a minute before a 2023 fatal mid air helicopter collision; French police have arrested four more people in connection to the Louvre jewel heist last month; Just weeks after denying rumours that she had died, Hollywood royalty Bridgette Bardot has been rushed to hospital in France 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 thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest:  Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tropical Cyclone Fina is expected to ease on Tuesday after downing trees and cutting power to thousands across the Northern Territory; The Trump administration has told diplomats at its embassy in Canberra to begin collecting data and reporting on migrant-related crime and human rights abuses; Ukraine has amended the United States’ “peace plan” for the region, removing several of Russia’s demand; Despite being widely panned, and scoring just 3 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes, TV series All’s Fair has been renewed for season two 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.