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King Charles has stripped his younger brother Andrew of his title of prince and forced him out of his home by Windsor Castle; Queensland has passed a law honouring Sunshine Coast teenager Daniel Morcombe allowing parents to track predators on a public child sex offender register; New figures show more people are dying from flu than COVID-19 in Australia; Dictionary.com has revealed its word of the year; and Demi Lovato is among celebrities showing off their Halloween costumes early.   Support independent women's media CREDITS   Host/Producer: Ailish Delaney Audio Production: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Halloween, as the veil between worlds thins, so we're go full Ghostbusters to investigate the lore behind Mamamia's office ghost, "Sally". Why so many of us are drawn to things that go bump in the night? We bring in the big guns to find out. And in headlines today, Donald Trump’s call to resume US nuclear testing has sparked global concern, with Russia warning it will “act accordingly” if tests proceed; Afghanistan and Pakistan have restarted peace talks in Istanbul, mediated by Turkey and Qatar; Australia’s gender pay gap grows with age, peaking in women’s late 50s and leaving them over a million dollars behind men across their careers; Actor Jesse Eisenberg will donate a kidney to a stranger. THE END BITS Check out James & Caterina over on The Australian Ghost Whisperer Podcast  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 & Tahli Blackman Guest: James Jennings & Caterina Ligato, The Australian Ghost Whisperer Podcast Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teenage cricketer dies in training accident; Australia's four major banks cast doubt on rate cut; Deaths confirmed after record-breaking hurricane; Prince Harry takes aim at social media giants; Lily Allen shares dating truths after album launch.  Support independent women's media CREDITS   Host/Producer: Raffaella Ciccarelli / Cassandra Green Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just weeks after a peace plan was agreed upon, Israel has launched new strikes on Gaza, accusing Hamas of violating the ceasefire. So does the signal the end of the ceasefire? Plus, we dive into the exhausting question of finding the "perfect" moment to start a family, exploring all the financial, career, and emotional factors at play. And in headlines today, The war in Ukraine will stop within a year, Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy Kirill Dmitriev has told an investment conference in Saudi Arabia; Hurricane Melissa is sweeping across Cuba as a Category 2 storm after slamming Jamaica; Queensland’s Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek has ordered a full investigation into how nine schools taught Year 12 Ancient History students the wrong topic; Emma Thompson feels "intense irritation" with the use of AI in the film industry. 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 & Tahli Blackman Guest: Annaliese Todd, Mamamia Lifestyle Producer  Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hurricane Melissa has devastated Jamaica after making landfall as a category five storm, one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes ever recorded; online gangs of young men are "hunting" vulnerable young girls and coercing them into committing "twisted" acts of violence; a 42-year-old woman has faced court after allegedly sabotaging gas supplies at two Sydney hospitals, as it emerged a 72-year-old man died shortly after the incidents; and in a significant curriculum bungle Year 12 ancient history students at eight Queensland schools were taught the wrong Roman emperor for their final exams. Support independent women's media CREDITS   Host/Producer: Gemma Donahoe Audio Production: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Donald Trump has again hinted at the idea of serving a third term, but what would it take to secure his spot in the oval for another term? Plus, Lily Allen's new album is causing an internet meltdown. Entertainment Editor Tina Burke has all the details.  And in headlines today, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has given orders to the military for immediate "powerful" strikes in the Gaza Strip; Hurricane Melissa is set to pummel Jamaica as a catastrophic category five storm, the strongest to lash the island since record keeping began; A former families minister will be sentenced for sexually abusing a man and a teenager more than a decade after his crimes; Chris Evans and Alba Baptista have welcomed their first child together.  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 & Tahli Blackman Guest: Tina Burke, Mamamia's Entertainment Editor  Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gmail users on high alert after millions of credentials stolen; Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde barred from entering Australia to play in a volleyball championship, Jamaica is preparing to face Hurricane Melissa; Another deceased hostage's body handed to Israel's military; Matildas forward Sam Kerr is officially back from injury. Support independent women's media CREDITS   Host/Producer: Cassandra Green Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bureau of Meteorology's new website has caused an uproar, with users calling it confusing and complaining that crucial data is now hard to find or missing. We unpack the backlash that hit just as severe weather was sweeping the nation. Plus, we look at the new "Tired Girl Eyes" trend teaching us to ditch the concealer.  And in headlines today, King dedicates UK's first memorial to LGBTQI troops; Bruce Lehrmann has asked a court to allow a forensic expert to examine the phone of a woman he’s accused of raping, claiming discrepancies in prosecution evidence; Ten people face trial accused of cyberbullying French president's wife Brigitte Macron; Anthony Albanese insists there is still friendship between Australia and China despite an "incident of concern" between both nations' militaries; The AgriFutures Rural Women's Award has highlighted inspiring finalists making a difference in rural and regional communities. 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 & Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian women will have access to another affordable contraception option, as a vaginal ring is added to the government's medication subsidy scheme for the first time; French officials say two suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft of crown jewels from Paris' Louvre museum; Major reforms to Australia's environment laws will not be split up despite demands from the opposition, with debate over the contentious changes set to dominate the week in parliament; Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau had their first public date, attending a cabaret show together in Paris for the pop star’s 41st birthday and exited the theatre holding hands. Support independent women's media CREDITS   Host/Producer: Ailish Delaney Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New research reveals the secret to stronger social connections is knowing your social sweet spot; a must-know tip as the holiday party season begins. Plus, with Australia's social media ban for under-16s just over a month away, we look at how internet-famous family vloggers are scrambling to prepare for a major shake-up to their lives and livelihoods. And in headlines today, The United States has signed trade and critical minerals deals with Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam to strengthen supply chains and reduce reliance on China; Five Pakistani soldiers and 25 militants were killed in clashes near the Afghan border; Severe thunderstorms hit Victoria on Sunday, leaving more than 25,000 homes without power; Research shows that playing Dungeons & Dragons can boost mental health. 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 & Tahli Blackman Guest: Ailish Delaney, Mamamia news reporter Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three men accused of being part of a "kill crew" have been charged after Thi Kim Tran was brutally kidnapped and murdered; A new task force has been assembled to lead the search for fugitive accused police killer Dezi Freeman, as authorities consolidate resources; Thousands of Samsung mobile phone users risk being out of pocket to replace devices that can't connect to triple-zero; Just weeks after fears of losing Dolly Parton, Brigitte Bardot has had to publicly confirm she’s not dead.  Support independent women's media CREDITS   Host/Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is here, but many eligible women are still skipping their breast screens, whether that be they're putting off their own health checks or they're kinda...scared.  So today, we take you inside a screening appointment to demystify the process and share expert tips on how to perform essential self-exams at home. And in headlines today, President Vladimir Putin says Russia will never bow to pressure from the United States or any foreign power; King Charles and Pope Leo have prayed together in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel; Rebel Wilson is set to appear in court over allegations she defamed emerging actor Charlotte MacInnes, her co-star in The Deb; Matildas star Hayley Raso to reach emotional 100 games for Australia. THE END BITS Watch the BCNA self-check video 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 & Tahli Blackman Guest:  Georgie Page, Group Executive Producer of The Spill Fiona Biniakos, Radiographer Jenny Gilchrist, Breast Oncology Nurse Practitioner   Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The United Nations' top legal body, International Court of Justice, has given an advisory opinion saying that Israel is under the obligation to ensure the basic needs of the civilian population in the Gaza Strip are met; South Australia’s Ikara-Flinders Ranges is the only Australian spot to be named on Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel guide for 2026; Thousands of Australians are counting creepy-crawlies and snapping spiders, as part of the national Bug Hunt; Sabrina Carpenter has included the US Transgender Law Centre as one of the recipients of her official Sabrina Carpenter Fund. Support independent women's media CREDITS   Host/Producer: Ailish Delaney Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has gone viral after using a "Your Mom" joke to dress down a journalist. So is this a fireable offence? Probably not, but it does speak to the current mood in media-politics relations in the US. Plus, the origin of yo mama jokes cuts deeper than we realise. And in headlines today, Telstra has tested phones in the wake of customers in another network outage being unable to contact Triple 0, finding there are a range of older Samsung model phones that are unable to connect to the Vodafone network as a backup; The Director of the Louvre museum in Paris says the building’s ageing camera system failed to detect the thieves who stole the French crown jewels on Sunday in enough time to prevent it from happening; King Charles will publicly pray with the Pope today, the first time a British monarch has done so since King Henry the VIII broke away from the Catholic Church and created the Church of England; Australia’s worst boss has been revealed 'The Battle Buffoon' making his employee watch as he reenacted battle scenes with soldier figurines during his lunch break 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: Yvette, Mamamia's HR boss Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Survivors of domestic violence in NSW can now end a lease without notifying other tenants, under new law; Australian regional airline REX has been bought by US company AIR T; A man has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of 13-year-old Arthur Haines, who died after a house fire more than 27 years ago; A man has been arrested and around $9,000 worth of rare Labubu dolls seized after a police raid; Taylor Swift has made a quiet donation to the parents of a two-year-old girl named Lilah, who was diagnosed with stage four cancer. Support independent women's media CREDITS   Host/Producer: Tahli Blackman Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump finally met face-to-face at the White House, with Australia securing a key rare earths deal. We look at what was achieved, the update on the AUKUS pact, and unpack the moment Trump unexpectedly tore down a familiar face. And in headlines today, The Paris prosecutor says crown jewels stolen in a dramatic weekend Louvre heist are worth an estimated $A157 million but that the monetary estimate does not include their historical value to France; US President Donald Trump is considering fast tracking the delivery of nuclear submarines to Australia after his meeting with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese this week; Millions of Aussies are being warned to brace for a potentially record breaking October heatwave this week; Captain Sam Kerr is set to make her long-awaited Matilda's return against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday (local time) before facing European champions England in Derby four days later 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: Amelia Lester, Mamamia's US Correspondent  Audio Producer: Lu Hill Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has called for Australian ambassador to the U.S. Kevin Rudd to be sacked after an awkward moment at the Trump and Albanese meeting at the White House today; U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to "eradicate" Hamas if they breach the Gaza truce deal with Israel; Australian researchers reveal giving birth and breastfeeding can reduce the long-term risk of an aggressive form of breast cancer; Abbie Chatfield offers her mum Laura advice before her debut on The Golden Bachelor Australia.  Support independent women's media CREDITS   Host/Producer: Ilaria Brophy  Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prince Andrew has renounced his remaining royal titles amid a new police probe into alleged attempts to smear his sexual assault accuser, Virginia Giuffre. We look at what the latest scandal means for the royal family and the King's brother. Plus, we explore "chatfishing," the new dating dilemma with Ai doing the heavy lifting.  And in headlines today, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with US President Donald Trump, signing an agreement on rare earth and critical minerals despite a tense moment with Kevin RuddIf you had some issues accessing apps like snapchat and Reddit last night, it should be back online today after an outage at Amazon’s cloud services unit AWSAustralian food influencer Stacey Hatfield has sadly passed away from a rare complication during childbirthIn her posthumous memoir, Jeffrey Epstein victim Virginia Guiffre accused Prince Andrew’s team of trying to hire internet trolls to target her 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:  Em Vernem, Associate Editor Holly Wainwright, Host of Mamamia Out Loud Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police will use an abundance of CCTV and body-worn camera footage to identify those responsible for violent Melbourne protests that put two officers in hospital; The Israeli military says a ceasefire in Gaza has resumed after an attack killed two of its soldiers, prompting a wave of airstrikes killing 26 people; French authorities are investigating after thieves hit the Louvre Museum in Paris, stealing ‘priceless’ jewels; Callum Turner has shared new details about his meet-cute with fiancée Dua Lipa. Support independent women's media CREDITS   Host/Producer: Ailish Delaney Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the end of the year looms, many of us are hit by the "October Slump," an period of low energy, mood, and increased irritability. We look at why this phenomenon is hitting Australians despite the warmer weather and how to stop everything from a clicking pen to poorly folded tea towels from making you quit your job. And in headlines today, Nationals leader David Littleproud is confident other MPs won't follow the lead of Barnaby Joyce and step away from the party amid internal tensions within the coalition; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will land in Washington this afternoon ahead of his meeting with the US president at the White House the following day; The Israeli military has launched air strikes and artillery fire at targets in southern Gaza, dimming hopes that a US-mediated ceasefire would lead to lasting peace; London police are probing whether Prince Andrew asked an officer assigned to him as a bodyguard to dig up dirt on sexual assault accuser Virginia Giuffre; Tom Holland has admitted to Gordon Ramsey that he is out of the running to be the next James Bond, it’s reportedly because of contractual obligations to the Spiderman franchise 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: Jess Clark, Mamamia Managing Editor Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.