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

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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
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Do you find the news cycle overwhelming?  Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless?
Then you need The Quicky.   Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about.  
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The Quicky

A daily news podcast that gets you up to speed on everything happening in the world. Hosted by journalist Claire Murphy. 

A daily news podcast that gets you up to speed on everything happening in the world. Hosted by journalist Claire Murphy.&nbsp;

The Quicky by Mamamia

The Quicky is Mamamia's twice daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then dives deeper on one topic you want to know more about. It’s a show that helps you cut through the noise and tells you exactly what you need to know today.

It’s what women are talking about today. Interesting stories. Intelligent conversation. Minus the shock and horror. 

The Quicky is Mamamia's twice daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then dives deeper on one topic you want to know more about. It’s a show that helps you cut through the noise and tells you exactly what you need to know today.
It’s what women are talking about today. Interesting stories. Intelligent conversation. Minus the shock and horror.

Bruce Lehrmann  May Seek High Court Appeal & Hugh Jackman Sends Oprah To Sydney's Best

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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. 

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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&rsquo;s health, criticising California Governor Gavin Newsom for rejecting related legislation;&nbsp;Pantone&rsquo;s 2026 Colour of the Year has the internet shook.&nbsp;
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Why The Internet Is Losing It Over Pantone’s Colour Of The Year

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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

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Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy

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John Pearce, The Purple Wiggle

Annaliese Todd, Mamamia Lifestyle Producer

Audio Producer: Lu Hill 

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).&nbsp;
Welcome to the world of...&nbsp;handies.&nbsp;
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&rsquo;s expense on the Stephen Colbert Show<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=quickyf&amp;utm_content=black-friday&amp;code=QUICKYBF"></a>
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<a href="mamamia.com.au/author/annaliese-todd/">Read more from Annaliese's&nbsp;handy investigation here&nbsp;</a>
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Guests:&nbsp;
John Pearce, The Purple Wiggle
Annaliese Todd, Mamamia Lifestyle Producer
Audio Producer:&nbsp;Lu Hill&nbsp;

Aussie Star Talks Spotify Win & The New D**k Pic Phenomenon

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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.

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Host/Producer: Gemma Donahoe 

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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&rsquo;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&rsquo;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.
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Alleged Childcare  Paedophile Charged With More Offences & Spotify Wrapped Reveals Aussie Failure

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Bruce Lehrmann May Seek High Court Appeal & Hugh Jackman Sends Oprah To Sydney's Best

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