The Quicky news update for Tuesday, August 20th 2024

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The Quicky news update for Tuesday, August 20th 2024
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Host/Producer: Talissa Bazaz
Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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.  
It's the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.

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

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.

It's the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.

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.
It's the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.

PM: 700,000 Aussies Can’t Access Childcare, Kamala’s Surprise Appearance

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🗞️ HEADLINES 🗞️
Critics warn cutting migration figures won't solve housing crisis
Permanent memorial to victims of Bondi mass shooting to be erected at Bondi beach
Economists tip interest rates to be put on hold this week for the first time in 2026
The Socceroos begin their World Cup campaign with a win over Türkiye 
Gaza death toll surpasses 73,000
A nine-year-old Australian girl has been shot dead in Pakistan
Michael Jackson biopic breaks box office records 

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Host & Producer: Taylah Strano

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

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🗞️ HEADLINES&nbsp;🗞️
<ul>
<li>Critics warn cutting migration figures won't solve housing crisis</li>
<li>Permanent memorial to victims of Bondi mass shooting to be erected at Bondi beach</li>
<li>Economists tip interest rates to be put on hold this week for the first time in 2026</li>
<li>The Socceroos begin their World Cup campaign with a win over T&uuml;rkiye&nbsp;</li>
<li>Gaza death toll surpasses 73,000</li>
<li>A nine-year-old Australian girl has been shot dead in Pakistan</li>
<li>Michael Jackson biopic breaks box office records&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Group&nbsp;Executive Producer:&nbsp;Ilaria Brophy
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New Lead In Search For TV Host’s Missing Mum & Are One-Night Stands Over?

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/3ea926be-9be7-482a-8ac3-a44f016e43d1/clips/fe2e29d3-bd40-49be-86e0-b46801566a56/transcript

🗞️ HEADLINES 🗞️ 


One of Australia’s worst paedophiles, Ashley Paul Griffith, has lost his appeal to reduce his sentence
Iran's foreign ministry says no final decision has been made on a potential peace agreement with the United States
One Nation says it’s officially proven its $2 million-plus anti-Labor fundraising drive is real
Australian sprinter Jemma Stapleton has passed away while on an overseas family holiday
The team behind Prime Video’s Off Campus has warned fans against online harassment

Plus, we’re looking back at the stories you might’ve missed this week. From an anti-Albo campaign to a Logies hosting blunder, Taylah Strano is with you for The Weekly Debrief.

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Hosts: Tahli Blackman & Taylah Strano

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

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🗞️ HEADLINES&nbsp;🗞️ 
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">
One of Australia&rsquo;s worst paedophiles, Ashley Paul Griffith, has lost his appeal to reduce his sentence
</li>
<li aria-level="1">Iran's foreign ministry says no final decision has been made on a potential peace agreement with the United States</li>
<li aria-level="1">One Nation says it&rsquo;s officially proven its $2 million-plus anti-Labor fundraising drive is real</li>
<li aria-level="1">Australian sprinter Jemma Stapleton has passed away while on an overseas family holiday</li>
<li aria-level="1">The team behind Prime Video&rsquo;s Off Campus has warned fans against online harassment</li>
</ul>
Plus, we&rsquo;re looking back at the stories you might&rsquo;ve missed this week. From an anti-Albo campaign to a Logies hosting blunder, Taylah Strano is with you for The Weekly Debrief.
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🎙️ CREDITS
Hosts: Tahli Blackman &amp; Taylah Strano
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Group&nbsp;Executive Producer:&nbsp;Ilaria Brophy
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Notorious Paedophile Loses Appeal, ‘Off Campus’ Warning & The News You Might've Missed

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🗞️ HEADLINES 🗞️
US President Donald Trump has called off future fire on Iran as a ceasefire extension likely
State and territory disability ministers raise concerns over proposed NDIS changes
Canada to introduce social media ban bill for teens under 16
Variety confirms 23 Jump Street film in the works, Jonah Hill & Channing Tatum in talks to return

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Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au

🎙️ CREDITS

Host & Producer: Taylah Strano

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

Support independent women's media

Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here

Discover more Mamamia podcasts here

Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here!

Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.

🗞️ HEADLINES&nbsp;🗞️
<ul>
<li>US President Donald Trump has called off future fire on Iran as a ceasefire extension likely</li>
<li>State and territory disability ministers raise concerns over proposed NDIS changes</li>
<li>Canada to introduce social media ban bill for teens under 16</li>
<li>Variety confirms 23 Jump Street film in the works, Jonah Hill &amp; Channing Tatum in talks to return</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;📩 GET IN TOUCH
Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?
<a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960">Send us a voice note</a> or email us at <a href="mailto:thequicky@mamamia.com.au">thequicky@mamamia.com.au</a>
🎙️ CREDITS
Host &amp; Producer: Taylah Strano
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Group&nbsp;Executive Producer:&nbsp;Ilaria Brophy
<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=quicky">Support independent women's media</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thequicky/">Check out The Quicky Instagram here</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thequickypod"> and our TikTok here</a>
<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/">Discover more Mamamia podcasts here</a>
Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/channel/mamamia/id6442502456">check it out here!</a>
Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.

The Two Million Dollar Campaign to Oust Albo & Is Bridgerton Back Ahead of Schedule?

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