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Host: Grace Rouvray

Producer: Kally Borg

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

The Quicky evening news update for Today, Friday February 16th 2024.
The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner.
Want The Quicky in your ears every day? Listen on Spotify...<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4omeoOVsGWXhhFObFWGTvT"> https://open.spotify.com/show/4omeoOVsGWXhhFObFWGTvT</a>
CREDITS 
Host: Grace Rouvray
Producer: Kally Borg
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.

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🗞️ HEADLINES
Federal Government planning overhaul of employment services system
Headline inflation falls sharper than expected in April
Two men released without charge by police probing Desmond Filby's movements
Westpac fined $26 million for grossly negligent conduct
Harry Styles defends controversial staging for Together, Together tour

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🎙️ CREDITS

Host: Ailish Delaney

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

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🗞️ HEADLINES
<ul>
<li>Federal Government planning overhaul of employment services system</li>
<li>Headline inflation falls sharper than expected in April</li>
<li>Two men released without charge by police probing Desmond Filby's movements</li>
<li>Westpac fined $26 million for grossly negligent conduct</li>
<li>Harry Styles defends controversial staging for Together, Together tour</li>
</ul>
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Audio Producer:&nbsp;Scott Stronach
Group&nbsp;Executive Producer:&nbsp;Ilaria Brophy
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HEADLINES: Men Released Without Charge In Cop Killer Probe & Harry Styles Hits Back At Fan Fury

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/3ea926be-9be7-482a-8ac3-a44f016e43d1/clips/ca67c068-7f84-4fd8-9820-b45601606ee5/transcript

🗞️ HEADLINES
Leaders say Closing The Gap report shows no progress as Reconciliation Week kicks off 
Second group of "ISIS Brides" have touched back down on Australian soil
Power bills could become cheaper across some Australian states
Two men have been arrested as part of investigations into cop killer Dezi Freeman
Travel company AGV has gone into liquidation leaving holidaymakers in the lurch
Self-feeding baby bottles now banned for use and sale across Australia
New data shows Aussies are rethinking family planning due to cost of living
The Pope has called for the cooling of rapid AI development
Anne Hathaway reveals she was partially blind for a decade
Fans divided over Sydney Sweeney's Euphoria character as latest season proves extra explicit 

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🎙️ CREDITS

Host & Producer: Taylah Strano 

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

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

🗞️ HEADLINES
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Leaders say Closing The Gap report shows no progress as Reconciliation Week kicks off&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Second group of "ISIS Brides" have touched back down on Australian soil</li>
<li aria-level="1">Power bills could become cheaper across some Australian states</li>
<li aria-level="1">Two men have been arrested as part of investigations into cop killer Dezi Freeman</li>
<li aria-level="1">Travel company AGV has gone into liquidation leaving holidaymakers in the lurch</li>
<li aria-level="1">Self-feeding baby bottles now banned for use and sale across Australia</li>
<li aria-level="1">New data shows Aussies are rethinking family planning due to cost of living</li>
<li aria-level="1">The Pope has called for the cooling of rapid AI development</li>
<li aria-level="1">Anne Hathaway reveals she was partially blind for a decade</li>
<li aria-level="1">Fans divided over Sydney Sweeney's Euphoria character as latest season proves extra explicit&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;📩 GET IN TOUCH
Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?
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🎙️ CREDITS
Host &amp; Producer: Taylah Strano&nbsp;
Group&nbsp;Executive Producer:&nbsp;Ilaria Brophy
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The Return Of More "ISIS Brides" & Anne Hathaway's Secret Health Battle

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/3ea926be-9be7-482a-8ac3-a44f016e43d1/clips/6edaac48-d680-4d6e-96fc-b4550175d82b/transcript

🗞️ HEADLINES
Detectives have returned to Oak Park Station in remote South Australia to search for four-year-old Gus Lamont, who disappeared from his family's property last September.
A second group of seven women and twelve children linked to the terror group  Islamic State are expected to face charges when they arrive back in Australia from a Syrian refugee camp.


The United States military has launched a fresh wave of defensive airstrikes against missile launch sites and mine-laying boats in southern Iran. 


Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for an independent investigation into Israel's treatment of detained aid activists, describing the current situation in Gaza as catastrophic. 


The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has begun pilot testing an advanced, agentic AI tool inside its popular mobile app. 


The Vivid Sydney drone show has been grounded after a sudden radio frequency malfunction caused 89 drones to fall from the sky and crash into Cockle Bay. 


The 52nd annual American Music Awards took over Las Vegas on Memorial Day, hosted by hip-hop icon Queen Latifah and featuring standout performances from Keith Urban and Twenty One Pilots. 

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🎙️ CREDITS

Host: Gemma Donahoe

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

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

🗞️ HEADLINES
<ul>
<li>Detectives have returned to Oak Park Station in remote South Australia to search for four-year-old Gus Lamont, who disappeared from his family's property last September.</li>
<li>A second group of seven women and twelve children linked to the terror group&nbsp; Islamic State are expected to face charges when they arrive back in Australia from a Syrian refugee camp.</li>
<li>
The United States military has launched a fresh wave of defensive airstrikes against missile launch sites and mine-laying boats in southern Iran.&nbsp;
</li>
<li>
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for an independent investigation into Israel's treatment of detained aid activists, describing the current situation in Gaza as catastrophic.&nbsp;
</li>
<li>
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has begun pilot testing an advanced, agentic AI tool inside its popular mobile app.&nbsp;
</li>
<li>
The Vivid Sydney drone show has been grounded after a sudden radio frequency malfunction caused 89 drones to fall from the sky and crash into Cockle Bay.&nbsp;
</li>
<li>
The 52nd annual American Music Awards took over Las Vegas on Memorial Day, hosted by hip-hop icon Queen Latifah and featuring standout performances from Keith Urban and Twenty One Pilots.&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;📩 GET IN TOUCH
Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?
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🎙️ CREDITS
Host: Gemma Donahoe
Audio Producer:&nbsp;Scott Stronach
Group&nbsp;Executive Producer:&nbsp;Ilaria Brophy
New Mamamia subscribers get $40 off &mdash; $20 off an annual membership and $20 off your TWOOBS order. <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/twoobs-discount-code/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=discounts&amp;utm_content=twoobs-ron">Click here to subscribe</a>. Already a subscriber? <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscriber-hub/exclusive-offers/">Click here for your $20 TWOOBS discount code</a>. T&amp;C's apply.
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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.

HEADLINES: Search Resumes For Missing Toddler Gus Lamont & BTS Wins Big At American Music Awards

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/3ea926be-9be7-482a-8ac3-a44f016e43d1/clips/199f1dde-3a92-4ad9-b902-b4550175ba04/transcript

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