The Quicky news update for Thursday, August 29th 2024

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The Quicky news update for Thursday, August 29th 2024
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Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray
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Do you find the news cycle overwhelming?  Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless?
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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: Kamala Harris' Campaign Try To Win Arab Voters, Paralympics Start Tonight

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🗞️ HEADLINES
A Neo-Nazi organisation is attempting to have its hate group status overturned 
New details have emerged about a teen who allegedly attempted to hijack a Jetstar flight
Israel has confirmed the Australians onboard a Gaza aid flotilla are safe and unharmed 
Millions in funding announced to help combat one of Australia's worst diphtheria outbreaks 
There's a new divorce tactic lawyers say is draining women dry 
Global oil shortages have been directly linked to a spike in electric vehicle sales in Australia and across the world
The 2026 Commonwealth Games will only feature 10 sports, cutting 9 from the program
Health experts warn not to overlook carbs as adults go without hitting daily fibre intake 
Kim Kardashian's SKIMS brand caught up in drug trafficking 
Harry Styles & Zoe Kravitz rumoured to be eyeing a Christmas wedding 
Bad Bunny unveils his collab with fashion brand Zara 

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🎙️ CREDITS

Host & Producer: Taylah Strano 

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

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🗞️ HEADLINES
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">A Neo-Nazi organisation is attempting to have its hate group status overturned&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">New details have emerged about a teen who allegedly attempted to hijack a Jetstar flight</li>
<li aria-level="1">Israel has confirmed the Australians onboard a Gaza aid flotilla are safe and unharmed&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Millions in funding announced to help combat one of Australia's worst diphtheria outbreaks&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">There's a new divorce tactic lawyers say is draining women dry&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Global oil shortages have been directly linked to a spike in electric vehicle sales in Australia and across the world</li>
<li aria-level="1">The 2026 Commonwealth Games will only feature 10 sports, cutting 9 from the program</li>
<li aria-level="1">Health experts warn not to overlook carbs as adults go without hitting daily fibre intake&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Kim Kardashian's SKIMS brand caught up in drug trafficking&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Harry Styles &amp; Zoe Kravitz rumoured to be eyeing a Christmas wedding&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Bad Bunny unveils his collab with fashion brand Zara&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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🎙️ CREDITS
Host &amp; Producer: Taylah Strano&nbsp;
Group&nbsp;Executive Producer:&nbsp;Ilaria Brophy
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The Legal Tactic Draining Aussie Women Dry & Harry Styles' Secret Christmas Wedding

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🗞️ HEADLINES
Former Prime Minister and Treasurer Paul Keating has come to the defence of tax changes in the federal budget
Elon Musk's X Corp fined $650K over child abuse notice failure
Penny Wong has joined the global condemnation of an Israeli minister who taunted activists
Laser hair removal device triggers airport evacuation
A photographer has been charged after allegedly stealing camera equipment from a Bondi Beach massacre victim
Several of Matthew Perry's personal items have been put up for auction 

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🎙️ CREDITS

Host: Gemma Bath

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

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🗞️ HEADLINES
<ul>
<li>Former Prime Minister and Treasurer Paul Keating has come to the defence of tax changes in the federal budget</li>
<li>Elon Musk's X Corp fined $650K over child abuse notice failure</li>
<li>Penny Wong has joined the global condemnation of an Israeli minister who taunted activists</li>
<li>Laser hair removal device triggers airport evacuation</li>
<li>A photographer has been charged after allegedly stealing camera equipment from a Bondi Beach massacre victim</li>
<li>Several of Matthew Perry's personal items have been put up for auction&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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🎙️ CREDITS
Host: Gemma Bath
Audio Producer:&nbsp;Scott Stronach
Group&nbsp;Executive Producer:&nbsp;Ilaria Brophy
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HEADLINES: Laser Hair Scare & Musk's X Fined For Breaking Australian Child Safety Law

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🗞️ HEADLINES
Bondi terror attack hero allegedly being extorted by own family
One Australian capital has topped a global list of most liveable cities
NRL community in shock as young player forced to retire following motor neurone disease diagnosis 
New research shows large amount of food waste comes from incorrect customer orders
There's a new parenting trend dubbed the antidote to perfect parenting
Police increase reward to $1million for information on 30 year cold case murder
Wikipedia founder says AI could make our lives better, but is still too unreliable 
A Melbourne teenager has become the youngest Aussie to summit Mt Everest 
Spotify has split opinions with its temporary rebranded logo for 20th anniversary 
Stephen Colbert reflects on late night TV tenure as he prepares for final show 
Cher celebrates milestone 80th birthday

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

🎙️ CREDITS

Host & Producer: Taylah Strano 

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

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Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here

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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 check it out here!

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

🗞️ HEADLINES
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Bondi terror attack hero allegedly being extorted by own family</li>
<li aria-level="1">One Australian capital has topped a global list of most liveable cities</li>
<li aria-level="1">NRL community in shock as young player forced to retire following motor neurone disease diagnosis&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">New research shows large amount of food waste comes from incorrect customer orders</li>
<li aria-level="1">There's a new parenting trend dubbed the antidote to perfect parenting</li>
<li aria-level="1">Police increase reward to $1million for information on 30 year cold case murder</li>
<li aria-level="1">Wikipedia founder says AI could make our lives better, but is still too unreliable&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">A Melbourne teenager has become the youngest Aussie to summit Mt Everest&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Spotify has split opinions with its temporary rebranded logo for 20th anniversary&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Stephen Colbert reflects on late night TV tenure as he prepares for final show&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Cher celebrates milestone 80th birthday</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&nbsp;
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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<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.

Extortion Threat For Bondi Terror Attack Hero & The Disco-Ball Icon That Broke Our Brains 

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PM: Kamala Harris' Campaign Try To Win Arab Voters, Paralympics Start Tonight

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