Liberal senator Sarah Henderson has refused to endorse opposition leader Sussan Ley, saying she is “losing support” amid falling polls and party infighting over climate policy; This year is on track to be the second or third warmest on record; Hollywood actor Angelina Jolie visited one of Ukraine’s most dangerous frontline cities; Carrie Bickmore has been named Victoria’s 2026 Australian of the Year.

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Liberal senator Sarah Henderson has refused to endorse opposition leader Sussan Ley, saying she is &ldquo;losing support&rdquo; amid falling polls and party infighting over climate policy;&nbsp;This year is on track to be the second or third warmest on record; Hollywood actor Angelina Jolie visited one of Ukraine&rsquo;s most dangerous frontline cities;&nbsp;Carrie Bickmore has been named Victoria&rsquo;s 2026 Australian of the Year.
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A daily news podcast that gets you up to speed on everything happening in the world. Hosted by journalist Claire Murphy. 

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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.

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

Sussan Ley Losing Party Support & Hollywood Actor Visits Ukraine's Frontline City

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HEADLINES:
Government offers to fund Aussie woman's space mission
mRNA vaccine to reduce melanoma death or recurrence risk
Snowy 2.0 cost blows out to $25 billion
Almost all coral reefs at high risk of collapse
Next James Bond screen tests reportedly this weekend

Plus, the Weekly Debrief: an urgent warning about unregulated peptides, as NSW Health Minister Ryan Park reveals a surge in emergency department visits. And we look back at everything that’s happened since MP Helen Haines was allegedly deliberately hit by a car outside her electorate office, including her husband Phil’s moving update.

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Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Producer: Ella Maitland 
Head of Show: Tamsin Rose

HEADLINES:
<ul>
<li>Government offers to fund Aussie woman's space mission</li>
<li>mRNA vaccine to reduce melanoma death or recurrence risk</li>
<li>Snowy 2.0 cost blows out to $25 billion</li>
<li>Almost all coral reefs at high risk of collapse</li>
<li>Next James Bond screen tests reportedly this weekend</li>
</ul>
Plus, the Weekly Debrief: an urgent warning about unregulated peptides, as NSW Health Minister Ryan Park reveals a surge in emergency department visits. And we look back at everything that&rsquo;s happened since MP Helen Haines was allegedly deliberately hit by a car outside her electorate office, including her husband Phil&rsquo;s moving update.
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Weekly Debrief | Australia Heads To Space & Helen Haines’ Long Road Ahead

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HEADLINES:
Helen Haines’ staff traumatised after alleged attack
Research into postpartum psychosis reveals delays 
NSW passes Australia-first human composting laws
Bystanders rescue driver from sinking car

Plus, as the sixth A Court of Thorns and Roses book hits shelves, why romantasy became publishing’s fastest-growing genre, and what the love stories we read say about us.

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Host: Tamsin Rose
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Producer: Ella Maitland 
Head of Show: Tamsin Rose

HEADLINES:
<ul dir="ltr">
<li>Helen Haines&rsquo; staff traumatised after alleged attack</li>
<li>Research into postpartum psychosis reveals delays&nbsp;</li>
<li>NSW passes Australia-first human composting laws</li>
<li>Bystanders rescue driver from sinking car</li>
</ul>
Plus, as the sixth A Court of Thorns and Roses book hits shelves, why romantasy became publishing&rsquo;s fastest-growing genre, and what the love stories we read say about us.
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CREDITS Host:&nbsp;Tamsin Rose Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Producer: Ella Maitland Head of Show: Tamsin Rose

Becoming Compost After Death & Why We Yearn for ACOTAR 

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HEADLINES:
Calls for better MP security as Helen Haines remains critical
House prices fall in every capital city
Government websites down after coding error found
Bushfires could cost Australia billions
Airbnb bans chore lists for guests

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<li>Calls for better MP security as Helen Haines remains critical</li>
<li>House prices fall in every capital city</li>
<li>Government websites down after coding error found</li>
<li>Bushfires could cost Australia billions</li>
<li>Airbnb bans chore lists for guests</li>
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Thursday News Update | 'Fighter' Haines Remains Critical & Record House Price Slump

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Sussan Ley Losing Party Support & Hollywood Actor Visits Ukraine's Frontline City

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