The Quicky

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• 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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Host: Gemma Donahoe

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

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🗞️ HEADLINES

•  Young people forming attitudes about relationships & sex younger than ever
• New program launched to help younger patients deal with bowel cancer as diagnosis rates rise
• Spy boss tells royal commission Jewish holy events attractive targets for terrorists
• Libby Trickett opens up about health scare that almost killed her, urging for more women's health research

• Women are facing tougher judgment than men for using AI at work

• Tributes continue to flow for AFL legend Neal Daniher
• Aussie James Magnussen falls short at inaugural enhanced games
• Jacob Elordi reflects on time as Euphoria's Nate Jacobs as his character is killed off
• Lizzo shuts down Taylor Swift feud rumours, tells fans to grow up

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Host & Producer: Taylah Strano 

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

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🗞️ HEADLINES

• New details have emerged about why police were at the property where Desmond Filby shot and killed two officers last year
• Some teal independents are floating the idea of forming their own political party, but it's already dividing the group
• Australians detained while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza have described brutal treatment, allegedly by Israeli forces, as they returned to home soil
• Today Show reporter Taylor Haynes, better known as 'Crab Girl', has given an update on her finger
• Game of Thrones and Skins actress Hannah Murray has opened up about how a wellness cult left her hospitalised with a psychotic breakdown

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🎙️ CREDITS

Host: Ailish Delaney

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

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🗞️ HEADLINES

•  A second block of hearings will begin today for the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion

• The federal government will today launch the first ever national Menopause and Perimenopause campaign

• Independents look at ways to curb One Nation's rise in popularity
• Inquests into the deaths of Dezi Freeman and the two officer he fatally shot begin today
• A summit to end the rise of toxic masculinity will bring together change makers from across the globe 
• The results are in, a four day working week in Australia proved no loss of productivity 
• A leading dermatologists unveils which skincare ingredients do nothing
• Taylor Swift could be dropping hints as to what her wedding dress will look like
• Prince William shares words of adoration for wife Catherine 

For a more in-depth look at the case of Dezi Freeman, check out this episode of True Crime Conversations.

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Host & Producer: Taylah Strano 

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🗞️ HEADLINES

• The federal government has launched the next phase of its plan to end domestic violence against women and children
• A second group of Australian women and children linked to Islamic State has left a Syrian refugee camp and is heading home
• Eleven Australian activists detained in Israel after trying to deliver aid in Gaza have been deported to Turkey 
• Pauline Hanson and her staff were caught on camera insulting a reporter and telling a journalist to "shut up"
• Netflix has announced that Emily in Paris will officially end with its upcoming sixth season

🗞️ WEEKLY DEBRIEF

Two of the biggest stories this week, unpacked by Taylah Strano

• The dark side of reality TV when three contestants from the MAFS UK franchise came forward with earth-shattering allegations
• Internet rumours are flying that Aussie star Jacob Elordi and supermodel Kendall Jenner are officially a couple after new paparazzi photos caught them on a cozy Hawaii getaway

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🎙️ CREDITS

Host: Tahli Blackman & Taylah Strano 

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

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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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Host & Producer: Taylah Strano 

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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

• 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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🗞️ HEADLINES

• Anthony Albanese rules out help for the second 'ISIS bride' group

• eSafety Commission cracks down on AI-powered 'nudifying' service
• Queensland expected to deliver less than a quarter of the hotel rooms needed for the 2032 Olympics, new analysis shows
• Scientists identify two humpback whales that made record-breaking journeys between Australia and Brazil
• Kylie Minogue reveals second secret cancer battle in 2021

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Host: Ailish Delaney

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

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🗞️ HEADLINES

• Police say a man accused of killing his wife and two children was planning it for months
• Images of Snowtown murderer James Vlassakis can now be published as a 25 year old suppression order is lifted
• A slump in vaccination rates to blame for Australian diphtheria outbreak 
• Experts warn curbing migration won't solve Australia's housing crisis 
• A former doctor has been charged with nearly 150 counts of sexual assault against female patients 
• Urgent calls for blood donation as stocks run low ahead of winter months
• Turns out office air could be to blame for ruining your skin
• A new three part series exploring pop star Kylie Minogue's rise to global fame drops today
• Danish group AQUA have called time of their 30 year run as a band
• Anne Hathaway will serve as Executive Producer on forthcoming Ella Enchanted series 

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Host & Producer: Taylah Strano 

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