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• An Australian soldier has died, and another is injured, following a parachuting accident at Jervis Bay Airfield on the New South Wales Coast.
• In tonight’s Federal Budget, Young Aussies are being promised they’ll be given a ‘level playing field’ when trying to buy their first home.
• Aussie star and commentator Abbie Chatfield has issued a public apology after her boyfriend, musician Keli Holiday, was detained and denied re-entry into the United States.
• Six passengers on board a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak are in “good health”  as the government races to get them back to Australia within 48 hours.
• Delta Goodrem has surprised fans by announcing a new studio album, titled Pure, just days before taking the stage at Eurovision.

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One Nation has just made history by securing its first-ever federal lower house seat. With Pauline Hanson eyeing the Lodge, the message to Canberra is loud and clear: Australians are fed up.

But is this a genuine endorsement of hard-right policies, or a protest against the cost-of-living crisis and housing stress?

Today, we’re joined by The New Daily’s Political Editor Amy Remeikis to unpack whether the old 'blue vs red' era of Australian politics is officially over.

Plus, we speak with Charlotte Mortlock, founder of Something Better Australia, about her grassroots mission to build a new political force that moves beyond the fringe.

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• Closure for a rural NSW town as the body of an alleged triple murderer found by police

• The Treasurer forecasts Australia to be $44.9 billion better off over coming years when he hands down the budget tonight 
• The last six passengers and some crew members of the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius have left the ship on the Spanish island of Tenerife

• British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against Samsung accusing the tech giant of using her image without ‌permission

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Charlotte Mortlock, founder Something Better Australia 

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• Five Australians stranded aboard a cruise ship hit by hantavirus are set to be evacuated
• One Nation says it's setting its sights on Western Sydney
• The PM has admitted not enough has been done to help young Australians break into the housing market since Labor was re-elected
• Reality TV star Matt Wright has been released from jail after serving five months for attempting to pervert the course of justice
• Martin Short has spoken for the first time about the death of his daughter Katherine Short
• Adolescence has made BAFTA history, taking four of the top TV awards

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Host: Ailish Delaney

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A cruise ship, a rare virus, and three dead passengers. It is the headline that has put us all on edge, but how worried should we be about hantavirus?

In this episode of The Quicky, we speak with CSIRO Principal Research Scientist Professor Glenn Marsh to find out how this rodent-borne illness spreads, why a specific South American strain has experts concerned and whether Australia is prepared for a potential outbreak.

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• Passengers onboard the cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak will evacuate back to their home countries

• Iran has sent its response to a US proposal for peace talks, hoping to end the war
• Pauline Hanson has hailed her party's win in the Farrer by-election a victory for all Australians
• A woman will face court after allegedly making an antisemitic comments at a junior netball game
• Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce are reportedly planning not one, but two weddings 

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Guest: Professor Glenn Marsh, CSIRO Principal Research Scientist

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• Recently returned 'ISIS Brides' to apply for bail

• Witnesses provide real-life impact statements at Antisemitism Royal Commission 
• New research shows Australia's food and grocery sector is strained amid rising costs
• Richard Lewer named winner of the 2026 Archibald Prize
• Julie Bishop resigns as Chancellor from ANU
• One Nation eyes a win in Farrer byelection
• Bonnie Tyler placed into coma following emergency surgery 

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TRANSCRIPT:
Hey I’m Taylah Strano with the latest from The Quicky newsroom for Friday, May 8.

A pair of Islamic State-linked women accused of crimes against humanity are behind bars but plan to make bail applications after they were arrested on return to Australia.

The 53-year-old and a 31-year-old faced the Melbourne Magistrates Court on Friday morning charged with several crimes against humanity offences allegedly committed in Syria.

They landed back in Melbourne on Thursday evening as part of a larger group of women and children who lived in a Syrian refugee camp.

In a packed courtroom, the women appeared separately. They were both remanded in custody until Monday, when they will apply for bail.

Day five of hearings at the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has continued with eight witnesses providing evidence in Sydney.

This marks the first block of public hearings, focusing on the definition and nature of antisemitism, its impact on people’s lives, and how it’s measured.

Twenty-two-year-old Mia Kline described feeling the need to “de-Jew” herself as part of her statement describing an interaction with her housemates that ultimately led to her moving out. She said she stopped referring to Jewish engagements in conversation and removed a Star of David necklace to avoid antisemitism.

Meantime, another person, who identified as not being Jewish and appeared anonymously, described criticism she incurred after writing and sharing social media posts surrounding the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel.

New research shows Australia’s food and grocery sector is strained amid rising costs.

The Australian Food and Grocery Council is warning a perfect storm of global conflict, surging energy costs and domestic economic pressures is forcing an unavoidable reckoning for the nation’s food and grocery suppliers and manufacturers.

AFGC Director of Stakeholders, Engagement and Policy Scott McGrath says some of the household staples we rely on could become more expensive or harder to access if suppliers, manufacturers and retailers continue to shoulder the brunt of rising costs.

People may not realize, but oil and energy underpin almost everything, and it's not just transport that relies on it.

Packaging, manufacturing processes such as refrigeration, crucial for food freshness, and shipping are all affected when prices rise globally.

Even everyday items like nappies rely heavily on components like plastic packaging, which is tied to oil.

Australia’s most prestigious portrait prize has just been awarded to Richard Lewer.

The Archibald Prize, which includes a $100,000 cash award, goes to the Melbourne-based artist for his portrait of Pitjantjatjara elder and senior artist Iluwanti Ken.

Former foreign minister Julie Bishop has resigned as chancellor of one of the nation’s most prestigious universities.

Previously one of the Liberal government’s most senior ministers, Ms Bishop’s tenure at Australian National University was marred by months of turmoil, including job cuts, bullying allegations and disputes between staff and university management.

A contentious cost-cutting proposal, which would have made hundreds of staff forcibly redundant, was abandoned when Vice-Chancellor Genevieve Bell quit her post in late 2025.

Coalition parties have conceded holding onto the seat of Farrer will be a tall order ahead of the crucial by-election.

Voters will head to the polls on Saturday to replace former opposition leader Sussan Ley following her resignation.

The electorate has been held by Coalition parties since the seat’s creation in 1949, but the contest is looming with a showdown between One Nation’s David Farley and independent Michelle Millthorpe.

And singer Bonnie Tyler has reportedly been put into an induced coma following emergency intestinal surgery.

The 74-year-old was said to be recovering after she was rushed to hospital near her home in Portugal for emergency intestinal surgery, but doctors have now reportedly placed her in a coma to assist her recovery.

A spokesperson for the “Total Eclipse of the Heart” singer has asked for privacy at this difficult time.

That’s your latest news headlines.

On Monday’s episode of The Quicky, we’ll have an update on everything you need to know as more hantavirus cases crop up across the globe.

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Sir David Attenborough turns 100 today, marking a century of a life dedicated to the natural world. From his early days at the BBC in the 1950s to becoming the most recognisable voice in documentary history, we look back at the landmark career of a man who brought the wild into our living rooms.

🗞️ HEADLINES

• A woman who returned to Australia after spending years in a Syrian refugee camp has been charged with crimes against humanity, as two more women are expected to be charged today
• Thousands of people have attended candlelight vigils to honour and grieve for Kumanjayi Little Baby
• Countries are scrambling to trace passengers who left the cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak
• A man has reportedly been arrested after allegedly approaching Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and shouting 
• The defamation battle between Rebel Wilson and The Deb star Charlotte MacInnes is set to wrap up

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• A federal judge has unsealed an alleged suicide note written by Jeffrey Epstein, marking the first time the document has been made public.

• Lisa Wilkinson and Network Ten remain locked in a legal dispute over costs from Bruce Lehrmann’s failed defamation case.

• A national watchdog could soon be established to oversee Australia’s childcare sector, in a bid to strengthen safety and consistency across services.

• Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani has been moved out of intensive care but will remain in hospital as he recovers from pneumonia.
• Jane Fonda has paid tribute to her ex-husband Ted Turner, founder of CNN and Turner Broadcasting, following the news of his death.

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Host: Grace Rouvray

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If you've noticed the men in your life repeating talking points from Andrew Tate or Joe Rogan, you're likely seeing the real-world impact of the ‘manosphere’.

Research suggests these digital echo chambers are doing genuine damage to the lives of boys and men, but how do we combat an algorithm?

Today, we are joined by Australia’s first-ever Special Envoy for Men’s Health, Dan Repacholi. The Labor MP and five-time Olympian is heading off on a national listening tour to tackle the crisis in men’s mental health, respect, and the rising tide of online misogyny. We investigate what it actually takes for men to stay well and why the solution has to start with men talking to men.

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• A candlelight vigil will be held in Alice Springs tonight to honour Kumanjayi Little Baby
• CNN founder Ted Turner has died aged 87
• Iran says they are close to signing a deal to end the US/Israel war
• Three more people have been evacuated from the cruise ship amid a hantavirus outbreak
• Terry Irwin says daughter Bindi didn't attend the Steve Irwin Gala due to her health

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Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy

Guests: Dan Repacholi, MP & Special Envoy for Men's Health

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• Citizens linked to Islamic State to return to Australia
• National fuel reserve to be built in $10b security plan
• Princess Kate to make first overseas trip since cancer
• Australian author Craig Silvey's books permanently pulled from WA public schools
• Dolly Parton shares update on her health

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Host: Gemma Donahoe

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The first Monday in May has arrived, and with it, the most exclusive red carpet in the world. This year, the Met Gala’s Costume Art theme pushed the world’s biggest stars to move beyond pretty gowns and turn themselves into literal living sculptures.

While some celebrities like Emma Chamberlain and Heidi Klum fully embraced the assignment, others found themselves under the watchful, discerning eye of Anna Wintour. 

Mamamia's Head of Entertainment Laura Brodnik joins us to break down all the looks, drama and the celebrity story you might've missed yesterday. 

For more on The Met Gala make sure you check out the full run through on Mamamia's entertainment podcast The Spill here

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• Pauline Hanson is considering running for the lower house
  Labor to cut the freight rail line from Melbourne to Brisbane designed to take trucks off the roads
• The US says the ceasefire with Iran is still in place despite both sides exchanging fire
• The WHO says rare human transmission is behind the hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship marooned off West Africa

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Guests: Laura Brodnik, Mamamia's Head of Entertainment 

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