The Quicky

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• Australia urges peace as talks between Iran & The US are renewed
• UK passes smoking ban for under 18s
• Female scientists closing the research gap in male-dominated STEM fields
• Anne Hathaway dubbed 'World's Most Beautiful' by People magazine

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Host: Grace Rouray

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

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If your social media feed has convinced you that everyone has ADHD, new data is offering a reality check.

Freshly released figures expose a hidden story: your diagnosis might depend more on your postcode, your paycheque, and whether there’s a doctor nearby rather than your actual symptoms. 

Today, we’re joined by Dr Norman Swan to unpack the national prescription records, which state is such a massive outlier, and what it really costs to get an assessment in Australia’s mental healthcare system.

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• Iran is considering attending peace talks with the US in Pakistan, a senior Iranian official says.
• Federal officials will make the case for major changes to the $50 billion NDIS at a meeting with their state counterparts, with the reforms expected to form the centrepiece of Treasurer Jim Chalmers' budget savings
• Woolworths will face court this week over allegations it misled consumers with "illusory" discounts that disguised rising prices
• Prosecutors say US singer D4VD has been charged with murder over the death of a teenage girl, whose dismembered body was found in his apparently abandoned Tesla
• Kenyans Sharon Lokedi and John Korir have won the Boston Marathon

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Host: Taylah Strano

Guest: Dr Norman Swan, ABC 

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

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• NSW Police are reviewing charges laid against protesters after the state’s highest court ruled the protest laws in place at the time were unconstitutional  

• Millions of Australians are a step closer to claiming a one-thousand-dollar tax deduction without receipts, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers announcing draft legislation will be released today

• Hollywood actor Rebel Wilson has praised her directorial debut, as she prepares to defend herself in a high-profile defamation case brought by the film's star

• Nicole Kidman has opened up about the ‘harrowing’ moment she learned her mother had died, just before accepting a major award in Venice

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Host: Ailish Delaney

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

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Is the Strait of Hormuz open or not? And what happens once this ceasefire deal ends later this week?

We're bringing in two foreign correspondents to unpack what played out in the Middle East this weekend and what renewed peace talks could bring between Iran and the US in the coming days. 

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• Iran and the US could meet for a new round of peace talks in the coming days
• Ben Roberts-Smith has asked for his family's privacy to be respected as he intends to fight all allegations of war crimes
• King Charles will mark his late mother's 100th birthday with a national address
• Alec Baldwin is reportedly headed back to court over fatal film set shooting
• Madonna joins Sabrina Carpenter on stage for Coachella weekend two

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Host: Taylah Strano

Guests: Steve Clemons, Journalist & Editor-At-Large for The National Interest 

Ali Hashem, Senior Al Jazeera correspondent

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

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Are you feeling a bit “meh”? Like every day is on repeat and you’re craving something to shake things up? In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr. Anastasia Hronis breaks down why we get stuck in ruts—and how to tell whether it’s just a temporary slump or something deeper like anxiety or depression. You'll also learn: 

• Practical strategies to help you break out of a rut
• The symptoms of depression and how to seek support
• Ways to rediscover what brings you real joy
• How to tap into the three P’s: pleasure, progress, and purpose

If you or someone you know needs support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. Both services are available 24/7 for free, confidential mental health support. 

Want to get in touch with us? DM @butareyouhappypod on Instagram or send us a voice memo. Our hosts are ready to hear your dilemmas—think of it as free therapy!

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Hosts: Ashani Dante & Dr Anastasia Hronis

Executive Producer: Naima Brown

Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

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🗞️ HEADLINES

• Australia's most-decorated living soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has been granted bail after being charged with war crimes

• Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pushed back on fresh criticism from Donald Trump, after the US President again called out Australia over support in the Strait of Hormuz

• Australia won’t increase its fuel-security measures, the PM says, despite a fire wiping out nearly half of petrol production at one of the country's only refineries

• Prince Harry and Meghan have met survivors of the Bondi Beach terror attack as they wind up their Australian tour

• Los Angeles Police say singer D4VD has been arrested on suspicion of murder, months after the decomposed body of a teenage girl was found in his Tesla

• Tom Cruise is officially returning as Maverick for Top Gun 3

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Host: Ailish Delaney

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

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How did we bury this lead - Australia didn’t even crack the top 10 in the latest global happiness rankings for 2026, landing at 15th. No surprises, the Nordic nations dominated yet again this year with Finland securing the top spot. 

So what can they teach us about happiness? Well right now, a big business in Sweden is trialling a feel-good fix in the most unexpected place.

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• Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire
• The PM has confirmed the purchase of 100 million litres of diesel and thousands of tonnes of urea fertiliser
• Ben Roberts‑Smith is expected to apply for bail today after spending more than a week in custody
• Victoria Beckham has finally spoken out about the public fallout with her son, Brooklyn

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Hosts: Grace Rouvray & Tahli Blackman

Guest: Monika Magnusson, Apotek Hjärtat CEO

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

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• An oil refinery fire in Geelong, Victoria will impact Australia's fuel supply says Energy Minister Chris Bowen. 
• Australia has joined a push across the world for the ceasefire in the Middle East to be upheld.
• The government has announce we're to spend the most amount on defence out of wartime.
• 70,000 nurses and midwives in NSW are to receive a landmark pay bump.
• Madonna has announced her 15th studio album to released in July this year.

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Host: Gemma Bath

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

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It has been seven weeks since the war involving the US, Israel, and Iran began, and while a fragile two-week ceasefire is currently in place, the world is holding its breath.

Earlier this week, President Donald Trump threw a spanner in the works by announcing a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most critical energy corridor, after initial peace talks in Pakistan reached an impasse over Iran’s nuclear ambitions. 

Today, we're unpacking what this escalation means for your bottom line. With global oil prices surging, Australian airlines have already begun hiking fares and cutting domestic flight capacity to manage soaring fuel bills.

Plus, we examine a historic breakthrough as Israel and Lebanon agree to their first direct negotiations in over 30 years.

Director of Research from the United States Studies Centre, Jared Mondschein, joins us to discuss whether these high-stakes diplomatic moves will lead to lasting stability or a global recession.

🗞️ HEADLINES

• Ceasefire between Israel & Lebanon could be on the horizon
• Trump claims Strait of Hormuz open
• New job figures expected to be early indication of Australia's economic health during war 

• Harry & Meghan's tour down under continues for third day with speaking engagements, charity events and cultural walk

• Cannes Film Festival confirmed to be part of storyline in The White Lotus season 4 as filming commences 

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Host: Taylah Strano 

Guest: Jared Mondschein, Director of Research, United States Studies Centre 

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

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• US President Donald Trump says peace talks with Iran could restart in Pakistan as soon as tomorrow, with the US pushing for a "grand bargain" to end Iran's nuclear program for good.
• Virgin Australia is cutting back its domestic flights by 1% through June as it deals with a $40 million jump in fuel costs caused by the war in Iran.
• Victoria Police have launched an investigation into historical sexual assault allegations made by Australian actor Ruby Rose against US pop star Katy Perry, reportedly involving an incident at a Melbourne nightclub in 2010.
• New South Wales is making it easier to get the pill, joining other states in allowing specially trained pharmacists to prescribe the oral contraceptive to women over 18.

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Host: Gemma Donahoe

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

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