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A man has died in floodwaters in far north Queensland as Severe Tropical Cyclone Hayley weakens after crossing Western Australia’s Kimberley coast; Passengers have returned to Australia after a cruise ship ran aground on a reef off Papua New Guinea; Australians will welcome the new year with a focus on unity and resilience, as live celebrations take place across the country; As we head into the new year, let’s look back on some of the best bits from 2025.

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Host & Producer: Tahli Blackman

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Kate Winslet's teenage confession has made headlines around the world, Kanye plays happy families at Disneyland, and Kim Kardashian drops a cool $100K on the sister we least expected. On today's episode...

• Timothee Chalamet reigns supreme at the Christmas box office
• Kanye and Bianca take the kids to Disneyland (and the pics are awkies)
• Kim K spent $100k on a piece of film memorabilia for one of her sisters
• Kate Winslet gets tails wagging
• The passing of a film icon

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Host & Producer: Ash London

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Ahmed Al Ahmed describes how he disarmed one of the gunmen in the Bondi Beach terror attack; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected a national royal commission, opting for a quicker independent review; Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a draft peace plan includes 15 years of US security guarantees; Comedian Ricky Gervais has delivered a very on-brand reason for skipping the Golden Globes next month. 

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From Mariah's legal drama, to Harry Styles slinking back into our timelines and a new Bridgerton trailer...it's a great day to love pop culture, my darlings! 

• Gordon Ramsay walks his daughter down the aisle amidst serious family drama
• Mariah Carey has a huge court win
• Harry Styles hints at a big return
• Bridgerton Season 4 is coming
• Miles Teller wins Christmas

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Families of those killed and injured in the Bondi Beach terror attack are demanding Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urgently establish a national royal commission; Sydneysiders are being told to expect a strong and visible police presence on New Year’s Eve; A man has been charged with two counts of murder after two people were found dead following a stabbing at a home in northwest Sydney; Harry Styles has surprised fans with an unexpected eight-and-a-half-minute music video, marking his first new music release in more than three years. 

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With just a few days left in 2025 let's look back on what the year delivered us.

From big, breaking political stories, to pop culture moments that sent the internet into meltdown and moments of deep grief and sorrow, The Quicky has been here with you to cover it all.

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Iggy Azalea is finally back on Aussie soil, and more Eras Doco content to make us swoon! 

• Taylor reads Travis Kelce's gorgeous love letter
• Iggy Azalea is home for Christmas
• Jake and Romy Reiner release a statement to the media
• Timothee Chalamet proves he has the same movie tastes as us

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A young police officer blinded in one eye during the Bondi terror attack has been released from hospital in time for Christmas; US regulators have approved the first daily pill version of the blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy; Former Liberal MP and renowned paediatrician Dr. Katie Allen has died at the age of 59; Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has voluntarily surrendered his shotgun licence following a visit from Metropolitan Police firearms officers; A new study from Keele University suggests that swearing can actually boost physical performance and mental focus.

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For years, we believed Matt Damon missed out on hundreds of millions of dollars by passing on Avatar...but director James Cameron has something to say about it!  Plus, nobody wants to lose a tooth two days before Christmas, sorry, Chrissy...

• We uncover a possible reason for the Beckham Insta unfollow
• James Cameron disputes one of the great Hollywood tales
• Chrissy Teigen needs an emergency trip to the dentist
• The stars of Emily in Paris prove their love extends beyond the screen

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New details have emerged regarding the December 14 Hanukkah attack at Bondi Beach, which has been described as Australia’s worst mass shooting in decades; Victoria has become the second Australian state to introduce sweeping reforms to combat anti-Semitism following the deadly Bondi Beach massacre; Thailand and Cambodia are set to return to the negotiating table in an attempt to end a fatal border conflict that has killed at least 41 people; Prince William and Prince George have continued a long-standing family tradition by volunteering at The Passage, a London homelessness charity. 

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