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Snapchat will begin notifying users believed to be under the age of 16 ahead of the December 10 social media ban; Far-north WA residents are bracing as Cyclone Fina begins to impact the Northeast Kimberley Coast; The Bureau of Meteorology is under pressure after revealing $96.5 million cost of new website; The Australian man who jumped on the red carpet and grabbed Ariana Grande at the Asian premiere of 'Wicked: For Good' has been deported and banned from Singapore. 

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As "silly season" begins, we unpack the dreaded next-day hangxiety... you know, the emotional aftershock of regret, self-doubt, and shame that crashes harder for some than others.

We explain the science, who gets hit the hardest and, maybe most importantly, how to cope with it. 

And in headlines today, Labor will spend this last sitting week of parliament attempting to push through environmental reforms but Environment Minister Murray Watts says the coalition's internal issues are making it tough; The days of peeing on a stick to find out if you’re expecting may be over with the introduction of the first ever saliva test for pregnancy; 50 school students who were abducted last week in Nigeria have managed to escape leaving 253 children and 12 teachers still held hostage; Pressure is increasing for the former prince Andrew to give evidence to a US congressional committee investigating the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein; Officials from Europe, the United States and Ukraine are gathering in Geneva to discuss a draft plan presented by Washington to end the Ukraine war; Just a year after part one brought droves of audiences to movie theatres around the world, even more people bought opening weekend tickets to see the epic conclusion to the Wicked movies, Wicked: For Good

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Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy

Guest: Dr Blair Aitken, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Swinburne University of Technology

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Some changes on the way for those flying with some of Australia’s biggest airlines - as they move to ban the use of portable power banks; Matildas head coach Joe Montemurro has hailed Mary Fowler as "courageous" and "amazing" for going public with alleged racism she received playing for a French football club; US President Donald Trump's plan for ending the war in Ukraine would cede territory to Russia and limit the size of Kyiv's military, according to a draft proposal obtained by The Associated Press; The first cyclone of the season is set to intensify as it approaches northern Australia, prompting a warning for Top End residents to prepare for destructive winds; Live-streaming platform Twitch has become the latest site to be included in the looming social media ban for under-16s; A Frida Khalo self-portrait has reached  the top sale price for a work by any female artist at auction.

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Since Hannah Clarke and her three children were murdered in 2020, 431 women have been killed in Australia.

But when it comes to Domestic & Family Violence, there are systems in place that should protect people are maybe failing.

Following a two year investigation, journalist Ben Smee has been unpacking just how we tackle DV and where the institutions might be coming up short. 

And in headlines today, Ukraine and Russia have carried out another exchange of soldiers’ bodies; Kellie Sloane is set to become the new NSW Liberal leader after Mark Speakman resigned under pressure; A public inquiry has delivered an assessment of the UK’s response to COVID-19, finding former PM Boris Johnson oversaw a toxic, chaotic and slow system; Colleen Hoover says she is now “embarrassed” to be associated with her bestselling novel It Ends With Us following the legal drama between the film’s stars. 

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Hosts: Taylah Strano & Tahli Blackman

Guest: Ben Smee, Guardian Journalist

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US President Donald Trump has signed a law requiring the Justice Department to release files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days; Police are hunting a man who stole a car with a sleeping baby inside from a supermarket car park east of Melbourne; At least 25 Palestinians have been killed in four Israeli air strikes in a part of the Gaza Strip under Hamas control since a shaky ceasefire took effect in October; The head of the Louvre Museum says new surveillance cameras and anti-intrusion systems will be installed at the Paris landmark after last month's crown jewels heist; Sam Kerr has been left out of Chelsea's Champions League clash against Barcelona. 

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Sorry, women are putting what on their faces?

Welcome to the most bizarre beauty trend of the year... menstrual masking.

Plus, as 2025 draws to a close the word overlords (dictionaries) have started to unveil the word of the year picks.  

And in headlines today, META has started sending warning messages to anyone holding an account under the age of 16 they have 2 weeks to download or delete data; Melbourne's hard rockers Amyl and The Sniffers took home four ARIA awards; Nineteen people have been killed in a heavy Russian missile and drone attack that struck an apartment building in the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil; Meghan the Duchess of Sussex has dropped the trailer for her Netflix Christmas special, with a personal note from Archie and Lilibet

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The US Congress has voted nearly unanimously to force the release of all unclassified Justice Department files, related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein; Tropical Cyclone Fina has officially formed off the Northern Territory's Top End coast, intensifying overnight from a tropical low; A 25-year-old woman has died after a suspected mass poisoning at the Clandestino Hostel in Canggu, Bali; The World Health Organisation is set to reduce its global workforce by nearly a quarter, by June 2026 as it implements major reforms following the announced departure of its largest donor, the United States; Magda Szubanski, the beloved star of Kath & Kim, is reportedly maintaining her trademark humour and upbeat spirit six months after being diagnosed with aggressive Stage 4 Mantle Cell Lymphoma.

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Host/Producer: Gemma Donahoe 

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With Christmas shopping underway, new research reveals a hidden danger in affordable toys sold online.

We speak with CHOICE's Director of Campaigns, Rosie Thomas, about the investigation and why world-first Australian safety standards—introduced in 2022—do not apply to online marketplaces selling other businesses' products.

And in headlines today, Roblox will install age verification checks in three countries including Australia; The Victorian Liberals have left themselves just over 12 months to regroup after ditching Brad Battin as leader in favour of first-term MP Jess Wilson; Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is applauding the UN approval of the Trump administration's blueprint to secure and govern Gaza; The LA County Sheriff's Department is investigating a new sexual battery allegation against Sean "Diddy" Combs

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Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy

Guest: Rosie Thomas, CHOICE Director of Campaigns

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Lachlan Young sentenced to 28 years' jail for murdering former partner, Hannah McGuire; A person died after their phone could not make calls to Triple Zero; Trump says he would sign to release the Epstein files; France's Louvre Museum has closed a gallery due to structural weakness; Former Prince Andrew has lost even more of his accolades; Danny Masterson, the former star of That '70s Show, is seeking to overturn his rape conviction.

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The Epstein Files are back in the news... but what's new?

From emails allegedly linking President Trump to Jeffrey Epstein's activities, to Bill Clinton's name being brought up again and even more division in camp MAGA, what do the latest document dumps tell us?

Plus, in unrelated Trump news, he's suing the BBC... we'll explain. 

And in headlines today, Opposition leader Sussan Ley says she can guarantee that she will lead the coalition to the next federal election; Victorian Liberals could appoint their first female leader with a leadership spill predicted today; Confessed murderer Lachlan Young will learn his fate today after killing his former girlfriend Hannah McGuire; 7 time world champion Layne Beachley has been honoured for her efforts to improve women’s surfing with the Dawn Award

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Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy

Guest: Amelia Lester, Mamamia US Correspondent 

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