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Police will use an abundance of CCTV and body-worn camera footage to identify those responsible for violent Melbourne protests that put two officers in hospital; The Israeli military says a ceasefire in Gaza has resumed after an attack killed two of its soldiers, prompting a wave of airstrikes killing 26 people; French authorities are investigating after thieves hit the Louvre Museum in Paris, stealing ‘priceless’ jewels; Callum Turner has shared new details about his meet-cute with fiancée Dua Lipa.

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As the end of the year looms, many of us are hit by the "October Slump," an period of low energy, mood, and increased irritability.

We look at why this phenomenon is hitting Australians despite the warmer weather and how to stop everything from a clicking pen to poorly folded tea towels from making you quit your job.

And in headlines today, Nationals leader David Littleproud is confident other MPs won't follow the lead of Barnaby Joyce and step away from the party amid internal tensions within the coalition; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will land in Washington this afternoon ahead of his meeting with the US president at the White House the following day; The Israeli military has launched air strikes and artillery fire at targets in southern Gaza, dimming hopes that a US-mediated ceasefire would lead to lasting peace; London police are probing whether Prince Andrew asked an officer assigned to him as a bodyguard to dig up dirt on sexual assault accuser Virginia Giuffre; Tom Holland has admitted to Gordon Ramsey that he is out of the running to be the next James Bond, it’s reportedly because of contractual obligations to the Spiderman franchise

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The ADF is in talks with the US about possibly joining an international force for Gaza peace efforts; Former Trump adviser John Bolton has been indicted for allegedly mishandling classified documents; A diabetic camper missing for nine days in remote Victoria has been found alive after lighting a fire; In Melbourne, shocking footage of a stabbing has reignited debate over CBD safety; Rock legend and KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has died at 74.

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In a week filled with stories from war torn Gaza and Israeli hostage families joy and grief, The Quicky team is bringing you a dose of lighter news today to help the transition into the weekend,

Today we find out why the latest Kardashian venture wil have you wonfering if lal that laser hair removal was worth it, and we find out why one man's hope for his mising dog, has led to a reunion a decade int he making.

And in headlines today, US President Donald Trump has had a long phone conversation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin today, a day before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's planned White House visit; Women experiencing menopause are one of Australia's fastest-growing workforce demographics, but they say shame, stigma and a lack of support is driving them to early retirement; Britney Spear’s ex, the father to their 2 children Kevin Federline, has claimed in his new book that Britney drank while pregnant and tried to breastfeed after doing cocaine at a party; A statement from her family has revealed that Hollywood star Diane Keaton died of pneumonia

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Australian Olympic champion Ariane Titmus is retiring; Unemployment rate hits four-year high; NSW to introduce tougher sentences for intimate partner murders; Gaza gets aid deliveries as Hamas returns more hostage bodies; Jennifer Lopez’s candid revelations about her past relationships.

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The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has seen all 20 remaining living Israeli hostages freed, with families in Hostages Square erupting in tears of joy.

But as the bodies of the dead are slowly returned, we speak to an activist who tragically lost his cousin and niece in the October 7 attacks about the despair of the families who won't get a reunion.

And in headlines today, Israeli authorities say one of the bodies returned to them from Hamas on Tuesday night local time, is not one of the hostages they’re looking for; Disgraced former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann is fighting to safeguard personal diaries that were seized during a raid on his home by the anti-corruption watchdog; Kim Kardashian has sat down with Alex Cooper on the Call Her Daddy podcast talking about her ex husband Kanye’s erratic behaviour, and how he affects her dating life now; Liam Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy has recalled the last time she said goodbye to the One Direction star a year on from his tragic death

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Guest: Adam Ma'Anit, activitst & cousin of Tsachi Idan; a killed Israeli hostage

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Hamas has handed over the bodies of four deceased hostages amid escalating international pressure; New South Wales has marked a grim milestone, recording the highest number of Indigenous deaths in custody for a single state in one year; Controversial US right-wing commentator Candace Owens has lost her final bid to enter Australia after the High Court dismissed her appeal; And Australia’s beloved Robert Irwin is melting hearts across the other side of the world - winning over new audiences in the US on Dancing With The Stars.

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Following their historic loss at the last federal election, it became apparent the Liberal party had a glaring issue... women.

So, now with a newly minted leader in Sussan Ley, just how do the opposition fix their women problem? And rebuild from a political washout?

And who is Sussan Ley, the history-making first female leader of the Liberals? 

And in headlines today, Israel has delayed aid into the Gaza Strip due to Hamas' delay in returning bodies of hostages, while re-emergent Hamas fighters have publicly executed 7 men, darkening the outlook for US President Donald Trump's plan to end the war; Teenagers with Instagram will soon be restricted to viewing content in line with PG-13 movie ratings as Australia readies for a world-first social media ban; US far right commentator Candace Owens will find out today if her appeal in the high court to have her Australian visa ban overturned is successful; There’s another Aussie name on the Hollywood walk of fame with actress Naomi Watts receiving the accolade

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Australia has hailed US President Donald Trump’s "incredible achievement" in ending Israel's war on Gaza; The private phone numbers of some of Australia’s most high-profile leaders, including Anthony Albanese, have been leaked online; Investigators are scouring bushland in a renewed search for Lucinda Miller, three years after her mysterious disappearance; A new study has found even a supervised glass of beer or wine can expose children to a much higher risk of alcohol abuse in early adulthood; Balenciaga designer Pierpaolo Piccioli shares why Meghan Markle attended Paris Fashion Week.

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Cautious optimism surrounds the Gaza conflict as Israel and Hamas agree to and begin implementing phase one of US President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan; including the release of Israeli hostages.

We look at what the progress signals for the end of the war and hear the heartbreaking account of a Palestinian journalist living in Gaza, documenting life on the ground. 

And in headlines today, The bodies of four of the reported 28 remaining hostages who died in the conflict in Gaza have been returned to Israel, but it’s not immediately clear when the other 24 will be repatriated; SA Police are resuming the search for missing 4 year old boy Gus, after previously scaling it back; Australian Federal Police will investigate whether independent senator Lidia Thorpe broke laws by saying she is prepared to "burn down Parliament House" in support of Palestinians; Taylor Swift has announced a 6 part docuseries will air on Disney+ called The End Of An Era and based on her epic recent world tour, along with a new version of her Eras concert tour movie that will include the Tortured Poets Department

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Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy 

Guests: Dr Jessica Genauer, International Relations expert, Flinders University

Shrouq Aila, Palestinian Journalist based in Gaza 

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

Audio Producer: Lu Hill

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