The Quicky

President Donald Trump has declared an end to the war in Gaza; One in seven Australians poverty-stricken; There's a major city-country divide in miscarriage support in Australia; Katy Perry kissed Justin Trudeau – and liked it.

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Host/Producer: Cassandra Green

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New research reveals an unexpected reality beneath Australia's sunny surface, ranking the nations most anxious city.

We look at what's driving unprecedented levels of anxiety in regional and commuter hubs, with doctors reporting that mental health is a top factor in patient visits.

And in headlines today, The deal to release the final remaining hostages held in Gaza is set to unfold today as the 2 year war in the region appears to be coming to a close; Millions of Australians have been cautioned not to fall for bogus Qantas compensation claims after having their personal information leaked online; According to reports from UK media, Prince Andrew was in contact with Jeffrey Epstein for longer than he has previously admitted to; Friends of actress Diane Keaton, who passed away on the weekend aged 79, say they were shocked by how thin she had become in the weeks before her death

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Guest: Belinda Preston, Clinical Psychologist 

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We’re one step closer to seeing the end of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza as the Israeli government approves the ceasefire and hostage deal brokered by the United States; Australians detained by Israel for trying to sail aid into Gaza have vowed to do it again, despite alleging human rights abuses while in captivity; Sam Kerr is back in the Matildas squad for the first time since late 2023, ahead of friendlies against Wales and England; A US judge has tossed out Drake's defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group, ruling lyrics branding the superstar a pedophile in Kendrick Lamar's diss track Not Like Us were opinion.

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Welcome to your feel-good weekly news wrap. 

From prayers to promising words from country icon Dolly Parton to a Nobel Prize close to home and the Aussie woman smashing a Guinness World Record, there's so much good news to share in this week. 

And in headlines today, a French appeals court has increased Husamettin Dogan’s sentence to 10 years for raping Gisele Pelicot while she was drugged and unconscious; Hungarian writer Laszlo Krasznahorkai has won the Nobel Prize in Literature; Louis Tomlinson says Liam Payne’s death has “completely put a pin in” any plans for a One Direction reunion; the Australian Women in Music Awards celebrated women, non-binary and gender-diverse artists in a major ceremony. 

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Israel and Hamas agree to ‘first phase’ of peace plan; NSW’s top court blocks Sydney Opera House Pro-Palestine protest; Hackers threaten to release Qantas customers' data; Man shot dead in Sydney identified as UFC fighter; Explicit Taylor Swift song has whole world talking. 

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The Afghan Women's Refugee Team, made up of players forced to flee their homes after the Taliban took back power in 2021, is preparing for their first international match in almost four years.

 We speak to one of the Australian-based players about their powerful journey back to the pitch.

Plus, new research confirms Gen Z is turning Australia's long-standing drinking culture on its head.

And in headlines today, Australian authorities are preparing for the return of more women, known as ISIS brides and their children; Talks to end the war in Gaza have ramped up, after Hamas handed over its lists of hostages and Palestinian prisoners to be freed in a swap; Thousands of protesters will discover whether they can rally at the Sydney Opera House this weekend as a trio of judges rule on the legality of a pro-Palestine demonstration; Icon Dolly Parton has taken to social media to let everyone know she’s not on death’s door

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Guest: Mona Amini, Afghani football player

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The federal government was left in the dark about last month's deadly Optus triple 0 outage because the telco sent the notification email to the wrong address; A stark new report shows Australia's rental crisis is deepening, with soaring prices forcing people further away from their jobs and communities; A legendary rite of passage for generations of young Australians is coming to an end, with the era of large-scale European coach tours set to finish next year; And fans are sending their best wishes to country music legend Dolly Parton, after her sister made a public plea for prayers amid the star's ongoing health issues.

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What exactly happened when Israel intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla?

If you ask the families of the Australians on board, they've reported alleged abuse and torture.

Plus, we break down the luteal phase; why this final stretch of the menstrual cycle has become short-hand for feeling low, and what's actually happening in your body.

And in headlines today, Australian activists in Israeli detention for attempting to deliver aid to Gaza have been deported to Jordan; Zelda Williams is begging people to stop sending her AI videos of her late dad Robin Williams calling it "gross"; It’s International Plasma Week, the Mum of Australia’s only child with severe Factor V deficiency, urging Aussies to consider donating; Tennis ace Novak Djokovic has thrown up and passed out while playing in brutally hot conditions in China, but still went on to win his match

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Guests: 
Dr Pav Nanayakkara, Gynaecologist 
Jacinta McEwen & Jessica Mamone, family & friends of Surya McEwen

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Hundreds of adventure seekers are stranded in a blizzard on Mount Everest; Taylor Swift broke her record for most ‘first week’ sales in just one day; Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman has made an appearance at Paris Fashion Week alongside her two daughters; Police have charged a gunman who allegedly fired into a suburban street in Croydon Park; Man convicted in Gisèle Pelicot case says he ‘never intended’ to rape her in appeal.

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Daylight Saving is officially back across some parts of Australia - and so is the annual argument.

While some love the long, sun-drenched nights, others rage over the confusing timezones and sleep disruption. 

Now in the most evidence-based study yet, U.S. scientists have confirmed Daylight Saving is bad for our health. So is this finally vindication for Daylight Saving haters? 

And in headlines today, Leaders across the globe will commemorate the deaths of 1200 Israelis and the taking of 250 hostages by Hamas on this day 2 years ago as mediators continue to try to broker a ceasefire agreement; The US Supreme Court has declined to hear Ghislaine Maxwell's bid to overturn her conviction for helping the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls; Israeli authorities say they have deported campaigner Greta Thunberg and another 170 activists from an international flotilla prevented last week from delivering aid to the Gaza Strip; British author Jilly Cooper, known for her bestselling risque novels including Rivals which was made into a TV show for Disney+, has died at age 88

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Hosts: Claire Murphy & Ilaria Brophy

Guest: Reece Kemp, Sleep Expert at Flinders University

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