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The Federal Budget has been heavily criticised by organisations working to put an end to family violence in Australia; Papua New Guinea has banned Facebook in a bid to combat misinformation, hate speech and explicit content among the nation; The Reserve Bank's efforts to curb inflation are heading in the right direction, with monthly inflation continuing downward; Prince Harry has made a shock-departure from his charity Sentebale, which is named in honour of his late mother Diana.

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down his fourth federal budget, with cost of living relief front and centre.

So, with a federal election still yet to be called - is this budget the governments attempt at winning voters? 

Mamamia's news writer Ailish Delaney joins us straight from budget lockup in Canberra to unpack the budget and find out exactly what it means for you. 

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Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy

Guests:  Ailish Delaney, Mamamia's News Writer 

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Family fights for change ahead of prison death inquest, Sports coach Lilie James brutal murder reveals new digital danger, US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth accidentally added a journalist to a group chat discussing war; Noughties pop star Anastacia announces Aussie tour

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As the Federal Budget lands tonight with promised cost of living relief, we asked Australian women what they're actually going without - and their surprising answers reveal what's really happening in households across the country.

Plus, Mamamia's Senior Entertainment Writer Tara Watson joins us to unpack why Snoop Dogg is suddenly involved in royal family drama, and the latest escalation in the Kim and Kanye saga.

In today's headlines the federal budget will be handed down today, expected to be the frist deficit in three years; Egypt has put forward another ceasefire deal for Gaza, Israel is yet to respond; The US is sending a delegation to Greenland led by Usher Vance, the VP's wife, local leadership calling it a provocation; Meghan has posted a new pic of Archie and Lilibet showing both definitely inherited Dad's ginger genes

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Guests:  Tara Watson, Mamamia's Senior Entertainment Writer 

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Australian public schools are now fully funded with Qld the last state to sign on to the increased govt funding deal; French actor Gerard Depardieu will face court today accused of sexual assault; A US law firm has revealed what concessions they had to make to Donald Trump in order to save their business from his executive order; Iggy Azalea reveals what happened in a business meeting with Kanye West that shocked her; Tiger Woods announces new relationship with Donald Trump's former daughter in law

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A year-long inquiry into supermarket pricing has concluded in nearly two dozen recommendations, but what does it mean for your weekly food shop?

Plus, we're unpacking the growing trend of sologamy, where people are choosing to tie the knot without a partner in sight.

Also in today's news headlines Treasurer Jim Chalmers announces a $150 energy bill rebate ahead of tomorrow's budget; An Israeli air-strike has reportedly killed the leader of Hamas ad his wife as the death toll in Gaza now exceeds 50,000; The Pope has returned to the Vatican after spending 5 weeks in hospital suffering double pneumonia; Snoop Dog says he wants to act as a peacemaker between feuding princes William and Harry

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A man has been arrested for allegedly smuggling to man behind the explosives caravan out of the country; The ACCC finds Aussie supermarkets have little incentive to be competitive on pricing; A parliamentary enquiry into conduct at NSW daycare centres will be held after unsettling ABC report; A US judge has halted Elon Musks DoGE from accessing any more of American's social security data; Mariah Carey has won a court case accusing her of copying a 1989 song also called 'All I Want For Christmas Is You'.

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For the nearly one million Australians living with endometriosis, March brings more than just awareness, it delivers actual hope with two groundbreaking medications now on the PBS.

Plus, is a new blood test about to revolutionise the painfully slow diagnostic journey for endo sufferers? 

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Guests:  Dr Anusch Yazdani, Medical Director Endometriosis Australia  

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Australia has called for the suffering to end in Gaza after Israel resumed ground operations in the enclave; Psychiatric testing for a former police officer charged with the domestic violence murder of two people has been delayed; TikTok launches new social media campaign collaboration with anti-violence organisation Our Watch; Pope Francis is no longer using mechanical ventilation to help him breathe at night and his doctors believe he will continue to improve.

The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner.

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Host/Producer: Nicole Madigan

Audio Producer: Lu Hill 

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Just months after a promising peace deal, Israel has launched new airstrikes across Gaza, ending the ceasefire that brought temporary relief to the region. So what happens now? 

Plus, thinking about getting cosmetic injectables? There's a new screening question you'll need to answer first, and it's not about your medical history.

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Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy

Guests: Dr Jessica Genauer, Senior Lecturer in International Relations Flinders University 

Erin Docherty, Mamamia's Beauty & Lifestyle Editor 

Executive Producer: Taylah Strano 

Audio Producer: Lu Hill 

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