The Quicky

Despite years of strategies and awareness campaigns, Australian schools are still grappling with how to effectively handle bullying, leaving many parents feeling helpless and frustrated.

When official channels seem to fail, some parents are taking dramatic steps to protect their children - but at what cost, and is there a better way forward?

Today we speak to families about their breaking points when it comes to protecting their kids from bullying, and ask what needs to change to finally address this ongoing crisis in our schools.

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Host: Claire Murphy

Guest: Carly Dober, Director of the Australian Association of Psychologists

Executive Producer: Taylah Strano 

Audio Producers: Lu Hill 

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Nurses subject to police probe over anti-Semitic video; High Court overturns landmark case, ruling judges cannot be sued for error; Football Australia to address Sam Kerr over leadership future as teammates back star; Women reach parity with men in 2024's top films.

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Host/Producer: Ailish Delaney

Audio Producer: Lu Hill 

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From ChatGPT to Gemini, AI tools are inserting themselves into every aspect of our lives.

Today we're breaking down which artificial intelligence tools you can actually trust, from workplace assistants to creative generators, and why some are raising serious security concerns.

And what about that one popular AI tool that's been deemed too dangerous for Australian Government devices? Let's find out what it means for the rest of us.

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Host: Claire Murphy

Guest:  Dr Nici Sweaney, Founder and Director of Ai Her Way

Executive Producer: Taylah Strano 

Audio Producers: Lu Hill 

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The man accused of killing 15 year old Cassius Turvey has pleaded not guilty; New app announced to help curb number of people vaping; Donald Trump says he'll consider an exemption for Australia for new tariffs on steel and aluminium; Kanye West departs social platform X but not before dissing Taylor Swift. 

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Host/Producer: Nicole Madigan

Audio Producer: Lu Hill 

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A nationwide shortage of ADHD medication is causing widespread concern, as thousands of Australians face the possibility of going without their essential prescriptions.

With the new school year underway, parents are particularly worried about how this shortage could impact their children's ability to learn and focus in the classroom.

Plus, the Minister for Women joins us to discuss the government's newly announced multi-million dollar women's health initiative and what it means for Australian women. 

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Hosts: Claire Murphy & Taylah Strano

Guests:

The Hon. Katy Gallagher, Minister for Women

Ailish Delaney, Mamamia News Writer

Executive Producer: Taylah Strano 

Audio Producers: Lu Hill 

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Taylor Swift receives chilly reception at Superbowl 59; Stronger whistleblower protections could have spared vulnerable Australians from scandals like robodebt; Labor aims to advance key policies ahead of the federal election, including tax credits for renewable hydrogen and critical minerals; The federal government will cap the cost of 30 essential grocery items at major city prices in 76 remote Indigenous stores.

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Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray

Audio Producer: Lu Hill 

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The third instalment of Rebecca Yarros' Empyrean series has landed, and fans around the world are already sharing their wildest theories about what's next for Violet and Xaden.

Today we're diving into the global phenomenon that is 'Onyx Storm', breaking down the incredible response, the most compelling fan theories, and what this means for the future of fantasy romance.

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Host: Claire Murphy

Guest: Alyssa Kelly, co-host of the Main Character Syndrome podcast

Executive Producer: Taylah Strano 

Audio Producers: Lu Hill 

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Belle Gibson fooled not only her hundreds of thousands of followers, but the most prestigious book publishers in Australia, the tech giants of silicon valley and even her family and friends into believing she was something she was not: sick.

If today, her name is synonymous with the weighty infamy of a notorious scam, there was a time before that, when she was celebrated as an inspiration.

On this episode of Extraordinary Stories, we look at the rise of Belle Gibson.

From tall tales in school drama classes to international acclaim and influence, how did Annabelle Natalie Gibson become the pinup girl for the wellness movement?

Listen to part two here

Listen to part three here

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With thanks to Bronwyn McCahon, Doctor Brad McKay and Kylie Willey 

RESOURCES WE USED:

The Woman Who Fooled The World by Beau Donnelly and Nick Toscano 

Fake Medicine by Brad Mckay

The Girl Who Conned Us All by Clair Weaver https://www.nowtolove.com.au/news/real-life/belle-gibson-the-whole-story-10129

https://www.nowtolove.com.au/news/local-news/belle-gibson-speaks-for-the-first-time-since-her-whole-pantry-controversy-13532 

With thanks to Tara Brown from 60 Minutes 

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Host: Emma Gillespie

Writers: Emma Gillespie and Holly Wainwright

Producers: Melanie Sauer and Emma Gillespie

Audio Production: Elissa Ratliff and Madeline Joannou

Executive Producer: Holly Wainwright and Elissa Ratliff

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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Former Police Officer will learn his fate for tasering and killing a 95 year old today; US President Donald Trump announces new 'faith office' at White House; Australia kept out of prob into methanol poisoning deaths of two Aussie teens in Laos; New study says Ai could take large chunk of tasks in computer jobs. 

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Host/Producer: Kim Braddish 

Audio Producer: Lu Hill 

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Have you ever heard of underconsumption core? The trend is set to be our new mantra in 2025, as more people embrace the art of buying less and living more mindfully.

Today we explore why this anti-consumption movement is resonating so strongly, especially for those who've fallen victim to the late night online shopping binge and the pressure of constant haul culture.

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Host: Claire Murphy

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