The Quicky

President Donald Trump's aides defend his Gaza Strip comments; Expansion of laws as Semitic crimes ramp up; New development in child serial killer Lucy Letby's case; Gisele Bundchen welcomes third child. 

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Host/Producer: Alix Nicholson

Audio Producer: Lu Hill 

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A mental health emergency is unfolding in New South Wales as hundreds of psychiatrists walk away from the public system, leaving critical positions empty across the state.

So, what's really behind this mass resignation? And what real world impacts are already being felt by this potential healthcare crisis? 

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Host: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Taylah Strano 

Audio Producers: Lu Hill 

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US President Donald Trump says he wants the US to take ownership of the Gaza Strip, moving Palestinians on from the territory; The British police officer who alleges Australian soccer star Sam Kerr racially harassed him has denied making up the impact of her words to secure a criminal charge; Parents could soon have access to three days of guaranteed subsidised childcare, under new laws introduced to parliament; A billionaire has donated $100million to drive young Australian girls into science, technology, engineering and maths.

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Host/Producer: Ailish Delaney 

Audio Producer: Lu Hill 

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From trade wars with China to mass deportations, Donald Trump's first fortnight back in the White House has already sent shockwaves through global politics and markets.

Today we're breaking down exactly what Trump's biggest policy changes mean for the world and what these early moves tell us about what we can expect from Trump's second term.

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: Amelia Lester, Deputy Editor at Foreign Policy Magazine & Mamamia US Correspondent 

Executive Producer: Taylah Strano 

Audio Producers: Lu Hill 

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A UK court has heard how Sam Kerr and her partner feared they were being kidnapped by a cab driver during racial abuse case; Inquiry told kids have 'no hope' with tough on crime policies; Donald Trump makes Elon Musk a 'special government employee'; A rested Mary Fowler is back in Matildas side for the SheBelieves cup in the US

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Host/Producer: Nicole Madigan

Audio Producer: Lu Hill 

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One year ago today, 51-year-old mother Samantha Murphy left her Ballarat home for a morning run and never returned.

As the tight-knit Victorian community marks this haunting anniversary, we retrace the case of the missing Mum and investigate what we know about the case so far.

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: Cr. Tracey Hargreaves, Mayor of Ballarat 

Executive Producer: Taylah Strano 

Audio Producers: Lu Hill 

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Women win big at the Grammys; Pressure for donation reform intensifies as political parties reap thousands from betting companies; Neo-Nazi groups sanctioned in bid to stamp out anti-semitism; With Reserve Bank rate cuts expected, now may be the time to buy a house before demand surges.

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Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray

Audio Producer: Lu Hill 

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As students across Australia head back to the classroom for 2025, parents are facing the mounting pressure of back-to-school costs that can quickly spiral into the thousands.

So how much are we spending on school expenses this year? Seasoned parents share their money-saving hacks and the costly mistakes they wish they'd avoided when their kids first started school.

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: Annaliese Todd, Mamamia Writer & Cohost of This Glorious Mess 

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Audio Producers: Lu Hill 

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What started as a typical sleepover in Wisconsin in 2014 turned into one of the most chilling true crime stories in America.

Twelve-year-olds Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier lured their friend, Payton "Bella" Leutner, into the woods with a plan to kill her as a sacrifice to Slender Man, the creepy internet figure.

Both girls were charged as adults in a case that stunned the world.

Now, with Morgan’s 2025 release from psychiatric care, the case is back in the spotlight, except this time we’re having conversations the media steered clear of at the beginning.

Why did this happen? How did this happen? And what was going on mentally and psychologically for those two little girls?

You can read Kathleen's book Slenderman: A Tragic Story of Online Obsession and Mental Illness here.

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Guests: Kathleen Hale

Host: Gemma Bath

Producer: Tahli Blackman

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Australia to mandate gender targets for larger employers; Mass exodus of psychiatrists to put strain on mental health care system; Trump points blame over fatal air crash; Diddy charged with human trafficking; Rock legend Marianne Faithful dies aged 78. 

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Host/Producer: Kim Braddish 

Audio Producer: Lu Hill 

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