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• Social Media Ban For Under 16's Expands To Include New Sites

  Some changes on the way for those flying with some of Australia’s biggest airlines - as they move to ban the use of portable power banks; Matildas head coach Joe Montemurro has hailed Mary Fowler as "courageous" and "amazing" for going public with alleged racism she received playing for a French football club; US President Donald Trump's plan for ending the war in Ukraine would cede territory to Russia and limit the size of Kyiv's military, according to a draft proposal obtained by The Associated Press; The first cyclone of the season is set to intensify as it approaches northern Australia, prompting a warning for Top End residents to prepare for destructive winds; Live-streaming platform Twitch has become the latest site to be included in the looming social media ban for under-16s; A Frida Khalo self-portrait has reached the top sale price for a work by any female artist at auction. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Talissa Bazaz Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• “We Need to Believe Women” New Findings Cast Doubt on Hannah Clarke’s Case

  Since Hannah Clarke and her three children were murdered in 2020, 431 women have been killed in Australia. But when it comes to Domestic & Family Violence, there are systems in place that should protect people are maybe failing. Following a two year investigation, journalist Ben Smee has been unpacking just how we tackle DV and where the institutions might be coming up short. And in headlines today, Ukraine and Russia have carried out another exchange of soldiers’ bodies; Kellie Sloane is set to become the new NSW Liberal leader after Mark Speakman resigned under pressure; A public inquiry has delivered an assessment of the UK’s response to COVID-19, finding former PM Boris Johnson oversaw a toxic, chaotic and slow system; Colleen Hoover says she is now “embarrassed” to be associated with her bestselling novel It Ends With Us following the legal drama between the film’s stars. THE END BITS Read Ben's Broken Trust series here Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Tahli Blackman Guest: Ben Smee, Guardian Journalist Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Trump Orders Release Of Epstein Files & Louvre Installs 100 New Cameras

  US President Donald Trump has signed a law requiring the Justice Department to release files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days; Police are hunting a man who stole a car with a sleeping baby inside from a supermarket car park east of Melbourne; At least 25 Palestinians have been killed in four Israeli air strikes in a part of the Gaza Strip under Hamas control since a shaky ceasefire took effect in October; The head of the Louvre Museum says new surveillance cameras and anti-intrusion systems will be installed at the Paris landmark after last month's crown jewels heist; Sam Kerr has been left out of Chelsea's Champions League clash against Barcelona. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Tahli Blackman Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Sorry, Women Are Putting WHAT On Their Faces? & Word Of The Year Picks

  Sorry, women are putting what on their faces? Welcome to the most bizarre beauty trend of the year... menstrual masking. Plus, as 2025 draws to a close the word overlords (dictionaries) have started to unveil the word of the year picks. And in headlines today, META has started sending warning messages to anyone holding an account under the age of 16 they have 2 weeks to download or delete data; Melbourne's hard rockers Amyl and The Sniffers took home four ARIA awards; Nineteen people have been killed in a heavy Russian missile and drone attack that struck an apartment building in the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil; Meghan the Duchess of Sussex has dropped the trailer for her Netflix Christmas special, with a personal note from Archie and Lilibet THE END BITS Listen to our episode on smart tampons here Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Dipa Kamdar, Pharmacist Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Trump Now Decides Fate of Epstein Files Release & Bali Hostel Tragedy

  The US Congress has voted nearly unanimously to force the release of all unclassified Justice Department files, related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein; Tropical Cyclone Fina has officially formed off the Northern Territory's Top End coast, intensifying overnight from a tropical low; A 25-year-old woman has died after a suspected mass poisoning at the Clandestino Hostel in Canggu, Bali; The World Health Organisation is set to reduce its global workforce by nearly a quarter, by June 2026 as it implements major reforms following the announced departure of its largest donor, the United States; Magda Szubanski, the beloved star of Kath & Kim, is reportedly maintaining her trademark humour and upbeat spirit six months after being diagnosed with aggressive Stage 4 Mantle Cell Lymphoma. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Gemma Donahoe Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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