The Quicky

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Radio icon Jackie O Henderson has launched an $82 million dollar legal battle against ARN following the shock termination of her landmark contract.
The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced a major win for shoppers by banning surcharge fees on debit and credit cards starting this October.
The Fair Work Commission has officially abolished "junior" pay rates for young adults working in retail, fast food, and pharmacies.
Celine Dion has announced her first concert series since being diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome.
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Host: Gemma Donahoe
Audio Producer: Lu Hill
Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy
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With the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran dragging on, the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has sent shockwaves through global supply chains and Australian petrol pumps. As the Prime Minister unveils a National Fuel Security Plan to stop the panic buying, we look at why the fuel excise has been halved and what it actually means for your hip pocket.
Plus, with Victoria and Tasmania introducing free public transport while other states hold out, we’re joined by political analyst Amy Remeikis to unpack the federal government's relief strategy and why some states are refusing to come to the party.
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Locals in Walwa are wondering if one of them turned in fugitive police killer Dezi Freeman
Donald Trump has threatened to obliterate Iran's power structure after they called the US peace deal "unrealistic"
Researchers say data shows vaping causes cancer
The makers of Euphoria show Eric Dane's last role in new trailer
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Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy
Guest: Amy Remeikis, Chief Political Analyst at The Australia Institute & Contributing Editor at The New Daily
Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy
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Fugitive Dezi Freeman has been shot dead by police at a property in Victoria’s north-east, after seven months on the run.

National Cabinet has agreed on a new plan to boost fuel security across Australia, with all states and territories on board.

Principals and school leaders are facing rising threats, physical violence and bullying, with more than half seriously contemplating leaving their roles.

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son is following in his footsteps, winning his first bodybuilding competition.

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Host: Ailish Delaney
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Technological advances rarely arrive without trade-offs, and now our smartphones are back under the microscope with claims they are fundamentally changing the way we fall in love.
From 'phubbing' your partner to forming attachment-style bonds with your device, we investigate how constant notifications might be interfering with our ability to form deep human connections.
We speak with psychologist Carly Dober and sex-and-relationship therapist Lisa Torney to find out if your phone is acting like a 'significant other' and how we can stay intimately connected in a digital world.
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Free nationwide public transport to be discussed at today's National Cabinet
Iran says it is ready to respond to a US ground attack as Washington dispatched thousands of Marines to the region
Aussie Sam Kerr has shrugged off the Matildas defeat in the Asian Cup to score for English side Chelsea
Brittany Spears has reportedly remained sober since her DUI arrest earlier this month
Friends star Lisa Kudrow has admitted she’s only now catching up on the show
There are reports icon Kylie Minogue will star at the 2026 AFL Grand Final
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Hosts: Grace Rouvray & Claire Murphy
Guests:

Carly Dober, Director of the Australian Association of Psychologists
Lisa Torney, Sex & Relationship Counsellor
Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy
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Anthony Albanese has hit back at Donald Trump, after the US President took a swipe at Australia and a string of allies, for not getting more involved in the war against Iran.

Drivers could see petrol costs reduced by 26c a litre, under a coalition proposal to halve the fuel excise as the Middle East conflict drags on.
Jackie O Henderson could be dragged into a bitter legal battle, brought by her former co-host Kyle Sandilands over his record $100 million radio contract dispute.

Taylor Swift has made her first public appearance this year, attending the iHeart Radio Music Awards with fiancé, Travis Kelce.
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Host: Ailish Delaney
Audio Producer: Taylah Strano
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