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    BREAKING: Kyle Sandilands Sacked As Radio Star Unleashes On ARN Bosses

    17/03/2026 | 10 mins.
    "I Don't Accept It" Radio Star Kyle Sandilands reveals his contract has been terminated by KIIS FM parent company ARN following a 14-day suspension set by the radio station.
    "ARN has just announced that they've terminated my contract. I don't accept it. My lawyers told them last week this would be invalid. And guess what? It is," Sandilands said in a statement.
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    MORE HEADLINES
    The Matildas are through to the Asian Cup final defeating China 2-1
    The US head of the US National Counter Terrorism Centre has quit telling Donald Trump he cannot in good conscious back the action in Iran
    A silver lining to travel disruptions caused by the Iran war could be good deals for Aussies exploring closer to home
    Queen Mary has slotted an in form goal while visiting the MCG
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    CREDITS
    Hosts: Claire Murphy
    Audio Producer: Lu Hill
    Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy
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    Major Financial Blow For Aussie Homeowners & Queensland Braces For Cyclone Narelle

    17/03/2026 | 4 mins.
    The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised the official cash rate from 3.85 per cent to 4.10 per cent, a 25-basis-point jump designed to cool down a recent spike in inflation; The United Arab Emirates has officially closed its entire airspace as an "exceptional precautionary measure" following reports of incoming missile and drone threats from Iran; Queensland braces for Cyclone Narelle; The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission has officially summoned major fuel retailers, including BP and Ampol, to an emergency meeting to explain skyrocketing petrol prices following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz - where a large portion of the world’s petrol supply passes through; And Two Iranian national football players have officially traded their international jerseys for Brisbane Roar colours as they seek asylum in Australia.
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    CREDITS
    Host: Gemma Donahoe
    Audio Producer: Lu Hill
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    Crisis Talks On Australia's Fuel Shortage & The Oscars Story You Might've Missed

    16/03/2026 | 17 mins.
    How low do you let your fuel light get before you start to sweat?
    With international conflict sending prices skyrocketing and some Australian towns facing actual rationing, that 'E' on your dashboard is looking a lot more literal.
    We’re diving into why the bowser is suddenly a battleground and how regional Australia is bearing the brunt of a tightening supply chain.
    Plus, the 2026 Oscars are officially over. From the record-breaking films to our nominated Aussies, Mamamia’s Head of Entertainment Laura Brodnik joins us to unpack every major moment.
    And in headlines today, Germany joins Australia and the UK, deciding not to send war ships to the Strait of Hormuz as requested by Donald Trump; Israel sends more troops further into Lebanon; The Matildas face off against China in Perth tonight in the Asian Cup semi final; Queen Mary and King Frederick will spend the next two days in Melbourne after meeting fans in Canberra; Michael B Jordon has been spotted taking his new Oscar for In and Out burgers
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    CREDITS
    Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy
    Guests:
    Xavier Martin, President New South Wales Farmers Association
    Laura Brodnik, Mamamia's Head of Entertainment
    Audio Producer: Lu Hill
    Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy
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    One Nation Overtakes Coalition In Poll & U.S. Predict War Will End Within 'Weeks'

    16/03/2026 | 3 mins.
    A major poll reveals One Nation has overtaken the coalition for the first time; Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O Henderson will face a much shorter leash should they return to air, after the media watchdog hit ARN Media with strict new licence conditions; The captain of the Iranian women's soccer team has withdrawn her claim of asylum and left Australia, leaving just two members of the group remaining in the country; US officials are predicting the Iran war will end within weeks, despite Iran saying it’s ready to defend itself “for as long as it takes”; and One Battle After Another and Sinners win big at the 2026 Oscars.
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    CREDITS
    Host: Ailish Delaney
    Audio Producer: Lu Hill
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    Your Guide To The 2026 Oscars

    15/03/2026 | 24 mins.
    It’s Hollywood’s biggest night, and the 98th Academy Awards are officially underway.
    We’re joined by Claire Murphy to preview the unusual traditions you might not know about, the record-breaking 16 nominations for Sinners, and why Timothée Chalamet might have just tanked his chances.
    And in headlines today, Mike E steps in for Kyle & Jackie O with ARN bosses worried Sandilands will hit back at them during Australian Idol live shows; Four of the women from the Iranian soccer team offered humanitarian visas have chosen to return to Iran; The US Israeli war in Iran is now in its third week with US President Donald Trump saying he’s not ready to make a deal with Tehran; Australia has wrapped up its 2026 Winter Paralympics campaign with two medals, both scored by snowboarder Ben Tudhope; Rose Byrne is Australia's greatest hope at today's Academy Awards; Queen Mary and King Frederik are in Australia for their first trip since taking the throne, start their day in Canberra today
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    Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected]
    CREDITS
    Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy
    Audio Producer: Lu Hill
    Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy
    Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.
    Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Do you find the news cycle overwhelming? Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless? Then you need The Quicky. Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about. It's the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.
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