The Quicky

If your social media feed has convinced you that everyone has ADHD, new data is offering a reality check.
Freshly released figures expose a hidden story: your diagnosis might depend more on your postcode, your paycheque, and whether there’s a doctor nearby rather than your actual symptoms.
Today, we’re joined by Dr Norman Swan to unpack the national prescription records, which state is such a massive outlier, and what it really costs to get an assessment in Australia’s mental healthcare system.
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Iran is considering attending peace talks with the US in Pakistan, a senior Iranian official says.
Federal officials will make the case for major changes to the $50 billion NDIS at a meeting with their state counterparts, with the reforms expected to form the centrepiece of Treasurer Jim Chalmers' budget savings
Woolworths will face court this week over allegations it misled consumers with "illusory" discounts that disguised rising prices
Prosecutors say US singer D4VD has been charged with murder over the death of a teenage girl, whose dismembered body was found in his apparently abandoned Tesla
Kenyans Sharon Lokedi and John Korir have won the Boston Marathon
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Host: Taylah Strano
Guest: Dr Norman Swan, ABC
Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy
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NSW Police are reviewing charges laid against protesters after the state’s highest court ruled the protest laws in place at the time were unconstitutional
Millions of Australians are a step closer to claiming a one-thousand-dollar tax deduction without receipts, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers announcing draft legislation will be released today

Hollywood actor Rebel Wilson has praised her directorial debut, as she prepares to defend herself in a high-profile defamation case brought by the film's star

Nicole Kidman has opened up about the ‘harrowing’ moment she learned her mother had died, just before accepting a major award in Venice

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Host: Ailish Delaney
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy
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Is the Strait of Hormuz open or not? And what happens once this ceasefire deal ends later this week?
We're bringing in two foreign correspondents to unpack what played out in the Middle East this weekend and what renewed peace talks could bring between Iran and the US in the coming days.
🗞️ HEADLINES
Iran and the US could meet for a new round of peace talks in the coming days
Ben Roberts-Smith has asked for his family's privacy to be respected as he intends to fight all allegations of war crimes
King Charles will mark his late mother's 100th birthday with a national address
Alec Baldwin is reportedly headed back to court over fatal film set shooting
Madonna joins Sabrina Carpenter on stage for Coachella weekend two
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Host: Taylah Strano
Guests:
Steve Clemons, Journalist & Editor-At-Large for The National Interest
Ali Hashem, Senior Al Jazeera correspondent
Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy
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Are you feeling a bit “meh”? Like every day is on repeat and you’re craving something to shake things up? In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr. Anastasia Hronis breaks down why we get stuck in ruts—and how to tell whether it’s just a temporary slump or something deeper like anxiety or depression. You'll also learn:
Practical strategies to help you break out of a rut
The symptoms of depression and how to seek support
Ways to rediscover what brings you real joy
How to tap into the three P’s: pleasure, progress, and purpose
If you or someone you know needs support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. Both services are available 24/7 for free, confidential mental health support.
Want to get in touch with us? DM @butareyouhappypod on Instagram or send us a voice memo. Our hosts are ready to hear your dilemmas—think of it as free therapy!
CREDITS:
Hosts: Ashani Dante & Dr Anastasia Hronis
Executive Producer: Naima Brown
Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
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🗞️ HEADLINES
Australia's most-decorated living soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has been granted bail after being charged with war crimes

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pushed back on fresh criticism from Donald Trump, after the US President again called out Australia over support in the Strait of Hormuz

Australia won’t increase its fuel-security measures, the PM says, despite a fire wiping out nearly half of petrol production at one of the country's only refineries

Prince Harry and Meghan have met survivors of the Bondi Beach terror attack as they wind up their Australian tour

Los Angeles Police say singer D4VD has been arrested on suspicion of murder, months after the decomposed body of a teenage girl was found in his Tesla

Tom Cruise is officially returning as Maverick for Top Gun 3

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Host: Ailish Delaney
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy
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Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here
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