Trump Threatens 'Violent' Disarmament as Hamas Hands Over Hostage Bodies

Hamas has handed over the bodies of four deceased hostages amid escalating international pressure; New South Wales has marked a grim milestone, recording the highest number of Indigenous deaths in custody for a single state in one year; Controversial US right-wing commentator Candace Owens has lost her final bid to enter Australia after the High Court dismissed her appeal; And Australia’s beloved Robert Irwin is melting hearts across the other side of the world - winning over new audiences in the US on Dancing With The Stars.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:10):
You're listening to a Mumma Mea podcast. Mummamea acknowledges the
traditional owners of land and waters that this podcast is
recorded on Good Afternoon. I'm Jimmy Donna, who from Ammameir's
twice daily news podcast, The Quickie with your Headlines. For Wednesday,
October fifteen, Harmas has handed over the bodies of four

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deceased hostages. Amid escalating international pressure. President Trump warned that
if the Palestinian militant group does not disarm as part
of the ceasefire agreement, the US will disarm them quickly
and perhaps violently. The transfer, facilitated by the Red Cross
is only a partial fulfillment of a deal requiring the
return of twenty eight bodies in total. Families of the

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hostages have called the delay in returning the remaining twenty
bodies a blatant violation of the agreement. Meanwhile, as Israeli
troops have partially withdrawn, Harmas has swiftly reasserted control in
Gaza's urban area. The fragile situation has prompted deep skepticism
from observers like Palestinian Australian doctor Muhammad Mustaffar, who labeled

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the deal a cease fire, not a peace plan. He
argues that without addressing issues of justice and Palestinian self governance,
any prospect for lasting peace is unlikely. New South Wales
has marked a grim milestone, recording the highest number of
Indigenous deaths in custody for a single state in one year.
Twelve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have died in

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New South Wales jails so far in twenty twenty five,
a figure State coronart Teresa O'Sullivan called a profoundly distressing milestone.
The Aboriginal Legal Service described the numbers as a horrifying record,
stating that a prison sentence should not be a death sentence.
This crisis unfolds against a backdrop of severe overrepresentation in

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the justice system. Recent crime data shows Aboriginal adults make
up over one third of the state's prison population, despite
compromising only about three point five percent of New South
Wales residents. Over the last five years, the number of
incarcerated Aboriginal people has risen by eighteen point nine percent,
while the non Aboriginal prison population has fallen critically. Nearly

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half of all Aboriginal adults in custody are on remand
having been refused bail while awaiting court outcomes. The ALS
is calling on the government to address what it terms
the mass incarceration of First Nations people through legal and
policing reforms. Controversial US right wing commentator Candace Owens has
lost her final bid to enter Australia after the High

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Court dismissed her appeal. Today. The court unanimously upheld the
government's decision to refuse her a visa for a planned
speaking to her. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke had originally
blocked her entry in October twenty twenty four, arguing on
character grounds that she posed a risk of inciting discord
in the Australian community. Miss Owens's legal team had challenged

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the refusal, claiming it violated Australia's implied freedom of political communication.
The government contended that her history of controversial and conspiratorial
views could vilify parts of the community and encourage extremist behavior.
The High Court ultimately ruled the minister's decision was valid
and did not infringe on any implied constitutional freedoms. The

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government's concerns specifically noted her divisive commentary regarding Muslim Black
Jewish and LGBTQI communities. As a result of the failed
legal challenge, Miss Owens has been ordered to pay the
Commonwealth's legal costs. Australia's beloved Robert Erwin is melting hearts
across the other side of the world, winning over new
audiences in the US on Dancing with the Stars. The

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twenty one year old announced he will be dedicating his
next performance with a loving tribute to his mother, Terry.
In a touching Instagram post, Erwin wrote, Tonight I dance
for my Mum, the strongest person I know. Erwin said
his mother is the one person who has truly shaped
who he is, keeping their family together through all ups
and downs. He praised Terry as a strong yet vulnerable

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individual who is everything I'd want to be in a person.
He expressed hope that the routine would show his gratitude
for her unwavering support throughout his life. The heartfelt gesture
drew praise from fans and his dance partner Whitney Carson,
who was moved by his words. That's your evening News
headlines on Thursday's episode of The Quickie, we look at

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the fragile pie still that has seen living hostages returned
to Israel and Palestinian prisoners released, Plus the profound grief
of the families who won't be welcoming their loved ones
home but are instead waiting for remains to be returned,
or who may receive nothing at all. Listen to The
Quickie wherever you get your podcasts.