Inside Rebel’s Big Win, The Great AI Escape & Do You Live In Australia's 'Luckiest' State?

🗞️ HEADLINES 🗞️ The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games officially kicks off today, and the countdown to Brisbane is on. Australia wants a say in how artificial intelligence gets built - not just how it gets used. The government is expanding its paid placement scheme to ten new professions, with students eligible for payments of up to $338 a week. And one Australian state has been named the luckiest when it comes to winning the lotto.  📩 GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] SUBSCRIBER GIVEAWAY: The Out Loud hosts have handpicked their all-time favourite reads and one subscriber is winning the entire 12-book stack. Subscribe to Mamamia here to be automatically entered. Already a subscriber? Don't sweat it, you're already in. T&Cs apply. 🎙️ CREDITS Host: Georgie Page Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Group Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz & Georgie Page Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here Discover more Mamamia podcasts here Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here! Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.