Controversy Over Lunchbox Staple & A Little Girl Failed

Controversy Over Lunchbox Staple & A Little Girl Failed

July 21, 2026 · 11 min

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The episode discusses serious departmental failures in a child's death case, teacher strikes in Victoria, issues with the unemployment system, and a recall of an STI test.

🗞️ HEADLINES 🗞️ A review into the circumstances leading up to the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby has found serious departmental failures over how her case was managed. Victorian public school teachers are set to walk off the job for a second time this year, after voting down the state government's revised pay offer. A new report says the system meant to help unemployed Australians find work is actually lining the pockets of private equity firms and millionaire executives instead. Australia’s first at home STI test has been pulled from shelves, following concerns over false negative results. Aussie athletes heading to the Glasgow Commonwealth Games have been warned to pack extra undies...   📩 GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au 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:  Talissa Bazaz Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Group &nbsp…

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