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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.
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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Three men accused of being part of a "kill crew" have been charged after Thi Kim Tran was brutally kidnapped and murdered; A new task force has been assembled to lead the search for fugitive accused police killer Dezi Freeman, as authorities consolidate resources; Thousands of Samsung mobile phone users risk being out of pocket to replace devices that can't connect to triple-zero; Just weeks after fears of losing Dolly Parton, Brigitte Bardot has had to publicly confirm she’s not dead. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is here, but many eligible women are still skipping their breast screens, whether that be they're putting off their own health checks or they're kinda...scared. So today, we take you inside a screening appointment to demystify the process and share expert tips on how to perform essential self-exams at home. And in headlines today, President Vladimir Putin says Russia will never bow to pressure from the United States or any foreign power; King Charles and Pope Leo have prayed together in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel; Rebel Wilson is set to appear in court over allegations she defamed emerging actor Charlotte MacInnes, her co-star in The Deb; Matildas star Hayley Raso to reach emotional 100 games for Australia. THE END BITS Watch the BCNA self-check video here Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Tahli Blackman Guest: Georgie Page, Group Executive Producer of The Spill Fiona Biniakos, Radiographer Jenny Gilchrist, Breast Oncology Nurse Practitioner Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The United Nations' top legal body, International Court of Justice, has given an advisory opinion saying that Israel is under the obligation to ensure the basic needs of the civilian population in the Gaza Strip are met; South Australia’s Ikara-Flinders Ranges is the only Australian spot to be named on Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel guide for 2026; Thousands of Australians are counting creepy-crawlies and snapping spiders, as part of the national Bug Hunt; Sabrina Carpenter has included the US Transgender Law Centre as one of the recipients of her official Sabrina Carpenter Fund. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Ailish Delaney Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has gone viral after using a "Your Mom" joke to dress down a journalist. So is this a fireable offence? Probably not, but it does speak to the current mood in media-politics relations in the US. Plus, the origin of yo mama jokes cuts deeper than we realise. And in headlines today, Telstra has tested phones in the wake of customers in another network outage being unable to contact Triple 0, finding there are a range of older Samsung model phones that are unable to connect to the Vodafone network as a backup; The Director of the Louvre museum in Paris says the building’s ageing camera system failed to detect the thieves who stole the French crown jewels on Sunday in enough time to prevent it from happening; King Charles will publicly pray with the Pope today, the first time a British monarch has done so since King Henry the VIII broke away from the Catholic Church and created the Church of England; Australia’s worst boss has been revealed 'The Battle Buffoon' making his employee watch as he reenacted battle scenes with soldier figurines during his lunch break THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Yvette, Mamamia's HR boss Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Survivors of domestic violence in NSW can now end a lease without notifying other tenants, under new law; Australian regional airline REX has been bought by US company AIR T; A man has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of 13-year-old Arthur Haines, who died after a house fire more than 27 years ago; A man has been arrested and around $9,000 worth of rare Labubu dolls seized after a police raid; Taylor Swift has made a quiet donation to the parents of a two-year-old girl named Lilah, who was diagnosed with stage four cancer. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Tahli Blackman Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump finally met face-to-face at the White House, with Australia securing a key rare earths deal. We look at what was achieved, the update on the AUKUS pact, and unpack the moment Trump unexpectedly tore down a familiar face. And in headlines today, The Paris prosecutor says crown jewels stolen in a dramatic weekend Louvre heist are worth an estimated $A157 million but that the monetary estimate does not include their historical value to France; US President Donald Trump is considering fast tracking the delivery of nuclear submarines to Australia after his meeting with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese this week; Millions of Aussies are being warned to brace for a potentially record breaking October heatwave this week; Captain Sam Kerr is set to make her long-awaited Matilda's return against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday (local time) before facing European champions England in Derby four days later THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Amelia Lester, Mamamia's US Correspondent Audio Producer: Lu Hill Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has called for Australian ambassador to the U.S. Kevin Rudd to be sacked after an awkward moment at the Trump and Albanese meeting at the White House today; U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to "eradicate" Hamas if they breach the Gaza truce deal with Israel; Australian researchers reveal giving birth and breastfeeding can reduce the long-term risk of an aggressive form of breast cancer; Abbie Chatfield offers her mum Laura advice before her debut on The Golden Bachelor Australia. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Ilaria Brophy Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Prince Andrew has renounced his remaining royal titles amid a new police probe into alleged attempts to smear his sexual assault accuser, Virginia Giuffre. We look at what the latest scandal means for the royal family and the King's brother. Plus, we explore "chatfishing," the new dating dilemma with Ai doing the heavy lifting. And in headlines today, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with US President Donald Trump, signing an agreement on rare earth and critical minerals despite a tense moment with Kevin RuddIf you had some issues accessing apps like snapchat and Reddit last night, it should be back online today after an outage at Amazon’s cloud services unit AWSAustralian food influencer Stacey Hatfield has sadly passed away from a rare complication during childbirthIn her posthumous memoir, Jeffrey Epstein victim Virginia Guiffre accused Prince Andrew’s team of trying to hire internet trolls to target her THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Em Vernem, Associate Editor Holly Wainwright, Host of Mamamia Out Loud Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Police will use an abundance of CCTV and body-worn camera footage to identify those responsible for violent Melbourne protests that put two officers in hospital; The Israeli military says a ceasefire in Gaza has resumed after an attack killed two of its soldiers, prompting a wave of airstrikes killing 26 people; French authorities are investigating after thieves hit the Louvre Museum in Paris, stealing ‘priceless’ jewels; Callum Turner has shared new details about his meet-cute with fiancée Dua Lipa. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Ailish Delaney Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As the end of the year looms, many of us are hit by the "October Slump," an period of low energy, mood, and increased irritability. We look at why this phenomenon is hitting Australians despite the warmer weather and how to stop everything from a clicking pen to poorly folded tea towels from making you quit your job. And in headlines today, Nationals leader David Littleproud is confident other MPs won't follow the lead of Barnaby Joyce and step away from the party amid internal tensions within the coalition; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will land in Washington this afternoon ahead of his meeting with the US president at the White House the following day; The Israeli military has launched air strikes and artillery fire at targets in southern Gaza, dimming hopes that a US-mediated ceasefire would lead to lasting peace; London police are probing whether Prince Andrew asked an officer assigned to him as a bodyguard to dig up dirt on sexual assault accuser Virginia Giuffre; Tom Holland has admitted to Gordon Ramsey that he is out of the running to be the next James Bond, it’s reportedly because of contractual obligations to the Spiderman franchise THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Jess Clark, Mamamia Managing Editor Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The ADF is in talks with the US about possibly joining an international force for Gaza peace efforts; Former Trump adviser John Bolton has been indicted for allegedly mishandling classified documents; A diabetic camper missing for nine days in remote Victoria has been found alive after lighting a fire; In Melbourne, shocking footage of a stabbing has reignited debate over CBD safety; Rock legend and KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has died at 74. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Tahli Blackman Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In a week filled with stories from war torn Gaza and Israeli hostage families joy and grief, The Quicky team is bringing you a dose of lighter news today to help the transition into the weekend, Today we find out why the latest Kardashian venture wil have you wonfering if lal that laser hair removal was worth it, and we find out why one man's hope for his mising dog, has led to a reunion a decade int he making. And in headlines today, US President Donald Trump has had a long phone conversation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin today, a day before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's planned White House visit; Women experiencing menopause are one of Australia's fastest-growing workforce demographics, but they say shame, stigma and a lack of support is driving them to early retirement; Britney Spear’s ex, the father to their 2 children Kevin Federline, has claimed in his new book that Britney drank while pregnant and tried to breastfeed after doing cocaine at a party; A statement from her family has revealed that Hollywood star Diane Keaton died of pneumonia THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australian Olympic champion Ariane Titmus is retiring; Unemployment rate hits four-year high; NSW to introduce tougher sentences for intimate partner murders; Gaza gets aid deliveries as Hamas returns more hostage bodies; Jennifer Lopez’s candid revelations about her past relationships. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Raffaella Ciccarelli Audio Production: Leah PorgesBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has seen all 20 remaining living Israeli hostages freed, with families in Hostages Square erupting in tears of joy. But as the bodies of the dead are slowly returned, we speak to an activist who tragically lost his cousin and niece in the October 7 attacks about the despair of the families who won't get a reunion. And in headlines today, Israeli authorities say one of the bodies returned to them from Hamas on Tuesday night local time, is not one of the hostages they’re looking for; Disgraced former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann is fighting to safeguard personal diaries that were seized during a raid on his home by the anti-corruption watchdog; Kim Kardashian has sat down with Alex Cooper on the Call Her Daddy podcast talking about her ex husband Kanye’s erratic behaviour, and how he affects her dating life now; Liam Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy has recalled the last time she said goodbye to the One Direction star a year on from his tragic death THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Adam Ma'Anit, activitst & cousin of Tsachi Idan; a killed Israeli hostage Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Gemma Donahoe Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Following their historic loss at the last federal election, it became apparent the Liberal party had a glaring issue... women. So, now with a newly minted leader in Sussan Ley, just how do the opposition fix their women problem? And rebuild from a political washout? And who is Sussan Ley, the history-making first female leader of the Liberals? And in headlines today, Israel has delayed aid into the Gaza Strip due to Hamas' delay in returning bodies of hostages, while re-emergent Hamas fighters have publicly executed 7 men, darkening the outlook for US President Donald Trump's plan to end the war; Teenagers with Instagram will soon be restricted to viewing content in line with PG-13 movie ratings as Australia readies for a world-first social media ban; US far right commentator Candace Owens will find out today if her appeal in the high court to have her Australian visa ban overturned is successful; There’s another Aussie name on the Hollywood walk of fame with actress Naomi Watts receiving the accolade THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Sussan Ley, Opposition Leader Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australia has hailed US President Donald Trump’s "incredible achievement" in ending Israel's war on Gaza; The private phone numbers of some of Australia’s most high-profile leaders, including Anthony Albanese, have been leaked online; Investigators are scouring bushland in a renewed search for Lucinda Miller, three years after her mysterious disappearance; A new study has found even a supervised glass of beer or wine can expose children to a much higher risk of alcohol abuse in early adulthood; Balenciaga designer Pierpaolo Piccioli shares why Meghan Markle attended Paris Fashion Week. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Ailish Delaney Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cautious optimism surrounds the Gaza conflict as Israel and Hamas agree to and begin implementing phase one of US President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan; including the release of Israeli hostages. We look at what the progress signals for the end of the war and hear the heartbreaking account of a Palestinian journalist living in Gaza, documenting life on the ground. And in headlines today, The bodies of four of the reported 28 remaining hostages who died in the conflict in Gaza have been returned to Israel, but it’s not immediately clear when the other 24 will be repatriated; SA Police are resuming the search for missing 4 year old boy Gus, after previously scaling it back; Australian Federal Police will investigate whether independent senator Lidia Thorpe broke laws by saying she is prepared to "burn down Parliament House" in support of Palestinians; Taylor Swift has announced a 6 part docuseries will air on Disney+ called The End Of An Era and based on her epic recent world tour, along with a new version of her Eras concert tour movie that will include the Tortured Poets Department THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Dr Jessica Genauer, International Relations expert, Flinders University Shrouq Aila, Palestinian Journalist based in Gaza Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
President Donald Trump has declared an end to the war in Gaza; One in seven Australians poverty-stricken; There's a major city-country divide in miscarriage support in Australia; Katy Perry kissed Justin Trudeau – and liked it. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Cassandra Green Audio Production: Taylah Strano Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New research reveals an unexpected reality beneath Australia's sunny surface, ranking the nations most anxious city. We look at what's driving unprecedented levels of anxiety in regional and commuter hubs, with doctors reporting that mental health is a top factor in patient visits. And in headlines today, The deal to release the final remaining hostages held in Gaza is set to unfold today as the 2 year war in the region appears to be coming to a close; Millions of Australians have been cautioned not to fall for bogus Qantas compensation claims after having their personal information leaked online; According to reports from UK media, Prince Andrew was in contact with Jeffrey Epstein for longer than he has previously admitted to; Friends of actress Diane Keaton, who passed away on the weekend aged 79, say they were shocked by how thin she had become in the weeks before her death THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Belinda Preston, Clinical Psychologist Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.





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Who is Meghan?
Mamamia this episode is so disappointing... fear mongering. You should look into how hard it actually is under the law to get a warrant to track or listen to a person. Police can not just track their ex's. This was a horrible one sided podcast episode that doesn't focus on the need for these powers to actually protect the community. So disappointing.
Great morning podcast bringing news to your ears in a fun and engaging way:)
Why not a 3 day week?
Great episode! In addition I would have loved to hear more about other symptoms before or during menstruation. In particular mental challenges such as mood swings, irritability, anxiety, depression (PMS/PMDD), which are so common, but so little talked about.
I'm legally blind, thankfully my husband is my carrer, when we go into the public, we do get treated in a negative way by some people, we have dealt with prejudice, I agree, disabled people are treated differently, it's why I don't go out much, I used to love going out.
Much rather be back in the office. I like the clear separation between work and home life, being able to switch off for the day and head home.
My heart and an enormous amount of gratitude goes out to all our health care workers who have all the same fears we all have, yet front up each day and put themselves and loved ones at higher risk. What a huge amount of stress added to an already stressful job. You are doing an amazing job and I’m sure every Australian would agree. Thank you so very much.
A comment routinely rolled out is that we are only 1.3% of emissions so whatever we do has no effect anyway. This episode does not address how this.
shit that was a great episode. would love to hear more from men who have changed their behaviour like this one. very honest and necessary conversation
Audio is terrible more often then not lately.
episode 123, I understand what it's like to live on centerlink, I get a disability payment, it barely covers living costs, everything goes up, but the payment dosen't, would love to work, but it's hard when you're legally blind.
I listened to this with an open mind, however got no new answers. 'Shame, shame' is valid.
Major issue with the current news segment that's spliced in - I was listening the other week and without warning, and only a single day after the episode's release, there was explicit Game of Thrones spoiler. It might not matter to some but when someone is listening to an episode recorded in February there shouldn't be a current-time spoiler just added in without concern for listeners. Thanks for spoiling the Night King for me and no doubt others.
i wish your news section was not a 'smart' podcast because if we don't download each episode everyday day, wgen we catch up on the ones we missed, we then have to listen to the same news over and over.. its quite frustrating. plus I would rather catch up on old news that I missed!
why do some of the episodes of the quicky have the news headlines while others don't?
Very informative, thanks The Quicky!