The Quicky

The Quicky

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.

Episodes

June 16, 2025 • 4 mins

At least 224 people have been killed in Iran since fighting escalated on Friday, including women and children; President Donald Trump has ordered immigration officials to focus on deporting people from Democratic-run cities; A man suspected of killing former US House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband has been arrested; Meghan Markle shared a heartfelt Father’s Day tribute to Prince Harry on Instagram; The 2025 Gold Logi...

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What's going on with IVF in Australia? From embryo mix ups to calls for nationalised regulation, we're looking at the latest developments. 

Plus, has the winter weather hit you too? Before we spiral about cooler climates and the toll it'll take on our mental health, there's a new trend that could be the cure. 

And in headlines today US President Donald Trump claims Iran and Israel will have peace soon as both countries la...

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Introducing I Never Told You This: Two People. One big reveal. 

A simple card deck with questions. Some are light hearted, some deeper…and one that says ‘I Never Told You This’ - the chance for one person to share something they’ve never told the other before.

In the first episode of 'I Never Told You This', Mary and Martha Kalifatidis chat about their all-too-relatab...

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Australia has recorded its highest-ever ranking for gender equity; Meningitis Centre Australia is urging the NSW government to fund a meningococcal B vaccination program for babies and teens in its June budget; A US judge has temporarily barred President Donald Trump from deploying National Guard troops in Los Angeles; Israel has attacked Iran's capital, Tehran, as Israel says it targeted nuclear and military sites; Dua Lipa has co...

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Is Donald Trump... breaking up with us? What does his administration's review into our AUKUS deal mean for Australia's relationship with the United States? 

Plus the once Gwyneth Paltrow-backed company dubbed the 'orgasm cult' has found itself at the centre of a labour and exploitation trial with the founders now facing jail time.

And in headlines today A single passenger has walked from the wreckage of an Air India plane that...

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Defence Minister Richard Marles has warned Australia cannot "chop and change" submarine deals; A southwest Sydney man is facing human trafficking charges, accused of deceptively stranding his family in Pakistan; The head of fertility giant Monash IVF has resigned after the company was hit by a second embryo mix-up blunder; And there are reports of tension between pop superstar Katy Perry and her fiancé, actor Orlando Bloom.

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Imagine a world where diagnosing coeliac disease didn't involve getting sick on purpose. Turns out we might be one step closer to that reality.

Plus, nearly three decades on we finally now know why Martin Bryant unleashed terror on the small Tasmanian town of Port Arthur. 

And in headlines today Harvey Weinstein has again been found guilty on one of the sexual assault charges he's facing at his New York retrial, one charge sti...

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A curfew has been issued to the LA area to curb looting and vandalism as protests continue; Police have sent fragments of bone and clothing off for forensic testing as the result of another search into the disappearance of missing toddler Madeleine McCann; Austrians have banded together in the city of Graz, holding a candlelight vigil for the victims of a school shooting that saw 10 people lose their lives; The final Jetstar Asia f...

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As protests over Trump's immigration crackdown intensify in Los Angeles, the President has deployed both National Guard troops and Marines, so where to from here? 

Plus, in Hollywood's ongoing legal drama, a judge has dismissed Justin Baldoni's $614 million lawsuit against Blake Lively.. but that's not the end of their courtroom battle.

And in headlines today accused triple mushroom murderer Erin Patterson has disputed evidenc...

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June 10, 2025 • 4 mins

Law reforms will stop family pets from being used to carry out domestic violence after separation; A leading fertility clinic has been embroiled in a second embryo transfer blunder; Sean "Diddy" Combs ex-girlfriend has told the court that she was forced to  have a "freak-off"-style sexual encounter with a male sex worker; Jurors in Harvey Weinstein's MeToo retrial appear to be far apart on a verdict as they returned to court f...

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For people living with invisible illnesses, staying healthy isn't just about yearly check-ups - it can mean spending their life savings just to feel okay.

Through Chloe Sargeant's decade-long journey to diagnosis, we examine the true cost of chronic illness... and why sometimes all someone needs is for you to listen rather than offer advice.

And in headlines today A judge has thrown out Justin Baldoni's $400 million countersuit aga...

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Do you ever struggle to say "no" and set boundaries with the people you love? 

In this episode of But Are You Happy, Dr. Anastasia Hronis shares a practical, step-by-step guide to setting healthy boundaries without damaging your relationships and tells you exactly what to say.  

If you or someone you know needs support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. Both services are avai...

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Two people have been charged with the murder of missing Queensland teenager Phoebe Bishop; Former teacher Chris Dawson has lost his appeal against a conviction for sexually abusing a student before the murder of his wife in 1982; The operator of a jumping castle that became airborne in 2021, killing six children, has been found not guilty of breaching workplace safety laws; Tesla shares have dropped more than 14 per cent after...

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Is your tolerance for alcohol changing as you get older? Do hangovers last for days instead of one afternoon?

Mamamia's Sasha Tannock investigates why our body's ability to process alcohol changes as we age and how to view our alcohol consumption habits as we attempt to find ways of coping that doesn't require us cracking another bottle.

And in headlines today the housemates of missing Qld teen Phoebe Bishop will face court today, ...

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The housemate of missing 17-year-old Pheobe Bishop has been released without charge after police spent hours questioning him; Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has vowed to ask for a snap election rather than resign in the face of a no-confidence motion he appears destined to lose; President Donald Trump has banned the nationals of 12 countries from entering the US; Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin have reportedly broken up.

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Forget what you've been told about letting go, holding onto grudges might actually be good for you.

We explore the concept of why thoughtfully maintained grievances could be a form of emotional intelligence.

And in headlines today Aussies warned to be vigilant with hygiene as RSV cases climb; Police arrest a man in relation to the disappearance of Queensland teen Phoebe Bishop; Alleged mushroom killer Erin Patterson will return for...

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The Australian Greens have unveiled a portfolio reshuffle aimed at a "fresh start" after Senator Dorinda Cox quit the Greens to join Labor; Elon Musk has launched a scathing attack on US President Donald Trump's major tax and spending bill; It’s been 18 years since Madeleine McCann vanished from her family’s hotel room at a Portugal resort while they were on vacation; Brittany Higgins is returning to the workforce four ...

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From The White Lotus cast to Amy Poehler's friend group, Hollywood is obsessed with an ancient personality test that assigns you one of nine numbers.

We're diving into the Enneagram - what these mysterious numbers actually mean, why celebrities are making everyone take the test... and how this 70-year-old system is having a very modern renaissance. More on how to find your enneagram here

And in headlines today The jury in th...

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Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip opened fire as people headed toward an aid distribution site a kilometre away, killing at least three people and wounding dozens; Millions of low-paid workers are set to receive a 3.5 per cent pay rise; Women experiencing financial abuse feel abandoned and let down through the child support program, as Labor is urged to change laws to make it easier to enforce rules on perpetrators; A former pe...

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Welcome to the epidemic of family estrangement.

Through real stories of Australians who've made this difficult decision, we examine why more people are choosing to step away from toxic family relationships... and why sometimes loving someone from a distance might be the kindest choice you can make.

And in headlines today Portuguese police have launched another search for missing girl Madeleine McCann in the same area where she disa...

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