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
PM Anthony Albanese says he'll work to secure a call with Donald Trump to negotiate tariffs if they win the election; Peter Dutton has been asked about a secretive sect called the Brethren who have been seen supporting Liberals at polling stations despite their ban on voting; A political activist says those spam election texts we've been getting are more likely to turn us off than change our minds; Inflation has dropped into the RB...
Donald Trump's first 100 days back in the White House have been a whirlwind of executive orders and dramatic policy changes, but what else can we learn from Trump 2.0?
Plus, why do millennials feel the need to turn every hobby into a side hustle? From casual knitting to running an Etsy empire, we investigate why we can't just do things for fun anymore.
In today's headlines Three charges against alleged mushroom killer Erin Pa...
Peter Dutton is relying on "quiet Australians" to get him over the line as a former political insider says protest votes could offer him a path to The Lodge; A prominent Indigenous leader has accused politicians of using Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as a political football; A regional disability provider has admitted to serious safety breaches after the death of a young Aboriginal woman; Almost one in seven women an...
With just four days until the federal election, we're putting your biggest concerns to candidates from across the political spectrum.
From cost of living and healthcare to climate action and domestic violence, hear how Labor, Liberal, The Greens and an Independent candidate plan to address the issues that matter most to you.
And in headlines today Hero police officer Inspector Amy Scott who ended the Bondi attackers rampage, will t...
Anthony Albanese has announced a $20 million plan to set up a trauma recovery centre for women and children on the NSW Central Coast; An inquest has heard the man who killed six people at Bondi Junction Westfield was seriously unwell and hadn’t had any mental health treatment in five years; A tragic car ramming attack at a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver has left 11 people dead and dozens injured; Cyndi Lauper, C...
Feeling exhausted, unmotivated, or just... over it? We dive into the difference between stress and burnout, the subtle signs you might be missing, and how to reset before you hit the wall.
Plus, why you keep rewatching the same comfort shows and movies. It turns out there’s real science behind your favourite feel-good binges—and it’s actually go...
Pope Francis will be laid to rest on Saturday after passing away aged 88, Leaders suspend poll campaign to honour Anzac heroes, Man charged with Audrey Griffin's murder found dead in prison cell, Trump tells Putin to 'STOP' after Russia strikes Kyiv, Australia calls for Israel to end Gaza aid blockade and Robert Irwin follows Bindi's dance steps on hit US show.
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A vigil will be held tonight to remember 19-year-old Audrey Griffin, who was allegedly murdered in Gosford; New trading restrictions are in place for Anzac Day. Here's what's open in your state; Brittany Higgins has revealed that her baby boy, Frederick, is undergoing surgery in hospital; The European Commission has fined Apple and Meta millions to enforce its digital competition rules.
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Gen Z is “locking in”—cutting out booze, social media, and nights out to hyperfocus on goals and mental health. Is it the secret to success, or just another online trend?
Plus, what’s life really like on the election campaign trail? We chat with Federal Politics Reporter Jess Wang to find out what goes on behind the scenes with the people v...
US President Donald Trump has confirmed his administration will not take a "hardball" approach with China, indicating tariffs on Chinese imports will be “substantially” reduced; Five men are facing charges after a series of ram raids on high-end fashion stores in Melbourne’s CBD and Essendon, netting more than $1.2 million in luxury goods; Collingwood captain Darcy Moore will miss the Anzac Day blockbuster against...
The Pope's Australian-like informality and love of the people are being remembered as million of Catholics mourn the pontiff's passing; An open letter from 60 Australian economists has rejected the coalition's nuclear energy plan, promoting instead the subsidising of household clean energy policies; Investors tormented by weeks of tariff turmoil will hope for a quiet return from Easter as mortgage holders eye a rate cut on the hori...
Ever watch a TikTok and think omg ME!
You're not alone... and when it comes to self-diagnosis ADHD, the countless videos on the app would have us believe we're all living with the condition.
But how much truth is there to it? And how much of our self diagnosis is actually accurate?
And in headlines today Pope Francis suffered a stroke before slipping into a coma and experiencing cardio circulatory collapse, the 88 year o...
This is an episode about an epic friendship between two women.
It transcends marriages, divorce, miscarriage and sex and ends in the most poignant, tragic, beautiful way.
When Molly was 41, she was given a life-changing diagnosis. And instead of living out the life she'd built with her husband, she left their 15-year marriage to go and have hot sex with strangers. Dozens of them.
And her friend Nikki... what was she to do? Judge he...
We're back for another weekend edition of good news for your listening pleasure.
This week Claire Murphy and Taylah Strano share the smile-worth stories they couldn't stop thinking about; from a surprising sports star to a town's take on Pokemon cards.
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Holiday makers hit the road for double long weekend, Dutton 'running out of time' as vote nears all-time low, Researchers find strongest evidence yet of alien life beyond earth, Fyre Festival 2 postponed, Ben Affleck praises ex Jennifer Lopez.
The Quicky news team are not all on deck today due to it being Good Friday but we'll be back after the Easter long weekend.
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The second debate between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has been overshadowed by claims of ‘lies’ and careless ‘mistakes’; Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs have requested a two-month delay to his May 5 sex-trafficking trial in a letter to a federal judge in New York; A cyclone off the West Coast of Australia has strengthened to a category four system; It’s now been co...
From diss tracks to Fortnite streams, politicians are trying everything to win over Gen Z voters this election - but are their attempts to be "down with the kids" actually working?
Plus, Chinese manufacturers are going viral on TikTok by exposing how much luxury goods really cost to make...
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says security concerns won’t stop him from interacting with Australians; Two women have died in suspected domestic violence attacks in 24 hours; There’s bad news for caffeine addicts, chocoholics and red meat lovers, with new research finding the grocery items are making the planet sick; Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter is facing new sexual assault allegations in a lawsuit claiming he r...
Katy Perry and an all-female crew have made history in space, but their Blue Origin flight has sparked both celebration and controversy... and does this mean we all need to start saving for our next out-of-this-world (literally) holiday?
Plus, an IVF mix-up at a Brisbane fertility clinic has left two families grappling with an unthinkable situation, as we investigate just how common these errors are and what safeguards are in...
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