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.

  1. 6 hr ago

    Your AM Headlines + Why Australian Parents Are Leaving Childcare

    HEADLINES: Burning the Australian flag of defacing public war memorials would result in jail time under a Coalition Government. A Sydney-bound Qantas flight had to be diverted to Christchurch after flames appeared to be coming from the aircraft. As the black market for tobacco booms, the Coalition has announced it wants to cut the tobacco excise. Many Australians have enjoyed an early taste of summer for the first week of Spring. Once estranged brothers and Oasis bandmates Liam and Noel Gallagher have done something that has Millenials in a spin.  PLUS What’s behind the exodus from childcare? GET IN TOUCHGot a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS:  Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. CREDITSHost: Tamsin Rose and Charlotte Mortlock Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Group Executive Producers: Georgie Page and Tamsin Rose 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/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. 2 days ago

    Arvo News Headlines + Your Weekly Debrief

    HEADLINES: Two more Australians have been found safe following the catastrophic glacier collapse and floods in Nepal and Tibet. A new report shows almost 60 percent of Australians believe their politicians don't serve their interests. Nick Kyrgios has accepted a one-month ban from tennis after testing positive to cocaine, and has entered a treatment program. Hugh Jackman says he's keen to buy a stake in English club Norwich City, following his mate Ryan Reynolds into football club ownership. Today in the Weekly Debrief, the world is farewelling a feminist icon, Gloria Steinem. We remember her achievements. Plus the Lindsay Clancy trial in the US has taken yet another dramatic turn.. We’ll be bringing you all the latest from Massachusetts.In tribute to Gloria Steinem, we are re-sharing this 2016 conversation between Gloria and Mia Freedman, recorded during Gloria's visit to Australia. She reflects on ageing in public, the pressure on women to stay young, celebrity feminism, and her friendships with a younger generation of feminists including Lena Dunham. It's a candid, wide-ranging conversation with a woman who shaped the modern women's movement — full of the warmth, wit and clarity she was known for. Here is the link for this amazing chat.  GET IN TOUCHGot a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS:  Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. CREDITSHost: Tamsin Rose Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Group Executive Producers: Georgie Page and Tamsin Rose 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/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. 3 days ago

    Your AM Headlines + Ask Us Anything About Australian Politics

    HEADLINES: Pioneering feminist ‌activist ‌and icon Gloria Steinem has died at the age ​92. Authorities and families hope that telecommunication data can help narrow down the locations of Australians missing following the catastrophic floods in Nepal. Smokers could find their pack of cigarettes costing $30 less under a Coalition government. An amazing EV achievement for Australia Plus Quicky hosts Tamsin Rose and Charlotte Mortlock answer your burning questions about Australian politics, from One Nation's popularity to whether Albo could lose his seat. GET IN TOUCHGot a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS:  Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. CREDITSHost: Tamsin Rose and Charlotte Mortlock Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Group Executive Producers: Georgie Page and Tamsin Rose 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/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. 3 days ago

    Arvo News Headlines

    HEADLINES: The family of Molly Ticehurst, who was murdered by her abusive ex-boyfriend at her home in 2024, has come face-to-face with her killer in a courtroom. Sydney has recorded its second suspected mistaken identity killing in 48 hours, with a feud between two rival crime networks now suspected to be behind both attacks. A three-year-old Victorian girl has died after contracting a rare infection at a petting zoo, following six weeks fighting for her life in intensive care. Australia's defence spending is under the microscope, with the US pushing us to lift our game even further. 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 HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. CREDITS Host: Tamsin Rose Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Group Executive Producers: Georgie Page and Tamsin Rose 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/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. 4 days ago

    Your AM Headlines + The Cost Of Sport On Our Brains

    HEADLINES: Four men have been interviewed by Victoria Police detectives this week as  part of investigations into the sexual assault allegations linked to the Sydney Swans AFL club. Police are investigating after a man was shot dead in Sydney’s west in what detectives believe was a targeted daylight attack. Consent advocate Chanel Contos has told National Press Club that big tech is radicalising young men into harmful sexual behaviour, and is pushing for a ban on social media algorithms. The world is on track to exceed 1.5 degrees of global warming within years, according to a new UN report. So it turns out we’ve all been drinking water wrong. And good news for animal lovers about the New Zealand kākāpō. New research suggests the real damage in contact sports might not be happening on game day, but during training, and it's raising urgent questions for anyone with a kid on a footy field this weekend. On this episode of The Quicky, we look at the degenerative brain disease increasingly turning up in Australian football codes, from AFL and AFLW to soccer, and why doctors believe the cumulative hits from years of junior sport could matter more than any single big hit.  We hear from leading neurologist Dr Rowena Mobbs on what parents and clubs can actually do about it, and why the answer isn't pulling your kid off the field.Important concussion advice from Dr Rowena Mobbs, neurologist at Mater Hospital Sydney: - Keep brain health front of mind.- Carefully observe the athlete if a concussion is suspected and follow the protocols.- Know the red flags that may indicate a more serious brain injury: Neck pain - Increasing confusion, agitation or irritability - Repeated vomiting - Seizure or convulsion - Weakness or tingling/burning in the arms or legs - Deteriorating conscious state - Severe or increasing headache - Unusual behavioural change - Loss of vision or double vision - Visible deformity of the skull - Loss of consciousness. - If you see these signs, seek emergency care." For more information, check out The Australian Concussion Guidelines for Youth and Community Sport.  For anyone concerned about CTE, ConneCTErs Australia run a national support service, visit this link.  GET IN TOUCHGot a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS:  Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. CREDITSHost: Georgie Page Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Group Executive Producers: Georgie Page and Tamsin Rose 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/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. 4 days ago

    Arvo News Headlines

    HEADLINES: The man accused of assassinating US conservative activist and media personality Charlie Kirk could face the death panalty. Five missing Australians have been located after last week’s horrific floods. In the lead up to the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, Anthony Albanese has announced millions to fund the development of Pacific athletes to bolster their medal chances. Doctors have encouraged asthmatics to check their inhalers as we enter spring. And if you've seen 5500 sheep that look lost, Queensland's Rural and Stock Crime Squad detectives want to speak with you! 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 HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. CREDITS Host: Charlotte Mortlock Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Group Executive Producers: Georgie Page and Tamsin Rose 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/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. 5 days ago

    Your AM Headlines + Are Election Promises Sending Us Broke?

    HEADLINES: Among the tragic headlines from Nepal, one of the missing Australians has been found in Tibet. Pill testing will be rolled out at New South Wales music festivals from next month, following a year-long trial. A 16-year-old boy has told a Sydney court he planned to bomb the Sydney Opera House on the Sydney Marathon day in 2024, after being radicalised through extremist content on Tiktok. Phones, laptops and gaming consoles are about to get more expensive, and the AI boom is to blame. Scientists might have got something fundamental wrong about our universe, and a new NASA telescope just launched to find out. And if you've ever done the maths on what a child actually costs, this might make you jealous... Australia has just passed one trillion dollars in government debt, and combined state, territory and federal debt is set to hit two trillion by the end of the decade. On this episode of The Quicky, we ask why nobody seems worried: from ballooning state budgets since COVID to the "free" election promises being made ahead of the Victorian and NSW polls. Experts from the Grattan Institute and the Centre for Independent Studies explain why debt feels abstract to voters, and why the bill always seems to land later. GET IN TOUCHGot a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS:  Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. CREDITSHost: Charlotte Mortlock Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Group Executive Producers: Georgie Page and Tamsin Rose 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/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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.

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