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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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Trump Demands Role In Choosing New Iranian Leader & Is Roasting Feminism How We Save It?

Every March, as International Women's Day rolls around, the push for gender equality feels caught between genuine advocacy and corporate slogans. As the fight for equal pay and safety continues, we’re looking at why the traditional way of marking International Women's Day can feel increasingly out of touch. We’re joined by comedian Steph Tisdell and broadcaster Yumi Stynes to discuss why roasting feminism might be the only way to save it, and how laughing at the patriarchy cuts through the fatigue of 2026. And in headlines today, Aussies warned not to 'panic cancel' travel amid Middle East crisis as the government sends Air Force planes to repatriate stranded citizens; Donald Trump has demanded he be given a role in deciding the next leader of Iran; New laws in Queensland outlaw anti semitic phrases with the max punishment 2 years in jail; Britney Spears has been arrested for DUI in California; The Matildas swapped jerseys with their Iranian opponents after the Aussies won 4-0 in their Asian Cup clash on the Gold Coast; Ben Tudhope and Georgia Gunew will carry the Australian flag at tonight’s opening Winter Paralympics ceremony THE END BITS Check out the All About Women Feminist Roast 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 & Claire Murphy Guests: Yumi Stynes, Writer & Broadcaster; Host of Ladies We Need To Talk Steph Tisdell, Comedian & Actor Audio Producer: Lu Hill Producer: Grace Rouvray Group Executive Producer: Georgie Page Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16 HR AGO

Senate Blocks Effort to Limit Trump’s Military Action In Iran

The Senate has rejected a resolution that would’ve forced Donald Trump to get Congress’s approval before continuing military action in Iran; Australia has joined a major G7 alliance on critical minerals; Treasurer Jim Chalmers is warning petrol stations not to rip drivers off as fuel prices start to climb; Greg Lynn will remain in custody after the Supreme Court judge officially refused his bail application; Harry Styles has spoken for the first time about the passing of his One Direction bandmate, Liam Payne. 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 Host & Producer: Tahli Blackman Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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1 DAY AGO

The Price Rises A War Will Bring & Why Isn't Everyone Down For Victorian WFH Laws?

As the war between Iran and Israel & the US rages on, pulling in neighbouring countries, Aussie back home are beginning to see knock on effects. We’re joined by Dr. Jessica Genauer to unpack whether there's end in sight, and what it means for us all back home. Plus, the Victorian Government is moving to make work-from-home arrangements a legal right for two days a week, but not everyone is happy about it. We speak with Premier Jacinta Allan about why small businesses won't be exempt. And in headlines today, 200 Australians have returned home on one of the first commercial flights to leave the Middle East since the start of the US/Israeli led war in Iran; NATO air and missile defence systems stationed in the eastern Mediterranean have destroyed a ballistic missile fired from Iran as it ‌headed into Turkish airspace; A US ‌submarine has sunk an Iranian warship off the southern coast of Sri LankaThe son of the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US Israeli strikes, has survived and may take over leadership; First Nations people are set to be heard in a parliamentary inquiry aimed at ending racism, hate and violence; Australia’s oldest Winter Paralympian, Skier Michael Milton says he’s ready to race, despite recently breaking his leg in training 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 Guests:Dr Jessica Genauer, Associate Professor Flinders University Jacinta Allan, Victorian Premier Skye Cappuccio, CEO Council of Small Business Organisations Australia Audio Producer: Lu Hill Group Executive Producer: Georgie Page Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 min
1 DAY AGO

Aussies Scramble To Leave Dubai & KIIS Issues First Breakfast Update

Australians stranded in the Middle East are being urged to wait for airlines to issue tickets before heading to airports, as a possible flight from Dubai to Sydney may depart; Israel has sent troops into southern Lebanon and ordered residents of more than 80 villages to evacuate, as Iran-backed Hezbollah declared it was ready for an “open war;” KIIS afternoon host Kent 'Smallzy' Small has stepped in to host the breakfast radio show, telling listeners “the show must go on;" Dark skies are rapidly disappearing, with artificial light pollution now so widespread that more than a third of the world’s population, about 2.8 billion people, can no longer see the Milky Way from where they live. 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 Host: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2 DAYS AGO

The Real Fall Out Of An Endo Surgeon's Alleged Unnecessary Procedures

A bombshell Four Corners investigation has sent shockwaves through the endometriosis community, revealing allegations of "unnecessary and excessive" surgeries performed by a prominent Melbourne surgeon. With claims that organs were removed from patients whose pathology showed no trace of disease, the Victorian Government has now referred the matter to the police. We speak with one of the Doctor's former patients about the devastating emotional toll of these revelations and the fear that this scandal will make it even harder for women with chronic pain to be taken seriously by the medical establishment. You can contact the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency here and on 03 9664 9330 And in headlines today, Australia is being accused of dodging questions about the legality of US-Israeli strikes on Iran; The UN says the bombing of an Iranian school must be investigated as a possible war crime; the Kyle and Jackie O show is no more, Zendaya's Mum seems to support Law Roach's claims her daughter and Tom Holland are married; Family Planning, the organisation that brought the contraceptive pill to Australia in the 1960s is celebrating 100 years today; Romantasy fans are on the edge of their seats with the announcement that ACOTAR author Sarah J Maas is about to appear on the Call Her Daddy podcast 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: Claire Murphy Guest: Jo Barry, owner of Scarlet Period and former patient of Dr Simon Gordon Audio Producer: Lu Hill Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2 DAYS AGO

Aussie Troops Safe After Base Hit In Iran Escalation As Travel & Fuel Costs Surge

All ADF personnel stationed at the air base near Dubai are accounted for following a retaliatory drone strike by Iran; Formula 1 officials have chartered private flights for one thousand 500 personnel to ensure the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne proceeds as scheduled this weekend; Newly released videotaped depositions from the House Oversight Committee show former President Bill Clinton testifying under oath that Donald Trump once spoke of having "some great times" with Jeffrey Epstein; Tonight, skywatchers across Australia will witness a rare "blood moon" as a total lunar eclipse coincides with the final day of Lunar New Year celebrations. 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 Host: Gemma Donahoe Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 min
3 DAYS AGO

Trump Says "Big Wave Of Attacks" Still To Come In Iran & Yes, The Gender Pay Gap Is Closing... But Not Like You Think

Today marks the third major Gender Pay Gap report and for the first time ever, the data includes both the private sector and the Commonwealth public sector. While the gap is slowly shrinking—men are still more likely to hold top-paying roles. We sit down with Minister for Finance and Women Katy Gallagher to discuss the silent killers of pay equity and how we get to gender pay parity. And in headlines today, The US-Israeli war against Iran has expanded with Israel also launching strikes against Lebanon; The federal government’s travel advice service Smart Traveler has told Australian's stuck overseas due to the US/Israel operation in Iran, to sign up to a registration portal to receive updates; One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has been censured by the Senate following her inflammatory remarks against Muslims; A young freshwater crocodile spotted hanging out in a creek behind a Bunnings in Newcastle has been rescued and relocated The DFAT Crisis registration page for Aussies stuck overseas crisis.dfat.gov.au For urgent consular assistance: If calling from overseas +61 2 6261 3305, In Australia 1300 555 135 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: Claire Murphy Guest: Katy Gallagher, Minister for Women, Finance & Public Service Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3 DAYS AGO

Trump Warns Iran To Surrender As 100,000 Aussies Stranded In The Middle East

US President Donald Trump has urged the Iranian military to lay down its arms and receive full immunity or face “certain death”, as the US intensifies its attack on Iran; More than 100,000 Australians are in the Middle East as the US-Israel attack on Iran continues; An author whose exclusion from Adelaide Writers' Week led to the event being cancelled has claimed the move was part of a broader trend of silencing pro-Palestinian voices; The 32nd Actor Awards was the final pre-Oscars showdown for One Battle After Another and Sinners. 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 Host: Ailish Delaney Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Subscribe to The Quicky Junior here. The Quicky Junior is Mamamia’s weekly podcast that gets your family up to speed on the week’s top news and sports stories, in a way that won't make your kids roll their eyes or tell you to turn it down. It’s your family’s one-stop source for interesting stories, intelligent conversation and the headlines explained in a concise and family-friendly format. Dropping every Saturday morning at 6am, from the 28th May in The Quicky Junior feed. 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.