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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.

1 hr ago

Your AM Headlines + Why Boys Will Be Boys Doesn't Cut It

HEADLINES: Five people believed to be union organisers have been arrested after police raided the CFMEU's Melbourne HQ, plus five other addresses. Nearly two in three young repeat offenders are reoffending while out on bail. A big new Australian study has basically confirmed what a lot of mums of kids with disabilities already know. Lily Hooper could have a law named after her. And a runner just smashed the half marathon world record - and you won't believe what he did next.Dr Zac Seidler is a clinical psychologist, researcher and leading men's mental health expert. In this episode, we discuss why progress on masculinity isn't linear, and why the last week's news cycle has been particularly hard to stomach. 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 and Tegan Sadler 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.
16 hr ago

Arvo News Update

HEADLINES: Sydney woman Leah Stewart has thanked generous strangers for their help after she was mauled by a shark in Coogee in June. The five Sydney Swans players suspended from playing for breaching the club’s behavioural standards just over a week ago have now also been banned from attending the AFL’s night of nights. A new report by Housing advocacy group Everybody's Home has found the average apartment now costs half of the average Australian income to rent. Extinction concerns are rising for the endangered Australia sea lion, after bird flu was detected in a main breeding ground. The health of Norway's King Harald the fifth has deteriorated over the weekend. 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.
1 day ago

Your AM Headlines + Meet The Senator Who Turned Her Worst Weeks Into a National Inquiry

HEADLINES: A record breaking crowd has shown up to watch the Swans AFLW team but hundreds walked out when the men's game started. Canada has ended trade negotiations with the United States and is expected to impose retaliatory tariffs. Eyes all over the country are on a high-stakes by-election in Western Australia. Australia has confirmed its first mammal death from Bird flu following testing of a long-nosed fur seal found in South Australia. Thousands of campers cars bogged at outback music festival. 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 and Tegan Sadler 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.
1 day ago

SPECIAL EPISODE: The Lindsay Clancy Conversation

This is a heavy one, and an episode we wish we didn’t have to record. Today, we’re stepping away from our usual format to sit with a story that has broken hearts globally: the Lindsay Clancy trial currently taking place in the US. Mia Freedman is joined by The Quicky journalists, Tamsin Rose and Georgie Page, to unpack the details of this incredibly distressing case. We’ve kept this as a standalone episode so you can choose if, and when, you’re ready to listen.Please look after yourselves.RESOURCES:If you or anyone you know needs to speak with an expert, please contact your GP or in Australia, contact Lifeline (13 11 14), Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800) or Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636), all of which provide trained counsellors you can talk with 24/7. If you or anyone you know needs to speak with an expert after welcoming a child, please contact the Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia (PANDA) Helpline on 1300 726 306. If you or anyone you know needs expert help, please contact Bravehearts. For more on Lindsay Clancy Lindsay Clancy on Mamamia LISTEN: Your AM Headlines + The Lindsay Clancy Trial: Everything You Need To Know READ:Lindsay Clancy's defence is calling witnesses. They paint a picture of the months before the killings. READ: A black belt and anti-snitch tattoo: Everything to know about Lindsay Clancy's lawyer Kevin Reddington. READ: We're watching the 'world's saddest murder trial' unfold. It feels startlingly familiar. Check out the Mamamia Out Loud newsletter. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud 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 days ago

Arvo News Update + Weekly Debrief

HEADLINES: A Brisbane man has been charged with allegedly raping a woman during her morning walk, before going to work and later driving back past the alleged crime scene. NSW Premier Chris Minns apologises to the family of hiker Lily Hooper after mistakenly telling parliament she had been found alive. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese admits he made an 'error' by appearing on the Bush Deep podcast. Hayden Panettiere's former partner Brian Hickerson speaks out following the actor's death. And a former car salesman has officially been recognised as a Belgian royal. Plus the Weekly Debrief to get you up to date on the biggest news stories. 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: Ailish Delaney and 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.
4 days ago

Your AM Headlines + What Europe's Fires Mean For The Australian Summer

HEADLINES: An investigation has been launched into the miscommunication that resulted in the parents of missing teenager Lily Hooper being were initially told their daughter had been found alive, before she was confirmed dead. Corruption and misconduct in Victoria's construction sector will be put in the spotlight in a royal commission after a report last year estimated taxpayers had lost a whopping fifteen billion dollars to corruption on state construction projects. A new report has found the mental health of Australian farmers is deteriorating, with more than half saying they'd felt depressed in the past two years. Children’s gaming platform Roblox has three months to improve protections for the 1.7 million Australian children estimated to use the platform. Tom Holland's new pay packet puts him in very exclusive company. And the emoji taking over everyone's texts right now, revealed. If this brings anything up for you, Lifeline is on 13 11 14, and Beyond Blue is on 1300 22 46 36.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. 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.
4 days ago

Arvo News Update

HEADLINES: Three 17-year-old boys have been charged over the alleged rape of a teenage girl in Sydney's southwest at the weekend. The body of missing hiker Lily Hooper has been found after an eight-day search in the NSW Southern Highlands. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly planning to move with their children back to Britain this month. Israel's ambassador to Australia says mistakes were made by a humanitarian aid convoy struck by an airstrike that killed aid worker Zomi Frankcom. Hayden Panettiere's body has been released back to her family. 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: Ailish Delaney 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 days ago

Your AM Headlines + The Pros and Cons of the Data Centre Boom

HEADLINES: Almost one in three teenage boys believe gender equality has gone too far, and one in four think feminism should be resisted with violence, according to a new report. Australians have been warned not to grow complacent this spring, with increased bushfire risks across most states and territories. Close to a hundred Australian Defence Force members have joined the search for missing hiker Lily Hooper, as the search for the 18 year old enters its eighth day today. Meta has rejected claims it deliberately designed Facebook and Instagram to addict children, as a landmark trial over social media's harm to young users got underway in California. If you're a shocking sleeper now, it might be worth sorting out before you hit your 50s - because new research says bad sleep later in life could cost you months of your career. And finally, dolphins off Queensland have been filmed doing something scientists have never seen before on Australia's east coast If this brings anything up for you, Lifeline is on 13 11 14, and Beyond Blue is on 1300 22 46 36.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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