The Quicky

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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.

6h ago

Wednesday News Update | Bluey Caught In Political Drama & Who’s Playing Erin Patterson

HEADLINES One Nation to receive cease and desist over Bluey cartoon Australia paid double other countries in fuel crisis Israel’s election too close to call Melanie Lynskey cast as Erin Patterson in Mushroom Murders series NASA to emerge from year-long simulated Mars mission 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 RoseAudio Producer: Scott StronachProducer: Ella Maitland Head of Show: Tamsin Rose Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15h ago

Texting Triple Zero & The 10,000 Step Myth

HEADLINES Australians could soon text triple zero First person convicted under deepfake porn laws Democracy groups back Digital Duty of Care bill Meghan Markle to co-host Australian TV show Jacinda Ardern takes up major university role Plus, we explore where the 10,000 steps rule came from and update you on the modern health advice. Read Australia’s physical activity guidelines here. 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 RoseAudio Producer: Scott StronachProducer: Ella Maitland Head of Show: Tamsin Rose Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1d ago

Tuesday News Update | Surging Cyber Attacks & Word Of The Year Revealed

HEADLINES TGA proposes stricter sunscreen testing MPs get urgent security upgrades Female GPs short-changed by system AI ramps up cyber attacks on Australians Dictionary.com picks word of the year 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 RoseAudio Producer: Scott StronachProducer: Ella Maitland Head of Show: Tamsin Rose Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1d ago

Killer Loses Vegemite Fight & The Rise Of Young Onset Dementia

HEADLINES More rain on the way after days of storms NSW gun buyback to begin WA Premier slams changes to backpacker visas Killer loses bid to overturn prison Vegemite ban Kids compete in bird calling 'olympics' Plus, almost 30,000 Australians are living with young onset dementia. How to spot the signs, why diagnosis can take years, and what we can all do to lower our risk. If you’re concerned about yourself or a loved one, you can contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500 or visit dementia.org.au. 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 RoseAudio Producer: Scott StronachProducer: Ella Maitland Head of Show: Tamsin Rose Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2d ago

Monday News Update | MPs Pay Tribute To Haines & 'Hyper-Reactive' Parisian Police

HEADLINES MPs pay tribute to Helen Haines as parliament returns Victorian minister finds engraved bullet on his car Cheaper pill and UTI treatments France urges police to crack down as protests continue Australian sets race walk world record 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: Charlotte MortlockAudio Producer: Scott StronachProducer: Ella Maitland Head of Show: Tamsin Rose Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2d ago

Australia’s 'Best Airport' & Should We Ban The Dark Web?

HEADLINES AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett draws rhetoric and threats Report out today finds one in three households went hungry in the past year Australia has a new airport and the PM says it's 'the best' Flood warnings in place for much of Queensland Plus, a child abuse expert says banning the dark web - a tool largely used by criminals for illegal activity - would reduce child sexual abuse, so why don't we? If you or anyone you know needs expert help, please contact Bravehearts — an organisation providing support to victims of child abuse. If you are concerned about the welfare of a child, you can get advice from the Child Abuse Protection Hotline (1800 688 009) or the 24-Hour Child Abuse Report Line (131 478). Those numbers are in the show notes. 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: Charlotte MortlockAudio Producer: Scott StronachProducer: Ella Maitland Head of Show: Tamsin Rose Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5d ago

Weekly Debrief | Peptides Rising & Helen Haines’ Long Road Ahead

HEADLINES: Government offers to fund Aussie woman's space mission mRNA vaccine to reduce melanoma death or recurrence risk Snowy 2.0 cost blows out to $25 billion Almost all coral reefs at high risk of collapse Next James Bond screen tests reportedly this weekend Plus, the Weekly Debrief: an urgent warning about unregulated peptides, as NSW Health Minister Ryan Park reveals a surge in emergency department visits. And we look back at everything that’s happened since MP Helen Haines was allegedly deliberately hit by a car outside her electorate office, including her husband Phil’s moving update. Donate to Save The Children here. 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 RoseAudio Producer: Scott StronachProducer: Ella Maitland Head of Show: Tamsin Rose Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5d ago

Becoming Compost After Death & Why We Yearn for ACOTAR

HEADLINES: Helen Haines’ staff traumatised after alleged attack Research into postpartum psychosis reveals delays NSW passes Australia-first human composting laws Bystanders rescue driver from sinking car Plus, as the sixth A Court of Thorns and Roses book hits shelves, why romantasy became publishing’s fastest-growing genre, and what the love stories we read say about us. 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 RoseAudio Producer: Scott StronachProducer: Ella Maitland Head of Show: Tamsin Rose Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Charlotte Mortlock

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36 Ratings

News That's Not Boring

07/25/2024

ListenerUS

Great mix of topics over the months/years I have listened to The Quicky. The team makes hard work look easy. I like having the options of the shorter news updates and the longer episodes. Sometimes I want one or the other. Sometimes I want both. Excellent program. Thank you from America.
Gushy girls who conflate good weather with fulfillment

12/19/2022

Imbaratheon

These people seem to buy H & M story hook line and sinker. One example: the only rival court is H 8 M vs the united family. These podcasters don’t seem bothered by lack of credible evidence and don’t question unsubstantiated claims of planted negative stories. I guess taking private jets when lecturing sustainability the main negative press they got at that time was planted. Mainly theses podcasters expect us to believe a production that alters QE2’s speech to make her look racist over our own eyes and experience. We see in real time H 8 M attack the royal family knowing they can’t fight back. We are watching it happen in front of our eyes but are bamboozled into thinking the opposite is true. So I give this podcast low stars due to a per veined lack of critical thinking and willingness to conflate gloss with substance. No wonder they idealize H & M.
Thanks Sal C

02/03/2020

Carrie McI

Love the show! I so appreciate such thoughtful & balanced commentary - that I can trust! It’s helping me to acclimate back to Australia after 10 yrs away in the US. Thanks for the recommendation from Singapore Sal C!
My daily slice of news from home

10/09/2019

E Tuffy

Part of my daily routine! Living away from Australia makes it hard to keep up with news from home. The Quicky makes doing that just so simple and enjoyable. It’s my little slice of Straya everyday. Keep them coming!

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.