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. 8 HR AGO

    Pauline Hanson's Plan To Become PM & The Met Gala News You Might've Missed

    The first Monday in May has arrived, and with it, the most exclusive red carpet in the world. This year, the Met Gala’s Costume Art theme pushed the world’s biggest stars to move beyond pretty gowns and turn themselves into literal living sculptures. While some celebrities like Emma Chamberlain and Heidi Klum fully embraced the assignment, others found themselves under the watchful, discerning eye of Anna Wintour.  Mamamia's Head of Entertainment Laura Brodnik joins us to break down all the looks, drama and the celebrity story you might've missed yesterday.  For more on The Met Gala make sure you check out the full run through on Mamamia's entertainment podcast The Spill here 🗞️ HEADLINES Pauline Hanson is considering running for the lower houseLabor to cut the freight rail line from Melbourne to Brisbane designed to take trucks off the roads The US says the ceasefire with Iran is still in place despite both sides exchanging fire The WHO says rare human transmission is behind the hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship marooned off West Africa  📩 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 🎙️ CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests: Laura Brodnik, Mamamia's Head of Entertainment  Audio Producer: Scott Stronach  Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy Support independent women's media 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.

    17 min
  2. 23 HR AGO

    HEADLINES: Craig Silvey Enters Child Exploitation Plea & Blake Lively Settles Legal Drama

    🗞️ HEADLINES The Reserve Bank of Australia has increased the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.35 per cent. Jefferson Lewis, the man accused of the tragic murder of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, was excused from his first court appearance in Darwin today.  Award-winning Australian Author Craig Silvey has pleaded guilty to charges of possessing and distributing child exploitation material.  After years of intense legal maneuvering, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have settled their high-profile lawsuit just weeks before jury selection was set to begin.  The 2026 Met Gala has transformed the museum steps into a living gallery, with Aussie favourites Nicole Kidman and Sunday Rose and Hugh Jackman making his red carpet debut with Sutton Foster.  📩 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 🎙️ CREDITS Host: Gemma Donahoe Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy Support independent women's media 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 min
  3. 1 DAY AGO

    As Australia Mourns Kumanjayi Little Baby, Big Questions Have Been Raised

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised this episode contains descriptions of an Indigenous person who has died. It's the story that has rocked Australia. A five-year-old girl disappeared from a town camp, sparking a desperate five-day search that ended in heartbreak. As her family enters a period of deep sorry business in Central Australia, the nation is left grappling with the horrific circumstances surrounding her death. A 47-year-old man has been charged with her murder, while Alice Springs has been pushed to breaking point. Today, we speak with Catherine Liddle, Arrernte and Luritja woman and CEO of SNAICC, to move past the headlines. We discuss the legacy of this little girl, the reality of life in the town camps, and why her family is pleading with politicians not to turn this tragedy into a political football. 🗞️ HEADLINES Britney Spears has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge ending her DUI case The Reserve Bank is expected to raise interest rates today Rudy Giuliani is reportedly on ventilation after contracting pneumonia, his lungs damaged after the September 11 attack Princess Eugenie is expecting her third baby as Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden welcome their third child Nautus  📩 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 🎙️ CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests: Catherine Liddle, CEO SNAICC Audio Producer: Scott Stronach  Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy Support independent women's media 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.

    15 min
  4. 2 DAYS AGO

    Everything Met Gala: The Boycott, The Guest List & How 'Fashion Is Art' Will Look On The Red Carpet

    It is fashion’s biggest night of the year, but the Met Gala is much more than just a parade of celebrities on a red carpet. As we prepare for the 2026 event, we explore why this exclusive party is actually a vital fundraiser that bankrolls fashion as an art form. We dive into this year’s conceptual theme, and the dress code that's expected to ditch 'pretty dresses' for sculptural, gallery-level installations. Plus, we look at the power players making headlines this year; with Beyoncé returning to co-chair for the first time in a decade, and Jeff Bezos’ controversial sponsorship causing a stir, the guest list is as much about cultural tension as it is about couture. 🗞️ HEADLINES Friends urge Harry Styles to get a prenup Hearings delving into anti-semitism in Australia begin today Trump says he's unlikely to accept a new Iranian peace deal because "The Iranians had not yet paid a big enough price" Aussie Sam Kerr is now Chelsea's all time leading goal scorer after slotting her 64th The Academy has brought in new rules that blocks AI from ever winning an Oscar  📩 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 🎙️ CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy Support independent women's media 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.

    17 min
  5. 5 DAYS AGO

    Alice Springs In Chaos After Arrest & All The Behind The Scenes From The Devil Wears Prada 2

    The Devil Wears Prada is back on our big screens 20 years after the original movie became a global hit, with the press tour revealing a lot of original film lore and a new interview revealing what was real and what wasn't. So what will this new storyline tell us? Which Aussie is starring this time around and have we learned form the previous problematic issues around work toxicity and body shaming? We break down The Devil Wears Prada 2 🗞️ HEADLINES A WARNING to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners this story contains the name of a person who has died The man accused of killing a 5yo girl in Alice Springs has been arrested At least 4 Australians have been detained by Israel after intercepting the Global Samud flotilla King Charles & Queen Camilla have wrapped up their visit to the US with Trump full of praise Raygun has revealed her new career move after losing her academic role  📩 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 🎙️ CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest:  Tina Burke - Mamamia's Pop Culture and Social Editor Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy Support independent women's media 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.

    23 min
  6. 5 DAYS AGO

    HEADLINES: Search For Missing Girl Ends In Tragedy & Latham To Pay For Offensive Tweet

    A WARNING to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners this story contains the name of a person who has died 🗞️ HEADLINES The search for missing five-year-old girl Kumanjayi Little Baby has ended in tragedy after police located a body near Alice Springs. A royal commission set up after the 2025 Bondi terror attack has made 14 interim recommendations Former federal Labor leader Mark Latham has been ordered to pay $100,000 to NSW MP Alex Greenwich for offensive tweet Mother of accused killer cop Beau Lamarre-Condon, has been charged with perverting the course of justice Co working spaces are growing across Australia, expanding beyond CBDs into suburban and regional areas A global report has found many parents feel unsupported, with half of fathers saying society does not enable them to take on caregiving roles. Prosecutors allege US singer D4vd murdered 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez  📩 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 🎙️ CREDITS Host: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy Support independent women's media 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 min

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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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