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.

3H AGO

New Nationals Leader Pivots Party To Hardline Agenda & NAPLAN Descends Into Chaos

In a historic shift, Senator Matt Canavan has been elected as the Nationals Leader following David Littleproud’s surprise resignation; The anti-corruption watchdog has found two former senior public servants engaged in "serious corrupt conduct" for intentionally misleading investigators during the implementation of the unlawful Robodebt scheme; Lululemon has been fined more than $700,000 for breaching Australian anti-spam laws following an Australian Communications and Media Authority investigation; Across Australia, the first day of NAPLAN dissolved into digital chaos as the online testing platform buckled under technical glitches, forcing hundreds of thousands of students to abandon their writing assessments; And Australian fashion designer Katie Perry has secured a final victory in the High Court, ending a decade-long trademark battle against global pop star Katy Perry. 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
12H AGO

Kyle Sandilands Breaks Silence & Why The Manosphere Is Booming In 2026

We're seeing it on our tv screens at home, when scrolling online and in school yard conversation... the 'manosphere' conversation has reached critical mass. As new research shows a third of gen z boys want 'obedient wives' and Louis Theroux sets off on a new documentary adventure to explain the concept to the masses, we're left wondering... what the heck are we gonna do about this rising trend of misogynistic, 'old school' behaviour? And in headlines today, THE END BITS You can see the latest travel advice from Smartraveller 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 Guest: Paige Campbell, Co-Founder & CEO of Tomorrow Man 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.

17 min
1D AGO

Trump Floats Cuba “Takeover” & Food And Fuel Prices Set To Rise

Fuel shortages are emerging in parts of regional areas across Australia as the escalating Middle East conflict disrupts global oil shipping; US President Donald Trump says Cuba is in “deep trouble” amid a humanitarian crisis and suggested the US could be involved in what he called a possible “friendly takeover; Escalating conflict in the Middle East is continuing to disrupt global travel, with more than 27,000 flights cancelled and around 4.4 million airline seats removed from schedules in the past week; British MPs have voted down a proposal to ban social media for under-16s, rejecting the measure by 307 votes to 173; A fund backed by former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern will spend about $4.3 million boosting cervical cancer diagnosis and treatment programs across the Pacific, where the disease remains a leading cause of death among women. 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.

5 min
1D AGO

Inside the Kyle and Jackie O Show Breakdown

In this episode, former Kyle and Jackie O radio show content director, radio exec and now co-host of the Game Changers Radio podcast Craig Bruce discusses the recent turmoil between Kyle and Jackie O, exploring whether it was orchestrated or a natural fallout. Was it a stunt? Was that record breaking contract the beginning of the end? And did Jackie O leave after death by a thousand cuts from a co-host who is known for cutting or did she even plan on leaving at all? And in headlines today, Five Iranian women's soccer team members have sought asylum in Australia; Israel has said that they will immediately target the new Iranian leader for assassination; Princess Eugenie has stood down as the patron for Anti Slavery International amid her father's controversies; A study shows the transition from primary to high school the most dangerous time for mental health issues linked to being online; Ben Tudhope has won Australia's first Winter Paralympic medal in Milano Cortina, taking silver in the snowboard cross THE END BITS You can see the latest travel advice from Smartraveller 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 Guest: Craig Bruce, co-host of the Game Changes Radio podcast on Apple and Spotify 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
2D AGO

Iran Elects New Leader & Support For New Aussie Tourist Fee

Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father Ali Khameni as supreme leader, signalling that hardliners remain firmly in charge in Tehran a week into its conflict with the United States and Israel; The families of Australian diplomats have been told to leave the United Arab Emirates due to the escalating war in the Middle East, as the government considers deploying troops to protect Gulf nations from Iranian attacks; Tourists will soon have to pay to see the Twelve Apostles on Victoria’s Great Ocean Road, with a new visitor centre set to enforce an entry fee and booking system; James Van Der Beek's family has shared a moving tribute to the late actor, on what would’ve been his 49th birthday. 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.

4 min
2D AGO

Middle East War: How Safe Is It To Go Overseas This Year?

As conflict in the Middle East escalates, the 2026 "Euro Summer" is suddenly in doubt for thousands of Australians. With key transit hubs left in limbo we're looking at months of flight disruptions and surging airfares. So is that family holiday still on the cards for 2026? Here's what you need to know. And in headlines today, Katherine under water as the region experiences it's worst flooding in 3 decades; Australia has been formally asked to play a role in the Iran conflict; Notorious child killer Ian Huntley has been killed in a UK prison; Harry and Meghan set to visit Australia next month THE END BITS You can see the latest travel advice from Smartraveller 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 Guest: Monique Van Gelder, Global Product Leader, Flight Centre Audio Producer: Jacob Round Group Executive Producer: Georgie Page Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 min
5D AGO

PM Confirms Australians On US Sub That Sank Iranian Ship

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says three Australian defence members were on board a US nuclear submarine that sank an Iranian ship this week; A coroner has found a young Canadian backpacker drowned when she was attacked by a pack of dingoes on Queensland’s K’Gari island; US President Donald Trump has fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, two days after she faced a parliamentary inquiry; and Emma Waton's been spotted kissing a new man, billionaire Mexican entrepreneur, Gonzalo Hevia Baillères. 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: Taylah Strano Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 min
5D AGO

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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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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Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

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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.
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!
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.
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.