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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.

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Australia

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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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@mamamia

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English


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PM: Bruce Lehrmann’s Legal Costs Revealed, Uni Protest Camps Grow

5/10/2024
The Quicky news update for Friday, May 10th 2024. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Isabella Ross Audio Producer: Jacob Round Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:02:45

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"Her Death Can Not Be In Vain": Do It For Dolly Day 2024

5/9/2024
Did you know 1 in 4 year four to year nine Aussie students report being bullied every few weeks? It’s an alarming statistic, one that Dolly Everett’s parents never thought they’d lose their daughter to. Six years on from her death, Kate & Tick Everett are determined to not let Dolly’s death be in vain, continuing to spread awareness of bullying and what we can do to stamp it out. To find resources for your family to help deal with bullying, find Dolly's Dream here Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Kate Everett - Mum to Dolly and Meg, co-founder of Dolly's Dream Producers: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Jacob Round Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:18:30

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PM: AstraZeneca Axes COVID Vaccine, King Charles Returns To Public Life

5/9/2024
The Quicky news update for Thursday, May 9 2024. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Isabella Ross Audio Producer: Jacob Round Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:03:03

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Is Having A HECS Debt Worth The Career Salary A Degree Can Unlock?

5/8/2024
ICYMI: The Federal Government has announced it’ll wipe three billion dollars worth of HECS debt. While the move will help reel back the recent indexation of HECS & HELP loans that affect millions of Aussies, the question still remains… is going to uni worth it still? Today we’re finding out what you need to consider when taking the leap into tertiary education. Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Andrew Norton - Professor in the Practice of Higher Education Policy at ANU's College of Arts & Social Sciences. Producers: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:18:36

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PM: No Legal Fees For Bruce Lehrmann, Grocery Prices Drop

5/8/2024
The Quicky news update for Wednesday, May 8th 2024. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Isabella Ross Audio Producer: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:02:52

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No, Knife Crime Isn’t On The Rise But We Still Need To Fix It

5/7/2024
It feels like there’s been an increase in the number of knife related crimes in our community lately. And while statistics might show they’re actually on the decline, there’s still more we can do to lower that number even further. But it might not be as easy to resolve like the gun amnesty achieved in the 1990s, so how do we actually stop people from using a knife as a deadly weapon? Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Professor Lorana Bartles - Professor of Criminology Australian National University Producers: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:15:52

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HRT Meds Are Running Low, We Find Out Why

5/6/2024
Hot flushes, night sweats and mood swings… oh my! Most women might have to deal with symptoms associated with menopause, but at least their saving grace has been found in a variety of medications. Those medications, known as Hormone Replacement Therapy, might come in a wide array of applications - but what happens when some of them become scarce in supply? That’s exactly the predicament many Australian women are finding themselves in at the moment. So, why is there a shortage in supply and is it something we’re just supposed to get used to? Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Vicki Doherty - Executive Director of The Australian Menopause Society Producers: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:13:12

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PM: Israel Strikes Rafah in Gaza, Celebrities Wow At Met Gala

5/6/2024
The Quicky news update for Tuesday, May 7th 2024. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Isabella Ross Audio Producer: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:02:51

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PM: Qantas Fined $120m For Cancelled Flights, Govt Workers Given Paid Reproductive Health Leave

5/6/2024
The Quicky news update for Monday, May 6th 2024. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:03:33

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Paolo Sebastian Takes Us Behind The Scenes Of The Met Gala

5/5/2024
It’s one of the most photographed events of the year… The Met Gala. What was once a fundraiser for Costume Institute, the first Monday in May has now evolved into an all-out feast of Celebrities donning wild fashions on the red carpet. But what exactly goes into preparing for this event? We’ve got the inside story from someone whose designs have actually been at ground zero. To read more about what goes into the Met Gala, click here Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Paul Vasileff - Founder & Designer at Paolo Sebastian Producers: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:17:29

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PM: Search Continues For Missing Brothers, Emergency DV Package Developed (

5/3/2024
The Quicky news update for Friday, May 3rd 2024. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:03:16

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Desperate For A Good Night's Sleep? Try Nailing Your Sleep Hygiene

5/2/2024
Ever heard of sleep hygiene? No, it’s not the act of washing your feet before you hop into bed… although, that probably wouldn’t go astray. It’s more the steps you take to ensure a good night’s sleep. So, what is best practice at bedtime? We’re getting between the sheets with a sleep expert to find out more. Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Dr Carmel Harrington, Managing Director of Sleep For Health and Author of The Sleep Diet & The Complete Guide To A Good Night's Sleep. You can buy her books here. Producers: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:15:09

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PM: Violent Protests Across US Campuses, Crack Down On Misogyny Online.

5/2/2024
The Quicky news update for Thursday May 2nd 2024. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Isabella Ross Audio Producer: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:02:58

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After The Rallies: What Can Actually Stop Gendered Violence

5/1/2024
Thirty four. At the time of publication that’s how many women in Australia have lost their lives to gendered violence in 2024. At the end of April hundreds of thousands of women and their allies marched in rallies across the country calling for an end to the violence. But what happens now? is there a clear path forward to ensure the safety of women and girls in Australia? Today we find out what needs to be done to stop gendered violence. To read Nicole's work click here Keep this conversation going: Mamamia’s True Crime Conversations podcast spoke to Sherele Moody about her Red Hearts Campaign which tracks Australian women and children killed by violence. You can find that episode here. Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Nicole Madigan. You can buy her book here or listen to her conversation with Mia on No Filter. Producers: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:16:25

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PM: Billion Dollar Package To Help DV Victims, Fake Patients At Regional Hospital

5/1/2024
The Quicky news update for Wednesday, May 1st 2024. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Kim Braddish Audio Producer: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:03:35

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Gossip Isn't Just Women's Business - It Saves Lives

4/30/2024
A little bit gossip never hurt anybody… or so we tell ourselves. What we know gossip to be now, is very different from how it once was. From its old timey use during childbirth, to the more modern day concept of swapping secrets, and even its application as a tool for women’s safety, gossip has been through many, many phases. So how do we feel about gossip in 2024? Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Carly Dober - Director of the Australian Association of Psychologists Producers: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:16:11

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PM: Lifeline's Busiest Day & Mr Squiggle Honoured

4/30/2024
The Quicky news update for Tuesday, April 30th 2024. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:03:20

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A Review Of Uber Teen From A Child Safety Expert

4/29/2024
Whether it be after a night out, or after we’ve dropped the car off for a service, most of us have booked a lift from a stranger through an app like Uber or Didi. But what about letting our kids ride solo in an Uber? The ride share company has just announced it’ll start allowing teens to book a trip alone in select cities across the country. Should parents be worried about their safety? Or relieved they won’t need to ferry them from activity to activity. We ask a child safety expert all about it. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Brett Lee - Founder of Internet Safe Education Producers: Grace Rouvray Executive Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Jacob Round Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:14:33

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PM: Calls For Ankle Monitors For DV Accused, Matildas Star’s Success

4/29/2024
The Quicky news update for Monday, April 29th 2024. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Jacob Round Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:03:36

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How Bad Is Australia's Housing Crisis Really?

4/28/2024
It’s no secret that the cost of living has affected most of us. But a new report into rental affordability in Australia has just revealed how dire things have gotten for the more than 30% of Aussies currently renting a home. So what’s the story here? Who has been most impacted by the rising cost of living, and what are we supposed to do about it? Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Grace Rouvray With thanks to: National spokesperson for Everybody’s Home & Deputy Director for Anglicare Australia Maiy Azize Producers: Grace Rouvray Executive Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Jacob Round Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:17:21