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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.
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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May 14, 2025 • 5min
Husband Sentenced Following Death Of Olympian Melissa Hoskins
A judge has ruled Erik and Lyle Menendez will have a new shot at freedom after 35 years behind bars; Olympic cyclist Rohan Dennis has received a suspended sentence over the death of his wife, fellow Olympian Melissa Hoskins; Liberal women are rallying behind the federal party's first female leader, branding questions about her ascension as sexist; Bindi Irwin is "on the road to recovery" after having her appendix and 14 endometriosis lesions removed during emergency surgery. 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. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host: Nicole Madigan Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 13, 2025 • 13min
Revelations From The Bondi Junction Inquest & The Stage Most Couples Never Reach
The Bondi Junction inquest has revealed crucial new details about Joel Cauchi's mental health history, including his mother's desperate attempts to get him help years before the tragedy. Plus, what makes a good relationship? Apparently there are four phases to nailing couples bliss. And in headlines today Kim Kardashian says she thought of her sister walking in and finding her shot dead as she gives evidence at the trial of the men accused of robbing her in Paris in 2016; Greens bill hopes to end abortion deserts for women across NSW; Sean Combs' ex Cassie Ventura has described the abuse she allegedly faced at Diddy's hand; French actor Gerard Depardieu has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two women on a film set THE END BITSSupport independent women's mediaCheck 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: Ailish Delaney, Mamamia's News Writer Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 13, 2025 • 5min
Sussan Ley Becomes The First Woman to Lead the Liberals
Sussan Ley has become the first woman appointed to lead the federal Liberals: A new tool will improve diagnosis of fetal alcohol syndrome; Grandmother faces court over boys deaths; Jurors have been shown the video of Sean Diddy Combs kicking former girlfriend Cassie Ventura 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. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host: Nicole Madigan Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 12, 2025 • 13min
Kim Kardashian Faces Her Paris Robbers & Taylor Swift's Unexpected Legal Drama
Nearly nine years after the Paris heist that changed her life forever, Kim Kardashian is set to face her alleged armed robbers in court. Plus, Taylor Swift has been dragged into the messy legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni... but her team is pushing back against claims she was ever involved in their drama. And in headlines today Hamas says they have released Eden Alexander, the last surviving US hostage held in Gaza; Anthony Albanese will be sworn in as Prime Minister for a second time today alongside his new look ministry; The Liberal leadership will be decided today, Sussan Ley and Angus Taylor vying for the role; Opening statements in the Sean Diddy Combs trial have begun with stories from Diddy's infamous freak off parties THE END BITSSupport independent women's mediaCheck 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: Tara Watson, Mamamia's Senior Entertainment Writer Audio Producer: Lu Hill Executive Producer: Taylah StranoBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 12, 2025 • 5min
Hamas To Release Last Living US Hostage
Hamas agrees to release the last surviving American hostage to work towards a ceasefire and permission for aid to enter Gaza; ABC 7:30 Report shows video of baby being repeatedly hit across the mouth for crying in a child care centre expose; Former NSW MP Jason Falinski tells whoever leads the Liberals next to stop with the culture wards and get on with helping Australians; Amber Heard has given birth to twins Ocean and Agnes. 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. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire MurphyBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 11, 2025 • 18min
Labor's Historic Female Majority & The Leadership Races To Watch
As the dust settles on the federal election, we're unpacking Australia's dramatically changed political landscape. From Labor's historic female majority caucus to tomorrow's Liberal leadership contest and the Greens searching for a new leader, this is your Australian politics update. AND IN HEADLINES TODAY: Labor will unveil their new leadership team today with two big names already ousted form the front bench; The Bondi stabbing inquest will hear from the doctor who weaned Joel Cauchi off his antipsychotic medication today; Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has agreed to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Turkey on Thursday; US President Donald Trump has reportedly accepted a jumbo jet as a gift from Qatari's ruling family; Bindi Irwin has missed her Dad's annual fundraiser after undergoing emergency surgery THE END BITSSupport independent women's mediaCheck 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: Jenna Clarke, Associate Editor at The Australian Executive Producer: Taylah StranoBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 9, 2025 • 4min
Police Issue Warning After Dating App Attacks In Victoria
President Donald Trump has appointed Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C.; Police in Victoria have arrested over 30 people following a series of violent attacks targeting men through dating apps; Former Australian cricketer Stuart MacGill has avoided jail after being sentenced for his role in a cocaine deal that led to his violent kidnapping; Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis have just welcomed their first child — a baby boy named Jagger Mewis-Kerr; Today is Do It For Dolly Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness and taking action against bullying across Australia. 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. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 8, 2025 • 8min
A New Pope Elected & The Latest Madeleine McCann Development
White smoke has billowed from the Sistine Chapel and now we now, a new Pope has been elected. Plus, new evidence has emerged in the 2007 case of missing toddler Madeleine McCann... And in headlines today Cardinal Robert Provost is now America's first Pope, taking the name Leo; Alleged mushroom killer Erin Patterson showed little signs of the poisoning in the days after the lunch that killed her former in laws; The family of murdered Perth teen Cassius Turvey say justice has been served as the two men who attacked him were found guilty; Labor will welcome a raft of new faces in Canberra today with women now outnumbering men int he Labor party room THE END BITSSupport independent women's mediaCheck 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: Raffaella Ciccarelli, Mamamia's News & Weekend Editor Executive Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Claire MurphyBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 8, 2025 • 5min
Recipe Tin Eats Author Claims Prize Amid Copyright Controversy
As the prime minister eyes his new cabinet, the Labor leader faces early headwinds including US tariffs and a potentially troublesome Greens senate cross bench; Recipe book writer Nagi Maehashi has taken out a prize at the publishing industry's annual awards; Police say a man who was suffering psychotic symptoms when he stabbed 16 people in a busy shopping centre had a fixation for knives; Jay-Z has blasted what he describes as the "shocking and reckless disregard for the truth" that his rape accuser has allegedly shown. 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. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Nicole Madigan Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 7, 2025 • 16min
Understanding The India-Pakistan Conflict & The Celebrities In Diddy's Trial
Tensions are escalating between nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan after a series of retaliatory strikes, raising concerns about potential conflict in the region. Plus, as jury selection begins in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial, some surprising celebrity names have been drawn into the proceedings. And in headlines today The judge overseeing the Sean 'Diddy' Combs case has slammed a lawyer who described the defence team as a 6 pack of white women; Doctors giving evidence at the mushroom murder trial explain how police managed to secure a sample of the meal from the bin and how Erin Patterson left hospital just 5 minutes after arriving complaining of gastro symptoms; NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb has decided to step down; The Papal Conclave has officially begun to elect a new Pope; Media in the US have requested the documents in the Murdoch family succession feud case be unsealed THE END BITSSupport independent women's mediaCheck 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: Dr Leoni Connah, Lecturer in International Relations at Flinders University Raffaella Ciccarelli, Mamamia's News & Weekend Editor Executive Producer: Taylah StranoBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.