The Quicky

If you can believe it, it's been five years since Australia's first COVID lockdown... So, with hindsight being the beautiful thing it is we're examining how those unprecedented times permanently transformed our society.  And in today's headlines Labor is ahead of the Coalition in the latest news poll with the election less than 5 weeks away; Tsunami warning lifted after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake near Tonga; Myanmar's military continues airstrikes despite the death toll climbing from a 7.7 magnitude earthquake; Workplace advocates call for inquiry into NDAs being used a standard in workplace sexual harassment cases; Greenland says there is no chance they will partner with the US; Chelsea handler says she loves micro-dosing so much she handed out drugs at the Vanity Fair Oscars after party THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Tell us what's important to you this election: Take the Mamamia Votes survey here GET IN TOUCH Share 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:   Fabrizio Carmignani, Head of School of Business at University of Southern Queensland Carly Dober, Psychologist & Policy Coordinator for Australian Association of Psychologists  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian women will soon face a significant decision. In the coming weeks, they’ll help decide the next Prime Minister of Australia. With the election on the horizon, we have invited both Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Opposition Leader Peter Dutton onto No Filter to speak directly to you. The conversation you’re about to hear isn’t only about politics and policy positions. It’s also about the man behind the politics, the person who is asking you to put your trust in them.  Listen to our conversation with Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, here.  Follow No Filter here THE END BITS: Listen to more No Filter interviews here and follow us on Instagram here. Discover more Mamamia podcasts here. Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP. Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review CREDITS: Host: Kate Langbroek Guest: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian women will soon face a significant decision. In the coming weeks, they’ll help decide the next Prime Minister of Australia. With the election on the horizon, we have invited both Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Opposition Leader Peter Dutton onto No Filter to speak directly to you. The conversation you’re about to hear isn’t only about politics and policy positions. It’s also about the man behind the politics, the person who is asking you to put your trust in them.  Listen to our conversation with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, here. Follow No Filter here THE END BITS: Listen to more No Filter interviews here and follow us on Instagram here. Discover more Mamamia podcasts here. Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP. Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review CREDITS: Host: Kate Langbroek Guest: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister has called a federal election for May 3; A police officer has been spared jail for what a judge described as his terrible mistake of fatally tasering a great-grandmother with dementia; Buckingham Palace says King Charles has spent a brief time under observation in hospital after experiencing side effects from treatment for cancer; Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly have welcomed their first child together, a baby girl.  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: Ailish Delaney Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sussexes are making headlines again. Regardless of if you think they warrant a mention in the news or not, Prince Harry has walks away from a charity close to his heart, while Meghan appears to be stepping into a new role as a lifestyle influencer. Plus, as Grey's Anatomy turns 20 this week, we're looking back at how Shonda Rhimes changed the face of television forever with a show that was never meant to be this big. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Tell us what's important to you this election: Take the Mamamia Votes survey here GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS  Hosts: Taylah Strano & Grace Rouvray Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Commercial operators may be barred from future involvement in a state's acute hospitals, following a toddler's death at a privately run facility; Employers will soon have to commit to achieve or make progress on gender equality targets in their workplaces; Drug-laced cookies and confectionery have been seized from an alleged food delivery app-style cannabis service; Australian Survivor champion David Genat has made reality TV history, scoring the largest primetime TV prize ever.  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: Alix Nicholson Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever added the wrong person to a group chat? Well, Trump officials just did it with classified military information - and somehow managed to make it even worse by continuing to chat after they noticed. Plus, as we enter a new quarter century, it's time to meet Generation Beta...  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Tell us what's important to you this election: Take the Mamamia Votes survey here GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS  Hosts: Taylah Strano & Grace Rouvray Guests:   Amelia Lester, Mamamia's US Correspondent  Mark McCrindle, Social Researcher & Founder of McCrindle Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Budget has been heavily criticised by organisations working to put an end to family violence in Australia; Papua New Guinea has banned Facebook in a bid to combat misinformation, hate speech and explicit content among the nation; The Reserve Bank's efforts to curb inflation are heading in the right direction, with monthly inflation continuing downward; Prince Harry has made a shock-departure from his charity Sentebale, which is named in honour of his late mother Diana. 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: Gemma Donahoe Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down his fourth federal budget, with cost of living relief front and centre. So, with a federal election still yet to be called - is this budget the governments attempt at winning voters?  Mamamia's news writer Ailish Delaney joins us straight from budget lockup in Canberra to unpack the budget and find out exactly what it means for you.  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Tell us what's important to you this election: Take the Mamamia Votes survey here LISTEN The Health Minister's Urgent Care PromiseThe Breakthrough Meds Helping One in Seven Australian Women The Reason Your Weekly Shop Costs More Than It Should GET IN TOUCH Share 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:  Ailish Delaney, Mamamia's News Writer  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Family fights for change ahead of prison death inquest, Sports coach Lilie James brutal murder reveals new digital danger, US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth accidentally added a journalist to a group chat discussing war; Noughties pop star Anastacia announces Aussie tour 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: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.