The Quicky

Australia's spy chief says anti-Semitic attacks are the intelligence agency's number one priority for threats to life; An attempt to wind back penalty rates has been opposed by the federal government, in a bid to protect workers' wages and rights; Australia's largest industry superannuation provider has been fined $27 million for failing to notify members of their duplicate accounts; Australian soap Neighbours is facing uncertainty once again, with Amazon reportedly pulling the plug on the show's revival. 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: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This season of Married At First Sight has taken an unexpected turn, with multiple contestants quitting the show before their storylines have even begun. Does this mass exodus represent contestants finally taking back control from reality TV producers, or if it's all just part of the drama? And what about the criticism reality tv producers cop? Is any of it warranted, or is it the contestants themselves responsible for their own downfall? Let's find out.  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Read our MAFS recaps 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 & Kimberly Braddish  Guests: Alexandria Funnel, Cohost of That's Showbiz Baby podcast Melissa Rawson, former MAFS contestant  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Female barristers still face a significant gender pay gap despite the number of legal briefs given to them rising; Doctors in Victoria will no longer be muzzled from initiating voluntary assisted dying conversations with terminally ill patients under long-called-for law changes; Australia's unemployment rate edged up to 4.1 per cent in January; Actor Channing Tatum has neither confirmed nor denied dating an Aussie model after being spotted together.  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.

Netflix's new series "Apple Cider Vinegar" has reignited interest in one of Australia's most notorious wellness scams - the story of Belle Gibson; the wellness influencer who claimed she cured her terminal cancer through clean eating. And as outrageous as some of the storylines in the show may be, turns out there may be more truth to them than first expected.  Today we separate fact from fiction in the Netflix series, and revisit the true story of how one woman's lies shook the foundations of the wellness industry. Listen to True Crime Conversations interview with Chanelle McAuliffe here  Read more about Apple Cider Vinegar here  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Support independent women's media here GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy & Taylah Strano Guest: Chelsea Hui, Writer at Mamamia  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister has broken his silence on the Islamophobic attack on two women at a suburban shopping centre, almost a week after the assaults; US President Donald Trump says he won't let Elon Musk take part in any space-related government decisions; Cabinet Ministers have batted away suggestions that a recent rate cut will lead to an early election; Rapper A$AP Rocky has been found not guilty of firing a gun at a friend, avoiding prison time. 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.

Weight loss injections like Ozempic are here to stay, but with them requiring a prescription and sometimes a hefty price tag, people are wondering are the rise of gummies and patches proving to be a good alternative? Welcome to the fauxzempic revolution, a whole swathe of GLP-1 products have hit the market piquing the interest of many.  But are their claims as the holy grail alternative to real deal weight loss injections true?  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here ENTER SUBSCRIBER GIVEAWAYS: Use code QUICKYCRUISE for 20% off a yearly subscription. Support independent women's media here GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy  Guest: Dr Brad McKay, General Practitioner & author Fake Medicine: Exposing the Wellness Crazes, Cons And Quacks Costing Us Our Health Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

It's been hard to ignore the rise of romantasy and fairy smut books like ACOTAR and Fourth Wing. Across the globe more and more women are turning to written and now also audio forms of erotica to get their rocks off.   So today we investigate just why women are so turned on by words. Listen to Butter here THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Support independent women's media here GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy & Taylah Strano Guest: Lisa Torney, Counsellor and Sex & Relationships Therapist  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another child bitten by a dingo in Queensland; Mortgage holders hoping for a rate cut as Reserve Bank meet; A Melbourne teenager has received the call of lifetime joining the Matilda’s; Pop star Shakira has cancelled her Lima concert after being hospitalised.  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: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Carmel Harrington, a renowned sleep expert and author, shares her insights on transforming your relationship with sleep. She emphasizes that bedtime preparation begins at wake-up time, incorporating daily habits like morning light exposure and mindful caffeine consumption. Discover how to optimize your routines for better sleep quality, including aligning exercise and nutrition with your body's rhythms. Plus, learn the significance of a digital detox and creating a restful environment to prepare your body for relaxation.