The Quicky

The upcoming Federal Budget will focus on helping households with cost of living; The Trump administration deports more than 200 Venezuelans despite court order; More details emerge around the deadly nightclub fire that killed 59 people; Elton John admits he's struggling as his eyesight deteriorates 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:  Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A clip from The Imperfects podcast has sparked widespread conversation after host Hugh Van Cuylenberg shared his family's journey with autism, resonating with thousands of Australians.  Plus, with police investigations and serious allegations of misconduct including revenge porn claims, we're asking if Australia's biggest reality TV experiment Married At First Sight has finally crossed a line that can't be uncrossed. LISTEN Stop Saying My Child Doesn't Look Autistic: What Parents Of Neurodivergent Kids Want Us To Know LISTEN to The Imperfects here READ Hugh Van Cuylenberg's open letter here  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Buy tickets to The Mamamia Out Loud LIVE ALL OR NOTHING TOUR HERE: http://outloudlive.com.au/ 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: Carly Dober, Psychologist & Policy Coordinator for Australian Association of Psychologists  Tara Watson, Mamamia's Senior Entertainment 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.

American hunting influencer Sam Jones has left Australia after facing backlash for grabbing a baby wombat; Matildas captain Sam Kerr is nearing a return after being named in Chelsea’s Champions League squad Sydney’s Northern Beaches Hospital will face parliamentary inquiry following death of two year old; UK Royal Mint to release a special coin collection marking John Lennon’s 85th birthday. 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.

Behind the filtered facade of luxury mansions where young influencers live together and create content 24/7, lies a disturbing reality of exploitation and serious safety concerns. From the controversial BOP House to the #Momtok scandal, we're investigating how these modern-day content houses are pushing boundaries and raising questions about the protection of young creators and viewers.  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Buy tickets to The Mamamia Out Loud LIVE ALL OR NOTHING TOUR HERE: http://outloudlive.com.au/ 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: Gemma Bath, Mamamia's News Editor Associate Professor Johnathan Hutchinson, Chair of Media & Communications studies at University of Sydney Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New research suggests being married triples the risk of obesity in men; SpaceX has scrubbed the launch of a replacement crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station; Weeks after her passing, police are now investigating the death of a Brisbane woman after initially ruling it as not suspicious; A woman, who accused Jay-Z of sexually assaulting her as a teen, now says the rapper had nothing to do with what happened to her. 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.

From hurry sickness to time blindness, our relationship with time is more complicated than we might think. We're exploring why some of us are constantly rushing even when there's no reason to hurry, while others lose track of time completely. Plus, Amelia Lester is back for another Trumpdate. This week we're looking at Andrew Tate's return to the US, disbanding the Department of Education and Mel Gibson wants his guns back... THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Read more about hurry sickness here & time blindness here Follow our new podcast BIZ here  Buy tickets to The Mamamia Out Loud LIVE ALL OR NOTHING TOUR HERE: http://outloudlive.com.au/ 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 Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sunshine has broken through for the first time in days for those facing a mammoth cleanup after ex-tropical cyclone Alfred; More young people will be kept behind bars under the toughest bail laws in Australia after heavy pressure to act on crime; Australia's biggest retirement fund AustralianSuper is facing court action after families had to wait years to get their dead relatives' money; An Australian man with heart failure has become the first person in the world to walk out of hospital with a total artificial heart implant. 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.

Behind the luxurious displays of London's most famous department store, hundreds of women say a disturbing pattern of abuse was unfolding under Mohammad Al Fayed's leadership. We're examining the allegations against the former Harrods owner, whose public image contrasts sharply with accounts from former employees who describe a calculated system of surveillance, isolation and exploitation during his 25-year tenure. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Buy tickets to The Mamamia Out Loud LIVE ALL OR NOTHING TOUR HERE: http://outloudlive.com.au/ 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 Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flood levels look to have exceeded the devastating 2022 disaster in one region after ex-tropical cyclone Alfred dumped hundreds of millimetres of rain; Domestic violence victim-survivors and other groups bore the brunt of Australia's COVID-19 pandemic response; Former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann has changed solicitors months before he's expected to stand trial accused of two counts of rape; A jury has completely rejected a man's claim that Disney's Moana was stolen from his story of a young surfer in Hawaii. 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.

Ex tropical cyclone Alfred has left a trail of destruction across the Queensland and NSW coastline with it's impacts still being felt today, but while the wind and rain lashed the country, it also impacted Australia's upcoming election. How important are the optics of a politician during a natural disaster? As we've seen from PM's of the past, it can be make or break when it happens right before the polls open. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Buy tickets to The Mamamia Out Loud LIVE ALL OR NOTHING TOUR HERE: http://outloudlive.com.au/ GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.