The Quicky

When Louisa Hope walked into Sydney’s Lindt Cafe 5 years ago she didn't expect her life would change forever. Louisa is one of the Sydney Siege survivors. She and her mother were held at gunpoint and trapped for 17 hours before the gunman executed cafe manager Tori Johnston on his knees in front of her. Another hostage, Katrina Dawson was killed moments later in gunfire when police stormed the cafe. Louisa joins Mia Freedman to talk through what happened that day and how she feels five years on. Towards the end of the siege, Louisa was shot in the foot and went to The Prince of Wales Hospital where she spent 3 months as a patient.  Follow No Filter  CREDITS: Host: Mia Freedman With thanks to Louisa Hope Producer: Bridget Northeast THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Feeling festive? Gift a Mamamia subscription! Head here to give the best stuff for women. Liked this episode? Listen to these: GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Global EV and plug-in hybrid sales mark the seventh consecutive month of growth and setting a new record; President-elect Donald Trump named Time person of the year; Major surgeries at St Vincent's Private Hospitals in Melbourne will be paused as nurses and midwives strike; New report finds nearly 850 youths are detained in Australia each night; Andrew Garfield has praised Chappell Roan for setting boundaries with the world. 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 Feeling festive? Gift a Mamamia subscription! Head here to give the best stuff for women. CREDITS  Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Tegan SadlerBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Eras Tour is over.  After 149 shows across 51 cities, Taylor Swift can finally hang up her bedazzled Christian Louboutin boots for good. But the two year, global journey through Swift's discography hasn't been all smooth sailing. Today we're reflecting on the impact, importance and legacy of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Read more about the Eras Tour here Listen to The Spill's Burtally Honest Review of the Eras Tour here  Feeling festive? Gift a Mamamia subscription! Head here to give the best stuff for women. Liked this episode? Listen to these: 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 With thanks to: Tina Burke, Mamamia's Entertainment Editor  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia votes for immediate ceasefire in Gaza at the UN; Donald Trump invites China's leader to his inauguration; The chances of a February interest rate cut have taken a tumble after Australia's unemployment rate unexpectedly fell to 3.9 per cent; Voluntarily missing woman Hannah Kobayashi has been found alive and well in Mexico. 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 Feeling festive? Gift a Mamamia subscription! Head here to give the best stuff for women. CREDITS  Host/Producer: Nicole Madigan Audio Producer: Tegan SadlerBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's not every week two of the wealthiest men make front page news. The more we've looked into the shooting death of health insurance boss Brian Thompson, the more questions we've had about his alleged killer Luigi Mangione. Plus we've been following the Murdoch family court case, as media titan Rupert Murdoch's grip on his empire slips. This is the update we've been waiting for.  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Feeling festive? Gift a Mamamia subscription! Head here to give the best stuff for women. Liked this episode? Listen to these: Just How Powerful Is Rupert Murdoch? Rupert Murdoch's Move To Control The Empire Even After He's Gone What TV Show Succession Teaches Us About The Murdoch Family Empire 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 With thanks to: Matthew Ricketson, Professor of Communication at Deakin University Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister has labelled an incident in Sydney as a hate crime; Rex airlines being sued, accused of misleading and deceptive conduct by the corporate regulator; New report finds women in immigration detention are being held metres from male sex offenders; Jamie Foxx says his daughters golden guitar brought him back from the brink of death. 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 Feeling festive? Gift a Mamamia subscription! Head here to give the best stuff for women. CREDITS  Host/Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Tegan SadlerBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jackie O recently shared her battle with addiction, shedding much needed light on the realities addicts face every day. The flip side to this conversation is the toll addiction can take on families and friends, watching on or sometimes being completely unaware of a problem until it's too late. Today we hear the other side of the story, what it's really like to love an addict.  Listen to our episode Jackie O & The Rehab Conversation We Had to Have here If you or anyone you know needs to speak with an expert, please contact Lifeline (13 11 14) or download Sobriety App – I am Sober, an addiction buddy useful for quitting any activity or substance. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Feeling festive? Gift a Mamamia subscription! Head here to give the best stuff for women. Liked this episode? Listen to these: 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 With thanks to: James Reynolds Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel issues a level two threat on Australia, urging travellers to increase precautionary measures since the synagogue fire in Melbourne; Jay-Z has issued a public statement denying accusations of raping a teenage girl 24 years ago; Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has made the case for a diplomatic settlement to Russia's war in Ukraine; Google reveals top trending searches of 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. Support independent women's media Feeling festive? Gift a Mamamia subscription! Head here to give the best stuff for women. CREDITS  Host/Producer: Nicole Madigan Audio Producer: Tegan SadlerBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the weekend you might have seen stories of an unfolding situation in Syria, of rebel forces taking over the country and forcing ruler Bashar al-Assad to flee. Today we unwrap what happened to Syria this past weekend and find out what it means for the people, the region and the world for this dictatorship to finally come to an end, or even if it will stay that way. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Feeling festive? Gift a Mamamia subscription! Head here to give the best stuff for women. Liked this episode? Listen to these: What's Acceptable In War? Tensions, Targets & Politics in Gaza Israel, Lebanon & The Big Ceasefire Question What The Parent Of A Bully Wants You To Know Home For Christmas? A Psychologist's Tips To Not Get Triggered By Family 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 With thanks to: Dr Jessica Genauer, Senior Lecturer International Relations at Flinders University  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jay-Z accused of sexually assault, named the first high profile celebrity to be named in a lawsuit against Diddy; Police label attack on Melbourne Synagogue as a likely terrorist attack; Donald Trump says he'll pardon Jan 6 rioters; Notre Dame opens for first Mass since fire; Arnott's reveals top biscuit of 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. Support independent women's media Feeling festive? Gift a Mamamia subscription! Head here to give the best stuff for women. CREDITS  Host/Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Tegan SadlerBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.