The Quicky

The death toll from the California wildfires rises as Kim Kardashian calls for payrise for incarcerated firefighters; Politicians sure up messaging as pseudo-election campaign begins; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promises to fix the NBN; A new report indicates a 12-day reproductive health leave could save the economy billions; Meghan Markles' new Netflix show release delayed due to wildfires.  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: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite being the middle of winter, fires have torn through large parts of Los Angeles. From the thousands of homes destroyed to lives lost, we've got the latest information on everything to do with the unfolding disaster abroad.  And as we all start returning to work after a summer break we're wondering if 2025 is the year working from home fades out?  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 With thanks to: Cayla Dengate, Linkedin's Career Expert  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And just like that, the summer holidays have come to an end. We hope you've enjoyed a hot pod summer as much as we have! If you want to catch up, listen back to Mamamia's 100 hours of curated holiday listening here. Team Quicky are back with you from 6am tomorrow morning. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The death toll climbs as wildfires continue to burn across Los Angeles; Donald Trump's attempt to delay his sentencing has been rejected by a the Supreme Court; Two shot during an altercation in Brisbane; The Wiggles team up with Dolly Parton for new album.  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: Kim Braddish Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s no secret that as the school holidays draw to a close many parents are preparing to send their kids back to school for another year.  But that reality looks a little different for those families who chose to unschool.  Different from traditional homeschooling, unschooling is an entirely separate frontier of education… and it’s got people divided.  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here And listen to this episode of This Glorious Mess Liked this episode? Mamamia is curating 100 hours of summer listening. Check it out 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 With thanks to: Rebecca English, Lecturer at the School Of Teacher Education & Leadership at Queensland University of Technology Hilary Uhr, unschooling parent  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investigation underway as a woman fights for life after being shot in Queensland; Wildfires in Los Angeles have claimed the lives of five people while destroying multiple homes; A man tells of how he survived off muesli bars after being lost while hiking; Justin Baldoni continues his very public feud with Blake Lively.  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: Tegan Sadler  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now more than ever before, women are choosing to travel solo.  While it might not always look like something out of Eat, Prey, Love, travelling on one's own can come with many risks & rewards. So where are the best places to go as a solo lady traveller? And what do we need to know before visiting  some countries without someone by our side?  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Liked this episode? Mamamia is curating 100 hours of summer listening. Check it out 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 With thanks to: Emma McCallum, Director of Portmanteau Travel Cassandra Courte, Round The World Specialist at Flight Centre  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The parent company of Facebook, Meta, is ending its U.S. fact-checking program and easing restrictions on discussions about sensitive topics; three confirmed dead following seaplane crash off Rottnest Island; Tennis star Nick Kyrgios in doubt for Australian Open; Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster confirm their relationship in a very public way.  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: Kim Braddish Audio Producer: Tegan SadlerBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Follow The Spill  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Liked this episode? Mamamia is curating 100 hours of summer listening. Check it out 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: Laura Brodnik & Em Vernem  Executive Producer: Kimberley Braddish Audio Producers: Scott Stronach Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two men arrested over the alleged murder of Chloe Jade Mason; President-elect Donald Trump has lost his bid to postpone court sentencing; Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down from top job; Zendaya sparks engagement rumours to boyfriend Tom Holland.  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 HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.