The Quicky

The question keeping us up at night at the moment? What will Christmas look like for the Royals this year? Between feuding brothers (hint: nope, it's not Wills and Harry), an estranged son and an intercontinental divide, what's the firm got on the agenda this festive season?  Plus, news broke last week about Jay-Z's alleged involvement in a Diddy scandal, but as more information comes to light, the messier the story gets.  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. 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: Rebel Wylie, Mamamia's Royal correspondent  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doctors urged to limit prescribing hormone replacement therapy transdermal patches to new patients amid a severe shortage; Australia's federal budget is projected to slip into a $26.9bn deficit this financial year; Alan Jones has denied allegations of indecent assault against nearly a dozen people, following new charges linked to another alleged victim; NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will remain in orbit until at least March or April, extending their mission to 10 months  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.

We've all heard about the mental load, but what about kin keeping? If you one day stopped wrangling the extended family or your in-laws to attend group gatherings, would you just never see each other again? Today we explore how much effort you should be putting into being the kin keeper and why it’s ok to take a step back. 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. 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: Elisabeth Shaw, CEO Relationships Australia NSW  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Large number of deaths on Australian roads sparks plea for more action & data sharing; Donald Trump's bid to have his hush money trial dismissed denied; TikTok takes app ban to the US Supreme Court; According to science, eldest daughter syndrome is real  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.

Off the back of news that Disney influencer Dominique Brown had died after consuming peanuts, a food she's allergic to, we've been curious about peanut allergies. What's its really like to navigate life with a peanut allergy or anaphylaxis? Today we hear about that experience first hand, plus what we should know about the allergy broadly. 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. 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:  Charlie Begg, Mamamia's Audience Editor Dr Kahn Preece, Allergist and Deputy Chair of the ASCIA Paediatric Practice Committee Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Australians hospitalised in a suspected mass alcohol poisoning are on their way home as Fiji reassures tourists of their safety; A new landmark court action from the corporate regulator claims systemic and widespread failures at a major bank led to some customers being scammed out of their life savings; South Korea's Constitutional Court will begin reviewing the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol over his December 3 martial law attempt; Nicole Kidman says her Mum convinced her to keep acting after having kids. 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.

The remaining Bali 9 members who had been given life sentences over the 2005 attempt to smuggle heroin from Bali to Australia, have now been returned home. We look at what landed them in jail and why some are still angry at the Australian Federal Police. And something we don't see often is when period products go viral or when we hear about new procedures for... down there. Yep, we're talking about labia puffing and minty sanitary pads.  But what does a medical professional think of the latest trends for our ladies bits making the rounds?  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. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy With thanks to: Dr Nicole Stamatopoulos, OBGYN Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.