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The Quicky

The Quicky

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Do you find the news cycle overwhelming? Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless? Then you need The Quicky. Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about. It's the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.2025 Mamamia Podcasts Politics & Government
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  • Barnaby Joyce Announces Defection & Death Toll Rises In Hong Kong Fire
    Nov 27 2025

    Barnaby Joyce has announced he is resigning from the National Party after more than 30 years as a member; Two West Virginia National Guard members were shot in the U.S. today, just blocks from the White House; A large fire at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po has killed at least 44 people, including a firefighter, and left 279 residents missing; Police are seeking the mother of a newborn baby found outside a fire station in Canberra’s South; A woman in her 20s has been killed and a man seriously injured in a shark attack at Kylies Beach in Crowdy Bay National Park; Robert Irwin is celebrating his win on Dancing with the Stars, but says his body still needs time to recover after a rib injury.

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    CREDITS

    Host/Producer: Tahli Blackman

    Audio Production: Lu Hill

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    6 mins
  • Storms & Bushfires Smash Australia & Don't Let Social Media Ruin Your Divorce
    Nov 26 2025

    It's tempting to take to social media to air your issue with your ex. It's also fun to post pics of the girls trip you took post separation, but did you know those two things can impact your divorce?

    We speak to a divorce lawyer about the rules of engagement when it comes to splitting up and your social media presence.

    And in headlines today, A man has been killed by a falling tree during surging storms that left tens of thousands of people without power across NSW; 2 years after her murder, the state coroner will deliver her findings in the death of water polo coach Lilie James and the man who killed her; Some experts now believe the Reserve Bank is more likely to hike rates next than cut them, after a "concerning" inflation reading; Robert Irwin has won US Dancing With the Stars, a decade after his older sister Bindi took out the US competition

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    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

    Guest: Breanna Farrell

    Audio Producer: Lu Hill

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    17 mins
  • Catastrophic Fire Warnings & Optus Rocked By Another Major Outage
    Nov 26 2025

    Authorities have raised bushfire alerts to their highest level in over two years, forecasting soaring temperatures and damaging winds across New South Wales; Optus is currently probing another major outage affecting emergency services calls for over 14,000 customers in Melbourne; Joan Templeman, the wife of British billionaire Sir Richard Branson and his partner of almost 50 years, has died at the age of 80; A new study has revealed voters considered the Labor party to be better economic managers than the Coalition; And Stranger Things fans, listen up - Creators of the show have shared ten key points for fans to keep in mind ahead of the final season.

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    CREDITS

    Host/Producer: Gemma Donahoe

    Audio Production: Lu Hill

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    5 mins
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