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The Quicky

The Quicky

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Summary

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.2026 Mamamia Podcasts Politics & Government
Episodes
  • New, Cheaper Flights Could Be On The Way & Iconic TV Couple Hit Their Silver Anniversary
    May 18 2026

    🗞️ HEADLINES

    • Australia has been ranked first on national action to address sexual violence against children
    • Treasurer continues to defend budget as two new polls show voters largely unhappy
    • Elon Musk has lost a court battle against ChatGPT parent company OpenAI
    • A proposed new airline could make domestic flights cheaper across Australia
    • New research shows games like Roblox could be warping kids concept of money and spending

    • Harry Styles has added a fourth Melbourne date when he brings his tour down under later this year
    • Two Americans have been arrested after allegedly breaking into Punch the monkey's zoo enclosure
    • Friends fans are celebrating what would be Monica & Chandler's 25th wedding anniversary

    📩 GET IN TOUCH

    Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?

    Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au

    🎙️ CREDITS

    Host & Producer: Taylah Strano

    Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

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    Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here

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    Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.

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    11 mins
  • HEADLINES: Hundreds of Charges Laid in DV Crackdown & New Hope For First-Home Buyers
    May 18 2026

    🗞️ HEADLINES

    • NSW Police arrest nearly 1,000 people during domestic violence blitz
    • Federal government announces $2 billion deal with Queensland state government to build 50,000 homes
    • Kylie Minogue wants fans to see she's 'not invincible' in new documentary, Kylie
    • Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper expecting first child with husband Matt Kaplan.

    📩 GET IN TOUCH

    Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?

    Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au

    🎙️ CREDITS

    Host: Ailish Delaney

    Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

    Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

    New Mamamia subscribers get $40 off — $20 off an annual membership and $20 off your TWOOBS order. Click here to subscribe.
    Already a subscriber? Click here for your $20 TWOOBS discount code.
    T&C's apply.

    Support independent women's media

    Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here

    Discover more Mamamia podcasts here

    Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here!

    Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.

    Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    3 mins
  • Delta's Eurovision Triumph & Adam Driver Addresses Lena Dunham's Famesick Claims
    May 17 2026

    🗞️ HEADLINES

    • Delta Goodrem has thanked fans after placing 4th at Eurovision
    • An extension to the fuel excise cut is being weighed up
    • The World Health Organisation has declared an ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern
    • Concerns tobacco giants could use illicit cigarette trade as tool to drive down price of legal smokes
    • Albanese government continues to cop criticism for latest budget
    • Drake declared Spotify's most streamed artist in a single day
    • Adam Driver addresses allegations of aggression laid out in Lena Dunham's new memoir
    • Aussies to experience the Sistine Chapel, without stepping foot in Rome

    📩 GET IN TOUCH

    Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?

    Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au

    🎙️ CREDITS

    Host: Taylah Strano

    Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

    Support independent women's media

    Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here

    Discover more Mamamia podcasts here

    Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here!

    Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.

    Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    7 mins
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