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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.2026 Mamamia Podcasts Politics & Government
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  • Kyle Sandilands Sues ARN & Aussies Urged To WFH To Save Fuel Supplies
    Mar 23 2026

    🗞️ HEADLINES

    • Kyle Sandilands is taking his ARN contract termination to court claiming the decision to end the remainder of his 10-year, $100 million contract was invalid because he had not breached his obligations.

    • The federal government says it’s up to workers whether they ditch the office to save on petrol after the world energy watchdog suggested Australia encourage working from home to protect our fuel supplies amid global shortages.

    • Testing has begun on a new digital bond system that will let NSW tenants transfer their bond from one property to the next for just $25.
    • US journalist Savannah Guthrie could return to her role on the Today Show in coming weeks, as she continues to deal with the disappearance of her mother.

    • Chappell Roan is hitting back at claims her security team harassed a child at a hotel breakfast in São Paulo.

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    🎙️ CREDITS

    Host: Ailish Delaney

    Audio Producer: Lu Hill

    Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

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    3 mins
  • Trump’s 48-Hour Ultimatum To Iran Explained & Brooklyn Beckham In Talks For A New TV Show
    Mar 22 2026

    "His future as President politically rests on what happens, really, in the next 48 hours."

    US President Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum that could end the war with Iran, but how likely is it to actually work?

    Today, Senior Fellow at the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney walks us through what the next few days of this conflict could look like both in the region, and further abroad.

    🗞️ HEADLINES

    • Trump has has threatened to target Iran's power plants if they don't reopen the Strait of Hormuz
    • 6 shipments of fuel to Australia have been cancelled but most have already been replaced
    • SA's Labor wins the state election by a large majority but One Nation makes inroads
    • Ex cyclone Narelle to head across the WA border today leaving damage and flooding in Qld and the NT
    • The Guthrie siblings make a new plea to find their missing mother Nancy
    • Thousands turn out to support the Matildas at a fan event after the 1-0 loss to Japan in the Asian Cup final
    • Brooklyn Beckham is reportedly in talks with Hulu for a series starring he and wife Nicola

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    🎙️ CREDITS

    Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy

    Guest: Bruce Wolpe, Senior Fellow, United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney

    Audio Producer: Lu Hill

    Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

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    15 mins
  • LISTEN NOW: Tim Abbott’s Escape From The Cost Of Living Crisis
    Mar 21 2026

    What happens when you need a gap year from real life? When you’ve worked hard, climbed the corporate ladder and saved every penny to buy your first apartment in the big city, only to find yourself in a trap?

    Tim Abbott was living the quintessential city life. By 28, he had cracked the Sydney property market, secured a stable corporate career, and built a thriving side hustle making memes for over 100,000 Instagram followers. But behind the scenes, a shocking $11,500 quarterly strata bill and the crushing weight of the cost-of-living crisis brought him to breaking point.

    Tim realised he was "cosplaying adulthood" in a life he couldn't afford and didn't enjoy. So, he engineered what he calls a "Financial Gap Year."

    In this episode of Pivot Club, Sarah Davidson speaks with Tim about his decision to trade his laptop for a tractor. Tim explains how he quit his job in digital marketing, rented out his apartment, and moved to a rural farm in Queensland to work on a timber plantation. Now, living in a caravan and cutting his expenses by 90%, he is on a mission to regain his financial freedom with a massive goal in mind: To save $100,000 in just 12 months.

    We unpack the "ego death" of leaving a "cool" city identity for high-vis and manual labour, the unexpected joy found in a simple existence, and how to tell the difference between what society wants for you and what you actually want for yourself.

    Join us for an honest and hilarious conversation about taking back control of your own timeline.

    Check out more from Pivot Club here

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    CREDITS:

    Guest: Tim Abbott

    Host: Sarah Davidson

    Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

    Senior Producer: Sally Best

    Audio Producer: Thom Lion


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    51 mins
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