With the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran dragging on, the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has sent shockwaves through global supply chains and Australian petrol pumps. As the Prime Minister unveils a National Fuel Security Plan to stop the panic buying, we look at why the fuel excise has been halved and what it actually means for your hip pocket.

Plus, with Victoria and Tasmania introducing free public transport while other states hold out, we’re joined by political analyst Amy Remeikis to unpack the federal government's relief strategy and why some states are refusing to come to the party.

🗞️ HEADLINES

• Locals in Walwa are wondering if one of them turned in fugitive police killer Dezi Freeman
• Donald Trump has threatened to obliterate Iran's power structure after they called the US peace deal "unrealistic"
• Researchers say data shows vaping causes cancer
• The makers of Euphoria show Eric Dane's last role in new trailer

📩 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

SUBSCRIBE here to get 25% off an $89 annual subscription PLUS 25% off Nala. Your Mamamia discount will be applied at checkout. Then find your Nala code in the Subscriber Hub immediately after joining. Ends 1st April.

CURRENT SUBSCRIBERS:
Get 25% off Nala with your Mamamia subscription. Click here to get your code. Ends 1st April.

🎙️ CREDITS

Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy

Guest: Amy Remeikis, Chief Political Analyst at The Australia Institute & Contributing Editor at The New Daily

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.

🗞️ HEADLINES

• Fugitive Dezi Freeman has been shot dead by police at a property in Victoria’s north-east, after seven months on the run.

• National Cabinet has agreed on a new plan to boost fuel security across Australia, with all states and territories on board.

• Principals and school leaders are facing rising threats, physical violence and bullying, with more than half seriously contemplating leaving their roles.

• Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son is following in his footsteps, winning his first bodybuilding competition.

📩 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

Get 25% off Nala with your Mamamia subscription. Click here to get your code ends April 1st.

🎙️ CREDITS

Host: Ailish Delaney

Audio Producer: Lu Hill

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

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.

Technological advances rarely arrive without trade-offs, and now our smartphones are back under the microscope with claims they are fundamentally changing the way we fall in love.

From 'phubbing' your partner to forming attachment-style bonds with your device, we investigate how constant notifications might be interfering with our ability to form deep human connections.

We speak with psychologist Carly Dober and sex-and-relationship therapist Lisa Torney to find out if your phone is acting like a 'significant other' and how we can stay intimately connected in a digital world.

🗞️ HEADLINES

• Free nationwide public transport to be discussed at today's National Cabinet
• Iran says it is ready to respond to a US ground attack as Washington dispatched thousands of Marines to the region
• Aussie Sam Kerr has shrugged off the Matildas defeat in the Asian Cup to score for English side Chelsea
• Brittany Spears has reportedly remained sober since her DUI arrest earlier this month
• Friends star Lisa Kudrow has admitted she’s only now catching up on the show
• There are reports icon Kylie Minogue will star at the 2026 AFL Grand Final

📩 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

SUBSCRIBE here to get 25% off an $89 annual subscription PLUS 25% off Nala. Your Mamamia discount will be applied at checkout. Then find your Nala code in the Subscriber Hub immediately after joining. Ends 1st April.

CURRENT SUBSCRIBERS:
Get 25% off Nala with your Mamamia subscription. Click here to get your code. Ends 1st April.

🎙️ CREDITS

Hosts: Grace Rouvray & Claire Murphy

Guests:

• Carly Dober, Director of the Australian Association of Psychologists
• Lisa Torney, Sex & Relationship Counsellor

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.