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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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  • Up The Wedgies! The Good News Women's Footy Story We Need Right Now
    Feb 18 2026

    After 15 months of uncertainty, the Kyneton Women’s Football Club has officially won the right to play in 2026.

    Following a high-profile breakaway from their former club, the team has been cleared to compete under their new identity: the Wedge-Tailed Eagles.

    We speak with club President Natalie Korinfsky about the long road to this moment.

    And in headlines today, Aussie Danielle Scott has taken silver in the aerials at the Winter Olympic games; Australian teen Ally Hickman has been taken for scans after the snowboarder suffered a sternum injury falling in the women's slopestyle Olympic final; Subscription traps and dangerous products bought on marketplaces like Shein and Temu are in the crosshairs of the consumer watchdog; Actress and talk show host Whoopi Goldberg has spoken out after it was revealed that her name is in the Epstein files; Taylor Swift has been confirmed by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry as the Official Biggest-Selling Global Artist of the 2025; Mamamia Out Loud, has come in at number one on the Australian podcast ranker for the first time

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    CREDITS

    Hosts: Claire Murphy

    Guest: Natalie Korinfsky, Wedge-Tailed Eagles Club President

    Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

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    19 mins
  • Randa Abdel-Fatta To Headline Sydney Writers Festival & Trump Allowed To Repaint His Planes
    Feb 18 2026

    Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah will headline the Sydney Writers Festival; Gisèle Pelicot's memoir has been released in 22 languages worldwide; An un-redacted email amongst the latest release of Epstein files shows the convicted sex offender doesn’t dispute that Prince Andrew had sex with then teenager Virginia Guiffre; US President Donald Trump is finally getting his wish to repaint his official executive air fleet after he was told in 2016 that he couldn’t; Stephen Colbert says the network's lawyers barred him from airing an interview with an Democratic Texas State Representative

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    CREDITS

    Host: Gemma Donahoe

    Audio Producer: Lu Hill

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    5 mins
  • "Having a Baby Is Like An Affair" Tanya Plibersek On 10,000 Days, 3 Kids & Political Legacy
    Feb 17 2026

    Today marks a massive milestone for Labor's Tanya Plibersek, who reflects on a career spanning three decades as one of Australia’s longest-serving female politicians.

    We sit down with the Minister for Social Services to discuss her 10,000-day legacy and her life as an urban beekeeper.

    If you or someone you know needs help you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732

    And in headlines today, The man accused of throwing a bomb into an Invasion Day rally in Perth has been identified as 32 year old Liam Hall; The focus now shifts to the coalition's immigration policy as leader Angus Taylor calls for unity following the announcement of a front bench rewarding his supporters; 16yo Ally Hickman is facing a delay in her event at the Winter Olympics without her coach who’s had to head back to Australia; Actor Shia LeBeouf has been arrested after an altercation outside a bar in New Orleans

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    Support independent women's media

    Check out The Quicky Instagram here

    GET IN TOUCH
    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: Tanya Plibersek, Minister for Social Services

    Audio Producer: Lu Hill

    Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

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

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    26 mins
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