The Quicky

By: Mamamia Podcasts
  • 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.
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  • 13 Seats Remain Undecided After Labor's Landslide Victory
    May 7 2025

    Thirteen seats remain on a knife’s edge and are too close to call, as ballot counting continues following Labor’s landslide victory in the 2025 Federal Election; A candlelight vigil has been planned for two young brothers found dead in a Coonabarabran home on Monday night; David Attenborough is set to release a new documentary in a bid to protect the ocean, coinciding with his 99th birthday; And despite cost-of-living pressures, Australians are set to splurge up to $1 billion to treat mum on Mother's Day gifts this year.

    The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner.

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    CREDITS

    Host/Producer: Gemma Donahoe

    Audio Producer: Lu Hill

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    4 mins
  • A Mushroom Murder Trial Update & What Can I Actually Do With My Super?
    May 6 2025

    As the trial of Erin Patterson enters its second week, we examine the latest developments in the mushroom murder case that shocked a small Victorian town.

    Plus, with superannuation making headlines recently, we've been wondering... what can you actually do with all that retirement money you're not supposed to touch.

    In headlines today The sole survivor of the mushroom poisoning incident in Leongatha, has given evidence alongside the medical staff who treated the victims; A Grandmother will be charged after she was found in her Coonabarabran home trying to self harm near the bodies of her two grandsons; Newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has told Donald Trump that Canada will never be for sale; Skype is no longer, Microsoft shutting down the platform; Jennifer Anniston was at home when a man tried to get into her property by ramming his car through the gates.

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    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

    Guests:

    Stephen Stockwell, Producer of ABC's Mushroom Case Daily podcast

    Lynda Cross, Head of Guidance at Aware Super

    Executive Producer: Taylah Strano

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    21 mins
  • Rihanna Debuts Third Pregnancy On The Met Gala Red Carpet
    May 6 2025

    Rihanna used the 2025 Met Gala as an opportunity to debut her baby bump, announcing the conception of her third child with partner ASAP Rocky; Greens leader Adam Bandt is in danger of losing his seat to Labor challenger Sarah Witty, but he remains confident; Donald Trump has announced a new 100 per cent tariff on movies 'produced in foreign lands', which could hit Australia's film industry hard; Victims of crime will be given the chance to receive notifications about their offenders progress through the custodial system, in a tweak backed by prominent advocates.

    The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner.

    Support independent women's media

    CREDITS

    Host/Producer: Cassandra Green

    Audio Producer: Lu Hill

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

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    4 mins

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