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Evening Headlines: Random Mass Stabbing Stuns Auckland

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll...

Will Sending The Biloela Family Home Encourage More Refugees?

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When the Nadesalingam family recently returned to their adopted Queensland home of Biloela, there was great relief as it brought to an end a years-lon...

Evening Headlines: Cosby Guilty Of Abusing Teen At Playboy Mansion

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll...

Hamish Blake, Bluey & The “Perfect” Aussie Dad Narrative

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There have been a lot of popular Aussie dads on TV over the years, all of them very similar - white, grumpy and not really that involved with their ki...

Evening Headlines: Perrottet’s Promise To Shake Up Stamp Duty

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll...

Why Is It So Cold & Where Is All The Lettuce?

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In some parts of Australia temperatures have reached 100 year lows, with much of the country feeling a lot colder than usual which is having serious i...

Evening Headlines: Probe Into Barilaro’s $400K ‘Captain’s Pick’ Job

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Why Is "Outing" Someone Still A Threat In 2022?

19 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this week, actor Rebel Wilson found herself being forced into making a choice: come out to the world and publicly state that she is in a relat...

The Quicky Junior: Why Teachers Want To Quit & Minjee Lee: Our Favourite Golfer

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Keeping up with the daily news cycle can be hard, especially if you have little ones who need your constant attention, so we’ve created a new sh...

Evening Headlines: Albo Extends Covid Health Funding

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

Mormon Mom TikTok: What's It Really Like To Be A Swinger?

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Recently three seemingly very different topics collided on the internet to create the perfect storm - Mormons, TikTok and swinging - when a 28-year-ol...

Evening Headlines: Albo’s Commits To Faster Emissions Reduction

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

The Energy Crisis, AGL and An Aussie Billionaire

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You might have heard a lot of news recently about Aussie billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes and his attempts to buy energy company AGL so that he can inf...

Evening Headlines: Two Million Aussies To Receive Pay Increase

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Drowning In Admin: Why 60% Of Teachers Want To Quit

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New research has found that more than half of all Aussie teachers are planning to quit their jobs, as low wages, excessive amounts of admin and poor w...

Evening Headlines: East Coast Bracing For More Power Blackouts

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Should Australia Adopt Period Leave For Employees?

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Spanish Government recently announced that it is considering creating new laws that would give employees the right to take between 3 and 5 days of...

The Quicky Junior: TikTok's Influence On Music, Sibling Rivalry & The Amazing ParaMatildas

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Keeping up with the daily news cycle can be hard, especially if you have little ones who need your constant attention, so we’ve created a new sh...

Evening Headlines: Long Weekend Airport Chaos & A Cold Snap

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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How Halsey Exposed The Music Industry's Obsession With TikTok

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last month, one of the music industry's biggest artists, Halsey posted a video on her social media that was viewed by 8 million people in just 24 hour...

Evening Headlines: VIC Health Workers To Receive $3,000

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

How Would A Recession Impact You?

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There have been a lot of reports lately that Australia could follow the United States and head into a full-blown economic recession, but what does tha...

Evening Headlines: New Date For Brittany Higgins Rape Trial

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

Sibling Rivalry: Is It Inevitable?

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Squabbling with your siblings is pretty common when you're kids, but what happens if that escalates into a full-blown rivalry, or something even worse...

Evening Headlines: ATO Issues Warning Over COVID Tax Returns

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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The Hidden Cost Of The Heard/Depp Verdict

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's divorce has been one of the most acrimonious in Hollywood history, and their recent defamation trial in the US made for ...

Evening Headlines: 3% Pay Rise For NSW Public Sector

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

Is Australia Really As Gun Free As We Think?

05 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The world is still reeling from a mass shooting in Texas that killed 19 children and two teachers last month, but already there have been more massacr...

Introducing The Quicky Junior: The Queen's Big Bash, The Flu, & Why Sam Kerr Is The Best

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Keeping up with the daily news cycle can be hard, especially if you have little ones who need your constant attention, so we’ve created a new sh...

Evening Headlines: Meghan & Harry Low Key At Jubilee

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee: What It Means For Us & The Royal Family

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The people of the UK are currently enjoying a four day long weekend as up and down the country, millions of people are celebrating the Queen's 70 year...

Evening Headlines: Hey Dad! Star Granted Parole

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

The Unthinkable Decisions Afghan Mothers Are Having To Make

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's been nine months since the Taliban regained full control of Afghanistan, and despite their assurances to the international community that this ti...

Evening Headlines: Labor’s Record Making Ministry Sworn In

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

Winter, Flu & Covid: How To Keep You & Your Family Safe

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's officially the first day of winter but for millions of people across the country, recent freezing temperatures and storms mean that the cold and ...

Evening Headlines: Albo Set To Announce New Ministry

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

Are Fitness Challenges Helpful Or Harmful To Our Health?

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever heard the adage 'summer bodies are built in winter' you might be tempted to take part in a fitness challenge at your local gym, or foll...

Evening Headlines: New Leadership For Liberals & Nationals

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

Why We Need The Uluru Statement From The Heart Now

29 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Five years after the Uluru Statement from the Heart was gifted to the Australian people, it seems the new Labor Government is finally willing to imple...

Evening Headlines: Biloela Family Finally Allowed Home

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Wagatha Christie: Can You Ever Forgive A Friend Who Betrays You?

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's been nearly three years since WAG Coleen Rooney kicked off what has been dubbed the 'Wagatha Christie' scandal, after she set a trap for and then...

Evening Headlines: Plibersek Apologises For Calling Dutton ‘Voldemort’

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Why You Don’t Need To Panic About Monkeypox

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's fair to say there's been a lot of panic about the new spread of Monkeypox in Europe, North America and now Australia, but as we're still dealing ...

Evening Headlines: A Devastating School Shooting In Texas

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

Winning Women: How Female Voters Changed Parliament

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It was a result that no-one saw coming, despite all the pre-election commentary that predicted women would decide the outcome, and it seems we've chos...

Evening Headlines: Albo Promises 'Ambitious' Climate Action At Quad Summit

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

Why Is It So Hard To Give Up Fast Fashion?

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fast fashion brands have never been more popular, pumping out tens of thousands of new designs every week at rock-bottom prices, with countless social...

Evening Headlines: Anthony Albanese Sworn In As Prime Minister

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

PM Albo, The Teal Bath & What Happens to Election Losers?

22 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After weeks of campaigning, the voting is over, but as the winners prepare to take up their new roles in Parliament, perhaps you're thinking we should...

Coming Soon: The Quicky Junior

21 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Subscribe to The Quicky Junior here. The Quicky Junior is Mamamia’s weekly podcast that gets your family up to speed on the week’s top new...

Evening Headlines: A Last Minute Change To Covid Voting Rules

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

Election 2022: What You Need To Know Before You Eat A Democracy Sausage

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's the final countdown... time to fire up the barbeque and get those democracy sausages sizzling, as we prepare to head to the polls to vote in the ...

Evening Headlines: Labor Finally Reveals Election Costings

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

How Men Steal Women's Time For Exercise (& How To Stop Them)

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's well known that in many relationships, women undertake the majority of the housework, mental load, and caring responsibilities, but new research ...

Evening Headlines: Joe Rogan’s Bizarre Lie About NSW

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

Why Bowel Cancer Is On The Rise In Women

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every Australian aged 50 or over will receive regular bowel screening kits to test for cancer and other complications, but there are now calls to make...

Evening Headlines: Russia Takes Control Of Mariupol

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

Is Using Your Super To Buy A Home A Good Idea?

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With just days to go until the Federal election, both the major parties have announced new policies designed to attract the votes of, and allegedly he...

Evening Headlines: First Home Buyer's Super Plan Divides Aussies

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

Should You Have Joint Finances With Your Partner?

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When you move in with a partner, how to manage your finances for household bills and spending money is a really important conversation to have, but it...

Evening Headlines: QLD’s Second Flood Emergency In 3 Months

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

Why Are We So Into Competitive Cooking?

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are currently more cooking competitions on TV than ever before, as it seems we just can't get enough of all the different variations of professi...

Evening Headlines: US Surpasses 1 Million COVID-19 Deaths

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

Bill Murray: To Cancel, Or Not To Cancel 'Old Dogs'?

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hollywood actor Bill Murray has been a firm favourite with audiences for decades, so when news broke last month that his latest film had to stop shoot...

Evening Headlines: VIC To Ban Nazi Symbols

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

What Will The US Criminalising Abortion Mean For Aussie Women?

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, women across the world were furious when a leaked document revealed the US Supreme Court is considering overturning a ruling from 50 years ...

Evening Headlines: NT Chief Minister Resigns

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

Election Explainer: Everything You Want To Know But Are Too Afraid To Ask

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's now less than two weeks until 17 million Aussies will head to the local polling station to cast their vote in the Federal election and hopefully ...

Evening Headlines: Chris Dawson's Murder Trial Begins

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

Female Umpires Fight Back Against Toxic Culture

08 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine every day you go to work and not only are you confronted by a crowd of people telling you how terrible you are at your job, but that the reaso...

Evening Headlines: Prime Minister Won't Back COVID Commission

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

Why We Need To Keep Inflation Low: An Interest Rate Explainer

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Since the Reserve Bank of Australia announced a much-anticipated rise in the interest rate earlier this week, there has been a lot of speculation abou...

Evening Headlines: Amber Heard Alleges Shocking Abuse

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

Mamamia Votes: Where Does Everyone Stand On Healthcare?

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With little over two weeks until the Federal election, The Quicky is continuing with our election series looking at where each of the major parti...

Evening Headlines: Thousands Of Teachers Strike

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

‘Flexidus’: Can Employees Now Demand Flexible Work?

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many companies are now asking their employees to return to the office on two, three or even five days a week as we increasingly go back to 'normal lif...

Evening Headlines: First Interest Rate Rise Since 2010

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

Depp V Heard: Why Is Everyone Choosing A Side?

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's been over five years since Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's divorce was finalised, so why are we still seeing horrendous scenes play out in a US cou...

Evening Headlines: Capital City House Prices Drop

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

Is Putin Really Sick, Or Is It Just Wishful Thinking?

01 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In recent weeks, you may have seen some news articles about Russian President Vladimir Putin, speculating that he is secretly very sick with - dependi...

Evening Headlines: Electricity Costs Soar

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

Why Is Everyone Angry About China’s Deal With The Solomon Islands?

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past couple of weeks, there has been a lot of concern about a new security deal that the Solomon Islands have signed with China, even though ...

Evening Headlines: Scomo Quizzed Over Record Inflation

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

Why Is It So Hard To Use My Flight Credits?

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

During the past couple of years, you might have had to cancel a few holidays, and for many of us that means we received flight credits for those trips...

Evening Headlines: Cost Of Living Spirals

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

Trans Women On Being Used As An Election Fear Campaign

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every time an election comes round, it seems that we always have to find a vulnerable group to be the political punching bag for no apparent reason......

Evening Headlines: NSW Teachers To Strike

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

Shanghai Lockdown: What’s Really Going On

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Covid-19 restrictions in Australia have eased further over the weekend as we continue to adjust to living with the virus, but for the more than 25 mil...

Evening Headlines: WA Premier Joins Albo In Covid Iso

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

The ANZAC Loved Ones Left Behind

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We know that ANZAC Day is a time to pause and spare a thought for the brave men and women who serve in our defence forces to keep Australia safe, but ...

Evening Headlines: The Queen’s 96th Birthday Celebration

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

Is There Any Point Voting For Independents?

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are often told that voting for an independent candidate is a 'wasted vote' because they don't have enough power to actually make any real change - ...

Evening Headlines: Close Contacts Set Free

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

Starting Over After Grief: Dating As A Widow

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dating in 2022 is hard enough, but trying to get back on the scene after the tragic death of a partner is even more difficult, particularly if it's be...

Evening Headlines: Ash Barty Trades Tennis For Golf

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

Vitamin Supplements: Helpful Or Just An Expensive Wee?

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After two years of living through a pandemic and with the colder winter months approaching, it can be very tempting to rush down to your local chemist...

Evening Headlines: Cuba Gooding Jr Pleads Guilty

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

'Flurona': What Happens When Covid Mixes With The Flu?

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If there's been one silver lining from the pandemic, it's that over the past two winters, flu cases and deaths had dropped significantly as we've all ...

Evening Headlines: A Grim Discovery In Sydney

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

What It’s Like To Lose Everything To Addiction

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The illegal drug often referred to as 'ice', but also 'meth' or 'crystal meth' is the most commonly used illicit drug in Australia, and people living ...