The Quicky

Australia's Big Win In The Ai Race

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The US is confident the Gaza ceasefire will go ahead as planned; Mum accused of poisoning child seeks protective custody; Evacuees from the LA wi...

Is The War In Gaza Over? & The Blake Lively Justin Baldoni Saga Continues

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Could this ceasefire deal brokered between Israel and Hamas finally signal the end of war and bloodshed in Gaza? We're unpacking just exactly what's b...

Women The Big Winners In Cabinet Reshuffle

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Four female politicians have been elevated within the Labour cabinet; Negotiators have reached a phased deal to end the war between Israel and Hamas i...

What Hugh Jackman Got Right About Dating After Divorce

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The idea of 'getting back on the horse' after exiting a long-term relationship can be scary. Like, anxiety-inducing, existential crisis, confidence sh...

Proposed Shake Up For Obesity & BMI Standards

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Reports emerge of Russia executing Australian man fighting for Ukraine; South Korean authorities have launched their second attempt to arrest impeache...

Ever Posted Pics Of Your Kids Online? Ruby Franke's Daughter Wants You To Think Twice.

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For years we watched as Shari Franke grew up online, part of the family vlogging landscape crafted by her mother Ruby. What we've since come to learn,...

Trump Joins The Ceasefire Conversation

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Israel & Hamas reportedly near final stages of ceasefire talks; Wild winds set back fire progress across LA; Greenland's leader responds to Trump'...

Donald Trump Wants To Buy Countries Now? And Is The Trump/Musk Bromance Over?

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

While we've all been enjoying our summer holiday break President-elect Donald Trump has been busy...  From announcing his plans to take over mult...

Kim Kardashian's Big Call Amidst LA Wildfires

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The death toll from the California wildfires rises as Kim Kardashian calls for payrise for incarcerated firefighters; Politicians sure up messaging as...

The Latest From The LA Wildfire & Is This The End Of Working From Home?

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Despite being the middle of winter, fires have torn through large parts of Los Angeles. From the thousands of homes destroyed to lives lost, we've got...

We're Back....

11 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

And just like that, the summer holidays have come to an end. We hope you've enjoyed a hot pod summer as much as we have! If you want to catch up, list...

Thousands Of Homes Destroyed As LA Wildfires Claim More Lives

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The death toll climbs as wildfires continue to burn across Los Angeles; Donald Trump's attempt to delay his sentencing has been rejected by a the Supr...

Kids Don’t Want To Go To School? Maybe It’s Time For Unschooling

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s no secret that as the school holidays draw to a close many parents are preparing to send their kids back to school for another year.  ...

Justin Baldoni Leaked Audio & Bullying Accusations Latest In Blake Lively Feud

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Investigation underway as a woman fights for life after being shot in Queensland; Wildfires in Los Angeles have claimed the lives of five people while...

Advice From Women Who’ve Travelled The Globe Solo

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Now more than ever before, women are choosing to travel solo.  While it might not always look like something out of Eat, Prey, Love, travelling o...

Facebook & Instagram To Dump Key Feature

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The parent company of Facebook, Meta, is ending its U.S. fact-checking program and easing restrictions on discussions about sensitive topics; three co...

The Celeb Relationships & Break Ups That Rocked Us In 2024

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

  Follow The Spill  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Liked this episode? Mamamia is curati...

The Zendaya Rumour You're Seeing Everywhere Explained

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Two men arrested over the alleged murder of Chloe Jade Mason; President-elect Donald Trump has lost his bid to postpone court sentencing; Canadian Pri...

There’s Actually A Cure For Imposter Syndrome

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever experienced imposter syndrome? That feeling that you’re a fraud and any second now someone is going to call you out as being total...

A Golden Globes Win 45 Years In The Making

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The man accused of raping a Virgin Australia airlines worker in Fiji to front court; A renewed push for ceasefire talks between Israel & Hamas; Me...

So, What Will 2025 Have In Store For Us?

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gather round as we gaze into the crystal ball… it’s time to find out what’s in store for the year ahead. From celebrity news to fas...

Small Changes To Make Your Home Better For Your Mental Health

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve heard the saying… new year new you! But what about new home? In order to get our year off to the best possible start, are there th...

Meet Kylie, She’s A Romance Scam Investigator

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Online dating can be a minefield. From cryptic messages to filtered photos and awkward first dates, it’s not always smooth sailing. Throw the ri...

CANCELLED: Donald Trump, 12 Diet Cokes & A Bizarre Form Of Exercise

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s no secret we covered US politics extensively this year.  Later this month, Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th President of t...

All The Things You Forgot Happened in 2024

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Well here we are again… just a few hours left of 2024. As always, it’s been a big, messy, joyous and frightening year.  From new mov...

This Is What Rich People *Really* Do On Holiday

29 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever thought to yourself how the other half must live? Us too, so we asked. We might be enjoying time with the family by the beach, or a round of back...

What’s It Really Like To Work On The Quicky Podcast?

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered… how the heck does the Quicky get made?? From breaking news, to the biggest stories of the year and that time the Prime ...

Advice From Women Who Have Left A Violent Partner

25 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We can’t ignore the number of domestic violence related crimes carried out across Australia this year. For a lot of women, domestic violence has...

Was 2024 The Year Of The Tradwife?

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ICYMI: We were obsessed with tradwives this year. From The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives, to Nara Smith and everything to do with Ballerina Farm, we co...

Can’t Afford To Buy A House? Why Not Go In With Friends

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all had that conversation. The one where you wax lyrical about how great it would be to buy a big house with your mates and live the good ...

EXTRA: The Blake Lively Smear Campaign Unpacked

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“We can bury anyone: Inside a Hollywood smear machine”. That’s the New York Times headline that meant we had to bring you this...

Three Women Share How They Gave Up Drinking For Good

22 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

End of year celebrations come with… lots. Lots of eating, lots of socialising, and lots of chances to drink alcohol. For a lot of us, social dr...

Something Hot Is Coming...

21 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summer is officially heating up and Mamamia is bringing you some of the best content to celebrate so you can escape your kids, your family, even your ...

A Potential Snag In New Year’s Eve Celebrations

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sydney’s iconic New Year’s Eve fireworks could be cancelled due to potential train strikes; Suspected shooter Luigi Mangione could face th...

What Will Be Acceptable In 2025? A Guide To Modern Etiquette

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Turns out after a pandemic and spending a lot of time indoors, most of us forgot how to behave appropriately. Luckily the staff at Mamamia have been w...

New Development In The Alleged Murder Of Molly Ticehurst

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian government has repatriated 148 citizens following a 7.3-magnitude earthquake that devastated Port Vila; Crime has reached record levels...

A Royal Christmas Update & Jay Z Caught Up In The Diddy Scandal

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The question keeping us up at night at the moment? What will Christmas look like for the Royals this year? Between feuding brothers (hint: nope, it's ...

HRT Shortages Spark Warning For Doctors

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Doctors urged to limit prescribing hormone replacement therapy transdermal patches to new patients amid a severe shortage; Australia's federal budget ...

Kin Keeping Is The Christmas Mental Load No One Warned Us About

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We've all heard about the mental load, but what about kin keeping? If you one day stopped wrangling the extended family or your in-laws to attend grou...

TikTok's Big Day In Court

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Large number of deaths on Australian roads sparks plea for more action & data sharing; Donald Trump's bid to have his hush money trial dismissed d...

Nut Allergy Sufferers Pleas To Be Taken Seriously After Death Of Influencer Dominique Brown

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Off the back of news that Disney influencer Dominique Brown had died after consuming peanuts, a food she's allergic to, we've been curious about peanu...

Australians In Fijian Suspected Poisoning To Return Home

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Two Australians hospitalised in a suspected mass alcohol poisoning are on their way home as Fiji reassures tourists of their safety; A new landmark co...

The Remaining Bali 9 Home & Free & I'm Sorry, Women Are Putting What In The Underwear?

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The remaining Bali 9 members who had been given life sentences over the 2005 attempt to smuggle heroin from Bali to Australia, have now been returned ...

The Lindt Cafe Siege 10 Years On: Louisa Hope's Survival Story

14 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When Louisa Hope walked into Sydney’s Lindt Cafe 5 years ago she didn't expect her life would change forever. Louisa is one of the Sydney Siege ...

Time Names A Familiar Face Person Of The Year

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Global EV and plug-in hybrid sales mark the seventh consecutive month of growth and setting a new record; President-elect Donald Trump named Time pers...

A Death, An Earthquake & A Small Country's GDP: The Eras Tour Wrapped

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Eras Tour is over.  After 149 shows across 51 cities, Taylor Swift can finally hang up her bedazzled Christian Louboutin boots for good. But ...

Australia Doubles Down On Ceasefire Position

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Australia votes for immediate ceasefire in Gaza at the UN; Donald Trump invites China's leader to his inauguration; The chances of a February int...

Everything We Know About Luigi Mangione & Rupert Murdoch's Big Loss

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's not every week two of the wealthiest men make front page news. The more we've looked into the shooting death of health insurance boss Brian Thomp...

A Second Attack Labelled A Hate Crime

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Prime Minister has labelled an incident in Sydney as a hate crime; Rex airlines being sued, accused of misleading and deceptive conduct by the cor...

What It's Like To Love An Addict

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jackie O recently shared her battle with addiction, shedding much needed light on the realities addicts face every day. The flip side to this conversa...

Jay-Z Issues Angry Public Statement Amid Rape Allegations

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Israel issues a level two threat on Australia, urging travellers to increase precautionary measures since the synagogue fire in Melbourne; Jay-Z has i...

Syria May Not Exist Much Longer; What Happened To Overthrow A Dictator

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over the weekend you might have seen stories of an unfolding situation in Syria, of rebel forces taking over the country and forcing ruler Bashar al-A...

First High Profile Celeb Named Alongside Diddy In Lawsuit

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jay-Z accused of sexually assault, named the first high profile celebrity to be named in a lawsuit against Diddy; Police label attack on Melbourne Syn...

Home For Christmas? A Psychologist's Tips To Not Get Triggered By Family

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Look, it's no secret the holidays can be a breeding ground for family feuds. What is it about returning home to your parents house as an adult that ca...

Just How Much Aussies Are Spending On Housing

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A new report has revealed a sobering number of Australian teens who've been radicalised online; Housing affordability in Australia has hit its lowest ...

Please Don't Be Me At The Work Christmas Party

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Perhaps one of the biggest perks of work is... the work Christmas party. But where's the limit on just how far you can lean into the holiday cheer on ...

What Spotify Wrapped Reveals About Us All

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Convicted murderer Chris Dawson seeks to overturn his conviction for sexual activity with one of his teenage students, after a bid to appeal his murde...

Welcome To The Reckoning Of Brad Pitt

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's love story was the talk of Hollywood for 10 years. From controversial beginnings to a golden power-couple, their rel...

What In The Martial Law Is Going On In South Korea?

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Australia votes at the United Nations for Israel to withdraw from Palestinian territories; South Korean President likely to be impeached after martial...

What The Parent Of A Bully Wants You To Know

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Children have always bullied each other. Some call it harmless playground antics, others a potentially dangerous experience.  But what if it turns ou...

Britney Spears Closes The Book On Another Chapter

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Australia will be home to a world first research centre dedicated to combating violence against women; Four people accused of murdering Indigenous tee...

Brace Yourself, An Aussie Election Is Coming And It Could Get Trumpy

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The US election may be won and done, but Australia's federal election is just around the corner.  After following the Trump vs Harris fight so closel...

Joe Biden Breaks A Presidential Promise

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

President Joe Biden pardons son Hunter from felony gun & tax convictions; New research shows more than half of young Australian's have experience ...

JonBenet Ramsay Myths Exposed & The Word Of The Year Is What Now???

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After almost 30 years, we still don't know who killed JonBenét Ramsay. A new Netflix documentary has exposed how the police investigation may have be...

Americans Respond To Australia's New Social Media Laws

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The world reacts to Australia's new social media ban for under 16s; Russian strikes leave millions without power in Ukraine; Woolworths says strikes a...

What's It Really Like Growing Up Adopted In Australia?

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Davidson's first blood relative arrived when she gave birth to her son Teddy. Growing up, Sarah always knew she was adopted; brought to Australi...

One Of Australia's Worst Pedophiles Faces Court

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of Australia's worst pedophiles faces court on for more than 300 sexual offences; Pressure mounting for US President Joe Biden to pardon Wikileaks...

When Lauren's Dad Chose To Die, She Raised A Glass; She Wants You To Know Why

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's not always nice to think about, but giving people the choice to end their life might be the greatest gift we can offer. Today we hear from two pe...

Cop Who Tasered 95 Year Old Woman Learns His Fate

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bodies of two teen travellers returned to Australia after suspected methanol poisoning; Ceasefire deal secured between Israel and Hezbollah; Mother wh...

Fresh Allegations, & A Netflix Confession, The Latest Diddy Update

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Diddy story continues to develop... this time we're diving into a Netflix confession, fresh allegations levelled against the musician turned mogul...

Lawsuits Against Trump Abandoned Ahead Of His Inauguration

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Irish jury finds famous fighter Conor McGregor guilty in sexual assault civil trial; Lawsuits against President-elect Donald Trump dropped; More alleg...

What You Should Know About Methanol Poisoning As We Mourn Holly & Bianca

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

News about two Australian teenagers who died from methanol poisoning while travelling in Laos has sent shockwaves through the country.  With holidays...

Division Erupts As Social Media Ban Bill Enters Parliament

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Families of the two Aussie teens who died from methanol poisoning in Laos call on financial support to bring the girls remains home; Local Bishop join...

Top Tips To Navigate A Cozzie Livs Christmas

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We don't mean to alarm you... but Christmas is one month away. As the era of cozzie livs rages on, we've been looking at how to get the most bang for ...

Extra: The Woman Who Learnt To Walk Again…Twice

23 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kath Koschel had just achieved her dream of playing cricket professionally, when a terrible on-pitch injury meant she lost the use of her legs. That w...

Elon Musk Slams Australia's Social Media Plan For Under 16s

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Victorian woman who suffered a decade of a abuse before murdering her husband has jail sentence reduced; Elon Musk & other tech titans slam Austra...

Why Is New Zealand Protesting? & Everyone's Crying Over Wicked

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A video filmed in the New Zealand Parliament has captured attention across the world, centring debate around the Treaty Principles Bill. But what actu...

Aussie Teen Dies In Thailand After Suspected Tainted Drink Poisoning

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of two Aussie teens fighting for life in Thailand is the 4th person to die from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos; The social media apps set to...

The Aussie AI Tech Genius Who Stole Your Face

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When you hear the words artificial intelligence do you shudder? Maybe twist your face in confusion? Maybe you go blank. You wouldn't be the first pers...

Parents Of Poisoned Teens Rush To Their Side In Thailand

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Parents of teens poisoned in Laos rush to their hospital bedsides in Thailand; Trump wants to put trial on pause while he's President, adds more celeb...

Millennials Are In Menopause And They're Not Going Quietly

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Despite being a certainty for all women, menopause is still something we know very little about. Beyond hot flushes and brain fog, turns out there's s...

Nicole Kidman Reveals Truth About Iconic Photo

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Israel strikes Beiruit as Hezbollah agrees to US ceasefire proposal; A ninth alleged victim emerges with accusations against veteran broadcaster Alan ...

An Anti Vaxxer, Conspiracy Theorist & A Russia Apologist: Meet Trump's New Cabinet

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump has been on a nominating spree in the week since he took the win in the 2024 US presidential election. From one of the most controversial...

Alan Jones In Police Custody Over Indecent Assault Claims

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Alan Jones in police custody over indecent assault claims, Lidia Thorpe censured after King Charles protest, 'Devastated' cop didn't think tasered 9...

Face Tape, Jaw Slings & Castor Oil: Do These Sleep Hacks Actually Work?

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You know what they say, the uglier you go to sleep, the prettier you wake up, apparently? In an age where everyone is time poor and sleep a commodity ...

Trump Appoints Former Competitor Into His Administration

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rome's Colosseum to host staged gladiator fights; Trump picks RFK Jr to head US Health department; Israel hits Beirut again as ceasefire conversations...

Want To Buy The Bachelor House? Famous Aussie Homes Hit The Market

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Block may have wrapped up, but the latest season of the home reno reality show has captured our attention once again. While the on screen drama mi...

A New Development In The Case Of Missing Mum Samantha Murphy

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The man accused of murdering missing mum Samantha Murphy enters his plea; Australian Federal Police seize largest ever amount of pink cocaine in Austr...

The Royals Exposed; Sneaky Ways Charles And William Make Millions

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered where the Royal Family get their money? They seem to always be adorned in designer clothes and jewels, travelling the world in ...

Social Media Giant Called Out Over Weak Scam Protection

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Porn is shaping young people’s views of sex and relationships; CHOICE hands Shonky Award to Meta for taking 'inadequate action' on scams; Opposition...

Your Body My Choice; Women Respond To The US Election Fall Out

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A new phrase circulating the internet is leaving women worried. 'Your Body My Choice' starting increasingly doing the rounds following the election of...

What We Now Know About The Bondi Junction Attacker

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Adult content creator Bonnie Blue to appeal visa cancellation; Inquest uncovers information about Bondi Junction attacker; Trump begins to appoint mem...

EXCLUSIVE: Bonnie Blue Says She Can Give Your Sons Better Sex Ed

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's the story across all our feeds... Bonnie Blue; the adult content creator heading to schoolies. Blue has stirred up controversy, people outraged a...

Women Clean Up At The MTV Awards

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Key Royal family members are back to work; Free RSV vaccines for mums and bubs; red wine could hold the key to beating bowl cancer; women win big at t...

The Rise Of The Spicy Read: Your Mum's Mills & Boon Were Nothing Like This

10 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fairy smut, spicy reads and sexy books... whatever you want to call it, what was once looked down upon as silly women's literature has grown into a mu...

The Arrests Made Over Liam Payne's Death Explained

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Three people arrested over One Direction member Liam Payne's death; Donald Trump makes first appointment in his new administration; OnlyFans creator B...

Musk, Ivanka & RFK: The Next US Government & The Woman Who Faked Her Own Death

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Okay, so it's offical Donald Trump will be the 47th President of the United States.  We've talked about the policies, the voter demographics and the ...

Extra: US Election Debrief With Amelia Lester & Mia Freedman

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After the news of Donald Trump coming back to the White House begins to sink in, comes the need for the cold, hard facts behind how Kamala Harris lost...

Trump's Claimed Victory, But How Did We Get Here?

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The polls have closed and Donald Trump has claimed victory in the 2024 US Presidential election. The Republican candidate might be moving back into th...

Trump Pulls Ahead In Tight Election Race

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump pulls ahead in US election; Witness gives evidence in William Tyrrell Inquest; Protestors take to streets as Israel replaces Defence Mini...