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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 still so much we're yet to learn about  the change . New documentary The M Factor, has emerged as a pivotal voice in addressing what many consider a neglected health crisis affecting millions of women. Watch The M Factor here THE END BITS Support inde...

Israel strikes Beiruit as Hezbollah agrees to US ceasefire proposal; A ninth alleged victim emerges with accusations against veteran broadcaster Alan Jones; Greg Lynn appeals murder conviction; Nicole Kidman reveals truth behind her iconic photo.  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 ca...

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 selections for Secretary of State to an anti vaxer in charge of health, the stories of the men and women lining up to run government in 2025 has been met with raised eyebrows and a little bit of comedy. Mamamia's US correspondent, Deputy editor of F...

Alan Jones in police custody over indecent assault claims, Lidia Thorpe censured after King Charles protest, 'Devastated' cop didn't think tasered 95yo would die, Schoolies given good report card after only four arrests. 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,...

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 as valuable as gold, surely adding extra bedtime tasks before you hop under the covers is just taking time away from those precious moments of lights out? There's a whole side of Tiktok dedicated to hacking your sleep, or 'sleepmaxxing'. From pre bed...

Rome's Colosseum to host staged gladiator fights; Trump picks RFK Jr to head US Health department; Israel hits Beirut again as ceasefire conversations continue; Indigenous designers hit the end of fashion week runway; Cameron Diaz back in action after long acting hiatus 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...

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 might be what kept us watching, it's the homes themselves that live on as property icons. And it's not just The Block houses that pique our interest, everything from celebrity homes to more  infamous  dwellings always seem to capture our attention. Tod...

The man accused of murdering missing mum Samantha Murphy enters his plea; Australian Federal Police seize largest ever amount of pink cocaine in Australia; Former Neighbours actor under investigation for alleged use of Nazi salute; Lady Gaga set to join Wednesday cast for season 2.   The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to y...

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 private transport and boasting an impressive property portfolio. But how can that be the case for a job thats largely a symbolic role and doesn't draw a typical wage?  A new investigation has uncovered the answers, and people aren't happy... THE END...

Porn is shaping young people’s views of sex and relationships; CHOICE hands Shonky Award to Meta for taking 'inadequate action' on scams; Opposition leader Peter Dutton supports abortion access; Princess Kate returns to Christmas carol service 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 li...

A new phrase circulating the internet is leaving women worried. 'Your Body My Choice' starting increasingly doing the rounds following the election of Donald Trump last week, flipping the pro-choice rhetoric of My Body My Choice on its head.  So where did this phrase originate? And how has it forced women to reevaluate their current view of the opposite sex? THE END BITS Support independent women'...

Adult content creator Bonnie Blue to appeal visa cancellation; Inquest uncovers information about Bondi Junction attacker; Trump begins to appoint members of his administration; A new baby for The Block star. Listen to today's episode of The Quicky here  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...

It's the story across all our feeds... Bonnie Blue; the adult content creator heading to schoolies. Blue has stirred up controversy, people outraged at her plans to attend schoolies in the hope young men will participate in filming for her online platform.  In this discussion of consent, ethics & legalities... what's really got people hot under the collar?  THE END BITS Support independent wom...

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 the MTV EMAs while Liam Payne is remembered.  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 th...

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 multi billion dollar business. The rise of genres like Romantasy is seeing legions of women delve into reading like never before, with books once hidden on the back of the shelf book now being turned into huge movies and television shows (looking at yo...

Three people arrested over One Direction member Liam Payne's death; Donald Trump makes first appointment in his new administration; OnlyFans creator Bonnie Blue's visa reportedly cancelled; Ai robot makes art sale history.  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 wa...

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 results; but what about the notable people who helped propel Trump to a second term in the White House?  Plus, with everyone living online these days, is it even possible to fake your own death in 2024?  One Australian woman took the gamble, and found...

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.  Join Mia Freedman as she and Deputy Editor of Foreign Polic y magazine and Mamamia's US correspondent Amelia Lester, digest the events that led up to yesterday's US election results.  Support independent women's media Follow Mamamia Out Loud here...

The polls have closed and Donald Trump has claimed victory in the 2024 US Presidential election. The Republican candidate might be moving back into the White House as the 47th President of the United States, but how did we get here? What factors went into this win for Trump, and what let Kamala Harris' campaign down?  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The Quicky Instagram here Liked this...

Donald Trump pulls ahead in US election; Witness gives evidence in William Tyrrell Inquest; Protestors take to streets as Israel replaces Defence Minister; Barry Keoghan confirms he's still dating Sabrina Carpenter.  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, whe...

Early poll results shows Dixon Notch in New Hampshire have split their vote 50/50 between Trump and Harris, William Tyrell inquiry will hear from truck drive, Queen Camilla pulls out of engagement after falling ill and Grimes backs Olivia Rodrigo's specific red flag A recent report into sexual harassment experienced by Australian teachers inside their classrooms has left parents & teachers flo...

William Tyrrell's foster Mother named & abused outside court; DV support agencies brace for uptick amid Melbourne Cup celebrations; Jumping castle operator faces court following tragedy; Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek optimistic after cancer diagnosis 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 p...

While the internet has been going through the Erik & Lyle Menendez case with a fine tooth comb, so too has the Los Angeles County top Prosecutor George Gascón. He's since recommended the Mendendez brothers, who are currently serving life in prison without parole, be resentenced. But what would life on the outside look like for Erik & Lyle? Now in their 50s, they've been locked up since ear...

The Quicky news update for Monday, November 4th 2024 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. Join the Month of MOVE Get $30 off a Mamamia subscription and g...

ICYMI: There's a serial killer on the loose in Byron Bay...  allegedly. People are starting to connect the dots between multiple cases of women going missing or being murdered in the Byron and New South Wales coastal areas, including women with their own first-hand encounters. So how likely is it all these cases and run ins are linked? And what's the underlying lesson we can all take away from the...