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Across the weekend fire was traded across the Israel Lebanon border.  Despite multiple countries calling for a ceasefire, tensions in the region have escalated, now with Israel extending fire into Yemen.  Why is this happening and how likely are we to see a ceasefire anytime soon? Today we find out.   THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The Quicky Instagram here Liked this episode? Listen...

The Quicky news update for Monday, September 30th 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. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia? Click  here  to start a seven-da...

What's a good size for your boobs? The topic of how big or small a woman's chest should be has been up for debate for as long as we can remember.  It's recently been reported a rise in breast reduction surgery, linked to a desire reclaim the breast size narrative.  And while the appearance of smaller breasts is currently in vogue, surgeons are warning it's a procedure not to be taken lightly.  THE...

Earlier this year one Australian state claimed they'e got parenting down to a fine art. But something tells us, the other states and territories probably have something to say about that... Following on from a national parenting survey, we now have the answers.  It's time for State Of Origin: Parents Edition  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The Quicky Instagram here Want more on parent...

The Quicky news update for Friday, September 27th 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. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia? Click  here  to start a seven-da...

Have you ever been typing out a word and all of the sudden it becomes completely foreign? Like it's gone... weird. Wordnesia is very real. That moment when words, yes including our own names, go from everyday acceptable to downright bizarre happens to most of us.  So should we be worried? Or, as our guest says, should we just enjoy language? THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The Quicky I...

The Quicky news update for Thursday, September 26th 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. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia? Click  here  to start a seven-...

You've heard the comparisons to much-loved television series Succession , but the Murdoch family drama is now playing out in a courtroom in real-time.  The battle over who will inherit power and control of the media dynasty is still up for debate, with a decision set to be handed down any day now as to who will have the controlling vote in the family trust. So, will Rupert and his son Lachlan prov...

The Quicky news update for Wednesday, September 25th 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. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia? Click  here  to start a seven...

Remember when #MomTok broke the internet with their soft swinging scandal? Yeah they've now got a reality show! The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives has become the latest obsession of reality TV lovers everywhere, peering into the lives of modern mormons based in Utah, but very much living online too. From loose interpretations of faith to freedom & fame, why are we so invested in this groups mete...

The Quicky news update for Tuesday, September 24th 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. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia? Click  here  to start a seven-d...

Meningococcal disease might be one of those concerns held largely by parents of young children, but a recent spike has health authorities on high alert. But don't we have vaccines for this stuff? Are there more strains we should be concerned about? Today we hear first-hand from someone who has lived through meningococcal and from an expert who tells us how to keep our loved ones safe.  THE END BIT...

The Quicky news update for Monday, September 23rd 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. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia? Click  here  to start a seven-da...

It's been a big month in tech and social media announcements.  From the Australian Government vowing to introduce age restrictions to accessing social apps, to Meta introducing 'teen accounts' on Instagram, and the CEO of Snapchat weighing in on the conversation too. It's left us wondering... who is responsible for looking out for the safety of our kids online? THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Ch...

The Quicky news update for Friday, September 20th 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. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia? Click  here  to start a seven-da...

Considering menopause is a fact of life for essentially half the population, it's a wonder we don't discuss it more. Beyond the stigma or night sweats, brain fog and thinning hair, Australian women have come together to submit their experience to a Senate inquiry into how me ease the pause. That inquiry has now been tabled with 25 recommendations to the Government. Today we unpack what they've dis...

The Quicky news update for Thursday, September 19th 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. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia? Click  here  to start a seven-...

So... a lot has happened in the world of US politics since we checked in after last week's debate. Following on from Taylor Swifts' endorsement of Kamala Harris & Tim Walz, we've seen everything from a another assassination attempt on Donald Trump to Elon Musk popping his hand up offering to, ah... procreate?  As usual, we're joined by our go-to US election expert Amelia Lester to unpack it al...

The Quicky news update for Wednesday, September 18th 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. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia? Click  here  to start a seven...

ICYMI: More and more Australian mums are microdosing mushrooms to get through their day. But what is it about opting for an illegal drug over traditional medicines like anti depressants or even the odd glass of wine at the end of a long week that is so appealing?  Today we go in search of the mums on mushrooms, and meet the man who's researching the impact of microdosing shrooms too. THE END BITS...

The Quicky news update for Tuesday, September 17th 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. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia? Click  here  to start a seven-d...

Ever wondered if you've got endometriosis? Well, new research is investigating whether the answer can be found in your tampon. or pad. or menstrual cup.  Today we find out just how much we can tell about women's health from the contents of their menstrual blood.  From the smart tampon, to the Australian Menstrual Fluid Biobank, we meet the women at the frontline of this bloody excellent scientific...

The Quicky news update for Monday, September 16th 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. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia? Click  here  to start a seven-da...

The Emmys 2024, brought to you by... Ozempic? It's now an open secret that some celebrities are taking weight-loss medications to get, and stay, 'awards season ready'. But the impact that's having across multiple industries is more far reaching than we maybe initially realised... If you need to speak to someone about disordered eating you can contact The Butterfly Foundation 1800 33 4673 THE END B...

The Quicky news update for Friday, September 13th 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. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia? Click  here  to start a seven-da...