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Yes, you read that title correct... today we meet the woman who got her dog a vulvoplasty. It's just one example of how far people are willing to go for their pets. But when did dogs go from sleeping in the kennel outside to being thrown extravagant birthday parties?  Are our four-legged friends really more than a companion we take on the daily walk? THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The...

The Quicky news update for Monday October 7th 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. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The Quicky Instagram...

The Quicky news update for Friday, October 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. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia? Click  here  to start a seven-day f...

There's a Cut article doing the rounds proposing some of us are in search of a 'dumb job'. Now, while we know no job is dumb, it does beg the question of why  so many people are searching for greener, simpler pastures. Is it general work strife? Or is there something deeper going on... THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The Quicky Instagram here Liked this episode? Listen to these: Is Wor...

The Quicky news update for Thursday, October 3rd 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-day...

Last month a member of the South Australian parliament introduced a bill that would drastically change abortion laws. The bill has sparked fierce debate; some calling it cruel, others saying it represents a more humane approach.  But what are the real life consequences of such major changes to laws around pregnancy, birth and abortion? And what does it mean when members from the same party are aga...

With just over a month to go until the United States election every move from either side is being analysed with a fine tooth comb. So what happens when Trump and Harris take a step back to let their running mates speak their piece?  We've watched, collected our thoughts and are now ready to weigh in on the Vice Presidential debate between J.D Vance and Tim Walz.   THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamami...

It's been hard to ignore coverage of the latest Netflix arrival, another instalment of the Monsters series; this time focusing on the case of Erik and Lyle Menendez. Even harder to ignore, the backlash creator Ryan Murphy has copped from the Menendez family since the series release.  One side claims the depiction of people and events is untrue, the other says it stuck to the story closely. So who'...

The Quicky news update for Tuesday, October 1st 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-day...

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...