The Quicky

Recently, yet another Australian school has found itself in the midst of controversy surrounding the behaviour of some of their male students.  The students had created and circulated a spreadsheet with the names of their fellow female classmates. It included photos of the girls alongside a ranking system from wifeys, cuties, mids, objects, get out and unrapable.  When news broke about this, a lot...

The Quicky news update for Monday, May 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. Click here  to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the...

What’s in a name? Apparently some of us have a long rich history behind our monikers… others were plucked from pop culture. Every year the list of top baby names is released there’s always a frenzy to compare and contrast, predicting how many Matilda’s or Olivia’s will be entering the year one classroom in a matter of years. How does a baby name even become popular, or lost to the sands of time ?...

The Quicky news update for Friday, May 10th 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. Click here  to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the...

Did you know 1 in 4 year four to year nine Aussie students report being bullied every few weeks? It’s an alarming statistic, one that Dolly Everett’s parents never thought they’d lose their daughter to. Six years on from her death, Kate & Tick Everett are determined to not let Dolly’s death be in vain, continuing to spread awareness of bullying and what we can do to stamp it out. To find resou...

The Quicky news update for Thursday, May 9 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. Click here  to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the...

ICYMI: The Federal Government has announced it’ll wipe three billion dollars worth of HECS debt. While the move will help reel back the recent indexation of HECS & HELP loans that affect millions of Aussies, the question still remains… is going to uni worth it still? Today we’re finding out what you need to consider when taking the leap into tertiary education. Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUC...

The Quicky news update for Wednesday, May 8th 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. Click here  to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in t...

It feels like there’s been an increase in the number of knife related crimes in our community lately. And while statistics might show they’re actually on the decline, there’s still more we can do to lower that number even further. But it might not be as easy to resolve like the gun amnesty achieved in the 1990s, so how do we actually stop people from using a knife as a deadly weapon? Subscribe to...

Hot flushes, night sweats and mood swings… oh my! Most women might have to deal with symptoms associated with menopause, but at least their saving grace has been found in a variety of medications. Those medications, known as Hormone Replacement Therapy, might come in a wide array of applications - but what happens when some of them become scarce in supply? That’s exactly the predicament many Austr...

The Quicky news update for Tuesday, May 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. Click here  to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the...

The Quicky news update for Monday, May 6th 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. Click here  to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the...

It’s one of the most photographed events of the year… The Met Gala. What was once a fundraiser for Costume Institute, the first Monday in May has now evolved into an all-out feast of Celebrities donning wild fashions on the red carpet. But what exactly goes into preparing for this event? We’ve got the inside story from someone whose designs have actually been at ground zero. To read more about wha...

The Quicky news update for Friday, May 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. Click here  to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the...

Ever heard of sleep hygiene? No, it’s not the act of washing your feet before you hop into bed… although, that probably wouldn’t go astray. It’s more the steps you take to ensure a good night’s sleep. So, what is best practice at bedtime? We’re getting between the sheets with a sleep expert to find out more.  Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma!  Send us a voic...

The Quicky news update for Thursday May 2nd 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. Click here  to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the...

Thirty four. At the time of publication that’s how many women in Australia have lost their lives to gendered violence in 2024. At the end of April hundreds of thousands of women and their allies marched in rallies across the country calling for an end to the violence. But what happens now? is there a clear path forward to ensure the safety of women and girls in Australia? Today we find out what ne...

The Quicky news update for Wednesday, May 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. Click here  to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in t...

A little bit gossip never hurt anybody… or so we tell ourselves. What we know gossip to be now, is very different from how it once was. From its old timey use during childbirth, to the more modern day concept of swapping secrets, and even its application as a tool for women’s safety, gossip has been through many, many phases. So how do we feel about gossip in 2024? Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUC...

The Quicky news update for Tuesday, April 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. Click here  to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in...

Whether it be after a night out, or after we’ve dropped the car off for a service, most of us have booked a lift from a stranger through an app like Uber or Didi. But what about letting our kids ride solo in an Uber? The ride share company has just announced it’ll start allowing teens to book a trip alone in select cities across the country. Should parents be worried about their safety? Or relieve...

The Quicky news update for Monday, April 29th 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. Click here  to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in t...

It’s no secret that the cost of living has affected most of us. But a new report into rental affordability in Australia has just revealed how dire things have gotten for the more than 30% of Aussies currently renting a home. So what’s the story here? Who has been most impacted by the rising cost of living, and what are we supposed to do about it? Click here  to take the latest Mamamia survey and y...

The Quicky news update for Friday, April 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. Click here  to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in t...

From Margot Robbie dressing like a real life Barbie doll, to Zendaya donning the tennis whites, more and more celebrities have taken movie promotion to the next level. The concept of generating buzz around an upcoming film is not a new one. Celebrities have been engaging in wild stunts and bizarre promo in the hope to get bums in seats at their latest flick. But the idea of bringing your movie to...