The Quicky

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...

The Quicky news update for Thursday April 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. The Quicky news team are not all on deck today due to it being...

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

Setting the dress alight, reshaping your wedding ring and the ceremonial unfollowing of all social media accounts... there are many ways to deal with divorce. But are these rituals actually helpful? And who do we call upon to help us start that next chapter of life after a split? For every breakup story, there's also a friendship story, and we've heard some pretty good ones.  Click here  to take t...

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

Egg donation is not a common practise here in Australia. Many women don't consider doing it unless they are specifically approached by someone they know to do so. So what would it take for you to donate your eggs to help a couple who haven't been able to conceive themselves? We speak to Stef, who has undergone the full process of egg donation to demystify what it takes to give the ultimate gift to...

The Quicky news update for Monday, April 22nd 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...

When you're in the position to buy a home, you may have taken some time to understand the terminology that surrounds it. But for many of us, the first time you get your head around capital gains or negative gearing is when you're right in the midst of it. So today, The Quicky team breaks down housing market terminology so you're never the one who doesn't know when the time comes. Click here  to ta...

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

Content warning: We are discussing diet culture and disordered eating in this episode, please take care when listening.  Oat-Zempic! The latest viral craze that claims to help you lose weight...except it's literally just porridge. So how dangerous is this latest weight loss fad? And what do we need to know about the concoction influencers are claiming is a 'miracle weight loss combination' we've a...

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

The rise of South Korea's 4B movement, where women are abstaining from heterosexual relationships and boycotting men, has sparked global attention. The movement, advocates for women to reject gender norms, including marriage and having children, in protest of the country's rampant misogyny.  So what does a world without men look like? And what are the implications?  In this episode of The Quicky,...

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