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There's a new wave on 'skinfluencers' hitting our social media pages of late and one of those posting is 11 year old Pixie Curtis.  In videos and photos posted to her Instagram, the tween is often seen boasting about her luxury items, from haircare, fashion and even cars. She's also posted shopping hauls showcasing a number of beauty products and skin care that has some people concerned she may ac...

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  On top of The Quicky team bringing you a daily deep dive on one topic that has captured your attention along with the morning news headlines, we also update you each afternoon from 5pm with the evening headlines. If you have a topic you would like us to look into further, email thequicky@mamamia.com.au with your story suggestions. CREDITS  Hos...

Today is the day our mighty Matilda's will step out onto the field of the Women's World Cup.  Led by arguably the best female soccer player in the world, Sam Kerr, there has never been more pressure on on the Australian team to perform.  In this episode of The Quicky we speak with a former Tilly to find out some facts about the incredible women that make up the Matilda's squad. Subscribe to Mamami...

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  On top of The Quicky team bringing you a daily deep dive on one topic that has captured your attention along with the morning news headlines, we also update you each afternoon from 5pm with the evening headlines. If you have a topic you would like us to look into further, email thequicky@mamamia.com.au with your story suggestions. CREDITS  Hos...

Yesterday the Australian Electoral Commission published the formal arguments coming from both the 'yes' and 'no' campaigns around the upcoming referendum on constitutional change recognising First Nations Australians and creating an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.  In this episode of The Quicky we outline the arguments for and against so you can make up your mind as to which way you'll vote when t...

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  On top of The Quicky team bringing you a daily deep dive on one topic that has captured your attention along with the morning news headlines, we also update you each afternoon from 5pm with the evening headlines. If you have a topic you would like us to look into further, email thequicky@mamamia.com.au with your story suggestions. CREDITS  Hos...

A recent ABC Four Corners report highlighted the difficulty some young Australians face in securing gender affirming care. With long waitlists and gender distress growing, some are concerned a culture war over this type of care is interrupting a much needed service. So what exactly does this care entail? And why is it dividing not just public opinion but the medical profession too Subscribe to Mam...

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  On top of The Quicky team bringing you a daily deep dive on one topic that has captured your attention along with the morning news headlines, we also update you each afternoon from 5pm with the evening headlines. If you have a topic you would like us to look into further, email thequicky@mamamia.com.au with your story suggestions. CREDITS  Hos...

Michele Bullock, an RBA employee for nearly 40 years, was announced on Friday as the new Reserve Bank of Australia Governor, taking over from Phillip Lowe, whose reputation has taken a blow over promises on interest rate rises that left many scrambling when they occurred earlier than expected. Will her appointment be a success story for women breaking through the glass ceiling, or is the timing of...

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  On top of The Quicky team bringing you a daily deep dive on one topic that has captured your attention along with the morning news headlines, we also update you each afternoon from 5pm with the evening headlines. If you have a topic you would like us to look into further, email thequicky@mamamia.com.au with your story suggestions. CREDITS  Hos...

Earlier this week actor Jonah Hill's ex girlfriend revealed text messages allegedly sent to her during their relationship. The texts and Jonah have been widely criticised for him attempting to set his 'boundaries' telling the surfer they include her not going out into the ocean with men, modelling and posting certain types of photos on her instagram.  In this episode of The Quicky, we speak to a p...

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  On top of The Quicky team bringing you a daily deep dive on one topic that has captured your attention along with the morning news headlines, we also update you each afternoon from 5pm with the evening headlines. If you have a topic you would like us to look into further, email thequicky@mamamia.com.au with your story suggestions. CREDITS  Hos...

Currently there are two procedures available to terminate a pregnancy in Australia, and this week the Therapeutic Goods Administration announced they will remove a number of restrictions around one of them, making it easier for many Australian women to access them.  In this episode of The Quicky, we look what access to medical abortions here in Australia looks like. What the process is and how it'...

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  On top of The Quicky team bringing you a daily deep dive on one topic that has captured your attention along with the morning news headlines, we also update you each afternoon from 5pm with the evening headlines. If you have a topic you would like us to look into further, email thequicky@mamamia.com.au with your story suggestions. CREDITS  Hos...

On Friday the US announced a new $800 million military package for Ukraine to help with the fight against Russia.  This announcement raised concerns with world leaders about the inclusion of controversial weapons.  In this episode of The Quicky we take a look at what a cluster bomb is, why it's so controversial and whether it's setting a dangerous precedent for this and any other war.  Subscribe t...

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  On top of The Quicky team bringing you a daily deep dive on one topic that has captured your attention along with the morning news headlines, we also update you each afternoon from 5pm with the evening headlines. If you have a topic you would like us to look into further, email thequicky@mamamia.com.au with your story suggestions. CREDITS  Hos...

Last week the Royal Commission into the Robodebt scandal handed down its findings.  But not all of the report was made public. The scheme was labelled "cruel and crude"...so why the secrecy around who will be facing criminal charges?  In this episode of The Quicky we take a deeper look at the Robodebt Royal Commission, what it discovered and whether it goes any way to giving those who were impacte...

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  On top of The Quicky team bringing you a daily deep dive on one topic that has captured your attention along with the morning news headlines, we also update you each afternoon from 5pm with the evening headlines. If you have a topic you would like us to look into further, email thequicky@mamamia.com.au with your story suggestions. CREDITS  Hos...

Last Monday the global temperature reached 17.01 degrees celsius, breaking a record. Then, the very next day, it broke a record again reaching 17.18 degrees celsius.  Now those numbers might seem surprising given how high the mercury reaches here in Australia during the summer months, but for climate scientists, it's a milestone that many hoped we wouldn't reach so soon.  Right before the records...

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  On top of The Quicky team bringing you a daily deep dive on one topic that has captured your attention along with the morning news headlines, we also update you each afternoon from 5pm with the evening headlines. If you have a topic you would like us to look into further, email thequicky@mamamia.com.au with your story suggestions. CREDITS  Hos...

Earlier this week we heard the news that Australia had recorded another case of an athlete suffering from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). The thing that made this case unique was that it was a female athlete that was diagnosed.  The story of Adelaide Crows AFLW Premiership player Heather Anderson has a tragic ending, but could her death start a conversation that has so far only focussed on...

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  On top of The Quicky team bringing you a daily deep dive on one topic that has captured your attention along with the morning news headlines, we also update you each afternoon from 5pm with the evening headlines. If you have a topic you would like us to look into further, email thequicky@mamamia.com.au with your story suggestions. CREDITS  Hos...

Are you already struggling with the extreme cost of living at the moment? Well, it's about to get even tougher.  Aussies across the country are facing an extraordinary price hike in their power bills next quarter.  In this episode of The Quicky, we find out why our power bills are going up, what government intervention is helping Aussies who are already struggling with the cost of living crisis, a...

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  On top of The Quicky team bringing you a daily deep dive on one topic that has captured your attention along with the morning news headlines, we also update you each afternoon from 5pm with the evening headlines. If you have a topic you would like us to look into further, email thequicky@mamamia.com.au with your story suggestions. CREDITS  Hos...

Recent headlines have been buzzing with claims that the artificial sweetener, Aspartame, which can be found in diet soft drinks may be linked to cancer.  For decades, Aspartame has been widely used in low or no sugar products available in supermarkets. However, an upcoming report, could potentially alter our perception of this popular sweetener. In this episode of The Quicky, we break down whether...