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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 Thursday, the New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced her shock resignation, while also calling an election in October.  Ardern has been at the helm of New Zealand for five years, not all of which have been smooth sailing.  In this episode of The Quicky, we speak to Michelle Duff, who quite literally wrote the book on Jacinda Ardern, as we take a look back over her time as Prime Min...

Today marks the start of the Lunar New Year celebrations for 2023. This year is the year of the water rabbit, or the year of the cat if you hail from Vietnam.  In this episode of The Quicky, we find out what the year of the rabbit has in store for all of us. Find out which zodiac signs are set to have good luck this year, what your rabbit friends are really like and who will find love.  Subscribe...

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...

More than 40 People have drowned this summer and and we're only halfway through.  Yesterday saw two more drowning deaths in Australian waters.  Are you at risk of becoming one of those numbers? Do you know what to do if your child is swept away by waves? Or if you were stuck in a rip?  In this episode of The Quicky, we speak to an expert who has tips and tricks on making sure you or someone you lo...

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...

If you haven't heard of Andrew Tate - you may have been living under a rock. The former kickboxer, turned social media sensation has made headlines in the past year for all the wrong reasons. He's become a hero to young men for his misogynistic views and divisive commentary on relationships between men and women.  A few weeks ago, he was arrested in Romania - a place he openly admitted to moving 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 October, Brazil announced they had a new President. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva took out 50.9% against 49.1% for former President Jair Bolsonaro, the right-wing incumbent.  Since the result, Bolsonaro's supporters have protested their leaders defeat.  Earlier this month, in scenes reminiscent of the January 6 Capitol Building attack in the US in 2021, thousands of far right supporters of Bolson...

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 year, in a move that shocked the tennis world, Ash Barty retired from tennis while she was the number one seed. Fans everywhere were confused when the 25 year old announced she'd be stepping away from the sport - just months after winning her third grand slam.  Fast forward to January 2023, Ash & her husband have announced they are expecting a baby. Leading to speculation that this must b...

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...

We have been exposed to a whole lot of Sussex of late. Prince Harry's tell-all memoir, Spare hit the shelves a week ago, and it seems we can't get enough.  We've heard about a physical altercation with Prince William, his time in the military and we even got a peak inside the time Harry lost his virginity. But, not all his stories have been well received.  In this episode we look at why Harry's ex...

Today, instead of what’s happening in the news cycle, we’re getting you up to speed on what happens in the day-to-day lives of those who host The Quicky. There are three voices that you will hear on The Quicky throughout the year, Claire Murphy's mostly and then two other incredible journalists, Gemma Bath and Emma Gillespie. All three of us managed to get in the same room at the same time and hav...

In this special edition of The Quicky, we’re stepping into our time machines and taking a peek into what 2023 has in store for us. From the weather, to Covid, international affairs and the world of entertainment - we'll tell you what to expect in the year ahead. We hope your 2022 was excellent and that your 2023 gets even better! Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Call th...

Welcome to The Quicky, where in this special extended episode, we are getting you up to speed on the year that was 2022. We've had devastating floods, a new Prime Minister, the invasion of Ukraine and the death of a Queen. It's been a hell of a ride for Australia and the world so today we remember the year that we finally talked less about covid even though it never really went away, where we paid...

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll be bringing you the afternoon news as well. Today Talissa Bazaz is in your ears telling you the headlines you need to know, to make your commute home that little easier. And yes, Claire Murphy will still be getting you up to speed each morning.  CREDIT...

If you're someone who left their Christmas shopping to the last minute, we've got you sorted.  So what can you grab last minute that shows you really do care? We speak to some of our favourite hosts and writers across Mamamia for their Christmas gift ideas. Ranging from AirPods, to restaurant vouchers, to skin care.  We also hear from Mamamia's Gift Guide Queen, Charlotte Begg on what to buy for t...

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll be bringing you the afternoon news as well. Every weekday Emma Gillespie will be in your ears telling you the headlines you need to know, to make your commute home that little easier. And yes, Claire Murphy will still be getting you up to speed each mo...

Christmas may be the most wonderful time of the year for many of us, but it also might be one of the worst if you’re at an airport.  This year is set to be no exception. With flight prices, delays & cancellations all having increased- there’s no better time than to have a strategy in place for taking your flight.  Today we speak to two people who have just boarded or are about to board their f...

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll be bringing you the afternoon news as well. Every weekday Emma Gillespie will be in your ears telling you the headlines you need to know, to make your commute home that little easier. And yes, Claire Murphy will still be getting you up to speed each mo...

In Australia at this time of year, it’s pretty difficult to avoid anything Christmas. Every store is decked out with decorations, gifts, Christmas related food items, carols play on the PA system and some even have a resident Santa. It’s the focus of end of year work parties, school events and concerts… but what if you don't celebrate it? Today we speak to three people who do not get into the Chri...

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll be bringing you the afternoon news as well. Every weekday Emma Gillespie will be in your ears telling you the headlines you need to know, to make your commute home that little easier. And yes, Claire Murphy will still be getting you up to speed each mo...

Congratulations Australia, you’ve surpassed a 2021 milestone. We say this with no joy because it’s not a milestone you want to surpass, it’s one we’ve been actively trying to turn around for years but despite the tireless efforts of thousands of people across the country, 47 women have died at the hands of a violent man in Australia this year, one more than the year before. That’s 47 women who wil...

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll be bringing you the afternoon news as well. Every weekday Emma Gillespie will be in your ears telling you the headlines you need to know, to make your commute home that little easier. And yes, Claire Murphy will still be getting you up to speed each mo...