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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...

In this last instalment of Harry & Meghan's Netflix documentary, we heard some hard truths about how the firm works, how the Houses of Cambridge and Wales actively worked against the House of Sussex. We heard about deeply personal moments, deeply upsetting experiences and just a glimmer of hope that maybe, these two can now finally move forward with their lives. So where to from here? Today, w...

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 is magical, it’s special, a time for catching up with friends and family, of giving and receiving gifts… but it can also be quite the strain on some family members Today we’re looking at the Christmas mental load which is disproportionately carried by the women in the family, how you can delegate, how you can say no, handle the disappointed faces and not lose your mind at your significan...

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...

Would 16 year old you have been switched on enough to make an informed decision at the polling booth? The greens are pushing to lower the voting age to 16 saying our democracy is stronger when more people are able to participate in decision making, but are we giving 16 year olds too much credit? are we armed with enough information and maturity to make that call at that age? Today we listen to bot...

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...

We know that a lot of things can impact a woman’s sex life as she gets older. From kids to menopause, the pill to the sheer exhaustion of the mental load, woman are doing their best to work out how to have a long and satisfying sex life into their 50s 60s and beyond. But does age impact your quality of orgasms? Today we look at what happens to sexual satisfaction as we age, whether you can actuall...

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...

Have you ever wanted to know how much your colleagues are being paid? Have you ever checked to see if you have a clause in your employment contract that specifically forbids you from asking or sharing that information? New laws have just been passed by the Australian government that will make that a thing of the past. Today we look at the Secure Jobs, Better Pay bill and whether that information o...

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...

The first three episodes of Harry and Meghan’s much anticipated Netflix documentary have finally dropped and we've learned quite a bit from the royal couple. But for those around in 1995, who witnessed Harry’s mother also spill the beans on the firm as the machine behind the royal family is commonly known, we only realised much later just how much she had been manipulated into that interview and 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...