In the past two weeks, three well known Australians all aged 52 have suffered serious heart attacks, tragically leaving two of those people deceased and the third needing to undergo a life-saving operation.

Is it just a coincidence that Shane Warne, Senator Kimberley Kitching and former AFL player Dean Wallis all suffered similar medical episodes at the same age, or are there things we can learn from their experience about how to look after our heart health?

The Quicky speaks to an expert cardiologist to find out who is most at risk of a heart attack, and what we can all do to protect ourselves and our loved ones as we get older.

CREDITS 

Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to:

Dr Arnagretta Hunter - Physician and cardiologist with a strong focus on patient-centred care with preventative medicine focus, based at the Australian National University's Medical School

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri

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The recent flooding in New South Wales and Queensland has left thousands of people homeless, as entire towns were enveloped by rising floodwaters, with many still at risk.

While floods and extreme weather are not uncommon in Australia, they are happening more frequently and with greater intensity, so it is time to re-think how we rebuild and recover from these disasters?

The Quicky speaks to a regional NSW MP who has lost her own home in the floods, and an expert in urban planning and climate change to discuss what the options are to keep our homes and towns safe when the next major flood event takes place.

CREDITS 

Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to:

Janelle Saffin - NSW Labor MP for Lismore who lost her own home in the recent floods. Janelle is also a community development specialist, teacher and lawyer

Professor Barbara Norman - Foundation Chair of Urban and Regional Planning and Director of Canberra Urban and Regional Futures (CURF) at the University of Canberra

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Just by reading or listening to our content, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au 

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For thousands of years women have had a unique relationship with cats in many different cultures, often associated with fertility and protection, yet somehow in modern representations, women with cats are often portrayed as sad and lonely.

So how did we go from revering women with cats, to pitying and stereotyping them as 'crazy'?

The Quicky speaks to two experts of cats and the history of the 'crazy cat lady' trope, and a whole lot of self-confessed cat ladies to discuss why people who love cats are not sad, but in fact amazing individuals who have a special relationship with these beautiful creatures.

CREDITS 

Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to:

Will McKeithen - Instructor at the University of Washington. Their research interests include: queer feminism, environmental justice, bio-politics, and mass incarceration

Jackson Galaxy - Popularly known as “The Cat Daddy” Jackson is a renowned cat behaviour and wellness expert, the host and executive producer of Animal Planet's long running hit show “My Cat From Hell” and a two-time New York Times best-selling author with more than 25 years of experience working with cats and their guardians

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Just by reading or listening to our content, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au 

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You might have seen a new ad on TV targeting women telling us that we should stop drinking alcohol as soon as we start trying for a baby, which goes beyond the traditional advice that we need to abstain from booze once we actually become pregnant.

So what has brought about this new campaign, and why is it that the opinions and advice about how much alcohol is safe to consume during pregnancy and when seems to vary wildly from one source to another?

The Quicky speaks to an expert in alcohol research, and a woman who was dependent on alcohol during her pregnancy to find out what the risks are when it comes to Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

If you would like more information about alcohol, pregnancy and FASD, please visit the No FASD Australia website.

CREDITS 

Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Ange - Mother of a child who lives with FASD

Caterina Giorgi - Chief Executive Officer at the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE), the leading not-for-profit organisation working towards an Australia free from alcohol harms

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri

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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Just by reading or listening to our content, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au 

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It's been nearly two weeks since Russia invaded Ukraine, and already there are reports that thousands of people have died, and numerous efforts to end the conflict peacefully through diplomatic talks between the two nations have failed.

Everyone witnessing the violence is desperate for the devastation to stop and the conflict to end once and for all, but how can peace be achieved when Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to be showing no mercy?

The Quicky speaks to an expert in international security to consider what the realistic options are for an end to the hostilities, and what impacts they may have on not only the people of Europe, but for the entire world.

CREDITS 

Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

John Blaxland - Professor of International Security and Intelligence Studies at the Australian National University's Strategic and Defence Studies Centre in Canberra

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri

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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Just by reading or listening to our content, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au 

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Today is International Women's Day and this year's theme is Break The Bias, in which we imagine what a world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination would look like, but do you know just how many bias' impact you on a daily basis?

And what should you say when that guy inevitably gets in your face to ask, "Oh well, what about International Men's Day?!", how can you respond to that?

The Quicky speaks to two smart and funny women who have and continue to battle against bias and gender stereotypes to find out how we can all work together to eliminate gender stereotypes and combat misogyny in our everyday lives.

CREDITS 

Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Steph Tisdell - A proud Ydinji woman and one of Australia's best comedians

Chanel Contos - Sexual consent activist and founder of Teach Us Consent

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri

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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Just by reading or listening to our content, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au 

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When Australia's international border finally reopened in November, many of us started immediately planning and booking that much longed for trip overseas, feeling relieved that we'd finally be able to see loved ones and the world once again.

But with the emergence of conflict in Ukraine, which is impacting many countries in Europe, airlines had to urgently start diverting planes away from the whole region, making your journey even more complicated.

The Quicky speaks to a travel expert, and one of our own colleagues who is concerned about her impending trip to Greece to find out whether it is still safe to plan a holiday, or if international travel is back off the agenda for the foreseeable future.

CREDITS 

Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Madeline Joannou - Head of Audio Production at Mamamia, and has booked tickets to travel to Greece later this year

Kelly Spencer - General Manager of Flight Centre Australia

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri

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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Just by reading or listening to our content, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au 

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It feels like every year we're told that the Australian property bubble is about to burst and we should all be poised to rush out and buy our dream home at a bargain price, but could this actually be a reality in 2022 and beyond?

Philip Lowe, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia has hinted that record low interest rates could finally rise later this year, but while that should slow down house prices, it would also mean more expensive mortgages, so who really benefits?

The Quicky speaks to a housing market expert to find out what it would actually mean for both buyers and sellers if the much anticipated drop in property prices actually happens in the not-too-distant future.

CREDITS 

Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Dr Nicola Powell - Chief of Research & Economics for Domain

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri

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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Just by reading or listening to our content, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au 

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For weeks rain has continued to pour down across much of the east coast of Australia, causing floods of historic proportions in many towns and cities, cutting people off from communities and help.

Tragically several people and countless animals have died, and while flood waters in some areas are starting to recede, the danger is far from over.

The Quicky speaks to a woman trapped in Lismore with her family, and an emergency services commander to hear from those people directly impacted to find out what it's like for those currently living through this disaster.

If you are currently impacted by the floods and require emergency assistance, please contact the relevant state authority:

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES): 132 500 / https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au/ 

NSW State Emergency Service (SES): 132 500 / https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/ 

CREDITS 

Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Arlie Pagotto - Currently living through the floods with her family in Lismore, NSW

John Cawcutt - Commander of State Operations for Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES)

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri

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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Just by reading or listening to our content, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au 

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is front and centre in news headlines as his country continues its efforts to repel the Russian military following the invasion late last week, but how much do we really know about him?

You might have heard that he used to be a comic and actor, who almost lucked his way into the top job after playing the Ukrainian President on TV, but is that true? And has he really become a hero just one week into the conflict?

The Quicky speak to an expert in Ukrainian society and politics to find out who this man is, and whether he really will be able to stand up to Russian President Vladimir Putin and bring an end to the violence before it escalates further.

CREDITS 

Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Dr Olga Oleinikova - Senior Lecturer in Social and Political Sciences, and Director of the Ukraine Democracy Initiative Research Centre at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri

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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Just by reading or listening to our content, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au 

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