The Quicky

The Quicky

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The Quicky episodes

  • Women Dominate 2025 Australian TV Awards Shortlist

    At least 224 people have been killed in Iran since fighting escalated on Friday, including women and children; President Donald Trump has ordered immigration officials to focus on deporting people from Democratic-run cities; A man suspected of killing former US House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband has been arrested; Meghan Markle shared a heartfelt Father’s Day tribute to Prince Harry on Instagram; The 2025 Gold Logie nominees were announced this morning, with six women and one man shortlisted.

    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.

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    CREDITS 

    Host/Producer: Tahli Blackman

    Audio Production: Lu Hill

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    5 min
  • What's Going Wrong With IVF In Australia? & The Trend That'll Help You Beat The Winter Blues

    What's going on with IVF in Australia? From embryo mix ups to calls for nationalised regulation, we're looking at the latest developments. 

    Plus, has the winter weather hit you too? Before we spiral about cooler climates and the toll it'll take on our mental health, there's a new trend that could be the cure. 

    And in headlines today US President Donald Trump claims Iran and Israel will have peace soon as both countries launch fresh attacks on each other; Millions reportedly turned out to protest against the Trump administration as the President watched a military parade on his birthday; Police in Bali are still searching for the shooter who killed an Australian man in his vila; Victoria Beckham has praised her husband David who was knighted during the Kings birthday celebrations.

     THE END BITS
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    CREDITS

    Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy

    Guest: Amelia Oberhardt, journalist & host of Secrets We Keep podcast

    Audio Producer: Lu Hill 

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    17 min
  • Introducing: I Never Told You This - Mary and Martha Kalifatidis

    Introducing I Never Told You This: Two People. One big reveal. 

    A simple card deck with questions. Some are light hearted, some deeper…and one that says ‘I Never Told You This’ - the chance for one person to share something they’ve never told the other before.

    In the first episode of 'I Never Told You This', Mary and Martha Kalifatidis chat about their all-too-relatable experience of protectiveness and anxiety as parents.If you want to continue to enjoy this series, it will be dropping every Thursday over at the But Are You Happy podcast.

    Head to Medibank to learn more about the Family Roast card game that sparked the conversation.

    The experiences shared and views expressed are those of the people featured and do not reflect the views of Medibank. This is not health advice. If you or someone you know needs help, you should always consult a trusted health professional. For further support and guidance, visit Medibank Mental Health. Or, if in need of immediate support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. 

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    9 min
  • Australia Records Highest-Ever Gender Equity Ranking

    Australia has recorded its highest-ever ranking for gender equity; Meningitis Centre Australia is urging the NSW government to fund a meningococcal B vaccination program for babies and teens in its June budget; A US judge has temporarily barred President Donald Trump from deploying National Guard troops in Los Angeles; Israel has attacked Iran's capital, Tehran, as Israel says it targeted nuclear and military sites; Dua Lipa has confirmed her engagement with British actor Callum Turner following months of speculation.

    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.

    Support independent women's media

    CREDITS 

    Host/Producer: Ailish Delaney 

    Audio Production: Lu Hill

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    4 min
  • What Trump's AUKUS Review Means & The Fall Of A Wellness Empire

    Is Donald Trump... breaking up with us? What does his administration's review into our AUKUS deal mean for Australia's relationship with the United States? 

    Plus the once Gwyneth Paltrow-backed company dubbed the 'orgasm cult' has found itself at the centre of a labour and exploitation trial with the founders now facing jail time.

    And in headlines today A single passenger has walked from the wreckage of an Air India plane that went down on route to London; Alleged mushroom killer Erin Patterson has disagreed with the prosecution putting to her that she deliberately poisoned her former in-laws as she wrapped up 8 days of testimony;  Bigger anti immigration raid protests are planned for this weekend to coincide with President Trump's military parade in Washington; A mistrial has been declared on the final charge in Harvey Weinstein's retrial, one juror refusing to return to deliberations; Disgraced RnB singer R Kelly is pushing for a presidential pardon as he claims prison authorities are trying to have him killed

     THE END BITS
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    CREDITS

    Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy

    Guest: Dr Jessica Genauer, Senior Lecturer in International Relations at Flinders University 

    Audio Producer: Lu Hill 

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    17 min
  • Fertility Giant CEO Steps Down Following Second Embryo Mix Up

    Defence Minister Richard Marles has warned Australia cannot "chop and change" submarine deals; A southwest Sydney man is facing human trafficking charges, accused of deceptively stranding his family in Pakistan; The head of fertility giant Monash IVF has resigned after the company was hit by a second embryo mix-up blunder; And there are reports of tension between pop superstar Katy Perry and her fiancé, actor Orlando Bloom.

    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.

    Support independent women's media

    CREDITS 

    Host/Producer: Gemma Donahoe

    Audio Production: Lu Hill

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    4 min
  • The Breakthrough In Coeliac Testing & Understanding Port Arthur's Legacy

    Imagine a world where diagnosing coeliac disease didn't involve getting sick on purpose. Turns out we might be one step closer to that reality.

    Plus, nearly three decades on we finally now know why Martin Bryant unleashed terror on the small Tasmanian town of Port Arthur. 

    And in headlines today Harvey Weinstein has again been found guilty on one of the sexual assault charges he's facing at his New York retrial, one charge still has the jury divided; Tasmania will head to the polls on July 19 after the state's governor granted Premier Jeremy Rockliff's request for a snap election following his no confidence vote loss; Elon Musk is walking back some of the comments he made about Donald Trump last week; Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson has died age 82

    LISTEN: What Really Happened At Port Arthur: A Survivor's Story

     THE END BITS
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    CREDITS

    Hosts: Claire Murphy & Taylah Strano

    Guest: Dr Mariam Chaalan, GP & Cohost of WELL.

    Audio Producer: Lu Hill 

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    12 min
  • Activist Greta Thunberg Deported From Israel

    A curfew has been issued to the LA area to curb looting and vandalism as protests continue; Police have sent fragments of bone and clothing off for forensic testing as the result of another search into the disappearance of missing toddler Madeleine McCann; Austrians have banded together in the city of Graz, holding a candlelight vigil for the victims of a school shooting that saw 10 people lose their lives; The final Jetstar Asia flight will take off on July 31st as Qantas Group announces the closure of the airline; Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg has been deported from Israel.

    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.

    Support independent women's media

    CREDITS 

    Host/Producer: Cassandra Green

    Audio Production: Lu Hill

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    7 min
  • LA's Protests Explained & Blake Lively And Justin Baldoni's Legal Saga Isn't Over Yet

    As protests over Trump's immigration crackdown intensify in Los Angeles, the President has deployed both National Guard troops and Marines, so where to from here? 

    Plus, in Hollywood's ongoing legal drama, a judge has dismissed Justin Baldoni's $614 million lawsuit against Blake Lively.. but that's not the end of their courtroom battle.

    And in headlines today accused triple mushroom murderer Erin Patterson has disputed evidence given by doctors, nurses, her own children, the man she's accused of poisoning and her estranged husband as she's set to face her 7th day of testimony; Australia has sanctioned two Israeli ministers over comments advocating the forced displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank; The ABC is reportedly axing it's news program Q+A after 18 years on the air; Actor Jamie Foxx has given an emotional acceptance speech at the BET Awards saying he thought he'd be part of the 'In Memoriam' segment this year

     THE END BITS
    Support independent women's media

    Check out The Quicky Instagram here

    Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton visit www.fentonandfenton.com.au

    GET IN TOUCH
    Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected]

    CREDITS

    Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy

    Guest: Ailish Delaney, Mamamia news writer 

    Audio Producer: Lu Hill 

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    14 min
  • Woman Receives Wrong Embryo in IVF Mixup

    Law reforms will stop family pets from being used to carry out domestic violence after separation; A leading fertility clinic has been embroiled in a second embryo transfer blunder; Sean "Diddy" Combs ex-girlfriend has told the court that she was forced to  have a "freak-off"-style sexual encounter with a male sex worker; Jurors in Harvey Weinstein's MeToo retrial appear to be far apart on a verdict as they returned to court for a third day of deliberations.

    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.

    Support independent women's media

    CREDITS 

    Host/Producer: Nicole Madigan

    Audio Production: Lu Hill

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    5 min

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