The Quicky

It’s no secret that as the school holidays draw to a close many parents are preparing to send their kids back to school for another year. 

But that reality looks a little different for those families who chose to unschool. 

Different from traditional homeschooling, unschooling is an entirely separate frontier of education… and it’s got people divided. 

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to:
Rebecca English, Lecturer at the School Of Teacher Education & Leadership at Queensland University of Technology
Hilary Uhr, unschooling parent 

Executive Producer: Taylah Strano 

Audio Producers: Thom Lion

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Investigation underway as a woman fights for life after being shot in Queensland; Wildfires in Los Angeles have claimed the lives of five people while destroying multiple homes; A man tells of how he survived off muesli bars after being lost while hiking; Justin Baldoni continues his very public feud with Blake Lively. 

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Host/Producer: Alix Nicholson

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler  

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Now more than ever before, women are choosing to travel solo. 

While it might not always look like something out of Eat, Prey, Love, travelling on one's own can come with many risks & rewards.

So where are the best places to go as a solo lady traveller? And what do we need to know before visiting  some countries without someone by our side? 

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to:
Emma McCallum, Director of Portmanteau Travel
Cassandra Courte, Round The World Specialist at Flight Centre 

Executive Producer: Taylah Strano 

Audio Producers: Thom Lion 

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The parent company of Facebook, Meta, is ending its U.S. fact-checking program and easing restrictions on discussions about sensitive topics; three confirmed dead following seaplane crash off Rottnest Island; Tennis star Nick Kyrgios in doubt for Australian Open; Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster confirm their relationship in a very public way. 

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Host/Producer: Kim Braddish

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

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Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Em Vernem 

Executive Producer: Kimberley Braddish

Audio Producers: Scott Stronach 

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Two men arrested over the alleged murder of Chloe Jade Mason; President-elect Donald Trump has lost his bid to postpone court sentencing; Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down from top job; Zendaya sparks engagement rumours to boyfriend Tom Holland. 

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Host/Producer: Nicole Madigan

Audio Producer: Lu Hill

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Have you ever experienced imposter syndrome? That feeling that you’re a fraud and any second now someone is going to call you out as being totally incapable of executing a task? Yeah us either…

It turns out there’s actually a cure for imposter syndrome. 

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The man accused of raping a Virgin Australia airlines worker in Fiji to front court; A renewed push for ceasefire talks between Israel & Hamas; Melania Trump the subject of a new Amazon Prime Video documentary; Stars stun on red carpet as Hollywood heavyweights battle it out for Golden Globes trophies. 

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Host/Producer: Taylah Strano

Audio Producer: Lu Hill

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Gather round as we gaze into the crystal ball… it’s time to find out what’s in store for the year ahead.

From celebrity news to fashion trends and whatever's going on with ai, we’ve pulled together a crack-team of experts to cast their net out over 2025 predictions. 

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Laura Brodnik, Mamamia’s Head of Entertainment & host of The Spill podcast
Leigh Campbell, Mamamia’s Executive Editor & host of Nothing To Wear & You Beauty podcasts
David The Medium - Psychic Clairvoyant and Spirit Mediumship
Anders Sorman Nilsson, Futurist 

Executive Producer: Taylah Strano 

Audio Producers: Jacob Round

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You’ve heard the saying… new year new you! But what about new home?

In order to get our year off to the best possible start, are there things we can adjust in our homes to contribute to that?

Today we hear from an interior designer the best tips and tricks to decorate, redesign and reno our spaces to best benefit our mental wellbeing heading into 2025.

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: Courtney Cole, Interior Designer at TileCloud

Executive Producer: Taylah Strano 

Audio Producers: Thom Lion 

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