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The Quicky

The Quicky

Mamamia Podcasts 2874 Episodes Sep 4, 2026

The Quicky is a daily news podcast from Mamamia that cuts through the overwhelming news cycle. It provides a quick summary of top stories and then dives deep into one topic each episode. The show aims to make news accessible and enjoyable for listeners who find traditional news coverage tedious or confusing.

Episodes

Arvo News Headlines + Your Weekly Debrief
Arvo News Headlines + Your Weekly Debrief Sep 4, 2026 512 HEADLINES: Two more Australians have been found safe following the catastrophic glacier collapse and floods in Nepal and Tibet. A new report shows almost 60 percent of Australians believe their politicians don't serve their interests. Nick Kyrgios has accepted a one-month ban from tennis after testing positive to cocaine, and has entered a treatment program. Hugh Jackman says he's keen to bu
Your AM Headlines + Ask Us Anything About Australian Politics
Your AM Headlines + Ask Us Anything About Australian Politics Sep 3, 2026 781 HEADLINES: Pioneering feminist ‌activist ‌and icon Gloria Steinem has died at the age โ€‹92. Authorities and families hope that telecommunication data can help narrow down the locations of Australians missing following the catastrophic floods in Nepal. Smokers could find their pack of cigarettes costing $30 less under a Coalition government. An amazing EV achievement for Australia Pl
Arvo News Headlines
Arvo News Headlines Sep 3, 2026 227 HEADLINES: The family of Molly Ticehurst, who was murdered by her abusive ex-boyfriend at her home in 2024, has come face-to-face with her killer in a courtroom. Sydney has recorded its second suspected mistaken identity killing in 48 hours, with a feud between two rival crime networks now suspected to be behind both attacks. A three-year-old Victorian girl has died after contracting a rare
Your AM Headlines + The Cost Of Sport On Our Brains
Your AM Headlines + The Cost Of Sport On Our Brains Sep 2, 2026 753 HEADLINES: Four men have been interviewed by Victoria Police detectives this week as  part of investigations into the sexual assault allegations linked to the Sydney Swans AFL club. Police are investigating after a man was shot dead in Sydney’s west in what detectives believe was a targeted daylight attack. Consent advocate Chanel Contos has told National Press Club that big tech
Arvo News Headlines
Arvo News Headlines Sep 2, 2026 185 HEADLINES: The man accused of assassinating US conservative activist and media personality Charlie Kirk could face the death panalty. Five missing Australians have been located after last week’s horrific floods. In the lead up to the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, Anthony Albanese has announced millions to fund the development of Pacific athletes to bolster their medal chances. Doctors have encour
Your AM Headlines + Are Election Promises Sending Us Broke?
Your AM Headlines + Are Election Promises Sending Us Broke? Sep 1, 2026 605 HEADLINES: Among the tragic headlines from Nepal, one of the missing Australians has been found in Tibet. Pill testing will be rolled out at New South Wales music festivals from next month, following a year-long trial. A 16-year-old boy has told a Sydney court he planned to bomb the Sydney Opera House on the Sydney Marathon day in 2024, after being radicalised through extremist content on Tikto
Arvo News Headlines
Arvo News Headlines Sep 1, 2026 310 HEADLINES: One of the biggest unsolved mysteries in music history has been closed, with a man found guilty of the murder of Tupac Shakur. The number of new homes being approved has fallen as property prices in almost all capital cities declined for the fifth month in a row. Artificial intelligence could be the ticket out of stunted economic growth while risking the future of increasingly high
Your AM Headlines + Are Australians Living Too Long?
Your AM Headlines + Are Australians Living Too Long? Aug 31, 2026 645 HEADLINES: Australians may soon be able to force social media companies to destroy their personal information. The average annual total cost for a child to play in a community sport competition is growing. Australia is taking a first step towards better understanding motor neurone disease, in a move aimed at getting closer to a cure. A major push to tackle hundreds of thousands of potholes is
Arvo News Headlines
Arvo News Headlines Aug 31, 2026 238 HEADLINES: The number of Australians unaccounted for after catastrophic flooding in Nepal has risen. Pressure is mounting on the Federal Government to strengthen consent education alongside bans on strangulation featured in pornography. E-bike and e-scooter riders could soon need a licence to hit the road Dolly Parton has been laid to rest. And finally, Billie Eilish has swapped the stage fo
Your AM Headlines + Should Australia Pay Its Surrogates?
Your AM Headlines + Should Australia Pay Its Surrogates? Aug 30, 2026 781 HEADLINES: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has declared he “owes it to history” to defeat One Nation. After a spate of sexual assaults the Federal Government is funding a review into its current consent and respectful relationships programs. Hundreds are dead and thousands are still missing in Nepal. Australians may soon have a chance to opt out of social media algorithms. 
Arvo News Headlines + Your Weekly Debrief
Arvo News Headlines + Your Weekly Debrief Aug 28, 2026 550 HEADLINES: The number of missing Australians in flood-hit Nepal has risen, with the federal government sending a specialised team to the disaster ravaged region. The Northern Territory has passed voluntary assisted dying laws, following a conscience vote in parliament late last night. Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate have sought to persuade a US judge they were playing characte
Your AM Headlines + Why AI Music Just Got Banned
Your AM Headlines + Why AI Music Just Got Banned Aug 27, 2026 772 HEADLINES: More than 160 people have died and hundreds of tourists including dozens of Australians are missing after a glacial collapse triggered the catastrophic flash flood in Nepal and Tibet. If you've got gas at home, you could be paying more, sooner, because other people are switching to electricity. Frustrating news for coffee drinkers trying to make greener choices. Japanese artist Yayoi

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