The Quicky

The world is mourning the loss of country music legend, actor, and philanthropist Dolly Parton, who has passed away in Nashville at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer. In this special tribute episode of The Quicky, we celebrate the extraordinary life, sharp business acumen, and generous spirit of an icon who brought light to generations.
In this episode, you'll learn:
The surprising alternative currency her family used to pay the local doctor on the day she was born, long before she built a multi-million-dollar empire.
Why she boldly turned down Elvis Presley over one of her biggest songs—and how that single decision reshaped music history for future generations of artists.

The staggering scale of her quiet philanthropic work, from donating millions of books to funding major medical breakthroughs behind the scenes.

The secret track locked away at Dollywood that no one is allowed to hear yet, and the massive collection of unreleased music she left behind.

We're joined by Cameron Adams, Australia's leading music journalist, who reflects on meeting Dolly at her Nashville compound and breaks down why she was perhaps "the last person on Earth that everyone loved."
Also in today's headlines:
Why Commissioner Virginia Bell has requested a short delay for the Anti-Semitism Royal Commission's final report, and the solemn anniversary the move aims to respect.
The proposed green energy rules for massive new AI data centres, and why key state leaders are already pushing back against Anthony Albanese.
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Host: Tamsin Rose
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Group Executive Producers: Georgie Page and Tamsin Rose
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We're waking today to a devestating statement from Dolly Parton's family. Tamsin Rose has the latest.
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HEADLINES:
The Northern Territory is set for a heated parliamentary debate over assisted dying laws.

The state with the country's highest prevalence of poker machines has unveiled a new set of gambling reforms, but harm minimisation groups say they still fall short.

Convicted criminals in Western Australia will no longer be able to use good character references to reduce their sentences.
The world's oceans have just hit their hottest temperature ever recorded.
A special allowance has been made for Jai Arrow to play two more NRL games so he can reach the 100 matches for South Sydney.

And finally, a painting that sent shock waves through Australia when it was purchased by the government for more than a million dollars in 1973 is going on tour.


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Politicians are increasingly bypassing the press gallery for podcast interviews, a shift a new Griffith University report says is driving voters towards influencers over traditional media. But as Anthony Albanese has discovered after a joke on the Bush Deep podcast spiralled into a diplomatic row, the strategy comes with real risks.

CREDITS
Host: Tamsin Rose and Charlotte Mortlock
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Group Executive Producers: Georgie Page and Tamsin Rose
Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here
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Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here!
Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.
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HEADLINES:
Australia's music charts are about to get a lot harder for AI to crack.

The three Scots boys at the centre of sexual assault allegation have faced court.
Entertainment and AFL agent Ralph Carr has been sentenced to six years in prison
The US has threatened to impose severe sanctions against any country or entity maintaining economic ties with Iran.
Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan is being sued by a TV writer claiming he stole her idea for the hit show.

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CREDITS
Host: Charlotte Mortlock
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Group Executive Producers: Georgie Page and Tamsin Rose
Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here
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HEADLINES:
Five people believed to be union organisers have been arrested after police raided the CFMEU's Melbourne HQ, plus five other addresses.

Nearly two in three young repeat offenders are reoffending while out on bail.
A big new Australian study has basically confirmed what a lot of mums of kids with disabilities already know.
Lily Hooper could have a law named after her.
And a runner just smashed the half marathon world record - and you won't believe what he did next.
Dr Zac Seidler is a clinical psychologist, researcher and leading men's mental health expert. In this episode, we discuss why progress on masculinity isn't linear, and why the last week's news cycle has been particularly hard to stomach.
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Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.

CREDITS
Host: Tamsin Rose and Charlotte Mortlock
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach and Tegan Sadler
Group Executive Producers: Georgie Page and Tamsin Rose
Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here
Discover more Mamamia podcasts here
Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here!
Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.
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