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  • The Quicky

    Wednesday News Update | Bluey Caught In Political Drama & Who’s Playing Erin Patterson

    28/10/2026 | 4 mins.
    HEADLINES
    One Nation to receive cease and desist over Bluey cartoon
    Australia paid double other countries in fuel crisis
    Israel’s election too close to call
    Melanie Lynskey cast as Erin Patterson in Mushroom Murders series
    NASA to emerge from year-long simulated Mars mission
    GET IN TOUCH
    Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?
    Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au
    HELPFUL LINKS
    Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE.
    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
    Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
    Producer: Ella Maitland
    Head of Show: Tamsin Rose
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  • The Quicky

    Texting Triple Zero & The 10,000 Step Myth

    27/10/2026 | 12 mins.
    HEADLINES
    Australians could soon text triple zero
    First person convicted under deepfake porn laws
    Democracy groups back Digital Duty of Care bill
    Meghan Markle to co-host Australian TV show
    Jacinda Ardern takes up major university role
    Plus, we explore where the 10,000 steps rule came from and update you on the modern health advice.
    Read Australia’s physical activity guidelines here.
    GET IN TOUCH
    Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?
    Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au
    HELPFUL LINKS
    Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE.
    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
    Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
    Producer: Ella Maitland
    Head of Show: Tamsin Rose
    Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • The Quicky

    Tuesday News Update | Surging Cyber Attacks & Word Of The Year Revealed

    27/10/2026 | 3 mins.
    HEADLINES
    TGA proposes stricter sunscreen testing
    MPs get urgent security upgrades
    Female GPs short-changed by system
    AI ramps up cyber attacks on Australians
    Dictionary.com picks word of the year
    GET IN TOUCH
    Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?
    Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au
    HELPFUL LINKS
    Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE.
    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
    Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
    Producer: Ella Maitland
    Head of Show: Tamsin Rose
    Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • The Quicky

    Killer Loses Vegemite Fight & The Rise Of Young Onset Dementia

    26/10/2026 | 12 mins.
    HEADLINES
    More rain on the way after days of storms
    NSW gun buyback to begin
    WA Premier slams changes to backpacker visas
    Killer loses bid to overturn prison Vegemite ban
    Kids compete in bird calling 'olympics'
    Plus, almost 30,000 Australians are living with young onset dementia. How to spot the signs, why diagnosis can take years, and what we can all do to lower our risk.
    If you’re concerned about yourself or a loved one, you can contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500 or visit dementia.org.au.
    GET IN TOUCH
    Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?
    Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au
    HELPFUL LINKS
    Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE.
    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
    Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
    Producer: Ella Maitland
    Head of Show: Tamsin Rose
    Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • The Quicky

    Monday News Update | MPs Pay Tribute To Haines & 'Hyper-Reactive' Parisian Police

    26/10/2026 | 4 mins.
    HEADLINES
    MPs pay tribute to Helen Haines as parliament returns
    Victorian minister finds engraved bullet on his car
    Cheaper pill and UTI treatments
    France urges police to crack down as protests continue
    Australian sets race walk world record
    GET IN TOUCH
    Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?
    Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au
    HELPFUL LINKS
    Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE.
    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: Charlotte Mortlock
    Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
    Producer: Ella Maitland
    Head of Show: Tamsin Rose
    Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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About The Quicky
Do you find the news cycle overwhelming? Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless? Then you need The Quicky. Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about. It's the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.
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