The Quicky

From a landmark lawsuit on social media addiction to a humanoid robot making an appearance at the White House, the internet moves so fast that if you blink, you’ve missed half of it. This week, we’re unpacking the three tech stories you need to be across. We look at the Los Angeles jury that found Meta and Google liable for millions in damages, marking a massive win in the fight against app features designed to hook minors. Plus, we’re stepping inside the White House where Melania Trump has welcomed a human-shaped AI guest to pitch the future of 'robot teachers'. And, why has OpenAI suddenly pulled the plug on its viral video-generation tool, Sora? We’re joined by futurist Mark Pesce to unpack it all.

We’ve only just cooled down from the steamy fourth season of Bridgerton, but the next lead has officially been confirmed, and it’s a major departure from the original books. As speculation reaches a fever pitch, we’re indulging in everything we know about the much-anticipated fifth season. Today, we sit down with Grace Rouvray from the Watch Party podcast to unpack the reveal of Francesca Bridgerton and Michaela Stirling, exploring the internet’s reaction to the gender-swap and why the show decided to skip over Eloise for now. Plus, we investigate the future of Lady Whistledown and whether we’ll be waiting years for the next chapter of the ton to drop on Netflix Check out Watch Party here

As global tensions and conflict in the Middle East threaten the flow of oil into Australia, the warning signs are flashing. While we aren't out of fuel yet, regional towns are already seeing shortages, prices at the bowser are climbing, and supply is at risk of running low. So, how much do we really have left, and why is our 'just-in-time' delivery system so vulnerable to international shocks? Today, we're joined by the NRMA's Peter Khoury to explain where our fuel actually comes from and how many days of reserves we have left. Plus, consumer behaviour expert Dr Paul Harrison joins us to discuss the psychology of panic buying and how this shortage will eventually hit your grocery bill and your commute.

When you hear the word 'cult', you probably picture white robes and remote compounds. But in 2026, the reality is much more ordinary. From wellness communities to 'coaching' gurus and high-control religious groups, a new wave of organisations is recruiting young people who are searching for certainty in an unstable, post-pandemic world. As the Victorian Parliament conducts a landmark inquiry into the recruitment methods of these fringe groups, we investigate how the traditional cult has morphed into something far more sanitised and harder to spot.

"His future as President politically rests on what happens, really, in the next 48 hours." US President Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum that could end the war with Iran, but how likely is it to actually work? Today, Senior Fellow at the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney walks us through what the next few days of this conflict could look like both in the region, and further abroad.

What happens when you need a gap year from real life? When you’ve worked hard, climbed the corporate ladder and saved every penny to buy your first apartment in the big city, only to find yourself in a trap? Tim Abbott was living the quintessential city life. By 28, he had cracked the Sydney property market, secured a stable corporate career, and built a thriving side hustle making memes for over 100,000 Instagram followers. But behind the scenes, a shocking $11,500 quarterly strata bill and the crushing weight of the cost-of-living crisis brought him to breaking point. Tim realised he was "cosplaying adulthood" in a life he couldn't afford and didn't enjoy. So, he engineered what he calls a "Financial Gap Year." In this episode of Pivot Club, Sarah Davidson speaks with Tim about his decision to trade his laptop for a tractor. Tim explains how he quit his job in digital marketing, rented out his apartment, and moved to a rural farm in Queensland to work on a timber plantation. Now, living in a caravan and cutting his expenses by 90%, he is on a mission to regain his financial freedom with a massive goal in mind: To save $100,000 in just 12 months. We unpack the "ego death" of leaving a "cool" city identity for high-vis and manual labour, the unexpected joy found in a simple existence, and how to tell the difference between what society wants for you and what you actually want for yourself. Join us for an honest and hilarious conversation about taking back control of your own timeline. Check out more from Pivot Club here THE END BITS: Want more from Sarah Davidson? Check out her podcast Seize The Yay. Discover more Mamamia podcasts here. Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP. Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review. CREDITS: Guest: Tim Abbott Host: Sarah Davidson Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser Senior Producer: Sally Best Audio Producer: Thom Lion This show was brought to you in partnership with Charles Sturt University. Australia's largest and most experienced online uni. Take the next step. Search Charles Sturt University online. Complete our short survey about education for for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher in our quarterly draw! https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8467038/Ch Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tillies are back! With just over 24 hours to go until the Matildas face off against Japan in the Women’s Asia Cup final, the hype across Australia has reached a fever pitch. This tournament has already smashed attendance records, proving that the post-World Cup ‘Matildas effect’ is here to stay. Today, we’re joined by rising star and fullback Kaitlyn Torpey to find out what the energy is like inside the camp, how the younger generation is handling the pressure of a home final, and what it means to rep your country on home turf.

It’s the $200 million radio divorce that has shocked Australia. After nearly three decades of dominating the airwaves, the axe has officially fallen on Kyle Sandilands following a high-profile fallout with long-time co-host Jackie O Henderson. While the duo has survived countless scandals and record-breaking contracts, this time the ‘shock jock’ might have met his match in a legal battle that could change the Australian media landscape forever.

The Quicky Headlines ARN shares fall after the company axed the Kyle and Jackie 'O' Show Tropical Cyclone Narelle due to make landfall Friday and could cross three states Matilda's captain Sam Kerr says she almost didn't make it through the full semi final match last night Trump has blasted Australia for not sending help to the Strait of Hormuz; Albanese confirms no Australian ADF personnel were hurt in an Iranian missile strike near a UAE base Former Powderfinger guitarist Darren Middleton calls for more Aussie talent to be considered to perform at the AFL Grand Final THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here Discover more Mamamia podcasts here Get 25% off Nala with your Mamamia subscription. Click here to get your code ends April 1st. GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy Audio Producer: Lu HillGroup Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"I Don't Accept It" Radio Star Kyle Sandilands reveals his contract has been terminated by KIIS FM parent company ARN following a 14-day suspension set by the radio station. "ARN has just announced that they've terminated my contract. I don't accept it. My lawyers told them last week this would be invalid. And guess what? It is," Sandilands said in a statement. Listen to more now in The Quicky. MORE HEADLINES The Matildas are through to the Asian Cup final defeating China 2-1 Top U.S. National Counterterrorism Official has quit, telling Donald Trump he cannot in good conscious back the action in Iran A silver lining to the disruption to travel caused by the war in Iran may be generous deals enticing Aussie travellers to stay closer to home Australian-born Queen Mary has slotted a close-range goal while visiting the MCG THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here Discover more Mamamia podcasts here Get 25% off Nala with your Mamamia subscription. Click here to get your code ends April 1st. GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Claire Murphy Audio Producer: Lu Hill Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised the official cash rate from 3.85 per cent to 4.10 per cent, a 25-basis-point jump designed to cool down a recent spike in inflation; The United Arab Emirates has officially closed its entire airspace as an "exceptional precautionary measure" following reports of incoming missile and drone threats from Iran; Queensland braces for Cyclone Narelle; The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission has officially summoned major fuel retailers, including BP and Ampol, to an emergency meeting to explain skyrocketing petrol prices following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz - where a large portion of the world’s petrol supply passes through; And Two Iranian national football players have officially traded their international jerseys for Brisbane Roar colours as they seek asylum in Australia. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here Discover more Mamamia podcasts here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Gemma Donahoe Audio Producer: Lu Hill Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How low do you let your fuel light get before you start to sweat? With international conflict sending prices skyrocketing and some Australian towns facing actual rationing, that 'E' on your dashboard is looking a lot more literal. We’re diving into why the bowser is suddenly a battleground and how regional Australia is bearing the brunt of a tightening supply chain. Plus, the 2026 Oscars are officially over. From the record-breaking films to our nominated Aussies, Mamamia’s Head of Entertainment Laura Brodnik joins us to unpack every major moment. And in headlines today, Germany joins Australia and the UK, deciding not to send war ships to the Strait of Hormuz as requested by Donald Trump; Israel sends more troops further into Lebanon; The Matildas face off against China in Perth tonight in the Asian Cup semi final; Queen Mary and King Frederick will spend the next two days in Melbourne after meeting fans in Canberra; Michael B Jordon has been spotted taking his new Oscar for In and Out burgers THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here Discover more Mamamia podcasts here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests: Xavier Martin, President New South Wales Farmers Association Laura Brodnik, Mamamia's Head of Entertainment Audio Producer: Lu Hill Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major poll reveals One Nation has overtaken the coalition for the first time; Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O Henderson will face a much shorter leash should they return to air, after the media watchdog hit ARN Media with strict new licence conditions; The captain of the Iranian women's soccer team has withdrawn her claim of asylum and left Australia, leaving just two members of the group remaining in the country; US officials are predicting the Iran war will end within weeks, despite Iran saying it’s ready to defend itself “for as long as it takes”; and One Battle After Another and Sinners win big at the 2026 Oscars. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here Discover more Mamamia podcasts here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Ailish Delaney Audio Producer: Lu Hill Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Hollywood’s biggest night, and the 98th Academy Awards are officially underway. We’re joined by Claire Murphy to preview the unusual traditions you might not know about, the record-breaking 16 nominations for Sinners, and why Timothée Chalamet might have just tanked his chances. And in headlines today, Mike E steps in for Kyle & Jackie O with ARN bosses worried Sandilands will hit back at them during Australian Idol live shows; Four of the women from the Iranian soccer team offered humanitarian visas have chosen to return to Iran; The US Israeli war in Iran is now in its third week with US President Donald Trump saying he’s not ready to make a deal with Tehran; Australia has wrapped up its 2026 Winter Paralympics campaign with two medals, both scored by snowboarder Ben Tudhope; Rose Byrne is Australia's greatest hope at today's Academy Awards; Queen Mary and King Frederik are in Australia for their first trip since taking the throne, start their day in Canberra today THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here Discover more Mamamia podcasts here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Audio Producer: Lu Hill Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of millions of litres of extra fuel will flood the Australian market in response to price increases and supply shortages caused by the Iran war; Byron Bay's famous Bluesfest has been cancelled; The US military says rescue efforts are underway after an American military refuelling plane crashed in Iraq; Qantas passengers who were given credits instead of a refund for COVID-19 cancelled flights are set to share $105 million in compensation; Netflix says a sequel to the smash hit Kpop Demon Hunters is officially in development; And it seems Zendaya might’ve just confirmed her marriage to Tom Holland, amid rumours they wedded in secret weeks ago. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here Discover more Mamamia podcasts here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: Lu Hill Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After nearly two decades in legal limbo, Sydney fashion designer Katie Perry has emerged victorious in a high-stakes trademark battle against global pop star Katy Perry. What began with a cease-and-desist letter in ended this week in the High Court, marking a definitive win for the small business owner who refused to back down. We sit down with the designer to discuss the emotional toll of a near 17-year "David and Goliath" fight and what this landmark ruling means for Australian entrepreneurs standing up to global giants. And in headlines today, All Australian non essential officials have been told to leave Israel & the UAE; The families of the Bondi terror attack vctims are concerned the royal commission will become a farce; The bodies of two backpackers have been found in floodwater in Qld; The Matildas face North Korea in the Asian Cup quarter finals in Perth tonight; Aussie Winter Paralympians service dogs steal the spotlight THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Katie Perry, Australian fashion designer Audio Producer: Lu Hill Group Executive Producer: Ilaria BrophyBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An initial military investigation says the United States accidentally hit a girls’ school in Minab, Iran, with a missile. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump says the U.S. has basically already won its conflict with Iran; Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes has apologised after cutting 10% of the company’s global workforce; Billie Eilish is making her acting debut, playing Esther Greenwood in a new film adaptation of Sylvia Plath’s classic novel The Bell Jar. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia’s involvement in the Middle East conflict has suddenly become visible on our own shores. While the government deploys aircraft and missiles to the UAE, a group of Iranian female footballers has been granted asylum after being branded traitors by their own regime. We speak with Dr. Jessica Genauer to unpack the latest on the conflict. And in headlines today, Kyle & Jackie O are reportedly moving to get their show back on the air; The mother of an Iranian player who chose to return to Oran sent a voice note telling her to stay in Australia; Iran's military says the world should prepare for oil to hit $US200 a barrel; Nicole Kidman has spoken publicly about her divorce from Keith Urban for the first time THE END BITS You can see the latest travel advice from Smartraveller here Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Dr Jessica Genauer, Associate Professor of International Relations at Flinders University Audio Producer: Lu Hill Group Executive Producer: Ilaria BrophyBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a historic shift, Senator Matt Canavan has been elected as the Nationals Leader following David Littleproud’s surprise resignation; The anti-corruption watchdog has found two former senior public servants engaged in "serious corrupt conduct" for intentionally misleading investigators during the implementation of the unlawful Robodebt scheme; Lululemon has been fined more than $700,000 for breaching Australian anti-spam laws following an Australian Communications and Media Authority investigation; Across Australia, the first day of NAPLAN dissolved into digital chaos as the online testing platform buckled under technical glitches, forcing hundreds of thousands of students to abandon their writing assessments; And Australian fashion designer Katie Perry has secured a final victory in the High Court, ending a decade-long trademark battle against global pop star Katy Perry. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Gemma Donahoe Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're seeing it on our tv screens at home, when scrolling online and in school yard conversation... the 'manosphere' conversation has reached critical mass. As new research shows a third of gen z boys want 'obedient wives' and Louis Theroux sets off on a new documentary adventure to explain the concept to the masses, we're left wondering... what the heck are we gonna do about this rising trend of misogynistic, 'old school' behaviour? And in headlines today, Radio host Kyle Sandilands issues first public statement since being suspended due to an on-air relationship breakdown with co-host Jackie O; The Nationals will hold a leadership ballot following yesterday's snap resignation of David Littleproud; Residents in Bundaberg, QLD have been told to leave immediately as they brace for major flooding; Reports two more members of the Iranian women's football team did not board the airplane from the Gold Coast to Sydney yesterday as they prepare to return home; Meanwhile in Iran, the U.S. has promised that it will be the most intense day of strikes as the country's Revolutionary Guard threatens to block all oil shipments from the Gulf. THE END BITS You can see the latest travel advice from Smartraveller here Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Paige Campbell, Co-Founder & CEO of Tomorrow Man Audio Producer: Lu Hill Group Executive Producer: Georgie PageBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fuel shortages are emerging in parts of regional areas across Australia as the escalating Middle East conflict disrupts global oil shipping; US President Donald Trump says Cuba is in “deep trouble” amid a humanitarian crisis and suggested the US could be involved in what he called a possible “friendly takeover; Escalating conflict in the Middle East is continuing to disrupt global travel, with more than 27,000 flights cancelled and around 4.4 million airline seats removed from schedules in the past week; British MPs have voted down a proposal to ban social media for under-16s, rejecting the measure by 307 votes to 173; A fund backed by former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern will spend about $4.3 million boosting cervical cancer diagnosis and treatment programs across the Pacific, where the disease remains a leading cause of death among women. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, former Kyle and Jackie O radio show content director, radio exec and now co-host of the Game Changers Radio podcast Craig Bruce discusses the recent turmoil between Kyle and Jackie O, exploring whether it was orchestrated or a natural fallout. Was it a stunt? Was that record breaking contract the beginning of the end? And did Jackie O leave after death by a thousand cuts from a co-host who is known for cutting or did she even plan on leaving at all? And in headlines today, Five Iranian women's soccer team members have sought asylum in Australia; Israel has said that they will immediately target the new Iranian leader for assassination; Princess Eugenie has stood down as the patron for Anti Slavery International amid her father's controversies; A study shows the transition from primary to high school the most dangerous time for mental health issues linked to being online; Ben Tudhope has won Australia's first Winter Paralympic medal in Milano Cortina, taking silver in the snowboard cross THE END BITS You can see the latest travel advice from Smartraveller here Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Craig Bruce, co-host of the Game Changes Radio podcast on Apple and Spotify Audio Producer: Lu Hill Group Executive Producer: Georgie Page Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father Ali Khameni as supreme leader, signalling that hardliners remain firmly in charge in Tehran a week into its conflict with the United States and Israel; The families of Australian diplomats have been told to leave the United Arab Emirates due to the escalating war in the Middle East, as the government considers deploying troops to protect Gulf nations from Iranian attacks; Tourists will soon have to pay to see the Twelve Apostles on Victoria’s Great Ocean Road, with a new visitor centre set to enforce an entry fee and booking system; James Van Der Beek's family has shared a moving tribute to the late actor, on what would’ve been his 49th birthday. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Ailish Delaney Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As conflict in the Middle East escalates, the 2026 "Euro Summer" is suddenly in doubt for thousands of Australians. With key transit hubs left in limbo we're looking at months of flight disruptions and surging airfares. So is that family holiday still on the cards for 2026? Here's what you need to know. And in headlines today, Katherine under water as the region experiences it's worst flooding in 3 decades; Australia has been formally asked to play a role in the Iran conflict; Notorious child killer Ian Huntley has been killed in a UK prison; Harry and Meghan set to visit Australia next month THE END BITS You can see the latest travel advice from Smartraveller here Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Monique Van Gelder, Global Product Leader, Flight Centre Audio Producer: Jacob Round Group Executive Producer: Georgie PageBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says three Australian defence members were on board a US nuclear submarine that sank an Iranian ship this week; A coroner has found a young Canadian backpacker drowned when she was attacked by a pack of dingoes on Queensland’s K’Gari island; US President Donald Trump has fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, two days after she faced a parliamentary inquiry; and Emma Waton's been spotted kissing a new man, billionaire Mexican entrepreneur, Gonzalo Hevia Baillères. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Ailish Delaney Audio Producer: Taylah StranoBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every March, as International Women's Day rolls around, the push for gender equality feels caught between genuine advocacy and corporate slogans. As the fight for equal pay and safety continues, we’re looking at why the traditional way of marking International Women's Day can feel increasingly out of touch. We’re joined by comedian Steph Tisdell and broadcaster Yumi Stynes to discuss why roasting feminism might be the only way to save it, and how laughing at the patriarchy cuts through the fatigue of 2026. And in headlines today, Aussies warned not to 'panic cancel' travel amid Middle East crisis as the government sends Air Force planes to repatriate stranded citizens; Donald Trump has demanded he be given a role in deciding the next leader of Iran; New laws in Queensland outlaw anti semitic phrases with the max punishment 2 years in jail; Britney Spears has been arrested for DUI in California; The Matildas swapped jerseys with their Iranian opponents after the Aussies won 4-0 in their Asian Cup clash on the Gold Coast; Ben Tudhope and Georgia Gunew will carry the Australian flag at tonight’s opening Winter Paralympics ceremony THE END BITS Check out the All About Women Feminist Roast here Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests: Yumi Stynes, Writer & Broadcaster; Host of Ladies We Need To Talk Steph Tisdell, Comedian & Actor Audio Producer: Lu Hill Producer: Grace Rouvray Group Executive Producer: Georgie PageBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Senate has rejected a resolution that would’ve forced Donald Trump to get Congress’s approval before continuing military action in Iran; Australia has joined a major G7 alliance on critical minerals; Treasurer Jim Chalmers is warning petrol stations not to rip drivers off as fuel prices start to climb; Greg Lynn will remain in custody after the Supreme Court judge officially refused his bail application; Harry Styles has spoken for the first time about the passing of his One Direction bandmate, Liam Payne. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host & Producer: Tahli BlackmanBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the war between Iran and Israel & the US rages on, pulling in neighbouring countries, Aussie back home are beginning to see knock on effects. We’re joined by Dr. Jessica Genauer to unpack whether there's end in sight, and what it means for us all back home. Plus, the Victorian Government is moving to make work-from-home arrangements a legal right for two days a week, but not everyone is happy about it. We speak with Premier Jacinta Allan about why small businesses won't be exempt. And in headlines today, 200 Australians have returned home on one of the first commercial flights to leave the Middle East since the start of the US/Israeli led war in Iran; NATO air and missile defence systems stationed in the eastern Mediterranean have destroyed a ballistic missile fired from Iran as it ‌headed into Turkish airspace; A US ‌submarine has sunk an Iranian warship off the southern coast of Sri LankaThe son of the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US Israeli strikes, has survived and may take over leadership; First Nations people are set to be heard in a parliamentary inquiry aimed at ending racism, hate and violence; Australia’s oldest Winter Paralympian, Skier Michael Milton says he’s ready to race, despite recently breaking his leg in training THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests:Dr Jessica Genauer, Associate Professor Flinders University Jacinta Allan, Victorian Premier Skye Cappuccio, CEO Council of Small Business Organisations Australia Audio Producer: Lu Hill Group Executive Producer: Georgie PageBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australians stranded in the Middle East are being urged to wait for airlines to issue tickets before heading to airports, as a possible flight from Dubai to Sydney may depart; Israel has sent troops into southern Lebanon and ordered residents of more than 80 villages to evacuate, as Iran-backed Hezbollah declared it was ready for an “open war;” KIIS afternoon host Kent 'Smallzy' Small has stepped in to host the breakfast radio show, telling listeners “the show must go on;" Dark skies are rapidly disappearing, with artificial light pollution now so widespread that more than a third of the world’s population, about 2.8 billion people, can no longer see the Milky Way from where they live. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bombshell Four Corners investigation has sent shockwaves through the endometriosis community, revealing allegations of "unnecessary and excessive" surgeries performed by a prominent Melbourne surgeon. With claims that organs were removed from patients whose pathology showed no trace of disease, the Victorian Government has now referred the matter to the police. We speak with one of the Doctor's former patients about the devastating emotional toll of these revelations and the fear that this scandal will make it even harder for women with chronic pain to be taken seriously by the medical establishment. You can contact the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency here and on 03 9664 9330 And in headlines today, Australia is being accused of dodging questions about the legality of US-Israeli strikes on Iran; The UN says the bombing of an Iranian school must be investigated as a possible war crime; the Kyle and Jackie O show is no more, Zendaya's Mum seems to support Law Roach's claims her daughter and Tom Holland are married; Family Planning, the organisation that brought the contraceptive pill to Australia in the 1960s is celebrating 100 years today; Romantasy fans are on the edge of their seats with the announcement that ACOTAR author Sarah J Maas is about to appear on the Call Her Daddy podcast THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Claire Murphy Guest: Jo Barry, owner of Scarlet Period and former patient of Dr Simon Gordon Audio Producer: Lu Hill Group Executive Producer: Ilaria BrophyBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All ADF personnel stationed at the air base near Dubai are accounted for following a retaliatory drone strike by Iran; Formula 1 officials have chartered private flights for one thousand 500 personnel to ensure the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne proceeds as scheduled this weekend; Newly released videotaped depositions from the House Oversight Committee show former President Bill Clinton testifying under oath that Donald Trump once spoke of having "some great times" with Jeffrey Epstein; Tonight, skywatchers across Australia will witness a rare "blood moon" as a total lunar eclipse coincides with the final day of Lunar New Year celebrations. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Gemma Donahoe Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today marks the third major Gender Pay Gap report and for the first time ever, the data includes both the private sector and the Commonwealth public sector. While the gap is slowly shrinking—men are still more likely to hold top-paying roles. We sit down with Minister for Finance and Women Katy Gallagher to discuss the silent killers of pay equity and how we get to gender pay parity. And in headlines today, The US-Israeli war against Iran has expanded with Israel also launching strikes against Lebanon; The federal government’s travel advice service Smart Traveler has told Australian's stuck overseas due to the US/Israel operation in Iran, to sign up to a registration portal to receive updates; One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has been censured by the Senate following her inflammatory remarks against Muslims; A young freshwater crocodile spotted hanging out in a creek behind a Bunnings in Newcastle has been rescued and relocated The DFAT Crisis registration page for Aussies stuck overseas crisis.dfat.gov.au For urgent consular assistance: If calling from overseas +61 2 6261 3305, In Australia 1300 555 135 THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Claire Murphy Guest: Katy Gallagher, Minister for Women, Finance & Public Service Group Executive Producer: Ilaria BrophyBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Donald Trump has urged the Iranian military to lay down its arms and receive full immunity or face “certain death”, as the US intensifies its attack on Iran; More than 100,000 Australians are in the Middle East as the US-Israel attack on Iran continues; An author whose exclusion from Adelaide Writers' Week led to the event being cancelled has claimed the move was part of a broader trend of silencing pro-Palestinian voices; The 32nd Actor Awards was the final pre-Oscars showdown for One Battle After Another and Sinners. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Ailish Delaney Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Middle East has this weekend been reshaped following a massive, coordinated strike by US and Israeli forces; a strike that has killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei. After a year of escalating drone wars and failed nuclear negotiations, President Donald Trump followed through on his promise of "speed and violence," hitting major targets across the country in a co-ordinated attack with Israel. But what happens now? Are neighbouring countries safe? And is Iran now free from the current regime? And in headlines today, Those with flights to or transiting through the Middle east are being told to monitor flights and stay in touch with airlines; Oodnadatta in the centre of Australia cut off by storms as one life has been lost in the flood water; Michael Jackson's estate is being sued for child sex trafficking; The Matildas have won their Asian Cup opener against Philippines 1-0 THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Claire Murphy Guest: Dr Jessica Genauer, Associate Professor Flinders University Youmna El Sayed, Freelance Journalist in Egypt Group Executive Producer: Ilaria BrophyBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sussan Ley has formally quit parliament, two weeks after being ousted from the Liberal Party’s top job; Human remains found in a remote wilderness area have been provisionally identified as those of a Belgian backpacker Celine Cremer, who disappeared without a trace more than two years ago; The US Justice Department says it's looking into whether it improperly withheld Jeffrey Epstein-related documents, after several news organisations reported some records of a woman's accusations against President Donald Trump weren’t released; Streaming service Netflix has declined to raise its offer to buy Warner Bros Discovery’s studio and streaming business; and Pink has hit at back at incorrect reports she split from her husband of 20 years, Carey Hart. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Ailish Delaney Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.