The Quicky

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  On top of The Quicky team bringing you a daily deep dive on one topic that has captured your attention along with the morning news headlines, we also update you each afternoon from 5pm with the evening headlines. If you have a topic you would like us to look into further, email thequicky@mamamia.com.au with your story suggestions. CREDITS  Host: Isabella Ross Audio Producer: Thom Lion Subscribe to MamamiaBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, Federal MP Monique Ryan’s former chief of staff Sally Rugg, settled a case out of court that many had hoped would shed some light on the wording we all probably have a version of in our own current employment contracts What is considered reasonable additional hours? Today we find out how a plane ride, a case of covid, a decision by the prime minister and one comment, almost led to us getting clarity on a vague term in almost all of our employment contracts regarding overtime. Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to:  Giuseppe Carabetta - Associate Professor of employment law with the UTS Business School Some parts of this podcast were voiced by voice over actors Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Kally Borg Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  On top of The Quicky team bringing you a daily deep dive on one topic that has captured your attention along with the morning news headlines, we also update you each afternoon from 5pm with the evening headlines. If you have a topic you would like us to look into further, email thequicky@mamamia.com.au with your story suggestions. CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy Audio Producer: Claire Murphy Subscribe to MamamiaBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The relationship women have had with their pubic hair over the centuries varies depending on culture, fashion or the movement of the time. But we know, in 2023, the majority of you don't have any at all, choosing to wax, shave or laser it away. But, what if being bald between your legs isn't the healthiest choice? Did you know pubic hair actually has a purpose?  In this episode of The Quicky, we find out if we are doing out lady gardens a disservice by going bare down there, and, if we have, what can we do to support a healthy and happy vulva.  Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to:  Dr Raelia Lew - Gynaecologist and Fertility Specialist. Host of the 'Knocked Up' podcast.  Talissa Bazaz - Executive Producer at Mamamia Voice actors were used in some parts of this podcast  Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Kally Borg Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  On top of The Quicky team bringing you a daily deep dive on one topic that has captured your attention along with the morning news headlines, we also update you each afternoon from 5pm with the evening headlines. If you have a topic you would like us to look into further, email thequicky@mamamia.com.au with your story suggestions. CREDITS  Host: Isabella Ross Audio Producer: Thom Lion Subscribe to MamamiaBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some of your favourite TV shows and movies might be about to take a dramatic storyline turn.  More than 11,000 members of the Writer's Guild of America have walked off the job for the first time in 15 years, bringing production of some shows to an immediate halt.  In this episode of The Quicky, we find out why are writers striking and what that could mean for the future of our favourite shows.  Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to:  Laura Brodnik - Head of Entertainment and Host of Mamamia's The Spill podcast  Romina Accurso - Screenwriter who has worked on shows including Wellmania, Love Child, Home & Away and Neighbours Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Kally Borg Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  On top of The Quicky team bringing you a daily deep dive on one topic that has captured your attention along with the morning news headlines, we also update you each afternoon from 5pm with the evening headlines. If you have a topic you would like us to look into further, email thequicky@mamamia.com.au with your story suggestions. CREDITS  Host: Isabella Ross Audio Producer: Thom Lion Subscribe to MamamiaBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dementia is currently the greatest cause of disability in Australians aged over 65, and the second leading death for women...and now there is some news about one of the disease's most common forms that has many wondering if this is the breakthrough they've been waiting for.  In this episode of The Quicky, we take a look at a disease that impacts more than 400,000 Australians and a new drug that is claiming it may slow down the relentless march of Alzheimers.  Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to:  Sunny Blaskett - Mamamia Sales and granddaughter of Merle who sadly endured Alzheimer's Amy Brodtmann - Dementia Australia's Honorary Medical Advisor Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Kally Borg Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  On top of The Quicky team bringing you a daily deep dive on one topic that has captured your attention along with the morning news headlines, we also update you each afternoon from 5pm with the evening headlines. If you have a topic you would like us to look into further, email thequicky@mamamia.com.au with your story suggestions. CREDITS  Host: Elfy Scott Audio Producer: Thom Lion Subscribe to MamamiaBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Budget Day - the night Treasurer Jim Chalmers hands down the details on how the government is handling our money.  In this episode of The Quicky, we speak to Australia's Finance Minister Katy Gallagher to find out what this budget means for the women of Australia and how it plans to help those of us struggling during a cost of living crisis.  Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to:  Minister Katy Gallagher - Minister for Women, Minister for Finance Dr Sophie Scamps - Federal Independent Member for Mackellar Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Kally Borg Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.