The Quicky

🗞️ HEADLINES Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been booed and heckled while arriving at Australia's biggest mosque, on one of the most important dates on the Islamic calendar. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the country will heed US President Donald Trump's call to refrain from attacking Iran’s key energy sites. FIFA has ruled all women's teams competing in world tournaments must have a female head or assistant coach on the bench. Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Taylor Frankie Paul is speaking out, after her season of The Bachelorette was cancelled, just days before it was set to premiere. 📩 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 🎙️ CREDITS Host: Ailish Delaney Audio Producer: Lu Hill Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here Discover more Mamamia podcasts here 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 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.  🗞️ HEADLINES Category 5 Cyclone Narelle is set to make landfall in Far North Queensland at 10am AEST Drivers asked to not target servo workers with their fuel price frustration Taylor Frankie Paul's ex Dakota Mortenson has shared a video of alleged abuse by Paul Kevin Spacey has settled a civil lawsuit with three men who accused him of sexual assault Queen Mary of Denmark welcomed home after wrapping up her royal tour in Hobart  📩 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 🎙️ CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Kaitlyn Torpey, Matilda's Fullback  Audio Producer: Lu Hill Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here Discover more Mamamia podcasts here 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.

🗞️ HEADLINES Australia’s competition watchdog has launched an urgent investigation into the country’s major fuel companies The US national debt has officially hit a record $39 trillion Tropical Cyclone Narelle is forecast to reach category five strength in the next 24 hours Online shopping site Alibaba has been caught hosting listings for "suicide drones" and "cruise missiles" Late Hollywood star Val Kilmer will appear in As Deep As The Grave, with AI used to complete his unfinished role 📩 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 🎙️ CREDITS Host: Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: Lu Hill Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here Discover more Mamamia podcasts here 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 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. 🗞️HEADLINES The Iranian women's soccer team has arrived back in Iran Calls for the stepson of Norway’s crown prince to do at least 7 years behind bars accused of raping 4 women A real possum has been spotted in amongst stuffed native animals at Hobart airport Kim Kardashian has shared a video of herself falling into bushes before the Vanity Fair Oscars after party 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: 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: 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 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.