This years bushfire season is going to be the worst conditions since the 2019/2020 bushfire season. 

So what can you practically do to prepare your home for this bushfire season? Do you need a bushfire action plan if you live in the suburbs or is that something only country folk need to consider? And how do you even know if you're in a bushfire prone area? 

In this episode of The Quicky, we speak with a Chief Superintendent of the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services to find out if you need a bushfire plan. 

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Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Kally Borg

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This years bushfire season is going to be the worst conditions since the 2019/2020 bushfire season. 
So what can you practically do to prepare your home for this bushfire season? Do you need a bushfire action plan if you live in the suburbs or is that something only country folk need to consider? And how do you even know if you're in a bushfire prone area? 
In this episode of The Quicky, we speak with a Chief Superintendent of the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services to find out if you need a bushfire plan. 
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Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at <a href="mailto:thequicky@mamamia.com.au">thequicky@mamamia.com.au</a>
CREDITS 
Host: Claire Murphy
With thanks to: 
Kev Reading - Chief Superintendent at the QLD Fire and Emergency Services 
Producer: Claire Murphy
Executive Producer: Kally Borg
Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

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The Quicky

A daily news podcast that gets you up to speed on everything happening in the world. Hosted by journalist Claire Murphy. 

A daily news podcast that gets you up to speed on everything happening in the world. Hosted by journalist Claire Murphy.&nbsp;

The Quicky by Mamamia

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.

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.

Do You Need A Bushfire Action Plan If You Live In The Suburbs?

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Northern Territory's top cop calls for calm after violence erupted over the arrest of an alleged child murderer
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<li aria-level="1">Police have raided the property of the partner of former Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk</li>
<li aria-level="1">The Deb's local producer is set to give evidence in Rebel Wilson's court battle</li>
<li aria-level="1">A search is underway in Canada for missing Australian hiker Denise Ann Williams</li>
<li aria-level="1">Britney Spears has been charged with driving under the influence</li>
</ul>
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Audio Producer:&nbsp;Scott Stronach
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The Devil Wears Prada is back on our big screens 20 years after the original movie became a global hit, with the press tour revealing a lot of original film lore and a new interview revealing what was real and what wasn't.

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King Charles & Queen Camilla have wrapped up their visit to the US with Trump full of praise
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Guest:  Tina Burke - Mamamia's Pop Culture and Social Editor

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

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Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.

The Devil Wears Prada is back on our big screens 20 years after the original movie became a global hit, with the press tour revealing a lot of original film lore and a new interview revealing what was real and what wasn't.
So what will this new storyline tell us? Which Aussie is starring this time around and have we learned form the previous problematic issues around work toxicity and body shaming?
We break down The Devil Wears Prada 2
🗞️ HEADLINES
A WARNING to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners this story contains the name of a person who has died
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The man accused of killing a 5yo girl in Alice Springs has been arrested</li>
<li aria-level="1">At least 4 Australians have been detained by Israel after intercepting the Global Samud flotilla</li>
<li aria-level="1">King Charles &amp; Queen Camilla have wrapped up their visit to the US with Trump full of praise</li>
<li aria-level="1">Raygun has revealed her new career move after losing her academic role</li>
</ul>
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🎙️ CREDITS
Hosts:&nbsp;Taylah Strano &amp; Claire Murphy
Guest:&nbsp; Tina Burke - Mamamia's Pop Culture and Social Editor
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Group&nbsp;Executive Producer:&nbsp;Ilaria Brophy
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Former federal Labor leader Mark Latham has been ordered to pay $100,000 to NSW MP Alex Greenwich for offensive tweet
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Co working spaces are growing across Australia, expanding beyond CBDs into suburban and regional areas


A global report has found many parents feel unsupported, with half of fathers saying society does not enable them to take on caregiving roles.
Prosecutors allege US singer D4vd murdered 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez

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A WARNING to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners this story contains the name of a person who has died
🗞️ HEADLINES
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The search for missing five-year-old girl Kumanjayi Little Baby has ended in tragedy after police located a body near Alice Springs.</li>
<li aria-level="1">
A royal commission set up after the 2025 Bondi terror attack has made 14 interim recommendations
</li>
<li aria-level="1">Former federal Labor leader Mark Latham has been ordered to pay $100,000 to NSW MP Alex Greenwich for offensive tweet</li>
<li aria-level="1">Mother of accused killer cop Beau Lamarre-Condon, has been charged with perverting the course of justice</li>
<li aria-level="1">Co working spaces are growing across Australia, expanding beyond CBDs into suburban and regional areas</li>
<li aria-level="1">
A global report has found many parents feel unsupported, with half of fathers saying society does not enable them to take on caregiving roles.
</li>
<li aria-level="1">Prosecutors allege US singer D4vd murdered 14-year-old Celeste Rivas&nbsp;Hernandez</li>
</ul>
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Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?
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🎙️ CREDITS
Host: Grace Rouvray
Audio Producer:&nbsp;Scott Stronach
Group&nbsp;Executive Producer:&nbsp;Ilaria Brophy
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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 <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/channel/mamamia/id6442502456">check it out here!</a>
Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.

HEADLINES: Search For Missing Girl Ends In Tragedy & Latham To Pay For Offensive Tweet

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Do You Need A Bushfire Action Plan If You Live In The Suburbs?

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