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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Host: Claire Murphy

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Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Kally Borg

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

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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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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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.

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.
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?

HEADLINES:


Four men have been interviewed by Victoria Police detectives this week as  part of investigations into the sexual assault allegations linked to the Sydney Swans AFL club.


Police are investigating after a man was shot dead in Sydney’s west in what detectives believe was a targeted daylight attack.


Consent advocate Chanel Contos has told National Press Club that big tech is radicalising young men into harmful sexual behaviour, and is pushing for a ban on social media algorithms.


The world is on track to exceed 1.5 degrees of global warming within years, according to a new UN report.
So it turns out we’ve all been drinking water wrong.


And good news for animal lovers about the New Zealand kākāpō.

New research suggests the real damage in contact sports might not be happening on game day, but during training, and it's raising urgent questions for anyone with a kid on a footy field this weekend. On this episode of The Quicky, we look at the degenerative brain disease increasingly turning up in Australian football codes, from AFL and AFLW to soccer, and why doctors believe the cumulative hits from years of junior sport could matter more than any single big hit. 

We hear from leading neurologist Dr Rowena Mobbs on what parents and clubs can actually do about it, and why the answer isn't pulling your kid off the field.

Important concussion advice from Dr Rowena Mobbs, neurologist at Mater Hospital Sydney:

- Keep brain health front of mind.
- Carefully observe the athlete if a concussion is suspected and follow the protocols.
- Know the red flags that may indicate a more serious brain injury: Neck pain - Increasing confusion, agitation or irritability - Repeated vomiting - Seizure or convulsion - Weakness or tingling/burning in the arms or legs - Deteriorating conscious state - Severe or increasing headache - Unusual behavioural change - Loss of vision or double vision - Visible deformity of the skull - Loss of consciousness. 
- If you see these signs, seek emergency care."

For more information, check out The Australian Concussion Guidelines for Youth and Community Sport. 

For anyone concerned about CTE, ConneCTErs Australia run a national support service, visit this link. 

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CREDITS
Host: Georgie Page

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Group Executive Producers: Georgie Page and Tamsin Rose

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HEADLINES:
<ul>
<li>
Four men have been interviewed by Victoria Police detectives this week as&nbsp; part of investigations into the sexual assault allegations linked to the Sydney Swans AFL club.
</li>
<li>
Police are investigating after a man was shot dead in Sydney&rsquo;s west in what detectives believe was a targeted daylight attack.
</li>
<li>
Consent advocate Chanel Contos has told National Press Club that big tech is radicalising young men into harmful sexual behaviour, and is pushing for a ban on social media algorithms.
</li>
<li>
The world is on track to exceed 1.5 degrees of global warming within years, according to a new UN report.
</li>
<li>So it turns out we&rsquo;ve all been drinking water wrong.</li>
<li>
And good news for animal lovers about the New Zealand kākāpō.
</li>
</ul>
New research suggests the real damage in contact sports might not be happening on game day, but during training, and it's raising urgent questions for anyone with a kid on a footy field this weekend. On this episode of The Quicky, we look at the degenerative brain disease increasingly turning up in Australian football codes, from AFL and AFLW to soccer, and why doctors believe the cumulative hits from years of junior sport could matter more than any single big hit.&nbsp;
We hear from leading neurologist<a href="https://www.rowena.mobbs.com.au/"> Dr Rowena Mobbs</a> on what parents and clubs can actually do about it, and why the answer isn't pulling your kid off the field. Important concussion advice from Dr Rowena Mobbs, neurologist at Mater Hospital Sydney:
- Keep brain health front of mind. - Carefully observe the athlete if a concussion is suspected and follow the protocols. - Know the red flags that may indicate a more serious brain injury: Neck pain - Increasing confusion, agitation or irritability - Repeated vomiting - Seizure or convulsion - Weakness or tingling/burning in the arms or legs - Deteriorating conscious state - Severe or increasing headache - Unusual behavioural change - Loss of vision or double vision - Visible deformity of the skull - Loss of consciousness. - If you see these signs, seek emergency care."
For more information, check out <a href="https://www.ausport.gov.au/concussion">The Australian Concussion Guidelines for Youth and Community Sport</a>.&nbsp;
For anyone concerned about CTE, ConneCTErs Australia run a national support service, visit t<a href="https://connecters.org.au/">his link.&nbsp;</a>
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CREDITS Host: Georgie Page
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Group&nbsp;Executive Producers: Georgie Page and Tamsin Rose
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Your AM Headlines + The Cost Of Sport On Our Brains

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HEADLINES:
The man accused of assassinating US conservative activist and media personality Charlie Kirk could face the death panalty.
Five missing Australians have been located after last week’s horrific floods.
In the lead up to the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, Anthony Albanese has announced millions to fund the development of Pacific athletes to bolster their medal chances.
Doctors have encouraged asthmatics to check their inhalers as we enter spring.
And if you've seen 5500 sheep that look lost, Queensland's Rural and Stock Crime Squad detectives want to speak with you!

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CREDITS
Host: Charlotte Mortlock
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
GroupExecutive Producers: Georgie Page and Tamsin Rose
Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here
Discover more Mamamia podcasts here
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 check it out here!
Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.

HEADLINES:
<ul>
<li>The man accused of assassinating US conservative activist and media personality Charlie Kirk could face the death panalty.</li>
<li>Five missing Australians have been located after last week&rsquo;s horrific floods.</li>
<li>In the lead up to the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, Anthony Albanese has announced millions to fund the development of Pacific athletes to bolster their medal chances.</li>
<li>Doctors have encouraged asthmatics to check their inhalers as we enter spring.</li>
<li>And if you've seen 5500 sheep that look lost, Queensland's Rural and Stock Crime Squad detectives want to speak with you!</li>
</ul>
GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? <a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960">Send us a voice note</a> or email us at <a href="mailto:thequicky@mamamia.com.au" aria-haspopup="menu">thequicky@mamamia.com.au</a> HELPFUL LINKS:
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</ul>
CREDITS Host: Charlotte Mortlock Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Group Executive Producers: Georgie Page and Tamsin Rose <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thequicky/">Check out The Quicky Instagram here</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thequickypod"> and our TikTok here</a> <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/">Discover more Mamamia podcasts here</a> 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.

Arvo News Headlines

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HEADLINES:


Among the tragic headlines from Nepal, one of the missing Australians has been found in Tibet.
Pill testing will be rolled out at New South Wales music festivals from next month, following a year-long trial.
A 16-year-old boy has told a Sydney court he planned to bomb the Sydney Opera House on the Sydney Marathon day in 2024, after being radicalised through extremist content on Tiktok.


Phones, laptops and gaming consoles are about to get more expensive, and the AI boom is to blame.


Scientists might have got something fundamental wrong about our universe, and a new NASA telescope just launched to find out.
And if you've ever done the maths on what a child actually costs, this might make you jealous...

Australia has just passed one trillion dollars in government debt, and combined state, territory and federal debt is set to hit two trillion by the end of the decade. On this episode of The Quicky, we ask why nobody seems worried: from ballooning state budgets since COVID to the "free" election promises being made ahead of the Victorian and NSW polls. Experts from the Grattan Institute and the Centre for Independent Studies explain why debt feels abstract to voters, and why the bill always seems to land later.

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

Group Executive Producers: Georgie Page and Tamsin Rose

Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here

Discover more Mamamia podcasts here

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 check it out here!

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

HEADLINES:
<ul>
<li>
Among the tragic headlines from Nepal, one of the missing Australians has been found in Tibet.
</li>
<li>Pill testing will be rolled out at New South Wales music festivals from next month, following a year-long trial.</li>
<li>A 16-year-old boy has told a Sydney court he planned to bomb the Sydney Opera House on the Sydney Marathon day in 2024, after being radicalised through extremist content on Tiktok.</li>
<li>
Phones, laptops and gaming consoles are about to get more expensive, and the AI boom is to blame.
</li>
<li>
Scientists might have got something fundamental wrong about our universe, and a new NASA telescope just launched to find out.
</li>
<li>And if you've ever done the maths on what a child actually costs, this might make you jealous...</li>
</ul>
Australia has just passed one trillion dollars in government debt, and combined state, territory and federal debt is set to hit two trillion by the end of the decade. On this episode of The Quicky, we ask why nobody seems worried: from ballooning state budgets since COVID to the "free" election promises being made ahead of the Victorian and NSW polls. Experts from the Grattan Institute and the Centre for Independent Studies explain why debt feels abstract to voters, and why the bill always seems to land later.
GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? <a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960">Send us a voice note</a> or email us at <a href="mailto:thequicky@mamamia.com.au">thequicky@mamamia.com.au</a>
HELPFUL LINKS:&nbsp;
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<li>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&rsquo;ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to<a href="http://veryperi.com.au/"> veryperi.com.au</a> today. You hot? Same.</li>
</ul>
CREDITS Host: Charlotte Mortlock
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Group&nbsp;Executive Producers: Georgie Page and Tamsin Rose
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thequicky/">Check out The Quicky Instagram here</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thequickypod"> and our TikTok here</a>
<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/">Discover more Mamamia podcasts here</a>
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.

Your AM Headlines + Are Election Promises Sending Us Broke?

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

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