Australia's rental market is less affordable than ever, with low vacancy rates and rising rent levels contributing to a housing crisis.

With converted sheds, divided room spaces, tents and caravans all being explored as options, one group of renters are actually becoming home owners on a much, much smaller scale. 

Today we meet someone who lives in a tiny home - and look at whether it really is the answer to our growing housing problems. 

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Paul Burton - Director of Cities Research Institute at Griffith University

Jimmy Hirst - Experienced Tiny Houser who runs Polkadot, an Organisation Supporting Sustainable and Community-Based Living 

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Kally Borg

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

Australia's rental market is less affordable than ever, with low vacancy rates and rising rent levels contributing to a housing crisis.
With converted sheds, divided room spaces, tents and caravans all being explored as options, one group of renters are actually becoming home owners on a much, much smaller scale. 
Today we meet someone who lives in a tiny home - and look at whether it really is the answer to our growing housing problems. 
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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: 
Paul Burton - Director of Cities Research Institute at Griffith University
Jimmy Hirst - Experienced Tiny Houser who runs Polkadot, an Organisation Supporting Sustainable and Community-Based Living 
Producer: Claire Murphy
Executive Producer: Kally Borg
Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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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;

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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.

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Could You Live In A Tiny Home? It Might Be An Answer To The Housing Crisis

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The Reserve Bank of Australia has increased the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.35 per cent.


Jefferson Lewis, the man accused of the tragic murder of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, was excused from his first court appearance in Darwin today. 


Award-winning Australian Author Craig Silvey has pleaded guilty to charges of possessing and distributing child exploitation material. 


After years of intense legal maneuvering, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have settled their high-profile lawsuit just weeks before jury selection was set to begin. 


The 2026 Met Gala has transformed the museum steps into a living gallery,

with Aussie favourites Nicole Kidman and Sunday Rose and Hugh Jackman making his red carpet debut with Sutton Foster.

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🗞️ HEADLINES
<ul>
<li>
The Reserve Bank of Australia has increased the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.35 per cent.
</li>
<li>
Jefferson Lewis, the man accused of the tragic murder of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, was excused from his first court appearance in Darwin today.&nbsp;
</li>
<li>
Award-winning Australian Author Craig Silvey has pleaded guilty to charges of possessing and distributing child exploitation material.&nbsp;
</li>
<li>
After years of intense legal maneuvering, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have settled their high-profile lawsuit just weeks before jury selection was set to begin.&nbsp;
</li>
<li>
The 2026 Met Gala has transformed the museum steps into a living gallery,
with Aussie favourites Nicole Kidman and Sunday Rose and Hugh Jackman making his red carpet debut with Sutton Foster.
</li>
</ul>
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Audio Producer:&nbsp;Scott Stronach
Group&nbsp;Executive Producer:&nbsp;Ilaria Brophy
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HEADLINES: Craig Silvey Enters Child Exploitation Plea & Blake Lively Settles Legal Drama

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised this episode contains descriptions of an Indigenous person who has died.

It's the story that has rocked Australia. A five-year-old girl disappeared from a town camp, sparking a desperate five-day search that ended in heartbreak.

As her family enters a period of deep sorry business in Central Australia, the nation is left grappling with the horrific circumstances surrounding her death. A 47-year-old man has been charged with her murder, while Alice Springs has been pushed to breaking point.

Today, we speak with Catherine Liddle, Arrernte and Luritja woman and CEO of SNAICC, to move past the headlines. We discuss the legacy of this little girl, the reality of life in the town camps, and why her family is pleading with politicians not to turn this tragedy into a political football.

🗞️ HEADLINES
Britney Spears has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge ending her DUI case
The Reserve Bank is expected to raise interest rates today
Rudy Giuliani is reportedly on ventilation after contracting pneumonia, his lungs damaged after the September 11 attack
Princess Eugenie is expecting her third baby as Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden welcome their third child Nautus

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Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy

Guests: Catherine Liddle, CEO SNAICC

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised this episode contains descriptions of an Indigenous person who has died.
It's the story that has rocked Australia. A five-year-old girl disappeared from a town camp, sparking a desperate five-day search that ended in heartbreak.
As her family enters a period of deep sorry business in Central Australia, the nation is left grappling with the horrific circumstances surrounding her death. A 47-year-old man has been charged with her murder, while Alice Springs has been pushed to breaking point.
Today, we speak with Catherine Liddle, Arrernte and Luritja woman and CEO of SNAICC, to move past the headlines. We discuss the legacy of this little girl, the reality of life in the town camps, and why her family is pleading with politicians not to turn this tragedy into a political football.
🗞️ HEADLINES
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Britney Spears has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge ending her DUI case</li>
<li aria-level="1">The Reserve Bank is expected to raise interest rates today</li>
<li aria-level="1">Rudy Giuliani is reportedly on ventilation after contracting pneumonia, his lungs damaged after the September 11 attack</li>
<li aria-level="1">Princess Eugenie is expecting her third baby as Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden welcome their third child Nautus</li>
</ul>
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🎙️ CREDITS
Hosts:&nbsp;Taylah Strano &amp; Claire Murphy
Guests: Catherine Liddle, CEO SNAICC
Audio Producer:&nbsp;Scott Stronach&nbsp;
Group&nbsp;Executive Producer:&nbsp;Ilaria Brophy
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As Australia Mourns Kumanjayi Little Baby, Big Questions Have Been Raised 

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The family of an allegedly murdered five-year-old girl is calling for calm and urging leaders not to politicise her death
Donald Trump says the US will launch a mission to guide stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz
Former NYC mayor and Trump's former personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalised in "critical but stable condition", his spokesman says
Olivia Wilde has responded to viral photos of her appearance after fans raised concerns online

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Host: Ailish Delaney

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

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🗞️ HEADLINES
<ul>
<li>The family of an allegedly murdered five-year-old girl is calling for calm and urging leaders not to politicise her death</li>
<li>Donald Trump says the US will launch a mission to guide stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz</li>
<li>Former NYC mayor and Trump's former personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalised in "critical but stable condition", his spokesman says</li>
<li>Olivia Wilde has responded to viral photos of her appearance after fans raised concerns online</li>
</ul>
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Host: Ailish Delaney
Audio Producer:&nbsp;Scott Stronach
Group&nbsp;Executive Producer:&nbsp;Ilaria Brophy
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HEADLINES: Calls For Calm In Alice Springs & Trump Moves On Hormuz 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/3ea926be-9be7-482a-8ac3-a44f016e43d1/clips/42d1be12-8a3c-45fc-99fe-b43f01726734/transcript

Could You Live In A Tiny Home? It Might Be An Answer To The Housing Crisis

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