“Rate Hikes, International Law Under Fire & AI Colleagues” Experts Reveal 2026 Forecast
From politics to pop culture, what's in store for 2026? We'll check in with our experts across finance, technology and political affairs to find out what's on the agenda this year. And in headlines today, The deadly Victorian bushfires are expected to burn for weeks, Repairs are under way after a tropical cyclone battered the far north coast of Queensland; The chair of the Adelaide Festival and several board members have resigned in the midst of the controversial decision to axe Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah; US President Donald Trump says no more Venezuelan oil or money will go to Cuba; Aryna Sabalenka kissed both biceps as she took out the title at the Brisbane International THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram 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: Amy Remeikis, Chief Political Analyst at The Australia Institute & Contributing Editor at The New DailyAnders Sorman-Nilsson, FuturistChris Richardson, Economist Audio Producer: Lu Hill Group Executive Producer: Ilaria BrophyBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.