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PM: Russia Appeals Loss Of Olympic Gold

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Quicky evening news update for Wednesday, 31 January 2024. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And ...

The Real Story Of Griselda Blanco - The Cocaine Queen Of Miami

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Trigger Warning: This episode speaks about violence, drug use and murder so please take care when listening.  A new Netflix miniseries which debuted ...

PM: Shark Attack Victim Saved By Heroic Vet

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Quicky evening news update for Tuesday, 30 January 2024. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it...

Stanley, Yeti or Frank Green? What Your Water Bottle Says About You

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you haven't heard the words Stanley, Frank Green or Yeti lately, you've been living under a rock...Or you don't have social media.  These three br...

PM: Calls For Fee-Free University Courses

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Quicky evening news update for Monday, 29 January 2024. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’...

Heath Ledger’s Lasting Impact On Aussies In Hollywood

28 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are in the thick of awards season, and so far we've seen a few Aussies take home some pretty impressive accolades.  We know Hollywood is chock ful...

PM: Jarryd Hayne Appeals Rape Convictions Again

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Quicky evening news update for Thursday, 25 January 2024. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And i...

Yes, It's Okay To Feel Proud To Be Australian

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tomorrow is January 26 and for many that means a day off work to have a bbq with friends, maybe some fireworks or a trip to the beach with family.  B...

PM: Ryan Gosling Reacts To Margot Robbie Oscars Snub

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Quicky evening news update for Wednesday, 24 January 2024. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And ...

51 Years Since Roe V Wade, What Women Are Facing Without It

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses the loss of babies, so please take care when listening.  Earlier this week was the 51 year anniversary of the...

PM: King’s Prostate Surgery Boosts Testing

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Quicky evening news update for Tuesday, 23 January 2024. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it...

Can't Keep Your NY Resolutions? Try An Accountability Partner

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're a few weeks into the new year now, and for some, you may have been able to stick to those resolutions you made on January 1. For others, you may...

PM: Australian States Prepare For Heat Wave

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Quicky evening news update for Monday, 22 January 2024. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’...

Jacinta Allan Now Runs Victoria, But Endo Is Her Constant Companion

21 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has stepped into some big shoes after pandemic premier Dan Andrews decided to retire from politics late last year....

PM: Inner City Park Closed After Asbestos Findings

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Quicky evening news update for Friday, 19 January 2024. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’...

Feel Like Calling It Quits? Why January Is "Divorce Month"

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For years, Google Trends has shown an increase in searches relating to divorce in January, leading to the nickname 'divorce month'.  And no, it's not...

PM: Study Reveals Why Kids Dislike Veggies

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Quicky evening news update for Thursday, 18 January 2024. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And i...

Penny Wong Is In Israel But Does Australia Have Any Power To Stop War?

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's Foreign Minister, Penny Wong, is currently in Israel for diplomatic talks amid the ongoing war in Gaza.  But why is she there? She has as...

PM: Aus Breast Cancer Research Sparks Hope

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Quicky evening news update for Wednesday, 17 January 2024. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And ...

The Relaunch Of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, She's Not That Little Girl Anymore

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Her entire childhood, Gypsy Rose Blanchard was made to believe she was sick.  Her mother, 'Dee Dee' as she was known, told Gypsy, and the world, that...

PM: The Big Winners At Emmys

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Quicky evening news update for Tuesday, 16 January 2024. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it...

What Happens To Your Digital Footprint After You Die?

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered what happens to your online presence after you die? Now with technology like AI and holograms, we're seeing a rise in reanimati...

PM: Supermarket Profits Under Review

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Quicky evening news update for Monday, 15 January 2024. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’...

Secret Sex Tapes & Celebrities Named, The Epstein Docs Explained

14 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In recent weeks, a judge in the US has released a trove of documents relating to a 2015 defamation case brought against convicted child sex trafficker...

Best Of: Inside The Low Info Diet

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Quicky will be back with new episodes from January 15, but until then here’s one of our favourite episodes of this year. Thank you so much for b...

Best Of: There Are 2 Types Of Parents On The First Day Of School

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Quicky will be back with new episodes from January 15, but until then here’s one of our favourite episodes of this year. Thank you so much for b...

Best Of: What are Sovereign Citizens, And Why They’re Dangerous

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Quicky will be back with new episodes from January 15, but until then here’s one of our favourite episodes of this year. Thank you so much for b...

Best Of: The Strange World of AI And ChatGPT Explained

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Quicky will be back with new episodes from January 15, but until then here’s one of our favourite episodes of this year. Thank you so much for b...

Best Of: Here's How To Survive A Shark Attack

07 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Quicky will be back with new episodes from January 15, but until then here’s one of our favourite episodes of this year. Thank you so much for b...

Fashion, Wellness, Politics & Hollywood: 2024 Predictions

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of The Quicky we're saying goodbye to 2023 and hello to 2024 by taking a peak into what trends might come over the next 12 mon...

Best Of: Are Weight Loss Injections All They're Cracked Up To Be?

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Quicky will be back with new episodes from January 15, but until then here’s one of our favourite episodes of this year. Thank you so much for b...

Best Of: Prince Harry Has Shattered Our Royal Family Fantasy

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Quicky will be back with new episodes from January 15, but until then here’s one of our favourite episodes of this year.  We have been exposed ...

Best Of: Magic Cure, Or Expensive Trip: Psychedelics Explained

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Quicky will be back with new episodes from January 15, but until then here’s one of our favourite episodes of this year. Thank you so much for b...

Part 1 2023 Year in Review: The Year Of High Highs And Very Low Lows

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this special year-end two-part episode, we dive into the most impactful news stories of 2023. From global events to groundbreaking discoveries, joi...

Part 2 2023 Year in Review: The Year Of High Highs And Very Low Lows

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this special year-end two-part episode, we dive into the most impactful news stories of 2023. From global events to groundbreaking discoveries, joi...

Best Of: The Disease That's Killing 20 Aussie Women, Everyday

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Quicky will be back with new episodes from January 15, but until then here’s one of our favourite episodes of this year. Thank you so much for b...

Behind The Mic With Claire Murphy

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Quicky, instead of giving you the news, today Producer Kally and Claire are sitting down to go over the biggest news stories of...

PM: Data Stolen In Hospital Hack

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Quicky evening news update for Friday, 22 December 2023. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it...

Turn Back Into A Teen When You Go Home For Xmas? You're Not Alone

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's that time of year when you might be heading home to see family for Christmas.  Heading home for the holidays can be charged with so many emotion...

PM: Closing Arguments In Lehrmann Case

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Quicky evening news update for Thursday December 21 2023. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And i...

Why Was Matthew Perry Taking Ketamine?

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Back in October the world was saddened to learn that Friends star Matthew Perry had died. And earlier this week, a toxicology report was made public s...

PM: Trump Disqualified From Being President

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Quicky evening news update for Wednesday December 20th 2023. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. An...

What Did Prince Harry Just Win?

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Back in 2005 a newspaper, owned by Rupert Murdoch, ran a story about Prince William hurting his knee. It raised suspicions amongst the royals. Why? Th...

PM: Brittany Higgins Moves To France For Fresh Start

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Quicky evening news update for Monday December 18th 2023. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And i...

Too Many Cancelled Flights, It's Time For Compensation

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are a lot of disappointed airline customers across Australia right now.  With constant flight changes and cancellations, and many still holding...

PM: Dodgy Real Estate Agents Fined For Underquoting

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Quicky evening news update for Monday December 18th 2023. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And i...

Would You Show ID To Watch Online Porn?

17 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sunshine Coast MP Andrew Wallace is trying to stop our kids from watching porn online. It's not an easy task but other countries are already introduci...

PM: Lisa Wilkinson Has Faced Second Day In Court

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Quicky evening news update for Friday December 15th 2023. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And i...

The Cash & Cred You Need To Get A Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this week Zac Efron joined an elite group of actors, singers, athletes and broadcasters when he was honoured with his own star on the Hollywoo...

PM: Mamamia Announces DV Charity Partnership

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Quicky evening news update for Thursday December 14th 2023. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And...

Why The U.S Is Holding Back A Gaza Ceasefire

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday three Prime Ministers, including our own, came together to call for a sustainable ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.  The call came as the UN Gen...

PM: Australia Votes In Favour Of Gaza Ceasefire

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Quicky evening news update for Wednesday December 13th 2023. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. An...

End Of Year Burnout Is Real But What Type Are You Experiencing?

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There seems to be two types of people through the month of December. The first are full of festive spirit, excited for the parties and socialising, so...

PM: Women With Endo Falsely Told Pregnancy Is A Cure

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Quicky evening news update for Tuesday December 12th 2023. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And ...

Incels New Way To Humiliate Women - Chadfishing

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You may have heard of Incels before - but do you know what it means? It stands for involuntarily celibate. It's a group of boys and men who group toge...

PM: Australian Travellers Warned Of New Drug Scam

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Quicky evening news update for Monday December 11th 2023. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And i...

What Happens If Bruce Lehrmann Loses His Defamation Case

10 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For two weeks Australia has watched on as witnesses have described what they believe went down in Parliament house in 2019. Both Bruce Lehrmann and Br...

PM: UK Officer Sentenced For Racist Duchess Meghan Messages

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Quicky evening news update for Friday December 8th 2023. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it...

Health Experts Say Eating Dinner After 6pm Is Way Too Late

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What time do you eat dinner? Is it 6pm so you can eat with your kids? Or maybe it's 9pm after a long day of work? Maybe it's somewhere in between.  T...

PM: Grocery Giants To Front Price Inquiry

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Quicky evening news update for Thursday December 7th 2023. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And ...

The Indefinite Detention Saga Explained

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Last month, Australia's high court ruled that it was illegal to keep people in indefinite immigration detention without the prospect of being deported...

PM: French Laws Uphold Cows’ Right To Moo

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Quicky evening news update for Monday December 4th 2023. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it...

Another COVID Christmas Wave: What To Expect This Time Around

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Australia has entered another wave of Covid. The eighth to circulate since the virus first reared its head back in late 2019.  But now, four years on...

PM: Airport Delays For Christmas Amid Strikes

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Quicky evening news update for Monday December 4th 2023. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it...

Is Blue Light From Your Phone Damaging Your Skin?

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We know too much exposure to blue light can affect our eyes, sleep and health,  but did you know it can also affect your skin?  Blue light emits thr...

PM: Bones Found At Sydney Beach Linked To Underworld Crime

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Quicky evening news update for Monday December 4th 2023. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it...

The Children Of Thalidomide: An Apology Decades Late

03 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recently stood on the floor in federal parliament and apologised to the victims and families of a shocking 1950's and ...

PM: Australia On Track To End HIV Transmission

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Quicky evening news update for Monday November 27th 2023. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And i...

Another Last Second Gaza Truce Extension, What Happens Now

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The truce between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has seen the exchange of dozens of Israeli hostages taken in the October 7 terror attack, for hundreds of P...

PM: 90210 Star Shannen Doherty Reveals Her Cancer Has Spread

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  On top of The Quicky team bringing you a daily deep dive on one topic that has captured your a...

Oscar Pistorius Will Be Free Soon, But People Still Don't Believe Him

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's been more than 10 years since Reeva Steenkamp was killed by her boyfriend, Oscar Pistorius. And recently, he has been granted parole to walk free...

PM: Brittany Higgins Takes The Stand In Defamation Case

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  On top of The Quicky team bringing you a daily deep dive on one topic that has captured your a...

Aussies Heading Back To The Office But It's Nothing to Do With Work

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

2020 changed the way we work - most businesses had employees working from home throughout the pandemic. But now, some years on from COVID, despite pro...

PM: Bizarre Word Of The Year Revealed

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  On top of The Quicky team bringing you a daily deep dive on one topic that has captured your a...

How To Make The Most Of Sleep And Recover From Sleep Debt

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all know how it feels after a rough night of tossing and turning only to have your alarm clock go off way too soon.  We now have the technology on...

PM: Elon Musk Meets With Israeli President

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  On top of The Quicky team bringing you a daily deep dive on one topic that has captured your a...

Why We're Obsessed With Ghost Stories & The Paranormal

26 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Since the beginning of human existence, we have had a relationship with the afterlife and those who reportedly inhabit it. We tell stories of those sp...

PM: Sean 'Diddy' Combs Accused Of Sexual Assault

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  On top of The Quicky team bringing you a daily deep dive on one topic that has captured your a...

The Method That Will Stop You Spending All Your Money On Black Friday

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's Black Friday - the day where retailers all around the world slash their prices so we can snap up a bargain!  While you might be tempted to splas...

PM: Jamie Foxx Accused Of Sexual Assault

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  On top of The Quicky team bringing you a daily deep dive on one topic that has captured your a...

Kids Are Making Deep Fake Porn, Here's What You Need To Know

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's an alarming new trend happening in schools across Australia, and it involved AI and porn.  Deep fake porn has escalated in American and now A...

PM: Concerns COVID Could Derail Christmas

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  On top of The Quicky team bringing you a daily deep dive on one topic that has captured your a...

Surprising Ways A Hotter World Will Impact Us

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Over the weekend a young fan died while at a Taylor Swift concert in Rio. While her cause of death has not been revealed, much has been said about the...

PM: Study Uncovers Truth About Red Wine Headaches

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  On top of The Quicky team bringing you a daily deep dive on one topic that has captured your a...

You're Not Ugly, It's Just Your New Phone Camera

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The selfie camera has gotten TOO good.  But isn't that what we want? Well, yes, to a point, but our front facing cameras, the ones we take all our se...

PM: Optus CEO Resigns After Network Outage

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  On top of The Quicky team bringing you a daily deep dive on one topic that has captured your a...

All Your Questions About Weight Loss Injections Answered

19 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The public debate around weight loss drugs has never been louder than right now.  With some praising the new range of injectable drugs initially crea...

PM: Sean 'Diddy' Combs Faces Allegations Of Abuse

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  On top of The Quicky team bringing you a daily deep dive on one topic that has captured your a...

Too Early For Christmas Decos? Psychologists Say It's Good For You

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You might be wondering if November is too early to put up your Christmas decorations. According to some experts, the answer is no!  Whether it's a tr...

PM: Maccas Loses Fight Over HJ's Big Jack

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  On top of The Quicky team bringing you a daily deep dive on one topic that has captured your a...

What Is Happening At Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital And Why

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hundreds of patients, including dozens of babies, have been trapped inside Gaza's largest hospital as Israeli troops and Hamas militants are fighting ...

PM: Friends Stars Cox & LeBlanc Pay Tribute To Matthew Perry

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  On top of The Quicky team bringing you a daily deep dive on one topic that has captured your a...

Get That Inheritance: Impatient Adult Kids Can't Wait For Parents Money

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's a form of elder abuse that's on the rise, and the NSW Ageing and Disability Commission think they know why.  "Inheritance Impatience" is the ...

PM: Australia's New Vape Bans Toughest In The World

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  On top of The Quicky team bringing you a daily deep dive on one topic that has captured your a...

The Foods Meant To Be As Addictive As Alcohol

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many people will claim to be a chocoholic or sugar addict, but can we really be addicted to food?  A new study has suggested that not only are some f...

PM: Melissa Caddick's Husband Gives Up The Fight For Her Belongings

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  On top of The Quicky team bringing you a daily deep dive on one topic that has captured your a...

The Fall & Rise Of The Wiggles

12 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When OG Red Wiggle Murray Cook retired from performing along with his cast mates Greg and Jeff, many thought it would be the end of the children's ent...

PM: Home and Away Star Johnny Ruffo Has Passed Away

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  On top of The Quicky team bringing you a daily deep dive on one topic that has captured your a...

The ‘Anti Andrew Tate’ Training Now Available For Boys

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We often hear about toxic masculinity. And when discussing it, there's one man seemingly leading the virtual pack - Andrew Tate. We have seen how he, ...

PM: Hollywood Actors Strike Comes To An End After 118 Days

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  On top of The Quicky team bringing you a daily deep dive on one topic that has captured your a...