The Quicky

Is Going Nuclear A Good Idea?

14 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We've seen a number of headlines lately discussing Australia's use of Nuclear Power.  Some Aussies are now wondering if Nuclear is actually an option...

Evening Headlines: New Technology To Replace Nasal Swab Covid-19 Tests

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll...

Will Hypnotherapy Really Help Me Quit Something?

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought about hypnosis as a way to end those sugar cravings? Or a way to quit smoking? Or halt your nail biting habit?  We've seen hypn...

Evening Headlines: London’s Children Offered Polio Booster After Virus Detected

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll...

Why Parents Are Deleting Photos Of Their Kids

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard about the "Wren Effect?" A tiny Tik Toker's account has been sleuthed by the community and they've found some pretty disturbing things ...

Evening Headlines: "Complete Failure" $21 Million CovidSafe App Scrapped

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll...

The Questions Everyone’s Asking About The Referendum

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called on Australians to vote yes in a referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. But not everyone is on boa...

Evening Headlines: Olivia Newton-John Remembered

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll...

Can I Afford To Buy A House Now Prices Are Falling?

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For the first time in more than a decade, interest rates are increasing, and we're hearing more and more about the prices of houses dropping.  But wh...

Evening Headlines: Taiwan Prepares For Life Underground

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll...

Aussie Golden Girl Takes Us Behind The Birmingham Games

07 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last month, thousands of athletes from all around the world, including 430 Australians flocked to Birmingham, England for the 2022 Commonwealth Games....

The Quicky Junior: Why Is Everyone Mad At Taylor Swift?

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Keeping up with the daily news cycle can be hard, especially if you have little ones who need your constant attention, so we’ve created a new show t...

Evening Headlines - You Can Buy A Small Town In Victoria

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll...

Is It Normal To Hate Your Partner?

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever looked at the person you love and just thought to yourself 'I really don't like you'? Maybe they do something that grinds your gears?  ...

Evening Headlines: Study Finds Best Signs Of Coral Reef Recovery In Decades

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Why Is China Freaking Out Over A US Visitor To Taiwan?

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, US Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi landed in Taiwan, the highest ranked US official to visit the disputed island in d...

The Evening Headlines: New Study Finds Just How Much Cost Of Living Has Jumped

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll...

How's Your Mental Health? Report Says Not So Great

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A recent study into the state of Australia's Mental Health has revealed some alarming statistics about the states of mind of Aussie women.  In this e...

Evening Headlines: Beyoncé Changes Song Lyric After Backlash

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll...

Are Celebrity Jets Really Causing Global Warming?

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, there's been a lot of talk about celebrities and their private jets.  Taylor Swift has been accused of being the worst celebrity contribut...

Evening Headlines: Space Junk Keeps Turning Up In Aussie Sheep Paddocks

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll...

Who Are The People Who Decide Interest Rates Go Up?

31 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's been a lot of headlines lately centring around rising interest rates and the ways our country is attempting to handle inflation.  Have you ev...

The Quicky Junior: What’s It Really Like To Compete At The Commonwealth Games?

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Keeping up with the daily news cycle can be hard, especially if you have little ones who need your constant attention, so we’ve created a new show t...

Evening Headlines: Male Contraceptive Pill A Step Closer To Reality

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll...

Viral Videos & Reluctant Stars: What Are Your Rights When You're Filmed

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You've probably seen the videos going viral at the moment that show random acts of kindness. Whether it's a bunch of flowers for a surprised stranger,...

Evening Headlines: Koala Research Money Spent On Rollercoaster

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll...

End Of An Era: The Cultural Impact Of Neighbours

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to hear Claire's full interviews with Neighbours writers and cast, listen here.  After 37 years, nearly 9,000 episodes, and the launching...

Evening Headlines: Inflation Set To Get Worse Before It Gets Better

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll...

"It Happened So Quick" How So Many Aussies End Up Homeless

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Despite the current economic climate, Australia remains one of the most wealthy countries in the entire world, so why is it that the number of people ...

Evening Headlines: Albo Tells MPs To Use Their Time Wisely

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll...

Is Working From Home Hurting Women's Career Options?

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We've successfully shown our bosses that we can work from home quite efficiently since the pandemic forced us to pivot our work lives, but are we miss...

Evening Headlines: Missing Mother's Boyfriend Refused Bail

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll...

JLO Has Us Wondering: Should You Change Your Name After Marriage?

24 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On July 17 Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck finally got married, two decades after they first became engaged, but their incredible reunion has been some...

The Quicky Junior: Long Covid, Body Positivity In Sport & Is 'Finders Keepers' True?

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Keeping up with the daily news cycle can be hard, especially if you have little ones who need your constant attention, so we’ve created a new show t...

Evening Headlines: OECD Says ‘Old Men’ To Blame For House Prices

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll...

Why We Shouldn't Laugh About The UK Heatwave

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, records were broken in the UK when the temperature soared into the high 30's and even surpassed 40 degrees celsius in some areas for the fi...

Evening Headlines: Calls For Aus To Close Border With Indonesia

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll...

$500,000 A Year: The Cushy Jobs Reserved For Ex Pollies

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last month, public outrage exploded when it was revealed that former NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro was appointed to a $500,000 a year taxpayer fund...

Evening Headlines: Corrupt VIC MPs Won’t Face Charges

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll...

What Causes Long Covid?

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With the Government and health experts warning that a third wave of Covid-19 is about to hit Australia, and as the cold winter drags on, many of us ar...

Evening Headlines: TGA Approves Covid Jab For Babies

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll...

What's Going On In Sri Lanka?

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You may have recently seen images on the news of thousands of Sri Lankans storming the residence of their now former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, as ...

Evening Headlines: QLD Begs Parents To Mask Up Their Kids

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll...

Aussies Warned Not To Build As Construction Firms Go Bust

17 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Since the Federal Government introduced the Home Builder grants program, thousands of Aussies have excitedly applied for the financial assistance to h...

The Quicky Junior: Energy Saving Tips, Why Covid's Back & Our Super Soccer Stars

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Keeping up with the daily news cycle can be hard, especially if you have little ones who need your constant attention, so we’ve created a new show t...

Evening Headlines: Driver Who Killed 4 Kids Has Sentenced Reduced

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll...

How To Save $$$ On Your Power Bill

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With power bills rising from July 1, many of us are bracing for bill shock when our next payment is due, on top of rising fuel costs, and increased pr...

Evening Headlines: Albo Pressured Over Pandemic Leave Payments

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll...

What You Could Bring Back From Bali That Could Kill Aussie Farms

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You might have heard that Aussie farmers have grave concerns that people coming back from their holidays in Bali might be risking bringing a virus bac...

Evening Headlines: Twitter Sues Elon Musk Over $65BN Takeover

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll...

You Can DIY A Cervical Cancer Screen Now - So How Does It Work?

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Australia has become the first country in the world to enable women and people born with a cervix to conduct their own screening for Human Papilloma V...

Evening Headlines: Albo Challenges MPs Over Climate Change

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll...

Why We Can't Pretend The Pandemic Is Over

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Winter is well and truly here and so is a third wave of the pandemic, with experts warning that case numbers of Covid-19 are set to spiral significant...

Evening Headlines: QLD’s Covid Crisis Hits Cruise Ship

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll...

The Many MANY Scandals of Boris Johnson

10 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has finally announced his resignation as Conservative Party leader after 50 MPs and senior colleagues quit over his la...

The Quicky Junior: Airport Chaos, Honey Bees In Danger & Wonderful Wimbledon

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Keeping up with the daily news cycle can be hard, especially if you have little ones who need your constant attention, so we’ve created a new show t...

Evening Headlines: Japan’s Ex PM Shot In Public

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll...

No Honey For You: What's Killing Aussie Bees

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You may have heard some news reports about a new infestation of varroa mites that are infecting millions of bees in NSW, threatening the whole of Aust...

Evening Headlines: People Aged 30+ To Get 4th Covid Jab

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll...

Get Up, Stand Up, Show Up: How To Face Up To White Privilege

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's NAIDOC Week 2022 and this year's theme is: Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! So how can non-indigenous Australians recognise their white privilege and h...

Evening Headlines: Albo Visits NSW Flood Zone

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll...

Cancellations & Delays: What The Heck Is Going On With Airports Right Now?

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's airline industry is now seeing demand that is back to pre-pandemic levels, with millions of us jetting off overseas or to another state fo...

Evening Headlines: Fed Gov Declares Natural Disaster In NSW

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll...

Facial Recognition: Who Is Recording Your Image & Why?

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're all aware that sometimes our image is captured on CCTV as we go about our daily lives, but what you might not realise is that when you enter som...

Evening Headlines: Harry Styles Concert Evacuated Amid Denmark Shooting

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll...

Is America Heading Back Into The Dark Ages?

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Following the recent decision by the US Supreme Court to repeal women's constitutional right to have an abortion, it seems the six conservative judges...

The Quicky Junior: Travel Tips For All Ages & Lauren Jackson’s Big Comeback!

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Keeping up with the daily news cycle can be hard, especially if you have little ones who need your constant attention, so we’ve created a new show t...

Evening Headlines: Cost Of Living Crisis Set To Worsen

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll...

10 Travel Hacks For A Post-Pandemic World

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

International and state borders are open and with the school holidays upon us, millions of Aussies are on the move to take a much needed break, or rec...

Evening Headlines: NSW Teachers Walk Off The Job

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll...

Masks, RATs & Fuel: What You Can & Can’t Claim On Tax

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's that time of year again when we have to dig out all of our old receipts and start crunching the numbers as we prepare our tax return, or if we're...

Evening Headlines: Hannah Clarke Coronial Findings Released

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll...

The Real Cost Of Banning Trans Athletes

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

More and more sporting codes are introducing new bans on trans women who want to participate in those sports at an elite level, but why has this sudde...

Evening Headlines: Food Prices Increase 65% In 2 Years

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll...

Outlawing Abortion: The Start Of A More Conservative America

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Over the weekend millions of women's worst fears were realised, when the US Supreme Court overturned the court case known as Roe V. Wade, which had si...

Evening Headlines: Fallout Continues From US Abortion Ban

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll...

Killing Stamp Duty & How To Make Houses Cheaper

26 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The NSW Government recently announced a serious shake up to Stamp Duty, promising that from 2023, First Home Buyers will be able to choose between pay...

The Quicky Junior: Why It's Freezing, The Bluey Dad Debate & Our Top Female Cricketers

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Keeping up with the daily news cycle can be hard, especially if you have little ones who need your constant attention, so we’ve created a new show t...

Evening Headlines: Qantas To Increase Fares To Cover Bonuses

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll...

An Invitation & An Invoice: Is Charging Wedding Guests OK?

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The average Australian wedding now costs a whopping $36,000, and while for many people that amount of money is simply unobtainable, it seems more and ...

Evening Headlines: Random Mass Stabbing Stuns Auckland

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll...

Will Sending The Biloela Family Home Encourage More Refugees?

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When the Nadesalingam family recently returned to their adopted Queensland home of Biloela, there was great relief as it brought to an end a years-lon...

Evening Headlines: Cosby Guilty Of Abusing Teen At Playboy Mansion

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll...

Hamish Blake, Bluey & The “Perfect” Aussie Dad Narrative

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There have been a lot of popular Aussie dads on TV over the years, all of them very similar - white, grumpy and not really that involved with their ki...

Evening Headlines: Perrottet’s Promise To Shake Up Stamp Duty

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll...

Why Is It So Cold & Where Is All The Lettuce?

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In some parts of Australia temperatures have reached 100 year lows, with much of the country feeling a lot colder than usual which is having serious i...

Evening Headlines: Probe Into Barilaro’s $400K ‘Captain’s Pick’ Job

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

Why Is "Outing" Someone Still A Threat In 2022?

19 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this week, actor Rebel Wilson found herself being forced into making a choice: come out to the world and publicly state that she is in a relat...

The Quicky Junior: Why Teachers Want To Quit & Minjee Lee: Our Favourite Golfer

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Keeping up with the daily news cycle can be hard, especially if you have little ones who need your constant attention, so we’ve created a new sh...

Evening Headlines: Albo Extends Covid Health Funding

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

Mormon Mom TikTok: What's It Really Like To Be A Swinger?

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Recently three seemingly very different topics collided on the internet to create the perfect storm - Mormons, TikTok and swinging - when a 28-year-ol...

Evening Headlines: Albo’s Commits To Faster Emissions Reduction

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

The Energy Crisis, AGL and An Aussie Billionaire

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You might have heard a lot of news recently about Aussie billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes and his attempts to buy energy company AGL so that he can inf...

Evening Headlines: Two Million Aussies To Receive Pay Increase

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

Drowning In Admin: Why 60% Of Teachers Want To Quit

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New research has found that more than half of all Aussie teachers are planning to quit their jobs, as low wages, excessive amounts of admin and poor w...

Evening Headlines: East Coast Bracing For More Power Blackouts

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

Should Australia Adopt Period Leave For Employees?

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Spanish Government recently announced that it is considering creating new laws that would give employees the right to take between 3 and 5 days of...

The Quicky Junior: TikTok's Influence On Music, Sibling Rivalry & The Amazing ParaMatildas

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Keeping up with the daily news cycle can be hard, especially if you have little ones who need your constant attention, so we’ve created a new sh...

Evening Headlines: Long Weekend Airport Chaos & A Cold Snap

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we&...

How Halsey Exposed The Music Industry's Obsession With TikTok

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last month, one of the music industry's biggest artists, Halsey posted a video on her social media that was viewed by 8 million people in just 24 hour...