The Quicky

What Life Is Like For Australian-Ukrainians

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's been one month since Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his troops to invade Ukraine. Since then, rolling news coverage has brought the hor...

Why Do We Still Think Weight Loss Surgery Is 'Cheating'?

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every year, tens of thousands of Aussies undergo weight loss surgery in a bid to finally regain control of their health, a process that comes at great...

Got Mould? Why You Shouldn't Just Reach For The Bleach

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As humid and wet weather continues to impact millions of Aussies, you might find that your favourite jacket, shoes or even your walls are increasingly...

$7 For A Coffee?! Why Our Cost Of Living Is Out Of Control

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As petrol prices continue to soar past $2 a litre, there are now reports that we could be paying up to $7 for a coffee by the end of the year! So what...

"I Just Can't Throw It Away": Why We Hold On To Old Clothes

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you take a look at the back of your closet, what do you see? Perhaps something from your childhood, a favourite outfit from your youth, or even a h...

Mozzies With Japanese Encephalitis: How Worried Should I Be?

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just when you thought talking about viruses was a thing of the past, a new illness spread through mosquito bites has resurfaced in Australia amid all ...

What Is An ‘Oligarch’ & Are They Helping Putin?

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began, you might have started hear more and more about a group of super-rich men referred to as 'oligarchs' who ...

Why 52 Is A Dangerous Age For Heart Attacks

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the past two weeks, three well known Australians all aged 52 have suffered serious heart attacks, tragically leaving two of those people deceased a...

Grantham; The Whole Town That Moved Out Of The Flood Zone

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The recent flooding in New South Wales and Queensland has left thousands of people homeless, as entire towns were enveloped by rising floodwaters, wit...

In Defence Of The 'Crazy' Cat Ladies

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For thousands of years women have had a unique relationship with cats in many different cultures, often associated with fertility and protection, yet ...

Women & Alcohol: Are We Being Guilt Tripped?

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You might have seen a new ad on TV targeting women telling us that we should stop drinking alcohol as soon as we start trying for a baby, which goes b...

What Will It Take To End The War In Ukraine?

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's been nearly two weeks since Russia invaded Ukraine, and already there are reports that thousands of people have died, and numerous efforts to end...

"But What About International Men's Day?" He Said

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today is International Women's Day and this year's theme is Break The Bias, in which we imagine what a world free of bias, stereotypes and discriminat...

Should I Cancel My Trip To Europe?

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When Australia's international border finally reopened in November, many of us started immediately planning and booking that much longed for trip over...

What Happens If House Prices Do Actually Drop?

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It feels like every year we're told that the Australian property bubble is about to burst and we should all be poised to rush out and buy our dream ho...

"My Babies Were In The Car:" Escaping The Flood Zone

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For weeks rain has continued to pour down across much of the east coast of Australia, causing floods of historic proportions in many towns and cities,...

Volodymyr Zelensky: Who Is The Man Standing Up To Putin?

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is front and centre in news headlines as his country continues its efforts to repel the Russian military follow...

It's 2022, Stop Asking Women This Question

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you are or have ever been a woman aged anywhere between about 16 and 50, no doubt you will have been asked at some point whether you're pregnant, o...

The Psychology of D*ck Pics

27 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever received an unsolicited dick pic? If you said yes, you're not alone. Millions of women and men all over the world are being sent picture...

What Did Putin Just Do?

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Late yesterday afternoon our time, Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a live televised address, saying Russia had no intention of occupying Ukraine...

Is It Wrong That I Watched That Shark Attack Video?

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last week a video of a man being fatally attacked by a shark in Sydney went viral. Hundreds, if not thousands of people were viewing and sharing this ...

Is It Time To Scrap All The Covid Rules?

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sweden, Denmark, Norway, the UK - what do these countries have in common? They're all winding back or removing their Covid restrictions completely, de...

Is Working From Home Ruining Your Body?

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Before the pandemic hit, some of us dreamt of the day we could roll out of bed, skip the morning commute and work from the comfort of our homes. But, ...

The Wacky Stunts Politicians Use To Win An Election

20 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's that time again. The time when the politicians go out into the community, shaking hands, kissing babies, flipping sausages and drinking beers - a...

Why Everyone’s Talking About The Tinder Swindler

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It seems everyone is talking about Netflix's The Tinder Swindler right now. Before that, it was The Puppet Master and Inventing Anna. Before them it w...

Have We Finally Forgiven Camilla?

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's one of the most famous and controversial love triangles in history.  Prince Charles and Camilla have been dominating the headlines for four ...

How To Have A Healthy Breakup (Unlike KimYe)

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is there a good way to break up with someone? Should we be looking to celebrity breakups as inspiration to our own relationship breakdowns? We’v...

Do You Really Have Covid Or Just Covid Paranoia?

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How many times since the world was struck with a Global Pandemic have you thought to yourself ‘I’ve probably already had Covid?’ Hav...

Is It Ok If Friends Are More Important Than Your Partner?

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This Valentine's Day we ask ourselves who really are our soulmates? Is it the person we choose to have a physically intimate relationship with? Or is ...

Am I 'Hangry', Or Just An Ars*hole?

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all know that feeling, when you or someone you're with hasn't eaten for hours and stress and anger starts to take over, as you becoming irrationall...

What Happens If You Don't Recover From Covid In 7 Days?

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you're diagnosed with Covid-19 in Australia, you will most likely have to complete seven days of mandatory self-isolation at home while you recover...

Obsessed With Married At First Sight? Science Knows Why

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Married At First Sight, better known as 'MAFS' has become not only one of the most popular television shows here in Australia, but is also exported to...

How To Cope In Covid Iso (From Women Who’ve Been There)

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

At the start of the pandemic few of us knew anyone who had actually contracted Coronavirus, but now we're in our third year of dealing with Covid, and...

How Is Discrimination By Religious Schools Legal?

06 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, there was public outrage after it emerged that Citipointe Christian College in Brisbane sent a lengthy contract to parents demanding that t...

What Your Fortune Holds In The Year Of The Tiger

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday marked the start of the new Lunar New Year celebrations for 2022, and so you might be wondering what the year of the Water Tiger has in store ...

Is Russia Really About To Declare War With Ukraine?

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past couple of weeks, speculation and fear has been growing that Russia could be about to invade Ukraine once again, especially after more th...

'Partygate': Could Wine & Cheese Bring Down Boris Johnson?

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The UK has one of the highest death tolls from Coronavirus in the entire world, which has seen the British people live through some of the harshest an...

Who Owns Australia's Flags?

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, on the eve of January 26, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that $20 million dollars had been spent to 'free' the Aboriginal flag fro...

Will Novavax Save Us From Omicron?

30 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved the Novavax vaccine for use in people aged 18 or over, becoming the fourth brand of COVID-19 j...

Plant Ladies: Why We're Obsessed With Greening Our Homes

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Given how much more time we've all been spending at home lately, it's perhaps not surprising that many of us have developed a new passion for plants.&...

Does My Cloth Mask Protect Me From Omicron?

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You might have recently heard a lot of people talking about face masks, as concerns have been raised that our sustainable cloth masks may not actually...

A Note On January 26th

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mamamia only refers to January 26 by its date, to acknowledge that it is not a day of celebration for all Australians.  Instead of publishing an ...

What You Should Know Before Getting A Booster

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The NSW, VIC and SA governments recently decided to reduce the time between our second COVID-19 jab and third booster shots to just three months, but ...

What Happened In Tonga & Why Do We Still Know So Little?

23 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's been more than a week since the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai volcano erupted, sending an ash cloud kilometres into the sky, and fuelling a deadly ts...

I'm Not Rich, But Can I Still Be An Investor?

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you didn't grow up surrounded by financial whizzes, investing and the whole concept of the sharemarket can feel really daunting and probably someth...

“I Felt Like I Was Going To Die”: Why We Suffer Panic Attacks

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever suffered a panic attack or know someone who has, you'll know just how confronting it can be, but what exactly is happening to our body ...

Would Hosting A 'Covid Party' Help End The Pandemic?

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With constant uncertainty caused by the pandemic, it's not surprising that many of us are secretly wondering if we should just try to catch Covid-19 a...

Is Your BMI Bullsh*t?

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

At some point in your life, you will probably be given an assessment of your health based on your Body Mass Index (BMI), but have you ever wondered ho...

Why Does My Supermarket Still Have Empty Shelves?

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all remember the chaos and uncertainty at the start of the pandemic, when panic buying made it near impossible to buy toilet paper and all sorts of...

What Happens When Hospitals Can't Cope Anymore?

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We've only been living with Omicron for about a month, but already there are reports that hospitals around the country are at breaking point, forcing ...

Ghislaine Maxwell & Prince Andrew: WTF Is Going On?

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Former British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was recently charged for her involvement in Jeffrey Epstein's paedophile sex ring, but a recent omission by...

I Can’t Believe I’m Still Searching For A RAT

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you've tried to get any kind of Covid-19 test in the past few weeks, you have probably come up against long queues and delayed wait times for resul...

What The Djokovic Case Says About Australia’s Borders

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's been nearly a week since Novak Djokovic landed in Australia only to find that his Covid-19 vaccine exemption was deemed to be invalid and his vis...

2022: Can We Come To Terms With COVID-19?

09 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're just over a week into 2022, and already the news headlines are full of scary daily case numbers, hospitalisations and deaths, so how can we prep...

Please, Tell Me It’s Going To Get Better: 2022 Predictions

02 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

2021 came as a surprise to everyone as we expected things to be so much better than 2020, but surely this year has to be better, right? To find out if...

2021 Year In Review: Did That Really Just Happen?

26 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you spent as much of this year in lockdown as we did, you're probably feeling like the past 12 months were all a bit of a blur, but when you look c...

Behind The Mic: How Team Quicky Makes This Show

19 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered how The Quicky is made every weekday? How we manage to schedule dozens of guests each week, write new scripts, make l...

What Money-Smart Women Don’t Do At Christmas

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's Christmas once again, and whatever you celebrate this festive period, no doubt you are already feeling the pressure to spend big on presents, foo...

Finders, Keepers? Who Owns Valuable Lost Property

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this month, one very lucky man was told he would be allowed to keep half of a treasure trove of diamonds, emeralds and sapphires he'd found ba...

The Women Making Money From Foot Fetishists

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are a lot of different ways celebrities can make a comeback in 2021, but for former pop star Kerry Katona her decision to sell photos of her fee...

Covid Q&A: Illegal Ingredients, Omicron Immunity & Faster Boosters

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As 2021 winds down, you were probably hoping that we had seen the back of conspiracy theories and the worst of Covid-19, but with a new variant and ch...

Election 2022: How Politicians Plan To Woo Your Vote

12 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In 2022 we know a Federal election is coming, and while we don't have an exact date for the ballot just yet, already the campaigning has begun by all ...

Is Our Obsession With Eyelashes Dangerous?

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For millennia we have been obsessed with enhancing our natural eyelashes, whether using kohl to make them appear darker, or removing them altogether, ...

3 Women On How To Face Christmas Completely Sober

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The festive period is supposed to be a time for gathering with friends and family to have fun and celebrate the end of the year, but it can also easil...

2021 Australia: Buying A Home Is Hard, Renting One Is Harder

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's no secret that a lot of people are struggling to buy their first home, but what gets a lot less attention is the fact that across most of Austral...

Why Omicron Made Us Feel Like We Just Can't Do This Anymore

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As the holiday season edges closer the last thing we want to think about is the pandemic, but with uncertainty over Omicron, borders and restrictions,...

Vaccine Inequality: Why We Could See More Variants Of Concern

05 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The emergence of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has finally forced the world to have a difficult conversation that many experts and less-economically...

How To Be Good At Small Talk (& Why It Matters)

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It can feel daunting at the best of times to strike up a conversation with a stranger at a bus stop, or a colleague you don't know particularly well i...

Are Men The Real Winners In Gender Neutral Awards?

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Last week the Australian Recording Industry Association Awards, better known as the ARIAs were live streamed from Sydney, and for the first time some ...

The Women Suing Qatar & Your Rights In An Airport

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Just over one year ago, at least 13 Australian women and hundreds of others were subjected to invasive gynaecological examinations without warning or ...

How Worried Should I Be About Omicron?

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Just when you thought it was safe to book domestic and international travel, Australia has joined a number of other nations by imposing new restrictio...

How Long Should You Date Before You Get Engaged?

28 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When musician Travis Barker proposed to Kourtney Kardashian in a dramatic beach set-up with thousands of roses last month, you might have been a bit s...

Why Can't I Buy The Pill Over The Counter?

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever taken the contraceptive pill, you might have had one of those 'oh no' moments when you realise that your prescription has run out, you'...

The Disappearance Of William Tyrrell: Everything We Know So Far

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On 12 September 2014 a three-year-old boy vanished without a trace from his grandmother's backyard in the NSW town of Kendall. More than seven years o...

Do I Need COVID-19 Insurance? All Your Xmas Travel Questions Answered

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With Christmas just one month away you might be frantically making plans to travel interstate or even overseas to see loved ones or enjoy a much-neede...

House Prices & Interest Rates: Winners & Losers In 2022

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After years of record lows there is speculation that 2022 could be the year when the Reserve Bank of Australia will finally increase interest rates, b...

Seeing Red: Why Taylor Swift Has Us Re-Evaluating Age-Gap Romances

21 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In our late teens and early twenties, many of us date someone who is a little or even a lot older as we experiment with romance, but have your feeling...

How To Start A Daily Routine (And Stick To It)

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many of the world's most successful business people swear by a regimented routine that they stick to 7 days a week, no matter what, but is it really t...

No Toilet Access For You: 4.4M Aussies Denied Basic Human Rights

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are currently 4.4 million Aussies living with a disability, and millions more who form part of their care and support network, but despite so ma...

After Two Years Of Planes Being Grounded, Is It Safe To Fly?

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For 600 days, thousands of aircraft around the world sat idle on runways, in warehouses and even in deserts, as the number of global flights was slash...

Why Have Joe Biden & Kamala Harris Been So Damn Quiet?

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's been just over a year since Joe Biden and Kamala Harris won the US Presidential election, and seized power from a very disgruntled Donald Trump, ...

Boosters & Rapid Antigen Tests - Welcome To The New Normal

14 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As we increasingly learn to live with Covid-19 and society gets back into its groove, booster vaccine jabs and rapid antigen tests which can be done a...

Boomers, Gen X, Millennials & Gen Z: Who Makes The Best Employee?

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As many of us start to return to the workplace, the conversation about different attitudes and approaches to work is one that is increasingly divided ...

Astroworld: Who's Responsible For Crowd Crush Deaths At Concerts?

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, over 50,000 people in Texas headed for a night out at the Astroworld Festival headlined by Travis Scott and Drake, excited to finally be ab...

The Law That Allows Men To Explain Away Murder

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When Sandra Peniamina was killed, her husband admitted he had done it and was initially charged with and convicted of murder, sentenced to life behind...

Teen-ternity Leave: Do Parents Need Time Off To Support Older Kids?

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Raising a child is always challenging, but when your kids hit their teenage years it can be especially difficult as they navigate changing bodies, rel...

Will I Be Sucked Into Zuckerberg's Metaverse?

07 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg recently announced in a 77 minute long video that he is re-branding the company under the new name Meta, which is sho...

Needle Spiking: Is It Happening In Australia?

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With restrictions finally lifted across Australia, many of us look forward to a night out or a house party with friends, but recent reports from the U...

The Aussie Housing Market Just Changed For Everyone

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you have or are currently trying to buy property in Australia, you will know that the so-called 'Australian Dream' of owning your own home is more ...

Why Are Male Athletes So Scared To Come Out?

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, Adelaide United star Josh Cavallo made history when he announced that he is proud gay man, making him the only current, male professional f...

The Great Resignation: Should I Quit My Job?

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The past 20 months of constant upheaval and change as a result of the pandemic has made many of us re-think what's most important in our lives, and ou...

The Mental Load Of IVF

31 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anyone who's been through In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) will tell you about the huge costs, extensive medical intervention, and if they are lucky enoug...

The Princess & The Commoner: How A Royal Wedding Divided Japan

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, an unusually modest wedding brought an end to four years of torment for Princess Mako of Japan and her 'commoner' husband Kei Komuro, as th...

COP26: Is Australia Really That Sh*t On Climate Change?

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This weekend, Prime Minister Scott Morrison will reluctantly fly to Scotland for the United Nations Climate Change Conference better known as COP26, b...

Alec Baldwin & The “Prop” Gun: How Dangerous Is A Movie Set?

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, the lives of the cast and crew of a new movie called Rust were changed forever after what was supposed to be an unloaded "prop" gun killed ...

Weirdly Obsessed With Big Families? Us Too

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The new Premier of NSW Dominic Perrottet recently announced that he and his wife Helen are expecting their seventh child, a baby girl next year, leavi...

Being A Wiggle Is Very Big Business

24 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When you become a Wiggle, there's a whole lot more to it than just pulling on a bright skivvy and singing a few songs. With Emma Wiggle leaving the ba...

Squid Game: Why Is The World Obsessed?

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is no better word to describe the Netflix show Squid Game than 'phenomenon', as it has taken the entire world by storm with more than 111 millio...

"He Told Us We'd Put On Weight" Horrible Bosses On Notice

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, the ABC's Four Corners program aired an explosive episode in which serious allegations of bullying and harassment were levelled at former C...

How Dangerous Is Someone Who Is Unvaccinated?

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Some states and territories are surging ahead with COVID-19 vaccinations with the ACT and NSW now surpassing 90% first dose, but other jurisdictions i...