The Quicky
Episodes
How Toxic Is TikTok For Teens?
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TikTok has proven to be the number one app for surviving lockdown, as more than a billion people worldwide have signed up to watch and create viral vi...
What Pauline Hanson Doesn't Want Your Kids To Learn
27 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You may have been hearing the term 'Critical Race Theory' or CRT a lot over the past week, and like many other people be wondering what it is and why ...
Spears Speaks Freely But Will It #FreeBritney?
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After 13 years of being controlled almost entirely by her father, Britney Spears has finally revealed the hell in which she has been living, levelling...
"I'm Mad At Everyone" Aussie Under 35's May Never Own A Home
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In spite of a global pandemic, Australian property prices continue to rise and rise, which means younger people are increasingly left out of the dream...
Pfizer vs AZ: The Truth About "Vaccine Shopping"
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Since The Government changed its regulations on the AstraZeneca vaccine, there's been talk around Australians 'vaccine shopping'. Is this true? ...
There's Something About Barnaby
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
He's back. Barnaby Joyce. It's been over three years since Barnaby Joyce lost his place as Deputy PM and National Party Leader, after it was rev...
One More Head Knock: Why Athletes Are Choosing Mind Over Money
20 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Boyd Cordner is only 29. That's a young age to retire from the only job you've ever had, the job you love. Boyd was the captain of the Sydney City Roo...
"It Was A Car Wreck" What It's Really Like On Celebrity Dating App Raya
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
According to leaked videos and screenshots, over the last year if you wanted to date Ben Affleck, Matthew Perry or Zac Efron, you're best to be on dat...
Why Won't The Government Let the Biloela Family Stay?
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For three years now, Australia has been fascinated with the fate of the Murrugappan family. The family of four had been living quietly in Biloel...
Queer To Non Binary: The Evolution Of LGBTIQA+ Terminology
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's Pride Month around the world, a time to remember where the LGBTIQA+ community has come from and where they are headed. At The Quicky, we th...
The Emotional Toll Of Fortress Australia
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With no end in sight to Australia's closed international borders, the emotional toll of being separated from loved ones is starting to have a very sev...
Lilibet: 7 Days Old & Already Repairing The Royal Rift
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Harry and Meghan's daughter Lilibet Diana Mountbatten Windsor is just one week old, but already there are hopes that Queen Elizabeth's great-granddaug...
COVID-19 Variants: Everything You Need To Know
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You may have noticed that news outlets have started referring to the more common strains of COVID-19 by letters of the Greek alphabet, such as Alpha, ...
The Search For Canada's Lost Children
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last month the bodies of at least 215 children were found at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in Canada, where First Nations children wer...
Toxic Femininity: Are Women Trained To Hate Each Other?
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chrissy Teigen has had to do a lot of apologising lately, after decade-old tweets and messages emerged showing she verbally abused a number of young c...
When The Heck Will I Get My Vaccine?
06 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're being told that Melbourne's latest COVID-19 outbreak wouldn't have been so bad if more people had been vaccinated, but even if you are technical...
Naomi Osaka: When Mental Health Disrupts Your Work
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Japanese tennis champion Naomi Osaka sparked controversy over her decision not speak to media at the French Open, before withdrawing from the competit...
Has Prince Harry Proven Our Parents Screw Us Up?
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As Prince Harry continues to speak out publicly about his personal life, the often strained relationship with his father Prince Charles keeps coming u...
Where Are The Stolen Generation Now?
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It is National Reconciliation Week 2021, and the theme this year is More than a word. Reconciliation takes action. A significant part of that includes...
What The Hell Are NFTs?
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recently a number tech celebrities and artists have been making headlines for selling NFTs for hundreds of thousands, and sometimes even millions of d...
The Dark Side Of DNA Testing
30 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
DNA testing is becoming increasingly popular, with more and more of us sending off a saliva sample to learn about our ancestry and health conditions. ...
Frontline Domestic Violence Workers Tell Us What’s Really Happening
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We know that domestic and family violence is serious problem in Australia as everyday new and shocking statistics make the headlines, but what we hear...
Is Vaccine Hesitancy In Australia Real?
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In many countries, people cannot wait to get vaccinated against COVID-19, but in Australia headlines suggest many of us are reluctant to roll up our s...
Riddled With Syphilis: The Other Epidemic Currently Affecting Aussies
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While the whole world is focused on defeating COVID-19, it seems Aussies have become complacent when it comes to protecting ourselves against other di...
Is It Time To End Beauty Pageants?
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Like many countries, Australia has a long history of beauty pageants, where young, single, child-free women have been celebrated for their physical at...
What It's Really Like To Live With Schizophrenia
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For many of us, Hollywood is to blame for the inaccurate and often offensive stereotypes conjured in our minds when we think of a person living with S...
Weird, Wacky & Wild: Why Aussies Love Eurovision
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eurovision conjures images of eccentric pop music, wild costumes and epic reactions from participants, the crowd, and fans alike, but why do we as Aus...
The 12 Week Silence: Why We Still Keep Early Pregnancy A Secret
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Determining exactly when a woman has become pregnant has improved significantly in recent decades, but despite the increased accuracy, many of us beli...
Bennifer: Does Off Again, On Again Ever Work?
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Social media has lit up over the news that 'Bennifer' - aka Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck - have allegedly gotten back together after 17 years apart....
What's Going On Between Israel & Palestine Right Now?
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past week, horrendous images of violence, death and destruction have dominated news headlines, as tensions between Israel and Palestine have ...
Fortress Australia: Just How Long Will We Stay Locked Up?
16 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's been more than one year since the Federal Government took the unprecedented step of closing Australia's international borders, forbidding almost ...
Why Is Everyone Freaking Out About The Curriculum?
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The entire Australian school curriculum is currently under review, with the intention of scaling back humanities subjects, increasing focus on problem...
Maternal Ambivalence: When Women Regret Having Kids
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's no secret that if you're a woman aged in your 20's, 30's or 40's, you can expect to be asked on almost a daily basis whether or not you have, or ...
What The Hell’s A Life Coach Anyway?
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Life coaches have been around for decades, but rather than the big stadium-filled hype sessions of the 90's, the new generation of self-help gurus are...
Are AVOs Worth The Paper They're Written On?
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kobi Shepherdson, Kelly Wilkinson, Hannah Clarke and her three kids - these are just some of the many women and children who should have been protecte...
How Do You Divorce The World's Richest Men?
09 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Getting a divorce is for many people one of the worst experiences of their life, but when your soon-to-be-ex spouse is one of the wealthiest and most ...
Why Can’t People Quarantine On Christmas Island?
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With thousands of Aussies still stranded overseas amid the pandemic, calls to open our offshore detention facilities to quarantine returned travellers...
Menopause: Misunderstood, Mysterious & Magnificent
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've come a long way when it comes to discussing topics in public that used to be considered taboo or referred to as 'women's business', but one issu...
What's The Deal With The Tokyo Olympics?
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games were deferred until 2021 due to COVID-19, both organisers and fans hoped we would be well past the peak of the pande...
Survivor Guilt: What It's Like To Be Indian Australian Right Now
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With hundreds of thousands of Indian people testing to positive to COVID-19 every day, thousands dying and many more searching desperately for help, i...
Where Are All The Drag Kings?
02 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many Drag Queens have been propelled into international stardom as RuPaul's Drag Race has elevated the art form into the homes of the masses, but not ...
Why Are We Scared Of A Pentecostal PM?
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lately, Prime Minister Scott Morrison's religion has come under increased scrutiny, with many seeking to deride him for the traditions of his Pentecos...
What Will I Have To Give Up For Net Zero Emissions?
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Late last week, leaders from around the world including our own Prime Minister jumped on an epic Zoom call to be a part of US President Joe Biden's vi...
The People Of Port Arthur Speak, 25 Years On
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's 25 years to the day since a small Tasmanian town became known right around the world for all the wrong reasons, after a shocking act of violence....
Bloody Hell: Why Millions Of Us Can't Donate Our Blood
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One in three Aussies will need a blood transfusion at some point to save their lives, but at the moment, only about one in 30 of us are rolling up our...
Lumps, Fakes & Feelings: What Men Want You To Know About Testicles
25 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's a well known cliche that men can be hesitant when it comes to looking after their own health, especially when they are worried about a particular...
ANZAC Day: The Heroes Who Came Home But Didn't Grow Old
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
More Australian veterans have taken their own lives than have been killed in active duty since our troops were first deployed to Afghanistan in 2001, ...
George Floyd Trial: What Does Derek Chauvin's Conviction Mean For America?
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly one year ago in Minneapolis, Minnesota, George Floyd lost his life when a police officer knelt on his neck for more than nine minutes, despite ...
Why Is It So Hard To Buy Your First Home?
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We constantly receive mixed messages about the housing market in Australia... one day everything is booming, and the next we're supposedly headed for ...
The Highs & Lows Of Medicinal Cannabis
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Five years ago the Federal Government made it legal for some patients to access medicinal cannabis, but that doesn't mean it's now free or easy to obt...
The Truth About Our Sex Lives: What, When & Who We’re Doing
18 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 2019 we looked into how much sex Aussies are really having, after Mamamia spoke to 1000 women about their private lives and fantasies. But si...
Are We Over The Royal Family?
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Prince Philip's death has reminded us all of the grim reality that the Queen may not be long for this world, which begs the question of what will beco...
Aboriginal Deaths In Custody: 30 Years On & Still A National Disgrace
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It has been 30 years to the day since the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody handed down its report, containing a shocking 339 recomme...
Blood Clots And The AstraZeneca Vaccine: What You Need To Know
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With a second Australian suspected of developing blood clots after receiving the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, some people now have concerns about the...
Racist, Conservationist, Funny & Grumpy: Prince Philip's Complicated Legacy
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Friday 9th April 2021 Prince Philip died at the age of 99, bringing an end to his 73-year marriage to Queen Elizabeth II. While much of the world i...
We Need To Talk About Adult Autism
11 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The announcement by Aussie comedian Josh Thomas that he has been diagnosed with Autism as an adult has highlighted that many people are living with th...
Why Can't The Rest Of The World Contain COVID-19?
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us are feeling frustrated that the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Australia is way behind schedule, especially as we see other countries like the...
Can Empathy Training Solve Canberra's Sexually Deviant Behaviour?
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Following a never-ending string or horrific allegations of bullying and sexual assault, several Liberal and National MPs have been forced to undergo e...
Fixing The Gender Pay Gap Is Possible: Here's How
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Federal Government has published a new report into the gender pay gap, and the findings are not good. Despite decades of effort from many dedicate...
Dying For A Bigger Bum: Dangers Of The Brazilian Butt Lift
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The pressure on women to have a perfect body is never ending, and right now the hottest trend is to have a big peachy behind like Kim Kardashian, Card...
Is Chocolate Really That Bad For You?
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Easter is upon us once again and while some see this as a time for religious renewal, almost all of us are looking forward to indulging in copious amo...
The Politics Of Changing Your Name In 2021
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Changing your name after marriage has been common practice for women for hundreds of years, but have you ever stopped to consider why, and whether you...
Why Quotas Might Be The Only Way To Fix Canberra
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With an ongoing series of disturbing allegations of sexual harassment and bullying in Parliament House, many people are questioning whether quotas aim...
We're All Going To Die, So Why Can't We Talk About It?
28 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If there's one thing that is inevitable in life, it's death, so why do many of us find it so hard to talk about? Many ancient and modern cultures arou...
How A Sex Cult Exposed Slavery In Australia
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In regional NSW an alleged cult leader has been charged with slavery offences after being accused of subjecting a woman to physical, sexual and psycho...
Mouse-a-geddon: Why The Plague Is All Of Our Problem
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past few weeks you have probably seen images on the news and social media showing a plague of mice that has become the latest burden on our f...
What Next? A Quicky To Play To The Men In Your Life
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Australia is facing a watershed moment as millions of women and girls are standing up and demanding to be heard, because we are tired of hiding the tr...
Suffering In Silence: The Eating Disorders Affecting Adult Women
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When we think about eating disorders we often imagine a teenage girl heavily influenced by social media, but new evidence proves that these conditions...
Did Fetishising Asian Women Lead To A Mass Shooting?
21 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last week eight innocent people were shot dead in Atlanta, six of whom were women from Asian backgrounds, allegedly killed by a young white man. ...
Monster-In-Law: What To Do When Your Wedding Becomes A War
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your wedding is supposed to be the happiest day of your life, but for many of us the joy is tainted by a pushy relative or friend who thinks they have...
Are We Really Still Talking About Diets?
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There hasn't been a period in history where women's bodies haven't been under scrutiny, but with our advanced scientific and medical knowledge you wou...
The Boys Club: Can You Beat Them, Or Do You Have To Join Them?
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've been hearing the term 'boys club' bandied around a fair bit surrounding the culture in Canberra... but what does it actually look like? Is it al...
Is OnlyFans A Legitimate Career Opportunity?
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Making money as an influencer is now a widely-accepted and legitimate business for a lot of people, but many of us are a little more hesitant when it ...
Angry But Not Defeated: The Women Marching To End Sexual Assault
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After what feels like a never-ending stream of sexual assault and harassment allegations coming out of Canberra, the women of Australia are angry and ...
Once A Cheater, Always A Cheater?
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While many of us love a cheating scandal on our favourite reality TV show, it is much more difficult to talk about when it is happening to us, even th...
Kathleen Folbigg: Could Australia's Worst Female Serial Killer Be Innocent?
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The case of one of Australia's most notorious serial killers Kathleen Folbigg has fascinated people across the world since she was accused and convict...
Meghan And The Death Of The Princess Fairytale
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When we heard that Harry and Meghan were going to sit down for a no-holds-barred chat with talk show queen Oprah Winfrey, we knew it wouldn't paint a ...
One In Ten Women Have Endometriosis: Here's What You Need To Know
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, and despite nearly one million Aussie women suffering from this chronic condition, many of us still know very ...
It's International Women's Day, But Do We Still Need Feminism?
07 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy International Women's Day! The term feminism has been around since the early 1800's, but despite multiple waves of feminism over the decades, it...
Christian Porter: What Happens Now?
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Just over one week ago, a letter was sent to the offices of Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Labor Senator Penny Wong and Greens Senator Sarah Hanson Yo...
Designer Dog Theft: Thousands Of Dollars Tied Up Outside A Shop
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As we remain on home turf for the foreseeable future, the idea of owning a pet has never been more attractive, but the theft of two of Lady Gaga's Fre...
Does It Hurt? All Your Questions About The Aussie COVID Vaccine
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Covid-19 vaccination program is finally rolling out in Australia, but after just one week we are already well behind schedule. The Quicky investig...
The Secret Life Of Melissa Caddick
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A gruesome discovery of a decomposed foot on a NSW beach has answered the question of what happened to missing alleged fraudster Melissa Caddick. But ...
From A Great Height: Why Many Ex-Athletes Crash After Retirement
28 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For many young people becoming a world-famous sports star is the ultimate dream, but for those lucky few who do achieve great success the fame and for...
How Fat Shaming By Doctors Is Putting Women's Lives At Risk
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Going to see your doctor should never be a bad experience, but for many women the reality is that instead of getting the medical treatment they need, ...
The Petition That Exposed The Ugly Truth About Schools & Sex
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Former Sydney private school girl Chanel Contos has helped thousands of people share their horrific experiences of sexual assault by fellow pupils, wh...
Deadly Storms & A Leader On Holiday: What The Hell's Happening In Texas?
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Millions of people in Texas have had their lives devastated over the past week by a horrific storm, which has brought deadly snow, ice and power cuts....
Single And Satisfied, So Why Is The World Set Up For Couples?
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's been more than a decade since Beyonce gave all the single ladies their own anthem, so why is there still so much prejudice against both women and...
Canberra’s Not The Only Workplace With A “Women Problem”
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The rape allegation made by Ministerial staffer Brittany Higgins and the Government's response has rightly caused national outrage, but what occurred ...
Why The World Is Talking About Facebook's Australian News Ban
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As the world continues to react to Facebook's decision to ban all Australian news content, you might be wondering how we got here and what happens nex...
Should I Be Buying Bitcoin Right Now?
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone is talking about Bitcoin and there are posters everywhere telling us now is the time to buy, but what is it, how does it work, and who decide...
Happy And Medicated: We Need To Talk About Antidepressants
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Australians regularly rank as some of the happiest people on Earth, but we also are second highest on the list when it comes to taking antidepressants...
Why Can Rich People Travel Internationally And I Can't?
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's been nearly one year since we were told Australia's international borders were closed, and that none of us would be allowed to travel. Those who ...
Birth Order: Does It Actually Determine Your Personality?
14 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sibling rivalry is as old as humanity itself, but are the stereotypes about the oldest, youngest and middle child true or just old myths?The Quicky sp...
What Your Fortune Holds In The Year Of The Ox
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Lunar New Year! This is the year of the Ox and there are lots of ways to celebrate, but if you're not from an Asian background you might be wond...
A Love Letter To My Vagina
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As Valentine's Day approaches there is a lot of pressure to focus on pleasing someone else, but The Quicky is reclaiming this special day by writ...
The Vaccine Is Almost Here, But When Will I Get It?
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's official, the Coronavirus vaccine will finally be rolled out in Australia later this month, but which shot you will get and when remains very muc...
Should I Buy An Electric Car?
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Elon Musk is now officially the richest man in the world due partly to the domination of his electric vehicle company, Tesla. Owning a 'clean' car sou...
What Men Can Learn From Women's Sport
07 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Between institutionalised racism, homophobia, transphobia, family violence and allegations of sexual abuse, men's sport in Australia has a lot of prob...
Can You Recover Lost Memories And Are They Real?
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's said that memories are the one thing that can never be taken away from you, but what about those memories from your earliest years on the planet ...