The Quicky
Episodes
What’s Going On In Myanmar?
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For decades, the beautiful country of Myanmar was considered a pariah state, as it was forcibly ruled by a committee of military leaders who kept popu...
Who Are The Proud Boys And Why Do They Hate Everyone?
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You would think any group deriving its name from a Disney song would be peace-loving, but the Proud Boys prove that isn't always the case. These hate-...
GameStop: The Robinhoods Of Reddit Who Beat Wall Street
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us dream of investing in the stock market and making a fortune, but it can feel extremely confusing and dangerous if you're not a natural gamb...
Coronavirus Reality Check: The U.S. Is Not The Worst
31 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With over 400,000 deaths and more than 25 million cases, the United States appears to be the worst hit nation in the world when it comes to Covid-19. ...
Childfree By Choice: Why Are We So Judgemental?
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many people have no desire whatsoever to have their own children, so why does society find it so confronting to hear and believe someone when they exp...
Is The Dark Web Only For Criminals?
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this month an Australian man was arrested in Europe accused of running the largest marketplace on the dark web, but what exactly is the dark w...
What It's Really Like To Be Australian Of The Year
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every year we recognise the extraordinary efforts of some very special individuals at the Australian of the Year Awards. But after the champagne has b...
1788 To Now: Let's Talk About January 26
24 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every year there are renewed calls to change the date of Australia Day to acknowledge the suffering of our First Nations people, but how can we make t...
Washington Wash Up - What Happens Now The Inauguration Is Over
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There's no doubt that all US Presidential Inaugurations are historic moments, but this year the stakes were higher than ever as the ceremony was surro...
2021 Predictions, According To Psychics And Experts
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're all glad to see 2020 put firmly in the dustbin of history, but now you might be wondering what delights or horrors 2021 has in store. The Quicky...
Who Decided The Australian Open Should Go Ahead?
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With just over a fortnight until the 2021 Australian Open, more than 70 of the world's top tennis players remain in quarantine after several positive ...
Doubling Down On Donald: All The Facts On His Second Impeachment
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After four years of one of the most controversial presidencies in history, Donald Trump is finally leaving the White House, but the drama won't end on...
The Covid Vaccine and Pregnancy: What You Need To Know
17 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us are hoping that the Coronavirus pandemic will subside in 2021 as mass vaccination programs start to be rolled out across the planet. ...
BEST OF 2020: "He Didn't Like Me Wearing Makeup": Coercive Control Is Abuse That's Still Legal
10 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Before there was violence, there was control. The overwhelming majority of domestic violence murders in this country are preceded by a period of behav...
BEST OF 2020: The Great Hunt For The Mysterious G-Spot
03 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of The Quicky is intensely adult, so remember that if you're playing it with little ears around! Do you know where your G-Spot is? Have y...
BEST OF 2020: Things You Didn't Know Chemotherapy Does To The Human Body
27 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When we think about chemotherapy side effects, we usually think about things like hair loss and vomiting. But did you know about chemo cravings or cyt...
BEST OF 2020: To Share Or Not To Share? Kids, Consent And 'Cute' Insta Pics
20 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you someone who shares pictures and stories about your children on social media? It's hard not to want to share your life with them online b...
Unprecedented: Everything That Happened In 2020
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You can't say 2020 has been a quiet one. Between bushfires, COVID-19, the US Presidential election, fights with China, quitting Kardashians, explosion...
How To Navigate Conspiracy Conversations At Christmas
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us will sit down with family and friends this Christmas and find out that during the course of the year, some of them have been influenced by ...
COVID-19 Vaccinations Have Begun, When Will It Make A Difference?
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Several countries including the US, UK and Canada have now given the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine emergency approval and are now rolling out mass ...
A TV Show & A Private Island: What The Trumps Will Do Next
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Will Donald Trump run for the Presidency again in 2024? Maybe it will be Ivanka, or Donald Junior? What will Melania do once she's free to return to N...
What Sex Ed Is Actually Teaching Young Aussies
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We've heard some interesting responses from accused NRL players recently on how they perceived the issues around the alleged sexual assaults they were...
How Much Are Aussies Paying For Christmas?
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a Christmas saver or a splurger? The Quicky looks at how much Aussies spend at Christmas and we speak to one woman who's renowned for keeping ...
Social Infertility: The Women Making Babies On Their Own
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever heard of Social Infertility? It's when your journey to motherhood has nothing to do with whether your reproductive organs are doing their job, th...
White Island 1 Year On: The Survivors, The Questions & The Charges
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today is the one year anniversary of the White Island volcano eruption, the disaster that took the lives of 22 people. As rescuers desperately searche...
Injectables: What You Need To Know Before You Invest In Your Face
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There's been a reported up to 300% increase in the demand for cosmetic procedures in 2020, as many of us spent more time staring at our faces on Zoom ...
What It's Really Like To Give Evidence When You're The Alleged Victim
06 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When you sit in the witness box to give evidence at a trial where something bad has happened to you, you might think it's your chance to tell your sto...
How To Keep A Relationship Sparky, Even Through A Pandemic
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Remember when you first met your partner and it was hot and heavy and so, so exciting? Remember a few years later when they're annoying you because of...
Just How Powerful Is Rupert Murdoch?
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When Kevin Rudd started a petition for our government to look into the influence of the Murdoch media in this country he knew that he was taking on a ...
The Dark Art Of Creating An Unlikeable Woman
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever caught yourself saying about a female celebrity "I don't know why but I just don't like her"? Today we look at the art of creating the unlikeable...
What It's Like Living With HIV In 2020?
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the 1980's, ads with bowling grim reapers was for many of us, our introduction to this scary new virus called HIV and AIDS. Now though, living with...
Grief, Shame & Guilt: Let's Talk About Miscarriage
29 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why don't we talk about miscarriage? Chrissy Teigen was trolled for sharing her pregnancy loss experience and Meghan the Duchess Of Sussex was equally...
Fast Fashion & Flash Sales: The Problem With Black Friday
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is your inbox overflowing with Black Friday offers today? Have you ever wondered how many of the bargains you've been offered are made by workers who ...
Warrior Culture: The Cult Of Australia's SAS
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What creates a man who commits war crimes? After the inquiry into actions by SAS soldiers in Afghanistan was released last week, a lot has been said a...
The Scary Place Pete Evans Is Going After Quitting Facebook
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former celebrity chef Pete Evas has had quite the year, losing contracts for sharing his controversial views and conspiracy theories via social media ...
Health Passports & No Go Zones: International Travel In 2021
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg spoke last week he mentioned that international travel may be on the cards for Australians on the back end of 2...
Through The Looking Glass: 25 Years After Princess Diana's BBC Interview
22 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have we learned any lessons on the exploitation of young women in the media spotlight 25 years on from the infamous BBC interview with Princess Diana?...
Are We Imagining It Or Can Men Just Not Hear Us? Manterrupting Explained
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison interrupted Senator Anne Ruston at a recent press conference it made headlines around the globe for bein...
Will Turning Vegan Save The Planet?
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We've been told that if the world changed to a plant-based diet, we'd save the planet. But is that true? In this World Vegan Month, The Quicky investi...
Why The New COVID Vaccine News Is Causing A Stir
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When Pfizer announced that their experimental COVID-19 vaccine has an efficiency rate of over 90% it not only made the world rejoice that there may fi...
Pull The Troops: What's The Worst President Trump Can Do?
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The transition from the Trump administration to Joe Biden's is not going smoothly. With Trump's team launching lawsuits questioning election outcomes ...
Fiona O'Loughlin's Battle Against The Drug That Kills You As You Kick It
15 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In your circle of family and friends, it's estimated that at least 7 of them will have faced a battle with addiction at some stage of their lives. For...
Just One Word: Why Australia Has An Anthem Problem
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian national anthem is problematic. It was changed in the past when it was recognised that the lyrics excluded women but we don't seem to b...
From Jackie O To Melania: The Lives & Legacy Of America's First Ladies
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the US struggles with the transition of power between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, there's a First Lady and one in waiting attempting to navigate it...
Four Indigenous Businesses Killing It In 2020
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Aboriginal owned and run businesses are hot right now, from artwork to clothing and accessories, to photography and modelling agencies. Indigeno...
Deep Denial: Why Trump Voters Won't Let Go
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's hard to fathom, looking in from the other side of the world, why people continued to support US President Donald Trump. He has been credited with...
The Fight For A Sacred Site
08 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When the Western Highway in Victoria was approved for an upgrade, it kicked off a two year battle that still hasn't ended. In fact, just as Melbourne ...
Has Covid-19 Sunk The Cruise Industry?
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We've all seen the viral pics doing the rounds of cruise ships being pulled apart for scrap metal as the coronavirus continues to bring the industry t...
US Election Update: What The Heck Is Going On?
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The polls are closed, counting is underway so what is the outcome looking like 13 hours after the last polling booth closed? The Quicky speaks with Th...
US Election: The Three Things That Might Happen By The End Of Today
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The US election is now underway and everyone is waiting to see if it is in fact 4 more years for Donald Trump or a swing back to the Democrats in what...
What Happens To The Horses After The Melbourne Cup?
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We can't ask a horse whether they like racing, we can't ask them if they're being treated right but we can look at how they're treated AFTER they've l...
Bushfire Season: Is This Year Going To Be Better Or Worse?
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's hard to believe that at this time last year we were choking on the smoke of massive bushfires that ended up raging across the country for months....
To Halloween Or Not To Halloween? Are We Allowed This Year?
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The kids are excited, Halloween is on a Saturday and we now have all day to plan out trick or treating. For the grown ups, there's a range of sassy ye...
Meet The People Who Know Joe Biden & Donald Trump
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do you know if someone is the right person for the job if you've never met them in person? How about speaking to the people who have? The Quicky f...
A Perfect Score: Does A Year 12 Mark Impact Your Future?
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the class of 2020 sits for their final exams there are some very nervous students and quite concerned parents waiting to see what that final number...
Is It Time To Stop Using Lockdowns To Deal With COVID-19?
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After instructing countries around the world that lockdowns were the only way to deal with COVID-19 in the absence of a vaccine, the World Health Orga...
How Does Russia Actually Influence How Americans Vote?
25 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We hear all the time that Russia has interfered in US elections but have you ever wondered exactly how? From email hacking to social media control, Th...
Why Have So Many Aussies Died From Shark Attacks In 2020?
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Australia hasn't seen seven people die in a single year from shark attacks since the 1930's...until now. The Quicky investigates why so many Australia...
Reporting On An Erratic Trump: Inside the White House Press Corps
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine every day you turn up to work, the most powerful man in the world tells you you're bad at your job, that you're a liar, that you spread 'fake ...
Our Own Bader-Ginsburg: What You Don't Know About The High Court Of Australia
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With so much focus on the US Supreme Court at the moment, many of you have been asking why we don't know as much about our own version of it. Today Th...
Could You Lose Your Job To A Robot? The Next Wave Of AI Is Coming
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the past, technology has taken over jobs that were considered blue collar - those that required manual labour, but with the rise of artificial inte...
Landslide Predictions: Can We Trust Opinion Polls in 2020?
18 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The U.S election is just over two weeks away and democratic nominee Joe Biden is leading President Donald Trump in all the major polls. But in 2016, w...
The Very Public Private Lives Of Female Politicians
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a big week for one of the most prominent women in Australian politics, NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian. From calls for her resignation, sala...
The Reality Of Life After Being The Reality TV Villain
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you went on a reality TV show and found out you were the one they were positioning as the villain, how would that make you feel? What if something ...
State Before Nation: Is COVID-19 Dividing Us?
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling that state divide right now? Many Aussies report feeling less of a sense of solidarity now that the coronavirus has made them more foc...
Toxic And Beautiful: 2 Stories Of Gender Transitioning In The Workplace
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How would you handle yourself if someone you work with started their transition from male to female or vice versa? What if you're the one doing the tr...
What Do Australian Americans Think About Biden & Trump
11 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Looking on at your country from afar as it descends into political chaos can't be easy. The Quicky speaks to Americans living in Australia to find out...
The 6 Month Slump: How Do We Stay Motivated In An Uncertain World?
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ask anyone how they're feeling right now and chances are you'll hear how tired they are. It's hard, so many months into a pandemic that is showing no ...
Are We Too Scared To Get Tested? Your Latest COVID-19 Questions
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are we too scared to get tested? What were those drugs Donald Trump was given to treat COVID-19 and where are we at with that vaccine? Th Quicky gets ...
Rental Guilt: Is Renting For Life Really That Bad?
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With house prices falling in Sydney and Melbourne do you feel more pressure than ever to get into the market? Today The Quicky looks into whether rent...
So Trump Has COVID, What Now?
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Late last week we found out that US President Donald Trump had tested positive for COVID-19. So what does that mean now? What does it mean for nationa...
Meet The Woman Who Pays For Sex: All Our Questions About Male Escorts
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The world of dating and sex has changed a fair bit in 2020, we're not meeting people face to face, we're sometimes locked in our houses and so some ar...
Why Women Are Seen As The Devil: What We Learned From Lindy Chamberlain
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A new documentary screened this week about one of the worst miscarriages of justice in Australian history, so why do people still think Lindy Chamberl...
The Concerning Life Of Trump's Supreme Court Nominee
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When US President Donald Trump nominated Amy Coney Barrett to replace Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, he sent a very clear message to his s...
How COVID-19 Is Feeding Eating Disorders
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's been well documented that the global COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdowns associated with stopping its spread has effected the mental health of hu...
Inside Australia's Private Boys Schools: That List Was Just The Beginning
27 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's shocked our nation: a muck up day list of pranks including spitting on a homeless person from Year 12 boys at Sydney's Church of England Grammar ...
Is The Second Wave Of COVID19 Really Less Deadly?
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The second wave of COVID19 is sweeping through the United Kingdom at an alarming rate. Yet, the death toll appears to be less than first time around w...
Is Period Pain Ever Normal?
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is it ever normal to have back pain or stomach cramps or any other symptoms while you're having your period? When do you know that those things ...
Ruth Bader Ginsburg And Why What Happens Next Really Matters
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Friday, America immediately mourned a great life lived, and started talking about who would take her seat on the US S...
Is Microdosing Psychedelics The Answer to Our Mental Health Crisis?
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Around the world, studies are being done with psychedelic drugs in various ways hoping that they might be a silver bullet for the treatment of mental ...
Babies On A Plane: How One Aussie Mum Hopes To Get Home
20 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How far would you go to get home during a global pandemic if you lived overseas and had a newborn? Carly McCrossin was heavily pregnant with her daugh...
A Pandemic And A Lockdown: What's It Doing To Our Kids?
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Melbourne families have been in lockdown for a long time now. What does this mean for the brains and mental health of children? And is the...
Hey Kevin Rudd: Are Australia And China Breaking Up?
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is going on with China and Australia? We've been so polite to each other for such a long time and for the past few months it looks like both coun...
Just The Beginning: Three Women Whose Careers Started After 40
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, a tweet by writer Doug Murano went viral. It said: "I get tired of “under 40” lists. Show me someone who got their PhD at ...
What Is Making Aussie Kids The World's Worst Bullies?
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A recent OECD report has painted a grim picture for Aussie kids: they're some of the most badly bullied on earth. How can this be? What's going ...
Kim For President: The Cultural Legacy Of The Kardashians
13 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Kardashian-Jenners have announced that the twentieth season of Keeping Up With The Kardashianswill be their last. Over fourteen years, they'...
The Australians Who Died On September 11
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's been nineteen years since one of the most cataclysmic times in our recent history: September 11 and the crashing of planes into the World Trade C...
Exactly How Difficult Is It To Find A Job During A Pandemic?
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With Australia in recession, a whole new generation of workers is finding out how hard it is to get a job when times are tough. The Quicky inves...
Stories Of Singledom From Inside Melbourne's Lockdown
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Over the weekend, the Victorian Government finally acknowledged that single people, and people who live alone have been struggling. So what's it...
Melania Trump: Whitehouse Hostage Or Private Manipulator?
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Melania Trump is one of the great mysteries of the Trump Presidency. From the get go, she looked as though she wasn't all that happy to be there...
The Businesses We've Needed Through COVID19
06 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
COVID19 has been a dire time for our economy, but there are some businesses who've managed to make it through, and even thrive. Stagekings in Sy...
What's The Full Story With Border Closures In Australia Right Now?
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time since Federation in 1901, Australia is a series of states and territories separated by individual border controls. If you live in N...
Is Staying Inside All Day Bad For Your Health?
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We've all been wondering since March: is staying inside all day bad for our health? Are we getting enough Vitamin D? Are our bodies going to turn to m...
Are Aussie Women Really Drinking More Since COVID-19?
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anecdotally, sure, we're drinking more, aren't we? With more time at home, more stress, less certainty, what do the actual statistics say about ...
Can We Actually Take The Christchurch Terrorist Back?
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The verdict is in after the Christchurch mosque shootings, and it's one which will hopefully give the families of victims some comfort, knowing the pe...
#IStandWithDan or #DictatorDan: Who's The Real Dan Andrews?
30 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Depending on who you speak with, Victorian Premier Dan Andrews is either a statesman of our times, or a dictator. The Quicky looks at the Premie...
Poisoned Tea: The Russian Spy Murders That Sound Like A Movie
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's not just in spy movies the Russian Government uses bio-warfare (a.k.a. poison) to silence its enemies. There's a rich history of it that go...
'There Was No Fresh Air': Inside The Abandoned Sydney Quarantine Hotel
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After complaints of uncleanliness, lack of fresh air, and emotional distress, over 300 people were moved out of quarantine at the Travelodge Hotel in ...
It's Really Hard To Catch A Killer, As Gary Jubelin Knows
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For thirty four years, Gary Jubelin tried to catch murderers. His most famous case has been the disappearance of William Tyrrell, a case still officia...
The Tragic Back Story Of Joe Biden
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the surface, it looks as though Joe Biden's life might have been fairly easy: a successful lawyer and politician from a young age, and a steady cli...