The Quicky

Even Duchess Kate Does It: What is Hypnobirthing?

01 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Duchess of Cambridge has spoken in a podcast called Happy Mum, Happy Baby about how she benefited from using a practise during the birth of her ch...

How Four Lives Were Lost At Dreamworld And What's Changed Since

27 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In October 2016, four people died while they were meant to be having fun. Cindy Low, Kate Goodchild, Luke Dorsett and Roozi Araghi were on the Thunder...

Ask and Believe: The Women We Must Listen To After Hannah Clarke's Death

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The question we've all had on our minds since the death of Hannah Clarke and her three beautiful children is what should I do if one of my friends is ...

How Six Brave Women Finally Brought Down Harvey Weinstein

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Warning: This episode of The Quicky contains the discussion of sexual assault and rape. If this brings up anything for you please call 1800 RESPECT It...

Bernie & Liz, Mike & Pete: Who's Got The Best Chance Of Beating Donald Trump?

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for the Democrats to select who they're going to put up against Donald Trump in the next election.  And, it's getting nasty.  So, ...

The Period Revolution: How We’re Changing The Way We Bleed In 2020

23 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

From period pants to moon cups and Mirenas - the technology of how we bleed and what we bleed into seems like it's always changing. And it's been incr...

14 Days Trapped On The Diamond Princess: One Woman's Experience In Quarantine Lockdown

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Deborah Winkler thought she was on the way to her comfortable home in Canberra. She'd had a great holiday and it was time to get back to real life.&nb...

To Share Or Not To Share? Kids, Consent And 'Cute' Insta Pics

19 Feb 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...

Reality TV, Famous Harrys And An Untimely Death: Who Was Caroline Flack?

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

WARNING: today's episode of The Quicky talks about domestic violence and suicide. Lifeline 13 11 14 Until nine weeks ago, Caroline Flack appeared to h...

The Signs In Doctors' Surgeries That Have Women Worried

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past few months, signs have been appearing in doctors' surgeries telling women in no uncertain terms that their family planning won't be cate...

Let's Get Real: Does Australia Still Need Coal?

16 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As people take to the streets to protest against coal, politicians are telling us we need it.  Australia has relied on coal-fired power for such ...

The Great Hunt For The Mysterious G-Spot

13 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of The Quicky is intensely adult, so remember that if you're playing it on the school run! Do you know where your G-Spot is? Have you loc...

Australian Floods: Are The Bushfires Out? Is The Drought Broken?

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a hectic few months of weather here in Australia. We've had fires tearing apart lives, families and towns. And now, floods?  Will this ...

SARS, Ebola, Swine Flu: How Did Other Outbreaks Come To An End?

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What can the Bubonic Plague, the Spanish Flu and Ebola teach us about the future of Coronavirus? And how did they go from being major catastrophes, to...

Things You Didn't Know Chemotherapy Does To The Human Body

10 Feb 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...

The Secret Politics Of Who Wears What At The Oscars

09 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's Hollywood's big day and by the end of tonight, our news feeds will be flooded with celebrities in designer dresses trying to make fashion history...

Why Are Children The Only People It's Still Legal To Hit?

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

To smack, or not to smack? That is the question. In Wales, a law has just passed which means it's going to be illegal to smack your children from 2022...

"Quitting For Family": How Hard Do Politicians Really Work?

05 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Greens Leader Richard Di Natale announced he's leaving parliament to spend time with his growing family.  It's not the first time we'v...

Lower Than Minimum Wage: How Much Do Reality TV Stars Get Paid?

04 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With Married At First Sight starting up for another season of high stakes drama, we thought we'd take a look at how much reality stars-in-the-making a...

What Are European Kids Getting At School That Aussie Kids Aren't?

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you've been anywhere near social media this week your feed has probably been flooded with cute pics of kids in uniforms heading off for their first...

Coronavirus Conspiracy Theories: Bioweapons, Lab Errors & A Government Cover Up

02 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Pictures and stories have been emerging from China suggesting the Chinese Government hasn't told the full story about the Coronavirus. The World Healt...

A Complicated Legacy: Who Was Kobe Bryant?

30 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The world was shocked earlier this week when basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his teenage daughter, Gianna, were among nine dead in a freak helicopte...

How Much It Will Cost You To Reverse Climate Change

29 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After the recent bushfires, Australians are taking climate change more seriously than ever.  What kind of a difference can we make on an individu...

What Bettina Arndt's Australia Day Honour Means For Women

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Author and Sex Therapist Bettina Arndt has been awarded an OAM for her services to "gender equity through advocacy for men".  So why has this awa...

How Can You Tell If The British Media's Coverage Of Meghan is Racist?

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"How is that racist?" That's the question both those in the British media and many of us have asked after reports that Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex w...

Introducing: Tiddas 4 Tiddas Australia Day Edition With Marlee Silva

26 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There's no new episode of The Quicky today due to the national public holiday so we thought we'd take the opportunity to introduce you to our Mamamia ...

Three Things Indigenous Australians Want The Government To Do

23 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Three years ago, nearly 300 people signed a statement to the Australian parliament asking for Indigenous voices be heard in our government, the Uluru ...

How Worried Should You Be About Coronavirus?

22 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, a virus that has led to the deaths of several people in China reportedly landed on Australian shores. How worried should we be?  Today...

Where Is Celeste Barber's $51 Million Bushfire Fundraiser Money Going?

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When we watched Aussie comedian Celeste Barber's online bushfire fundraiser hit $50 million, we all cheered... and then the questions about where the ...

Lyme Disease: The Hollywood Illness Stirring Controversy In Australia

20 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Justin Bieber has Lyme Disease. His doctors have diagnosed him with the tick bite bacteria and he's undergoing treatment for it... but he would have h...

Why The Hell Did A Whole Government Resign? Vladimir Putin's Master Plan"

19 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When the entire Russian Government up and quit last week those of us not across that country's politics would naturally assume something had gone very...

What Is The Royal Rota & Why Have Harry & Meghan Dumped Them?

16 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced that they will be taking a different media strategy into the future, breaking away from the traditional ...

What Will It Take To Recover From The Australian Bushfires?

15 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With thousands homeless, businesses crippled and injured animals left with no home to return to... Australia is now trying to comprehend what it will ...

Is Being Pregnant Over 40 As Risky In 2020?

14 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When Cameron Diaz and her husband announced they'd had a baby at the end of 2019, people googled how old she is. We don't actually know if she carried...

No, Donald Trump hasn't just started WWIII

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After President Trump green lit the assassination of Iran's military leader General Qassam Soleimani, headlines popped up claiming that the US had ess...

Australia's Bushfire Crisis: Facts Vs Fiction

12 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There's a lot of mis and disinformation doing the rounds about the current Australian bushfire crisis. We find out where some of these falsehoods came...

Update: When Royals Choose Not To Be Royals Anymore

08 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What would happen to Meghan and Harry if they chose to leave the UK, stop being royals and become private citizens? We speak to our royal expert to fi...

BONUS - How Is 'The Quicky' Made?

27 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered what time of the morning Claire gets up to make sure you have the day's news headlines by 6am? What about how our producer convinces gue...

Update: Could Maddie McCann's Parents Have Been Involved In Her Disappearance?

26 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In May 2007 the lives of Kate and Gerry McCann were changed forever when their 3 year old daughter Madeleine went missing from the holiday resort they...

Update: Narcissistic Personality Disorder: What Is It And Could Trump Have It?

25 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump has now been officially impeached but does that mean he'll be leaving the Whitehouse anytime soon? And will it even have the slightest...

Update: What's Life 'Really' Like After Reality TV

24 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Pia Miranda copping hate for voting Luki Toki off Survivor, Jess from Angie's season of The Bachelorette was investigated by his employer for comments...

Update: Meghan, Harry And The War On Tabloid Lies

23 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With Harry and Meghan choosing not to spend their Christmas with the Queen this year we take a look at the surprise move from Prince Harry to release ...

Update: Untangling Brexit, Boris & The Whole Damn Mess

22 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The last time we checked in on the whole Brexit mess, Boris Johnson was threatening to call an election. Well that election has been and gone, so wher...

Pell, Epstein, Trump... The Secret To Surviving A Year Of Scandal

19 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Does 2019 feel like it was a little more scandal plagued than others? Did it all start to seem a bit much? Feel like tuning out and just leaving them ...

How To Be Sober In Australia At Christmas

18 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The silly season is here and a lot of us will head to end of year celebrations where we will be socialising with family and colleagues.. all while lub...

The 'Real' Reason The Pill Hasn't Changed In Nearly 60 Years

17 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When the pill was introduced in Australia in the 1960's it was a game changer for women, but it hasn't changed much since despite growing concerns abo...

Chemophobia: The Myth That Natural Is Always Best

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When you go shopping at the supermarket or chemist, are you swayed by products that claim to be all natural or organic and chemical free?  We loo...

Co-Ed Or Same Sex Schools, What's The Better Choice In 2020?

15 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There's new research to suggest that the development of your social brain could be influenced by whether you go to a co-ed or same sex school. Today w...

30 Billion Matches: How Dating Apps Have Changed Everything

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How did you two meet? It's a question any couple on first introduction gets asked but if you met on Tinder, do you admit it? Today we're looking at th...

Samoa's Deadly Measles Epidemic Is A Cautionary Anti-Vax Tale

11 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thousands of Samoans have contracted the measles virus since the first cases started to show up back in October, more than 70 have died, most of them ...

White Island's Alert Level Was Raised Weeks Ago, So Why Were Tourists Still Allowed?

10 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

While the families of those killed in Monday's eruption on White Island in New Zealand come to terms with the fact those they love won't be home for C...

Move Over Body Positivity, The Body Neutrality Movement Is Here

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The body positivity movement couldn't be causing us more issue could it? Today we look at how body positivity isn't always a positive experience for e...

Do Women Still Need To Worry About Toxic Shock Syndrome?

08 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Warnings about it are written on the little leaflet inside every box, it's something we've been told could happen if you leave one in too long... that...

Teen Training Camps, Surgery & Forced Prostitution: The Gruelling Life Of A K-Pop Star

05 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Years of gruelling training, insane beauty standards, invasive fans and cyber hate... just the average day for a K-pop idol. Today we look at how thes...

'He Didn't Recognise Me': The Reality Of Raising A Satellite Baby

04 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What would you do if you were studying overseas on a limited visa and a scholarship and you fall pregnant... would you allow your in-laws back in your...

Is Social Anxiety Killing The Office Christmas Party

03 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The office Christmas party has become a little problematic in 2019. With it's sordid past linked to unwanted sexual advances, excessive drinking and m...

"Did We Do The Right Thing?": The New Best Age To Send A Kid To School

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's a hot topic of conversation amongst the parents of pre 5 year old children... at what age do you start sending them to school? With more and more...

Will Science Be Enough To Bring Down The Alleged Claremont Killer

01 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How reliable is DNA evidence in 2019? What about DNA that was collected 20 or more years ago? Is it possible for you to leave DNA in a place you've ne...

The Surprising Effect Of Women Earning More Than Their Partner

28 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ladies, do you earn more than 40% of your household income? Do you earn more than your male partner? A new study has found that a woman's pay packet c...

Are Koalas Really Now Extinct In Australia?

27 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We heard a statement this week that after recent devastating bushfires, koalas are now 'functionally extinct' here in Australia... so is that true? To...

Aussies Are Sleeping Less: What Is That Doing To Us?

26 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

New data shows that not only are Australians getting less sleep than they need but we're actually experiencing symptoms of the sleep disorder insomnia...

What It's Like To Raise Your Child As Neither A Girl Or A Boy

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gender neutral parenting used to be the realm of celebrity with the likes of Kate Hudson, Pink and Gwen Stefani choosing to raise their children witho...

"Climate Emergency" Is 2019's Word Of The Year. So How Do Australians Live In One?

24 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Oxford Dictionary has named "Climate Emergency" 2019's word of the year. We're in the midst of some of the most dangerous bushfires our country has ev...

Why Hundreds Of Five Year Olds Are Being Suspended From School

21 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In Australia kids start school when they're four or five. It's exciting and new, and can take some adjusting. ⁠⁠But what if we told you hundreds o...

400 Deaths, Zero Convictions: Why Australia Is Protesting Aboriginal Deaths In Custody

20 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The death of 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker has sparked protests around the country even after an arrest has been made, because Aboriginal deaths are h...

Prince Andrew: Why The Queen's "Favourite Son" Thinks He's Untouchable

19 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Every royal is used to being in the headlines, both good and bad. But unlike Meghan Markle - who just can't seem to catch a break - Prince Andrew has...

PMDD: The Silent Period Condition That's Ruining Lives

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In May 2019, a new disorder was added to the World Health Organisation's list of diseases.  PMDD only affects women and causes severe irritabilit...

It's Real: Pet Bereavement Is A Legitimate Trauma

17 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When a pet dies it can be as painful as losing a family member, but it's a grief that many of us feel guilty about.  Today we're talking to a pe...

Don't Worry Timm, The 'Single Positivity Movement' Is Redefining Dating.

14 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Last night we watched Timm's heart break on national television as The Bachelorette's Angie Kent whisked Carlin off into the sunset for their happily ...

Princesses & Celebrity Daughters: Who Has "Virginity Tests" in 2019?

13 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Last week American rapper TI told the world about how he takes his teenage daughter for yearly gynaecological visits to check that her hymen is still ...

Inside A Mega Fire: “It Sounded Like Jet Engines, You Can’t Describe The Fear.”

12 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We’re currently in the midst of what’s being called the most dangerous bushfire week in Australian history.  Fires are burning right ...

The Cut Throat World Of Australian Morning TV

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Just how cut throat are Australian Breakfast shows? With Deb Knight and Georgie Gardner's Today show co-hosting days now over, and the announcement th...

"It Was Safe & Warm": How Australian Women Get Addicted To Pokies

10 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Melbourne Cup was less than a week ago but already the discussion around gambling has fallen off the radar. In reality, right now in pokie lounges...

Why Nudism Is On The Rise In Australia

07 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Getting your gear off in public is becoming more popular here in Australia, with new stats showing there are more naked events popping up across the c...

Trump's 69 Accusers: The Making Of A Predator

06 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What has made Donald Trump into a man who shows such little respect for women? Was it his upbringing? Was it his first marriage breaking down? Or was ...

No Nuts, No Dairy: Why Australia Is Becoming More Allergic

05 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Australia is winning a race that we didn't even want to participate in, we're one of the top countries where it comes to food allergies. We speak to a...

The Race That Divides The Nation

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Melbourne Cup is so ingrained in our history, can we ever reconcile how we feel about it's place in our identity with the fact it also goes hand i...

The Resurgence Of Religion In Hollywood

03 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There's something happening in Hollywood, stars are not just turning to religion, they're starting their own churches. Today we take a peek inside the...

How Much Sex Are Aussie Women Having?

31 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How often are we all really having sex and is that amount normal? Today we find out just how much time Aussie women are spending between the sheets ge...

Cultural Appropriation And How Not To Be 'That' Person This Halloween

30 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know if your Halloween costume is actually a reflection of cultural appropriation? What does cultural appropriation even mean? If you want to d...

When Royals Choose Not To Be Royals Anymore

29 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What would happen to Meghan and Harry if they chose to leave the UK, stop being royals and become private citizens? We speak to our royal expert to fi...

Peer Pressure: Why Good People Do Bad Things In Groups

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Does every young boy in that crowd of Melbourne private school boys caught on camera chanting on a tram this week, believe in the misogynistic message...

The Dark Side Of Instagram Filters

27 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Instagram has decided to ban all augmented reality apps that make it look like you've had plastic surgery or are about to... because of the damage it'...

Australian Birth Stories You Haven’t Heard Before

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Australian birth stories are amazing, from water births to c sections and everything in between we also have the beauty of being a multicultural commu...

What Really Happens To Your Recycling?

23 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How effective is recycling in Australia? Sometimes we hear that it ends up in landfill anyway because of our lazy sorting habits and because China isn...

It's Official, Open Plan Offices Are Worse For Women

22 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With the open plan office the most fiscally sound option for a business in 2019, the trend doesn't seem to be going away any time soon but new researc...

Why Home Schooling Is No Longer Just For Hippies

21 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Being home schooled used to mean your parents were hippies but not anymore. Home schooling is now on the rise in Australia and around the world. Today...

Meet The Consultant Who Prepares Celebrities For Prison

20 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When a celebrity like Felicity Huffman goes to jail, how do they prepare? They may enlist the services of a prison coach. Today we speak to someone wh...

Why Can't We Agree On Whether Pill Testing Works Or Not?

17 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Pill testing - does it reduce the number of deaths due to drugs at music festivals or does it encourage young people to take drugs because of a false ...

MLM's: Why So Many Of Your Friends Are Trying To Sell You 'Financial Freedom'

16 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You're probably familiar with the invite to a friend's new business party, it could be makeup, perfume, wellness products even underwear... you're pro...

The Story Of A Former Abusive Husband And What Changed Him

15 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Domestic violence is one of Australia's greatest shames. The statistics are shocking but even though we know this, the list of women dying at the hand...

What The Hell Is Happening Between Trump, Turkey & Syria

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Why did Donald Trump decide to pull out of northern Syria? Why did Turkey take the opportunity to attack the region and what do they have against the ...

No You're Not Imaging It, Friendship Ghosting Is On The Rise

13 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ghosting is more often associated with a romantic hook up or a mate leaving a party without telling you but there's another form of ghosting that is a...

International Day Of The Girl: The Aussie Teens Fighting The Drought

10 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Girlforce: Unscripted and Unstoppable, that's the theme for this year's International Day of the Girl and across the world we're seeing girls stand up...

Big Brother's Holding Auditions: How Do You Get Yourself On Reality TV

09 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The TV show that got us all hooked on reality, Big Brother is back and recruiting housemates for 2020. So what can you do to stand out from the crowd?...

Donate Or Destroy: How Families Decide The Fate Of Surplus Embryos

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There are potentially hundreds of thousands of frozen embryos stored across Australia right now and while some will become a bouncing baby, many won't...

Finally There's A Solution For Sharing The Mental Load

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The mental load... it's the organising, planning and list making that goes into running a household, the million different invisible tasks that women ...

Ride Like A Girl: What It's Really Like To Be A Female Jockey

06 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Women have only been allowed to ride in horse races in Australia since 1979 but since then they've blazed a trail through one of the only sports in th...

Meghan, Harry And The War On Tabloid Lies

03 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week in a surprise move from Prince Harry, a statement was released about how the British tabloids treat his wife Meghan and that they were suing...

Unbelievable: The Reality Of Reporting A Rape In 2019

02 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The new Netflix show 'Unbelievable' follows the true story of several women who report being the victim of a serial rapist. Aside from highlighting th...