The Quicky

Vaccination is a topic that can split opinions. And there's one region of Australia where the topic is hotly debated - the Northern Rivers.  In Mullumbimby, only 52% of kids are fully immunised compared to 92% nationally. Today we're going to find out how the Northern Rivers region became the epicentre of the anti-vax movement.  CREDITS Host/Producer: Gemma Bath Executive Producer: Elle...

Miley Cyrus in a recent interview said she and hubby Liam Hemsworth aren't having kids because the planet can't handle it. And she's not alone. There's a new trend of women choosing to say no to reproducing because of climate change and the idea that their potential offspring will be inheriting a not so bright future. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Prod...

Last week Instagram decided to take away the ability to see how many likes on a post... they claim it's to help with young people's mental health but influencers think there's more to it than that. Today we find out the REAL reason Instagram decided to ditch the likes CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guests, B...

When police searched the phone of Conrad Roy to find out why the young man had taken his own life... they found thousands of texts between him and girlfriend Michelle Carter. Those texts would create the basis for a whole new legal conundrum... can you go to jail for telling someone to kill themselves via text? One message in particular, one she sent to a friend, would be the one to seal the teen'...

Is your drinking habit more than just a habit? Have you ever wondered whether it's actually becoming a problem? Today we speak to a woman who has hit rock bottom and find out how she managed to see a way out of the alcoholic fog and how you can identify if you're at risk too. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special g...

There's a stack of influencers on instagram who are being accused of 'Blackfishing', pretending to be a woman of colour or bi racial to secure lucrative endorsement deals. So why is it so offensive if someone wants to 'look black'? Isn't imitation the sincerest form of flattery? Today we break down the world of cultural appropriation. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle B...

A recent photo from the base of Uluru shows a line of tourists snaking up to the summit, all of them choosing to walk past the sign from traditional owners asking for them to respect their home and not do it. In fact, the opposite is happening, with the ban on the climb coming in on October 26, tourists are flocking to the site by the hundreds and the impact on the environment and the spirit of th...

US Multi Millionaire Jeffrey Epstein has already been to jail for soliciting underage girls for sex. But now he's back in custody with more allegations of improper conduct with teenage girls and the deal he made the first time around that saw him walk free after just 13 months is being called into question. Did he receive rich white man justice and can his money and connections save him from headi...

5G is promising us super fast internet... but according to a video currently doing the rounds on social media, it will also bring a higher risk of cancer. So how much truth is there to that claim? Today Dr Karl Kruszelnicki and Dr Gillian Hirth talk us through whether we should be afraid of 5G CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thank...

We know they're behaving badly, we know they're not representing the country in a good light... but why? Today we look into the minds of Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic with Sports Psychologist Jeff Bond to try and understand what made them the Aussie bad boys of tennis  CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special gu...

When iconic Aussie rocker Micheal Hutchence and British TV star Paula Yates passed away in the late 90's early 00's, they left behind a tragic legacy and a daughter.. Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily Hutchence. With just days until she turns 23, the same age as her parents when they first met, we take a peek inside the surprising life of a woman who has faced so much tragedy but hasn't let it stop her...

What does an Aboriginal person look like? Do you see dark skin, dark eyes, a broad nose and a painted face? Today we speak to Tiddas 4 Tiddas host Marlee Silva about what it's like to grow up Indigenous in suburban Australia and why our Tourism Australia view on what an Aboriginal person looks like is not everyone's truth. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio...

The Duke & Duchess of Sussex are determined to bring up their child as "normal" as possible but if the people pay for your lifestyle, do you owe them some of your child's privacy in return? Today we look into royal christenings of the past and how little Archie Harrison Mountbatten Windsor has again brought up the debate of how much the people own the royal family. If you want to see the cut p...

After the video of Ivanka Trump went viral of her awkwardly chatting with world leaders at the G20 summit we all started asking the question - what does Ivanka Trump ACTUALLY do at the Whitehouse? Host of Planet America Chas Licciardello is going to break it down for us and explain how this could all be a set up for who will be President after Donald. You can check out the awkward video here: http...

There's some bad blood in the music industry this week with Taylor Swift and Scooter Braun going at each other over the sale of her back catalogue. Today we find out what went down between the two and why so many of the world's most famous artists don't actually own their songs. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our specia...

Millions of people across Hong Kong have been protesting a new extradition bill that could see them face the courts in China. But why are they so passionate about this NOT happening? Today we find out how the death of one woman has led to the fight for basic human rights. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest...

It seems pretty straight forward, ban mobile phones in schools so kids can focus on learning and teachers can focus on teaching - but is it that simple? We speak to a student, a teacher and a parent to see if they think taking away the distraction will make a difference to Aussie kids education. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Tha...

When you report a picture, comment or video on facebook, someone on the other end has to see ALL of it. Today we look into the world of a facebook moderator and find out that not only do they have to see unimaginably awful things, they're doing it under not so great conditions. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special...

A social media influencer has sold her entire engagement and wedding to a ton of sponsors on instagram. Is it a case of a savvy businesswoman managing her affairs or have we crossed a line into a world where literally everything is for sale? CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest from Mamamia's Social Squad Ke...

The algorithm that youtube uses to get you to click more videos and therefore see more ads and so make them more money... is the same algorithm that is radicalising young people. Today we find out how an innocent search could lead to conspiracy theories, far right beliefs or even terrorist organisations. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Cami...

It's been nearly 10 years since The Hills was on our TV screens but now it's back and so is the question everyone wanted to know about it - is it real or is it fake? Today we speak to a reality TV story producer who's taking us behind the scenes to find out what's real, how they get the reactions they need and what happens when the stars push back. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Pr...

When rugby star Israel Folau posted the homophobic meme on his instagram account that would end his career, no one thought it would lead to thousands of people donating money to help him fight the decision and highlight the discussion about the fine line between religious freedom and hate speech. Today we find out what has led Israel Folau to this place in his life and why this discussion won't be...

There's a lucrative online market where women sell their excess breast milk... but not for babies. There are grown men who believe that it has health benefits that range from building muscle to boosting your immune system and even curing disease but is there any science to backs this up? Today we find out whether breast milk is the liquid gold some men believe it to be. CREDITS Host/Producer: Clai...

The death toll from the September 11 attacks includes those who perished on the planes, in the World Trade Centre and around ground zero in 2001. It also includes thousands of first responders who are still, nearly 20 years later, battling a whole new attack, an assault on their bodies from the toxic mess they were exposed to as they raced to save lives. Today we speak to a fire fighter who was at...

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow admitted in a recent interview that she doesn't live with her new husband full time, a move supported by her intimacy coach Michaela Boehm. Intimacy coach? What do they do? How intimate are you getting with them and what can they teach us about reconnecting with our special someone. Michaela Boehm tells us how to keep it fresh just like Gwyneth. CREDITS Host/Producer: Clair...