The Quicky

COVID-19 is overtaking our every day conversation, with more people being diagnosed with the strain of coronavirus every day.  So, what happens when you have it? How will you feel? How can you tell the difference between it and the common cold? And, how should you be approaching your doctor or hospital for a possible diagnosis? Dr Brad McKay gives us the info as we hear from people who have h...

Camilla and Marc lost their Mum when she was only 42 years old. 26 years later and the fashion house brother and sister team have decided to launch a campaign to try and help create a test that will potentially help diagnose the most deadly cancer for women in Australia. It's time to talk about our ovaries Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ If you want to purchase one...

March 8 is International Women's Day and despite it being a celebration of working women across the world for decades, there are still some who question its existence. Today we remind those people with the stories of three incredible women, why this day still matters. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy  Executive Produce...

Got coronavirus questions?  We put your top 20 COVID-19 queries to infectious disease specialist Professor Sanjaya Sanananyaka Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy  Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri  Guests:  Infectious disease specialist Dr Sanjaya Sanananyaka from the Australia...

Before there was violence, there was control. The overwhelming majority of domestic violence murders in this country are preceded by a period of behaviour that includes things like stalking, monitoring, questioning and isolating, so why isn't this behaviour illegal? We speak to people who have been through it and an expert who is trying to get the laws changed here in Australia. 1800 737 732 (1800...

Will I have to cancel my overseas trip? It's a question many are asking as coronavirus continues to spread across the globe... but are we panicking for no reason? We speak to Keith Suter from the Australia Institute to find out whether we should be stopping travel, cancelling the Olympics and be worried about the economy as the virus spreads panic and fear around the world. Subscribe to The Quicky...

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 children called hypnobirthing.  So exactly what is hypnobirthing? And how did it help her get through three pretty rough pregnancies?  Today we speak to a GP and a hypnobirthing expert to find out if it's a real benefit or all a bit of woo wo...

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 River Rapids Ride at Dreamworld when it malfunctioned and they were killed.  This week, the coroner handed down his findings at the inquest into their deaths. Could their deaths have been avoided? What was found? Will theme parks be safer for e...

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 experiencing domestic violence?  The Quicky asks a woman who's worked in the sector for decades, and a woman who escaped a violent relationship to get advice on how we can help. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CR...

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's a major moment for the #MeToo movement. Harvey Weinstein is in jail.  The disgraced movie producer has been found guilty of sexual assault and third-degree rape, but acquitted on two counts of predatory sexual assault and another count of fir...

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, who exactly are the front runners? And do they have any chance of booting Trump out of the White House?  The Quicky introduces you to the main contenders: Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Michael Bloomberg and Pete Buttigieg.  Subscribe to...

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 increasingly influenced by our environmental crisis.  Yet, what suits who? Exactly how hygienic are period pants? How do you clean a moon cup in a public bathroom? What does a Mirena do to your cycle?  Today, we deep dive into the modern period...

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.  It soon became obvious that those plans weren't going to work out. She found herself trapped on the Diamond Princess cruise ship, in quarantine, and in lockdown in case she or her partner had Coronavirus.  Subscribe to The Quicky at... https...

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 but should you be considering whether your children consent to this before you post? In today's episode, we look into whether or not you should do it and what kind of impact it has on your kids digital footprint in the future. LINKS The Safe on Social...

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 have everything: a thriving television presenting career, a loving relationship and great friends. But on Sunday night, her family announced she had died in her northeast London apartment. So who was Caroline Flack and how did everything change for he...

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 catered for by the health professional they've come to see.  So how often are these signs popping up? Are they legal? And will this become even worse if and when the Religious Freedom Bill gets up? Links: https://www.buzzfeed.com/ginarushton/religio...

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 a long time, do we need it to keep going, to keep our phones charged, our lights working and our whole lives ticking?  What's the truth? And what would happen to jobs and the economy if we moved completely to renewables?  Subscribe to The Q...

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 located it and have you had that promised earth-shattering orgasm?  Right in time for Valentine's Day, The Quicky is deep-diving into a woman's G-Spot. Where is it exactly? What do you have to do to locate it? What's actually happening to your body...

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 unprecedented rainfall see the end to the long drought facing farmers? And has it been getting to the right place to put out the bushfires?  Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Mur...

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 being contained?  Today we look at the history of epidemics and what people since the 14th Century until now have done to keep them at bay.  Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Clai...

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 cytotoxic poo?  Today we look at some of the unexpected things chemotherapy does when you're attempting to fight off cancer, things that can last for a long time after the chemicals have left your system.  Subscribe to The Quicky at... https:/...

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. Who can forget Gwyneth's baby pink strappy number the year she won the Oscar? Or Halle Berry's deep maroon floral mesh? But how do these outfits get to the red carpet? In this episode, The Quicky team finds out how designers get noticed, how they g...

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 but in Australia, it's still very much legal.  Today, The Quicky looks into the laws around smacking and the psychological effects on our children when we use corporal punishment.  Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-q...

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've heard this as the reason a politician is getting out of the game.  So, what's it actually like? How many hours a day do politicians work? And how often are you away from your family?  The Quicky gets the low down from Zali Steggall, the p...

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 are paid to give up their life and shoot for a few months.  Guess what? It's not going to make anyone rich... in fact, unless you're already a celebrity, it won't even pay your rent. Links: https://tvblackbox.com.au/ Subscribe to The Quicky at......