The Quicky

Why does a 16 year old girl strike fear into the hearts of grown men? Today we find out exactly who Climate Change Activist Greta Thunberg is and how she's been able to take her one woman protest and turn it into a world wide movement. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest Mamamia's head of content Holly Wain...

Will humanity or border protection win in the case of the Sri Lankan Tamil family who are in the middle of a deportation fight here in Australia. Why can't they stay? Why were they taken in the night? What needs to happen for the Government to change their mind? We find out what has led to the final decision due to be handed down today. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle...

A new study claims there is a link between mothers having a cesarean birth and their child developing autism. The news has sent shockwaves through both the scientific and autism community, so today we delve into the stats to find out exactly what those findings mean and why those parents with children on the spectrum shouldn't turn the blame on themselves. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Exec...

A certain type of breast implant has been linked to a rare blood cancer. While the Australian Therapeutic Goods Association is still deciding whether to ban the implants, there are women who are worried they'll get cancer who are also being preyed upon by a new wave of medical facilities taking advantage of their vulnerable state - the rise of the Explant Specialist. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire...

A new report shows NSW police have been conducting strip searches more now than ever before... sometimes illegally. Today we find out what happens when police demand you remove your clothes and what you need to know to protect your rights. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guests Lucy Moore and Senior lecturer...

There are vaccines already out there and more in the pipeline that could wipe out some STI's but the fact that they need to be given to young women before they're sexually active is proving to be a problem. There's a stigma around helping a young woman protect herself from sexually transmitted diseases, because some believe it's encouraging them to have sex and for others, there's a perception tha...

Online romance scams have duped women out of more than money, for some it even took their freedom. For Aussie Yoshe Taylor, recently featured on the ABC's Australian Story, it led to her being imprisoned in a Cambodian jail. ​Today we find out why the lonely hearts of the world are so vulnerable to professional scammers. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio P...

Our timelines have been hit with tons of pictures of the Amazon Rainforest on fire... but what's really happening? Today we find out why the fires are in record numbers this year and what that could mean for us all the way over here in Australia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest Enrique Ortiz, Tropical E...

A new show has debuted on UK TV that has parenting experts up in arms and has even led to the creation of a petition to have it stopped. Train Your Baby Like A Dog - the name alone sends up all kids of red flags but is there any merit in the theory? We find out whether treats and clickers are helpful when it comes to raising your child. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle...

Did you know there are men out there dogfishing us? Today we speak to a dating expert who tells us how some men are borrowing dogs to try and make them seem more attractive online. We find out if we should be wary that their first pitch at getting our attention is based on a lie and whether we should swipe left or right on the latest dating scam. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Prod...

Monica Lewinsky isn't a victim anymore. Her return to public life has revealed a truth more powerful than an affair with a President, she's now taking on cyber bullies and internet shaming culture while delivering some seriously sassy twitter clap backs. Today we find out how a woman, shamed mercilessly for decades, has manage to rise from the ashes. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive...

There's a crisis brewing for older Australian women who are struggling in the Twilight Zone between being considered still employable and retirement. Today we find out how the Aussie workplace is working against women over 45 and why we may have to mourn a generation of Grandma's. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our spec...

Michaela Dunn was working as an escort when her life was suddenly ended by a violent man but was she 'targeted' and 'recruited' straight out of University like some are claiming?  Today we look at how Australia is still struggling to come to terms with sex work and the people who call it their job. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camil...

With statistics showing that more Aussies need to rely on Mum and Dad to help finance them well into adulthood, there's a possibility that the generosity of well off parents is setting kids up for future financial failure. Financial advisor Tara Unverzagt breaks down the big three, enmeshing, scaffolding and enabling and shows us how you can help your kids without making them dependent. CREDITS Ho...

When a 20 year old man ran through the streets of Sydney earlier this week, bloodied and brandishing a knife... some people ran, some froze on the spot, some chased him down and others immediately grabbed their phones. Today we look into why we want to capture everything and whether it's morally wrong to do so. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: I...

When 3 year old William Tyrrell went missing nearly 5 years ago, our hearts broke for the little boy in the Spiderman suit. But his story was more complex than we'd been led to believe. Today we find out what we've learned from the inquest into William's disappearance about both his biological and foster families.  CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Pr...

When sexual assault survivor Grace Tame watched as her abuser spoke about her over and over, she'd had enough. But when she reached out to a journalist to tell her side, she found out that archaic laws in Tasmania meant she was forced to remain silent. Today we find out how this amazing young woman has fought and continues to fight, for the voices of survivors to be heard #LetHerSpeak CREDITS Host...

When the truth about the identity of Lawyer X was finally revealed earlier this year, we were told a story about a woman who had turned on her clients to feed police information about their criminal activities. That information could now see them walk free from jail. Today we find out how the double life of Nicola Gobbo came spectacularly undone. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Prod...

Lady Kitty Spencer is the stylish niece of Princess Diana, the first born child of Earl Spencer, Diana's little brother. But even though she came first, her younger brother Louis will take the Earl title and Althorpe Manor after Charles Spencer passes away. Today we find out what male preference primogeniture is and why it won't be going away anytime soon CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Execu...

It was only March last year when former Australian Cricket Captain Steve Smith was crying and apologising for his part in the ball tampering scandal. Just over a year later, he's back winning the hearts of the people in the 2019 Ashes series. How does someone turn around that level of disgrace so quick? We find out from Channel 9 Ashes commentator Lisa Sthalekar what it took to get back into our g...

Newstart is this week's political battleground with one side calling for an increase and the other saying it just encourages the old dole bludger syndrome. Today we find out from Leah what it's really like to live on $40 a day and why an increase would make the world of difference to so many. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks...

When you hear the word terrorist do you think Middle East, brown skin, ISIS? In 2019 America, domestic terrorists aren't any of those things, they're white, they're young, they're male and there's a conspiracy theory that connects a lot of them together. Today we find out from Planet America Host Chas Licciardello the theory behind The Great Replacement. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Execut...

Kids in school in Australia aren't just being taught about consent in sex-ed these days, in 2019 they're also being introduced to the idea of 'enthusiastic consent'. So does that mean you need to shout YES from the rooftops before any intimate encounter? We find out the difference between enthusiastic and plain old ordinary consent and how you know when you have it. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire M...

When Amy Winehouse died, she left behind shocked fans, millions of dollars and no will. Today we find out what happened to the singer's money and why her ex husband is back 8 years later making claims that some of it is his. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guests  The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoy...

Why do young people keep getting caught up in nude pic scandals? We find out why a culture we've created, has led to the constant requests for young women to send naked selfies and what we can do to stop it. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest Dr Gail Dines and thank you to the storybooth team who animate r...