The Quicky

There is no better word to describe the Netflix show Squid Game than 'phenomenon', as it has taken the entire world by storm with more than 111 million loyal viewers, leading many people to ask why a South Korean dystopian horror-drama has proven so popular? The Quicky speaks to an expert in Korean culture and media to uncover the hidden depths of the show not apparent to English-speaking audience...

Last week, the ABC's Four Corners program aired an explosive episode in which serious allegations of bullying and harassment were levelled at former CEO of Sony Music Australia, Denis Handlin. For many, it has raised the question of workplace culture in Australia, and what laws and policies are or should be in place to protect employees at all levels. The Quicky speaks to an industrial relations e...

Some states and territories are surging ahead with COVID-19 vaccinations with the ACT and NSW now surpassing 90% first dose, but other jurisdictions including WA, QLD and the NT are falling behind on just over 70% first dose vaccination rates. Despite the slow uptake in some communities, restrictions are continuing to ease across much of the country which has many people asking, how dangerous is i...

Prince Andrew has escaped further investigation from the UK's Metropolitan Police over the allegations raised in Virginia Giuffre's sexual assault lawsuit, in which she claims he forced her to have sex with him on multiple occasions while she was underage. But that doesn't mean the legal battle is over for the Queen's favourite child, as he has until October 29 to formally respond to the laws...

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet made a shock announcement on Friday that NSW will abolish all quarantine for people who are double vaccinated from November 1, in addition to the Federal Government's messaging that Australia will finally re-open to the world next month. But not everyone looks set to be jetting off as many domestic borders remain closed. The Quicky speaks to a travel expert to fi...

Goop, the lifestyle website founded by actor-turned-wellness-guru Gwyneth Paltrow sells all sorts of weird products supposedly designed to help women improve their sex lives, and their latest is 'DTF' aka Down To F*ck, a libido booster that comes in the form of pills. But do these kinds of products - which includes things we can find in the supermarket like Horny Goat Weed - really work and if so,...

As many of us start to return to work in the office as restrictions ease, it seems unlikely for a lot of businesses that we will ever fully go back to the traditional 9 to 5 work day, but does that mean we should ditch every aspect of office life? The Quicky speaks to a productivity expert to consider whether there are some elements of the daily commute and grind that are in fact worth keeping, ev...

As restrictions ease across Australia many of us are petrified of catching COVID-19 as we increasingly mingle and reintegrate into 'normal' life, but what actually happens if you take a test and it comes back positive? The Quicky speaks to a Sydney woman who contracted the virus with her husband even though they were both vaccinated, and a GP to discuss the whole process from being diagnosed, then...

We are used to delays in the mail at Christmas, but during the pandemic the backlog of packages has become so unmanageable, Australia Post had to suspend parcel pick-ups for several days to sort it all out, but the problem hasn't gone away. As millions of us continue to work from home and rely on online shopping, the ongoing delays continue to cause frustration for businesses and customers, so why...

With Sydney's four month lockdown finally coming to an end and vaccination rates continuing to rise, many people within the health sector are now turning their attention to how we can treat people with Covid-19, as well as trying to prevent its spread altogether. In anticipation of a sharp increase in case numbers as restrictions ease around the country, the Federal Government has ordered 300,000...

One week ago, the woman who has established herself as one of NSW's most popular politicians ever, Premier Gladys Berejiklian sensationally quit following the news that the State's anti-corruption commission ICAC would be investigating her actions. It all stems back to a number of grants handed out in the Wagga Wagga electorate of her former secret boyfriend, disgraced MP Daryl Maguire, but the qu...

With COVID-19 restrictions set to ease across Australia over the coming weeks, many of us are looking forward to the festive season with hope that we will be able to see our friends and family and enjoy a 'normal' holiday. But whether that will actually happen might depend on where you live in Australia, whether your loved ones are here or overseas, and if you are living with a disability or other...

As vaccination rates continue to rise across the country and more restrictions are lifted, many parents are wondering when they will be able to have their youngest vaccinated, and if it's safe for them to go back to school and reintegrate into society before they do. Pfizer is already trialling its COVID-19 jab on 5 to 11 year olds, and overseas Moderna jabs are being tested on six-month-old babie...

After 16 years in the top job, Chancellor Angela Merkel is stepping down, bringing to an end an era of transformation not only for the people of Germany, but for the entire world. Whether you like her politics or not, there's no denying Merkel has been one of the most influential people for nearly two decades, a woman who isn't afraid to stare down some of the world's toughest political leaders wh...

Following the shock resignation of NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian on Friday, The Quicky reexamines the issue of why female politicians are subject to far more speculation and interrogation about their private lives than their male counterparts. From salacious headlines and speculation, to an outpouring of support for her online, everyone has an opinion, but what does it actually mean to be a femal...

In recent years the ‘dad bods’ of Hollywood stars and even the guy next door have been praised as something we should consider as sexy as a six pack, so why don’t we have that same passion for mum bods when it’s us who actually give birth? Instead, social media and the tabloids hold up images of women who’ve been able to ‘snap back’ to their pre-baby body...

After three decades of allegations of horrific sexual abuse of underage girls, R Kelly, the man once known as 'the King of RnB' has finally been convicted and could spend the rest of his life in prison. But for many of the victims and onlookers, the question of why it took so long for him to be publicly outed and punished? And why did so many of the music industry's biggest stars continue working...

Wearable tech, including smart watches in particular, are increasingly becoming a part of our everyday lives helping to track our movements, sleep, communications and a lot of other data, but have you ever questioned whether or not this is a good thing? The Quicky speaks to self-confessed smart watch obsessive Jessie Stephens, and an expert in these new technologies to find out whether all of this...

As we edge closer to 70% or even 80% double vaccination targets, you might be wondering how we will all come back together in society once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted? In particular many of us are feeling anxious about how to tactfully ask friends, loved ones, colleagues and customers if they have been vaccinated, as it can be a very tricky discussion to have with lots of strong feelings invo...

It's easy to spot overtly racist imagery, policies and behaviour, but what about the everyday micro aggressions that get laughed off as a 'joke' in casual conversations? Do you know how to recognise casual racism, whether it's in yourself or someone else? Perhaps you are on the receiving end of this inappropriate behaviour on a daily basis and know all too well the harm it causes. The Quicky ...

We're constantly being told and sold new ways to make ourselves feel happy, but as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on it is much easier said than done as we continue experience a range of complex emotions. So how can we feel happy when it seems like everything is still crappy? The Quicky  speaks to an expert who has spent their career researching what it means to be happy about how we can really...

Ex-Attorney General Christian Porter has resigned from his role as a Minister and returned to the backbench, but many experts believe he will be back in a position of significant power, and possibly even the top job in the not-too-distant future. But why does it seem like some politicians can weather any storm that comes their way no matter how big the scandal, while others are cast out forever at...

If the people of Melbourne are able to leave their sixth lockdown next month as planned, they will have spent a total of nearly 300 days in lockdown since the pandemic began, more than any other city in the world outside of China. The impact of the ongoing stay-at-home orders has been serious on everyone's mental health, so the big question as we look to the future, is will they ever truly recover...

25 years ago the Spice Girls exploded onto the global pop music scene with their first of many hits  Wannabe , bringing to the world the concept of 'girl power' and a whole lot of fun for their fans. But after all this time, where does the concept of 'girl power' sit in 2021, and what has happened to all those young people who saw themselves represented in Scary, Sporty, Ginger, Baby and Posh...

10 years ago, Charlene Whitstock's life transformed forever when she went from being a professional swimmer in South Africa, to the Princess of Monaco after marrying Prince Albert II, but at no point was her story a fairytale. From rumours of her husband's many affairs and children born to other women, to reports that she had her passport confiscated and was essentially forced down the aisle, Prin...