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Dancing With The Stars screens its finale without an audience. The Bachelor temporarily shut down. What's in store for the return of Big Brother ? Australian television viewers are addicted to reality shows. How are we going to have the high tension and drama if no one is allowed in a room together? Amanda Keller takes us through the very odd season of DWTS she just worked through, and Rob McKnigh...

The news has been relentless, hasn't it? Every day, more statistics, more sad stories.  So, how about we have some relief from that, because guess what? There are some good things happening too.  You'll hear from a woman who was married against all the social distancing odds, a professor who's found there are a few good things about us not commuting to work and an Australian company who'...

Most kids are at home now and social media is filled with pictures of what this means for families around Australia and the world. For some, this means timetables and every moment accounted for. For others, it's screens, backyards, games and fun.  What's it meant to be? Does it have to be one or the other?  The Quicky has sought out some people who are used to coming up with things for k...

A GP, a nurse, a specialist, a foster care worker: what is life like on the front line of the nation's extraordinary health crisis?  For GP Dr Marita Long, going to work is a matter of life and death. She has two family members with compromised immunity and she's having to make decisions no one should have to make.  Today on The Quicky, four health care workers give The Quicky a view on...

While the government is talking a lot about the number of tests it's been doing on possible COVID19 cases, not everyone is being given the green light to be tested.  Why are some people eligible for testing, when they show no symptoms, yet some people who exhibit many aren't allowed?  In this episode you'll meet Jenny, she had so many of the COVID19 symptoms she was taken to hospital yet...

On Monday night, the Government passed the biggest economic stimulus package in Australian history. $84 billion dollars worth of support for people economically affected by COVID19: small business owners, sole traders, students.  So, who qualifies to get some financial relief in these uncertain times?  ABC Finance specialist Emily Stewart is here to talk us through it.  Subscribe to...

What's it like for women around the world living in various stages of lock down and social distancing?  Lotta Haegg is in London, where she's been in quarantine at home for 9 days after having COVID19 symptoms.  Maria Albinana is in Spain, in lockdown with her Aussie partner and their mothers after having to cancel her wedding.  Anthea Murray is in Hong Kong, in a high rise apartmen...

What happens to the animals in shelters if all of us have to go into lockdown? Dr Chris Brown is calling on those of us who can afford it to welcome a new furry family member into our lives as we look at weeks, possibly months spent at home during the COVID-19 crisis. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy  Executive Produce...

Is normal soap good enough? Does drinking hot fluids kill the virus in your throat? Can our internet network handle us all working from home?  How do you sort the facts from the fiction: online, every day there's a new meme or post that's telling you about Coronavirus.  The Quicky is doing what it does best: going to the experts and asking the questions.  Subscribe to The Quicky at....

The news has been overwhelming, and constant. Every day, we've been bombarded with new information about COVID-19. We're having to make new decisions for the health and safety of our loved ones. And, we're hearing about the effects its having on our jobs and economy.  How will any of us stay sane?  We've got you covered here on The Quicky.  Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mama...

As we here in Australia face a potential lockdown, we take a look back at the place where all this COVID-19 business began. Has the lockdown halted the spread of the virus back in China? And what does it look like now, three months after the first cases?  Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy  Executive Producer: Melan...

We're being given A LOT of info right now about COVID-19 and what we should be doing to stop its spread but when do we actually self isolate? How is that different to quarantine and what the hell is social distancing? We decode the messages we've been given from our government to make sense of how we can slow down the march of the coronavirus and 'flatten the curve'.  Subscribe to The Quicky...

There's a fair bit of doom and gloom coming from stock markets around the world and the word recession is being thrown about a bit too, but what does it mean to go into recession and what impact will that have on my financial situation? Today we get some handy tips on how we can get ourselves into a good spot financially so we can ride out this COVID-19 coronavirus crisis. Subscribe to The Quicky...

Corey Feldman's movie My Truth: The Rape of Two Coreys about his and friend Corey Haim's experience as teenagers in Hollywood premiered this week but the response was not what he was hoping for. Today we head back to the 80's to find out where all this started and try to understand why these very serious accusations aren't taken seriously. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-q...

Italy is in lockdown. Its citizens are taking the spread of COVID-19 very seriously after they were taken by surprise by its rapid spread.  So, what's life like in lockdown? Can you go to the shops? Can you meet your friends for a meal? Can the kids go to school?  The Quicky talks with an Aussie-expat mum of two and a hospitality worker about what everyday life is like for them. &nb...

They gave their notice and now the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have performed their last duties as paid up members of the Royal Family.  With a united front and some extraordinary colour blocked fashion, they've won the PR war for hearts and minds, for this round at least.  We find out how they managed to pull it off, and whether their future holds international stardom, or a life of exil...

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...