The Quicky

Years of gruelling training, insane beauty standards, invasive fans and cyber hate... just the average day for a K-pop idol. Today we look at how these stars are created and whether their lifestyles are contributing to an escalating trend of them taking their own lives. ** Warning, this episode discusses issues around suicide, if this is triggering for you please wait for our next episode and if y...

What would you do if you were studying overseas on a limited visa and a scholarship and you fall pregnant... would you allow your in-laws back in your home country raise your child until you're in a position to raise them yourself? We look at the emergence of Satellite babies, children being raised in a different country to their parents, the cost of living forcing them to make a drastic choice. C...

The office Christmas party has become a little problematic in 2019. With it's sordid past linked to unwanted sexual advances, excessive drinking and major HR no no's, there's also another factor creeping in to make employees wish they could have a day off instead. We look at how social anxiety and the pressure to go to a party you'd otherwise not attend can leave your colleagues feeling stressed a...

It's a hot topic of conversation amongst the parents of pre 5 year old children... at what age do you start sending them to school? With more and more people choosing to hold their kids back because they're not physically, emotionally or intellectually ready, we ask whether we're doing the right thing, are we creating more issues and what about those who start earlier? CREDITS  Host/Producer:...

How reliable is DNA evidence in 2019? What about DNA that was collected 20 or more years ago? Is it possible for you to leave DNA in a place you've never been? We ask those questions as the case against alleged Claremont serial killer Bradley Robert Edwards is before the court, police and the victim's families hoping to finally get closure on the deaths of Sarah Spiers, Jane Rimmer and Ciara Glenn...

Ladies, do you earn more than 40% of your household income? Do you earn more than your male partner? A new study has found that a woman's pay packet can have an effect on their partner's stress levels... and it's an issue society is holding us back from breaking free of. CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy  Executive Producer: Elle Beattie  Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri  Than...

We heard a statement this week that after recent devastating bushfires, koalas are now 'functionally extinct' here in Australia... so is that true? Today we find out what it means to be functionally extinct, whether we have really lost one of our most iconic marsupials and whether we can save the species from being wiped off the map. CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy  Executive Produ...

New data shows that not only are Australians getting less sleep than they need but we're actually experiencing symptoms of the sleep disorder insomnia. So how much do we really need and what is happening to us if we don't get it? We find out what's happening in bedrooms across the country and what we can do to help us nod off. CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy  Executive Producer: El...

Gender neutral parenting used to be the realm of celebrity with the likes of Kate Hudson, Pink and Gwen Stefani choosing to raise their children without attaching a boy or girl label to their upbringing... and now more parents are liking the idea of not placing their little one into a stereotype right from the start. We speak to Gender Creative Mum Kyl Myers about navigating parenting when you cho...

Oxford Dictionary has named "Climate Emergency" 2019's word of the year. We're in the midst of some of the most dangerous bushfires our country has ever seen, and there's no end in sight to our crippling drought. ⁠So what does our future look like? ⁠Today we're talking to the CSIRO who've done the most comprehensive climate predictions for Australia on record. CREDITS  Host/Producer:  Ge...

In Australia kids start school when they're four or five. It's exciting and new, and can take some adjusting. ⁠ ⁠ But what if we told you hundreds of these kids are being suspended from school, and a disproportionate number are children recently diagnosed with a disability.⁠ Today we find out why. CREDITS  Host/Producer:  Gemma Bath  Executive Producer:  Elle Beattie  Audi...

The death of 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker has sparked protests around the country even after an arrest has been made, because Aboriginal deaths are happening far too often.  There have been more than 400 fatalities since a Royal Commission in 1991 that was supposed to be looking into this issue.  Today we speak to a former inmate about what needs to change.  CREDITS  Host/Produ...

Every royal is used to being in the headlines, both good and bad. But unlike Meghan Markle - who just can't seem to catch a break - Prince Andrew has always managed to emerge out the other side relatively unscathed and for much bigger gaffes. Today we're going to delve into the Prince's history and try to work out how and why he's so untouchable.  CREDITS  Host/Producer:  Gemma Bath...

In May 2019, a new disorder was added to the World Health Organisation's list of diseases.  PMDD only affects women and causes severe irritability, anxiety and depression. On average it takes an Australian woman 12 years to be diagnosed.  CREDITS  Host/Producer:  Gemma Bath  Executive Producer:  Elle Beattie  Audio Producer:  Ian Camilleri  Thanks to ou...

When a pet dies it can be as painful as losing a family member, but it's a grief that many of us feel guilty about.  Today we're talking to a pet bereavement counsellor about the psychology behind the strength of the human-animal bond. CREDITS  Host/Producer:  Gemma Bath  Executive Producer:  Elle Beattie  Audio Producer:  Ian Camilleri  Thanks to our specia...

Last night we watched Timm's heart break on national television as The Bachelorette's Angie Kent whisked Carlin off into the sunset for their happily ever after. But if you ask those who consider themselves part of the Single Positivity Movement, Timm is the real winner here.  Today we're going to look into the sudden surprising rise of this moment, and dig into the figures that we're actuall...

Last week American rapper TI told the world about how he takes his teenage daughter for yearly gynaecological visits to check that her hymen is still intact.  Today, we delve into the history of this humiliating ritual, and find out what it’s actually like to get it done. CREDITS  Host/Producer: Gemma Bath  Executive Producer: Elle Beattie  Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri&n...

We’re currently in the midst of what’s being called the most dangerous bushfire week in Australian history.  Fires are burning right up the Eastern seaboard...but firefighters are particularly concerned for the Greater Sydney, Greater Hunter and Illawarra Shoalhaven areas, where a catastrophic fire danger rating is in place. In today's episode of The Quicky, we'll take at look at...

Just how cut throat are Australian Breakfast shows? With Deb Knight and Georgie Gardner's Today show co-hosting days now over, and the announcement that Karl Stefanovic is making a comeback just 12 months after being fired, we take a look at the inner workings of Aussie morning TV, the ratings, the personalities and the fall out. CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy  Executive Producer:...

The Melbourne Cup was less than a week ago but already the discussion around gambling has fallen off the radar. In reality, right now in pokie lounges across the country people are sitting in front of a machine designed to take their money, and women are increasingly falling victim. We find out how these places attract us and what it can do to their lives when the addiction sets in. CREDITS ...

Getting your gear off in public is becoming more popular here in Australia, with new stats showing there are more naked events popping up across the country than ever before. Today we find out why people are keen to nude up and what you need to know before you join them. CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy  Executive Producer: Elle Beattie  Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri  Than...

What has made Donald Trump into a man who shows such little respect for women? Was it his upbringing? Was it his first marriage breaking down? Or was it the inevitable corruption that comes with money and power? We speak to the co-author of a new book that has uncovered 43 more accusations of sexual misconduct by President Trump to go with the 26 already made public. CREDITS  Host/Producer: C...

Australia is winning a race that we didn't even want to participate in, we're one of the top countries where it comes to food allergies. We speak to an immunologist to find out why this might be happening and what we can do to try and stop the numbers climbing. CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy  Executive Producer: Elle Beattie  Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri  Thanks to our...

The Melbourne Cup is so ingrained in our history, can we ever reconcile how we feel about it's place in our identity with the fact it also goes hand in hand with animal cruelty? We speak to someone who owns a racehorse as well as someone who is boycotting the event to arm you with the information you need to make your decision on whether to spend a day at the races or say nup to the cup. CREDITS&n...

There's something happening in Hollywood, stars are not just turning to religion, they're starting their own churches. Today we take a peek inside the new world of the Kardashian/Jenner/West's where Sunday sessions are the new vehicle for their brand. CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy  Executive Producer: Elle Beattie  Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri  Thanks to our special gu...