The Quicky

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...

Aussie swimmer Shayna Jack is hoping that her defence, that she ingested the banned substance Ligandrol accidentally, will save her from a potentially career ending 4 year ban But her positive test has been caught up in a story much bigger than one athlete being caught out, today we look at the treatment Shayna Jack is getting compared to Australia's foreign competition and what she will have to d...

How did the bumbling Brit with his eccentric disheveled appearance and mop of unruly hair become the leader of an entire country? Today we comb through the life and controversy of Boris Johnson to figure out if he really is the loveable fop we've been made to believe or whether it's all just a cunning cover. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Jaco...

Diet is a dirty word, in 2019 it's all about wellness.  But is the health and fitness industry just trying to mask the fact that at the end of the day they're still just trying to sell us weight loss? Today we break it down to try and understand what being 'healthy' actually means. CREDITS Host/Producer: Gemma Bath Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Jacob Round Thanks to our spe...

Instead of squirrelling away money and going backpacking, young travellers are increasingly going overseas with nothing and 'begpacking.' Free hugs, photos from their travels and busking are some of the things they're offering in exchange for donations and it's infuriating locals and other travellers alike.   CREDITS Host/Producer: Gemma Bath Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Produc...

Pageant mums are out and Insta stage mums are in. The influencer marketing industry is on track to be worth $13 billion by 2020 and kids are a huge part of that economy.  Instagram mum-agers are making a lot of money using their children as props in social media posts. Today we find out what that means for the stars themselves - the kids. CREDITS Host/Producer: Gemma Bath Executive Produ...

We all love a celebrity romance, but there are a lot of couples in Hollywood in fake PR relationships or "promances" that've been set up by their publicists.  Today we find out how to spot one, and what these fake relationship contracts look like.  CREDITS Host/Producer: Gemma Bath Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guests Christopher Mel...

Vaccination is a topic that can split opinions. And there's one region of Australia where the topic is hotly debated - the Northern Rivers.  In Mullumbimby, only 52% of kids are fully immunised compared to 92% nationally. Today we're going to find out how the Northern Rivers region became the epicentre of the anti-vax movement.  CREDITS Host/Producer: Gemma Bath Executive Producer: Elle...

Miley Cyrus in a recent interview said she and hubby Liam Hemsworth aren't having kids because the planet can't handle it. And she's not alone. There's a new trend of women choosing to say no to reproducing because of climate change and the idea that their potential offspring will be inheriting a not so bright future. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Prod...

Last week Instagram decided to take away the ability to see how many likes on a post... they claim it's to help with young people's mental health but influencers think there's more to it than that. Today we find out the REAL reason Instagram decided to ditch the likes CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guests, B...