The Quicky

We've successfully shown our bosses that we can work from home quite efficiently since the pandemic forced us to pivot our work lives, but are we missing out on things as we gain others? While many say the work life balance they have achieved since moving to a work from home model has been a game changer, but there may be other ways in which those who are working remotely, especially women, may be...

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll be bringing you the afternoon news as well. Every weekday Siobhán Moran-McFarlane will be in your ears telling you the headlines you need to know, to make your commute home that little easier. And yes, Claire Murphy will still be getting you up to spee...

On July 17 Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck finally got married, two decades after they first became engaged, but their incredible reunion has been somewhat overshadowed by JLo's decision to change her name to Mrs Jennifer Lynne Affleck. Despite the happy occasion, the internet exploded with people complaining about her 'giving in to the patriarchy' and expressing disappointment at the very personal...

Keeping up with the daily news cycle can be hard, especially if you have little ones who need your constant attention, so we’ve created a new show to get you and your family up to speed, weekly. In around 15 minutes, you and your little ones will all be up to speed on what’s happening in the world, including a sports wrap, perfect for your commute to Saturday sport. In this episode, we find out ex...

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll be bringing you the afternoon news as well. Every weekday Siobhán Moran-McFarlane will be in your ears telling you the headlines you need to know, to make your commute home that little easier. And yes, Claire Murphy will still be getting you up to spee...

This week, records were broken in the UK when the temperature soared into the high 30's and even surpassed 40 degrees celsius in some areas for the first time ever, causing chaos for ambulance services and fire crews who battled widespread heat exhaustion and wildfires. Despite the threat to human life and property, many Aussies were scoffing at the British for not being able to handle a couple of...

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll be bringing you the afternoon news as well. Every weekday Siobhán Moran-McFarlane will be in your ears telling you the headlines you need to know, to make your commute home that little easier. And yes, Claire Murphy will still be getting you up to spee...

Last month, public outrage exploded when it was revealed that former NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro was appointed to a $500,000 a year taxpayer funded trade job in New York that he created while in Parliament. He subsequently was forced to give up the role after two inquiries were launched looking into how he got the job, both of which remain ongoing. The Quicky speaks to an Australian politics...

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll be bringing you the afternoon news as well. Every weekday Siobhán Moran-McFarlane will be in your ears telling you the headlines you need to know, to make your commute home that little easier. And yes, Claire Murphy will still be getting you up to spee...

With the Government and health experts warning that a third wave of Covid-19 is about to hit Australia, and as the cold winter drags on, many of us are starting to think more about the long term impacts of Covid-19 on our body. But what do we really know or not know about 'Long Covid' here in Australia? It seems like several other countries have been talking about this for a long time, but it's on...

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll be bringing you the afternoon news as well. Every weekday Siobhán Moran-McFarlane will be in your ears telling you the headlines you need to know, to make your commute home that little easier. And yes, Claire Murphy will still be getting you up to spee...

You may have recently seen images on the news of thousands of Sri Lankans storming the residence of their now former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, as widespread protests against the country's economic crisis continues. But what has led to this situation spiralling out of control seemingly all of a sudden, and what happens now the long-ruling Rajapaksa family have fled the country? The Quicky speak...

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll be bringing you the afternoon news as well. Every weekday Siobhán Moran-McFarlane will be in your ears telling you the headlines you need to know, to make your commute home that little easier. And yes, Claire Murphy will still be getting you up to spee...

Since the Federal Government introduced the Home Builder grants program, thousands of Aussies have excitedly applied for the financial assistance to help fulfil their dream of building or seriously renovating their home. Unfortunately for many people that dream has turned into a nightmare as dozens of building companies have gone bust, and experts are warning that many more construction firms are...

Keeping up with the daily news cycle can be hard, especially if you have little ones who need your constant attention, so we’ve created a new show to get you and your family up to speed, weekly. In around 15 minutes, you and your little ones will all be up to speed on what’s happening in the world, including a sports wrap, perfect for your commute to Saturday sport. In this episode, we find out so...

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll be bringing you the afternoon news as well. Every weekday Siobhán Moran-McFarlane will be in your ears telling you the headlines you need to know, to make your commute home that little easier. And yes, Claire Murphy will still be getting you up to spee...

With power bills rising from July 1, many of us are bracing for bill shock when our next payment is due, on top of rising fuel costs, and increased prices for many of life's essentials. But what can you do? Are there really ways to combat the price hike in your own home? The Quicky speaks to an energy saving expert, and a domestic goddess to discuss some practical tips that you can implement today...

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll be bringing you the afternoon news as well. Every weekday Siobhán Moran-McFarlane will be in your ears telling you the headlines you need to know, to make your commute home that little easier. And yes, Claire Murphy will still be getting you up to spee...

You might have heard that Aussie farmers have grave concerns that people coming back from their holidays in Bali might be risking bringing a virus back with them, no not Covid-19, but another disease called Foot and Mouth (FMD). But what exactly is FMD, how do you pick it up, is it a risk to your health, and what can you do to stop it from being introduced into Australia? The Quicky speaks to a pa...

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll be bringing you the afternoon news as well. Every weekday Siobhán Moran-McFarlane will be in your ears telling you the headlines you need to know, to make your commute home that little easier. And yes, Claire Murphy will still be getting you up to spee...

Australia has become the first country in the world to enable women and people born with a cervix to conduct their own screening for Human Papilloma Virus, in the hope it will encourage more women to get regular check ups. But how exactly do you go about it yourself, and how can you be sure that you have done a good enough job to get an accurate test result? The Quicky speaks to a gynaecologist an...

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll be bringing you the afternoon news as well. Every weekday Siobhán Moran-McFarlane will be in your ears telling you the headlines you need to know, to make your commute home that little easier. And yes, Claire Murphy will still be getting you up to spee...

Winter is well and truly here and so is a third wave of the pandemic, with experts warning that case numbers of Covid-19 are set to spiral significantly over the coming weeks. But how concerned should we be now that we are 'living with Covid'? Could we really see a return to some of our most hated restrictions including widespread mask wearing, suspension of elective surgery, and even... lockdowns...

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll be bringing you the afternoon news as well. Every weekday Siobhán Moran-McFarlane will be in your ears telling you the headlines you need to know, to make your commute home that little easier. And yes, Claire Murphy will still be getting you up to spee...

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has finally announced his resignation as Conservative Party leader after 50 MPs and senior colleagues quit over his latest scandal, involving the appointment of an MP to a top job even though Boris knew he was accused of sexual misconduct. But why has it taken so long to oust him, given that he has been embroiled in one scandal after another for decades? What happen...