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...

Within a few weeks, Australia will begin trialling our first vaccine passports, following in the footsteps of many other countries where this digital document is already commonly used to gain access to domestic services like hairdressers and restaurants, and international travel. For many people this is the logical next step as we try to find a way to move forward with our lives and 'learn to live...

This week, one of America's most hotly anticipated fraud trials began when the woman once known as the youngest, self-made female billionaire, Elizabeth Holmes entered a courtroom to face the jury who will decide if she spends the next 20 years in jail. At just 19 she founded bio-tech company Theranos in Silicon Valley, where she was frequently referred to as 'the next Steve Jobs' for her plan to...

When someone dies with Covid-19, one question that quickly comes up, is did they have an underlying health condition? It seems we find it easier to accept a person's death if we think they were already very ill or elderly, but is this just a way of excusing these deaths? And how do you know if your own medical conditions make you more vulnerable? The Quicky speaks to a medical expert to find out w...

With all eyes on the pandemic, you might not have noticed that last month our Federal Government passed new laws that mean if you are suspected of a crime, police and other agencies can now hack your smartphone without you even knowing about it. The Surveillance Legislation Amendment (Identify and Disrupt) Bill 2021 is intended to help combat the growing problem of online criminal activity which s...

It's a sad reality that no matter which industry you're in, if you are a woman who has ever had a job in Australia you've probably witnessed or experienced sexual harassment or assault in the workplace. Last week, hundreds of experts and survivors came together to discuss how we can better protect all women at the National Summit on Women's Safety, but with the Government refusing to implement key...

Twenty years ago, a group of 19 terrorists hijacked four commercial flights in the United States and crashed them into prominent sites including the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon, sparking the War on Terror which has claimed at least 900,000 lives. Two decades on, life remains changed forever, for everyone. The Quicky speaks to an Australian woman who worked in a New York City hospital that...

Losing a child at the hands of an online predator is every parent's worst nightmare, which tragically became a reality for one South Australian mum in 2007 when her daughter was brutally murdered by a 50-year-old man pretending to be her teenage love interest. This National Child Protection Week,  The Quicky speaks to that mum about how she now helps other parents spot the warning signs that...

There has been a lot of news recently coming out of the  regional NSW town of Wilcannia, where as many as 15% of the town's population, most of whom are Aboriginal, have contracted Covid-19. This has highlighted the inequalities faced by many Aussies living in remote areas, and has us wondering what is happening in terms of the pandemic when it comes to First Nations Australians more broadly?...

There have been many downsides to the pandemic, but one of the worst is that it seems to have divided Aussies into a collection of individual states and territories rather than one united nation. The fight over closed domestic borders, and politicians at all levels blaming each other over their handling of Covid-19 has caused what some fear may be an irreparable rift. The Quicky speaks to a Federa...

Women's underwear has changed dramatically over the centuries, and it seems our relationship with our bras is shifting once again as so many of us are spending a lot more time at home, but is this temporary, or will we ditch the old 'boulder holders' for good? The Quicky speaks to a variety of women of all shapes and sizes, a journalist who tried living bra-free for a week, and a gender studies ex...

We've launched a new podcast here at Mamamia, it's called 8 Minutes To Change Your (Work) Life...and we wanted to share the first episode with you.  If you like it, find more episodes here: https://omny.fm/shows/8-minutes-to-change-your-work-life/playlists/eight-minutes-to-change-your-work-life   Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listene...

In Part Two of this special investigation, The Quicky speaks to four children aged between 6 and 16 to find out what they are really thinking and feeling about Covid-19, especially those who remain in lockdown with their families. We also speak with a paediatric epidemiologist working at one of Sydney's most impacted hospitals to find out just how many children are being admitted with serious COVI...

This is the first of a two-part special looking at how families are coping with the ongoing pandemic, especially those who remain in lockdown. In Part One, The Quicky speaks to a number of parents, including a doctor and a psychologist to hear in their own words what the impact of seemingly endless restrictions has been, and what we can do to when we feel like we aren't coping. If you are experien...

Since the Taliban regained control in Afghanistan, there has been grave concern for women and children who were grossly mistreated during the militant group's last rule, during which they implemented strict Sharia law, but what exactly is it? The Quicky speaks to an expert in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies to find out where Sharia Law comes from, its different interpretations, and why the brut...

One of the worst things about cCOVID-19 restrictions is that it can restrict our ability to hit the gym or partake in the team sports we love, but there are some pandemic-safe alternatives to benefit your mind and body, like running. If you're not a natural runner the thought of it can be daunting, so The Quicky  is speaking to a dedicated runner and a physiotherapist to find our how you can...

Qantas has released an emotional new ad depicting a number of people getting ready for the their first post-covid trip overseas, which had many of us in floods of tears thinking about what we have been missing since Australia's international border closed. But it is the timing of this ad that has caused the most intrigue, with many people wondering if it means the Government is planning to reopen...

With no end in sight to Australia's current lockdowns and restrictions, it seems some of our political leaders are trying to shift our focus away from daily case numbers, and concentrate more on vaccination rates and what 'living with Covid' might look like. But what about states like WA and Queensland where no serious outbreaks have occurred for a long time, are they living in a fantasy that they...

It's been more than a week since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan, after two decades of the United States and their allies, including Australia trying to create peace and stability. Footage captured by those on the ground shows just how chaotic the situation is as thousands of people desperately try to flee, but what is our Government doing to help, especially those Afghans who kept our d...

Since the Delta variant exploded in Sydney, our news headlines have been almost entirely focused on what is happening with COVID-19 inside our own borders, but what's happening with the pandemic overseas? The Quicky is checking in with some friends in Italy, London, France and the United States, as well as an expert in Australia to find out if and how the rest of the world is learning to live with...

The Paralympics couldn't come at a better time with millions of Aussie still in lockdown and looking for ways to find a little light in life. This year our Paralympic team is stronger than ever despite having to navigate a trip to Japan where COVID-19 is on the rise again and the delay of these games for an extra year due to the pandemic. The Quicky speaks to the Australian Paralympic Chef de Miss...