The Quicky

It's 2022 so chances are you own, or have used at least one sex toy in your life, or perhaps you have an entire 'goody drawer' in your bedside, because now there is no stigma and we can all freely buy a wide array of sex toys any time of the day or night. But how did we get here? Because until recently sex toys were often considered shameful and something that needed to be hidden behind blacked ou...

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 cost of private health insurance continually on the rise, you might be wondering what the point of it really is, and whether you might actually be better off financially to ditch your policy and rely on Medicare instead? But is that true? And do you feel like you have a good understanding of all the different companies, tiers, rebates, caps and other issues associated with this monthly 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...

Conversations about the dangers of toxic masculinity are not new, but recently a number of posts and videos have been circulating on social media of controversial influencer Andrew Tate, which have reignited the discussion in 2022. Tate is a proponent of so-called 'real men', but what does that even mean in the present day, and why would any young man be attracted to his extreme views about misogy...

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...

Over the past few decades, Donald Trump has faced literally thousands of lawsuits, but why has the Federal Bureau of Investigation suddenly taken an interest in his affairs, which resulted in a highly publicised raid on his Florida home recently? And could an FBI investigation really stop him from re-running as President in 2024? The Quicky speaks to an American politics expert to find out about a...

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...

We've seen a number of headlines lately discussing Australia's use of Nuclear Power.  Some Aussies are now wondering if Nuclear is actually an option to help lower the costs of our power bills while also bringing down our carbon emissions.  In this episode of The Quicky, we take a look at whether Nuclear Power is a viable option, and the potential for it to be weaponised not for us, but against us...

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 Talissa Bazaz 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 speed each mor...

Have you ever thought about hypnosis as a way to end those sugar cravings? Or a way to quit smoking? Or halt your nail biting habit?  We've seen hypnotists make people cluck like chickens, but can they really get into your mind and alter the way you think?  In this episode of The Quicky, we look into whether hypnosis actually works and whether it's a useful tool in the arsenal against our bad habi...

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 Talissa Bazaz 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 speed each mor...

Have you heard about the "Wren Effect?" A tiny Tik Toker's account has been sleuthed by the community and they've found some pretty disturbing things going down in the activity on the 3 year old's posts. That amateur detective work has led to many parents and carers deleting all their kids pics from the their social media accounts. What has got them so spooked? The Quicky finds out why innocent pi...

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 Talissa Bazaz 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 speed each mor...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called on Australians to vote yes in a referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. But not everyone is on board, that includes First Nations people too.  In this episode of The Quicky, we look at the arguments for and against the Uluru Statement From The Heart recommendations, and why some believe the referendum could halt debate on the topic for years to c...

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 Talissa Bazaz 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 speed each mor...

For the first time in more than a decade, interest rates are increasing, and we're hearing more and more about the prices of houses dropping.  But what does that actually mean? Is the market about to crash? Can you save money buying now?  In this episode we find out if the housing market bubble is really about to pop from Bushy Martin, host of the Get Invested podcast and award winning author of T...

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 Talissa Bazaz 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 speed each mor...

Last month, thousands of athletes from all around the world, including 430 Australians flocked to Birmingham, England for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.  They swum, ran, cycled, goaled, hit, kicked and flipped their way into a very strong medal tally.  But, what's it really like to be competing in the green and gold? What is a day in the life of an Aussie athlete really life?  In this episode, we sp...

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, Then we find o...

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 Talissa Bazaz 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 speed each mor...

Have you ever looked at the person you love and just thought to yourself 'I really don't like you'? Maybe they do something that grinds your gears?  Turns out, it's pretty common.  Today we speak to CEO of Relationships Australia NSW, Elisabeth Shaw, to find out why sometimes we hate the person we love and whether it's a sign of something more.  Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re li...

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This week, US Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi landed in Taiwan, the highest ranked US official to visit the disputed island in decades. This move was considered a provocative one by the Chinese Government. China has since responded to her arrival by flying military planes on the Taiwan Strait border and has informed the region they will be test firing missiles and conducting...

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 Talissa Bazaz 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 speed each mor...