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The Quicky

Mamamia Podcasts

Do you find the news cycle overwhelming? Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless? Then you need The Quicky. Mamamia"s daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about. It"s the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.

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15:26

“You’re On Call 24/7” Why So Many Teachers Are Quitting

The Quicky ·

2021/07/13

Low pay, outrageous amounts of paperwork, and non-stop contact from parents and students are just some of the reasons why Aussie teachers are quitting at an alarming rate. So what would it take to attract and keep our best and brightest teaching the next generation? The Quicky speaks to the President of a teachers union, and a current high school teacher who is on the verge of resigning to find out why so many educations are being pushed to the limit, and what we can do to help them continue doing

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17:45

Adult ADHD: Why So Many Women Are Going Undiagnosed

The Quicky ·

2021/07/12

Like many mental health conditions, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, better known as ADHD, is poorly understood and riddled with stereotypes, making it difficult for girls and women in particular to receive a diagnosis. This means many people get well into adulthood before anyone finally realises they are suffering from the condition, or can offer them any treatment. The Quicky speaks to an expert in ADHD and a woman who was only diagnosed in her late 20's, to find out why myths and

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15:39

Am I A Dirty Pig: How Clean Should My Home Be?

The Quicky ·

2021/07/11

Love it or loathe it, cleaning our homes is something we all have to do, or at the very least outsource to a professional, but how clean should the place where we've been spending a lot more time recently be? For many people, the pandemic has sparked new enthusiasm for disinfectant products and sanitisers, but is it possible that we could be doing damage to our health by being too squeaky clean? The Quicky speaks to a 'cleanfluencer' and an expert in infection control to find out the best ways to

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18:08

Learn To Live With It? Your Latest COVID Questions,...

The Quicky ·

2021/07/08

It's been nearly 18 months since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared, but millions of Aussies are still living under lockdown and ongoing restrictions, fuelled by a slow vaccine rollout. As a result, many of us have more questions than ever as misinformation continues to spread via social media, which isn't helped by confused and mixed messaging from our political leaders. The Quicky speaks to an experienced family GP and an expert virologist to ask some of your big COVID questions to cut through the

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16:51

Dry July: Are Gen Z Really Giving Up The Grog?

The Quicky ·

2021/07/07

We often hear news stories about new research that suggests younger Aussies are choosing to drink less than those in older age groups, but is that true and if so, why? It's easy to assume that lowering your consumption of alcohol can only be a good thing for your health, but might there also be some benefits to a moderate amount of drinking? The Quickyspeaks to a young, former drinker and an alcohol policy researcher to separate fact from fiction about just how much booze we are really drinking, and

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21:04

Sacred Sights & Land Rights: What's Happened Since Mabo?

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2021/07/06

It's been nearly 30 years since the High Court of Australia finally recognised that Australia was never 'Terra nullius', or 'land belonging to no-one', so why do we continue to see irreplaceable sacred sites being destroyed by corporate interests? And when it comes to land rights, how much of Australia is really now back in the hands of our First Nations people, and where? The Quicky speaks to three Indigenous and land rights experts to find out why the people who have lived on this earth for tens

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14:00

No Jab, No Job: Can My Boss Force Me To Get Vaccinated?

The Quicky ·

2021/07/05

Last week Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that vaccinations against COVID-19 will become mandatory for Aged Care workers, but few details were released about the new policy. That has many people wondering if it's even legal for the Government to compel anyone to be vaccinated against their will, or to make them lose their jobs if they are willing but cannot access a vaccine? The Quicky speaks to two experts in employment law and disease control to find out what your rights are, and whether

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23:29

Australia's Chernobyl: Country That Will Never Heal

The Quicky ·

2021/07/04

It's NAIDOC Week 2021 and this year's theme is Heal Country! Tragically for the Anangu people of South Australia, their country may never heal from a series of nuclear blasts carried out by the British in the 1950's and 60's. The Quicky speaks to a local First Nations campaigner who comes from a long line of outspoken traditional owners, an academic on Australia's dark nuclear past, and a nuclear engineer who was fired for trying to blow the whistle on a dismal clean-up effort, to find out why huge

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15:05

Forget Nigerian Princes: Here's How To Spot A Scammer...

The Quicky ·

2021/07/01

With tax time upon us once again it's no surprise that a number of new scams have popped up, but in 2021 it seems there are more people out to get our money and data than ever before, fuelled by the pandemic. The Quicky speaks to an expert in scams to find out how you can protect yourself, your personal information and your loved ones from the nefarious plans of those who will do anything to try and rip off innocent people. Subscribe to The Quicky at...

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17:11

Should I Get The AZ Vaccine? Understanding The Mixed...

The Quicky ·

2021/06/30

As more and more cities go into lockdown to try and stop the spread of the highly infectious Delta variant, mixed messaging about who can or should get the Astra Zeneca vaccine against COVID-19 has left millions of Aussies feeling dazed and confused. The Quicky speaks to an expert epidemiologist, and a national political reporter to cut through the overload of information to find out what the medical actually advice is, and consider whether the impending election may be influencing the Government's

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19:12

Why Australia's Prison System Is Stacked Against Women

The Quicky ·

2021/06/29

More and more Australian women are being locked up for even the most minor offences, often before they have gone to trial, and if you're a woman of colour or other minority, your chances of ending up behind bars are even higher. The Quicky speaks to two experts to find out why past trauma, abuse and violence are strong indicators that a woman may find herself on the wrong side of the law, and why we should invest in helping vulnerable individuals rather than focusing on punishment. Subscribe to The

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18:50

How Toxic Is TikTok For Teens?

The Quicky ·

2021/06/28

TikTok has proven to be the number one app for surviving lockdown, as more than a billion people worldwide have signed up to watch and create viral videos of dance sequences, cute animals, and a never ending series of #challenges. But with increasingly younger children keen to access the social media content to keep up with their friends, many parents feel conflicted about how young is too young, and whether news stories about dark content being shared should be a major red flag. The Quicky speaks

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18:33

What Pauline Hanson Doesn't Want Your Kids To Learn

The Quicky ·

2021/06/27

You may have been hearing the term 'Critical Race Theory' or CRT a lot over the past week, and like many other people be wondering what it is and why it matters if our children know about it. Ironically, those opposed to it claim it is racist, even though it is an academic study of how systemic racism disproportionately affects different groups in society. The Quicky speaks to an expert in race relations and Australian society to find out what exactly CRT is all about, and whether we should really

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12:53

Spears Speaks Freely But Will It #FreeBritney?

The Quicky ·

2021/06/24

After 13 years of being controlled almost entirely by her father, Britney Spears has finally revealed the hell in which she has been living, levelling allegations of serious abuse and even forced contraception against her dad, Jamie Spears. So will the more than 20 minutes of testimony from the star finally help bring to an end to what was always intended to be a temporary control over her finances, health and career? The Quicky speaks to Mamamia's entertainment guru to find out exactly what Britney

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17:46

"I'm Mad At Everyone" Aussie Under 35's May Never Own...

The Quicky ·

2021/06/23

In spite of a global pandemic, Australian property prices continue to rise and rise, which means younger people are increasingly left out of the dream of owning their own house. Year after year, it's predicted the bubble will burst. Year after year, it doesn't. The Quicky investigates what the future looks like for those who aren't on the property ladder yet. What can possibly change things and make it a more attainable dream once more? CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Acting Executive Producer:

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15:03

Pfizer vs AZ: The Truth About "Vaccine Shopping"

The Quicky ·

2021/06/22

Since The Government changed its regulations on the AstraZeneca vaccine, there's been talk around Australians 'vaccine shopping'. Is this true? And, do Australians have the right to choose which vaccine they'd prefer to have? Dr Brad McKay takes The Quicky through the latest science on the vaccines, and what he's seeing in his surgery. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Acting Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Dr Brad McKay is a Sydney GP and Author of Fake

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17:34

There's Something About Barnaby

The Quicky ·

2021/06/21

He's back. Barnaby Joyce. It's been over three years since Barnaby Joyce lost his place as Deputy PM and National Party Leader, after it was revealed he was having a child with his staffer, Vikki Campion. The couple have since had another child, and the MP has been angling to get back at the top job of his party in backroom discussions for some time. How has he managed to come back? What is the appeal of Barnaby Joyce? CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Acting Executive Producer: Melanie

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16:33

One More Head Knock: Why Athletes Are Choosing Mind...

The Quicky ·

2021/06/20

Boyd Cordner is only 29. That's a young age to retire from the only job you've ever had, the job you love. Boyd was the captain of the Sydney City Roosters Rugby League team when he retired last week - terrified of what another knock to the head might do to his future. There's an increasing body of evidence that says knocks to the head while playing sport have some really frightening long term effects on men and women: including dementia, epilepsy and a host of other issues. The Quicky

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13:34

"It Was A Car Wreck" What It's Really Like On...

The Quicky ·

2021/06/17

According to leaked videos and screenshots, over the last year if you wanted to date Ben Affleck, Matthew Perry or Zac Efron, you're best to be on dating app Raya.Yet, Raya, known as the 'celebrity dating app' is notoriously hard and secretive about how it selects the people who get to match on it. The Quicky looks into how the app started, how it selects its members, and who its selecting. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Acting Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian

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18:20

Why Won't The Government Let the Biloela Family Stay?

The Quicky ·

2021/06/16

For three years now, Australia has been fascinated with the fate of the Murrugappan family. The family of four had been living quietly in Biloela, Central QLD, when they were taken into detention in Melbourne, then on to Christmas Island. When the baby of the family, Tharni, had to be flown to Perth from Christmas Island ill, the whole of Australia has held its breath to see what's next. Minister Alex Hawke has allowed the family to stay in Perth community detention, but they're still at risk of

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