The Quicky

Following the shock resignation of NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian on Friday, The Quicky reexamines the issue of why female politicians are subject to far more speculation and interrogation about their private lives than their male counterparts...

Many of us are hoping that the Coronavirus pandemic will subside in 2021 as mass vaccination programs start to be rolled out across the planet. 

But while many of us are eagerly awaiting our first jab, those who are considering starting a family have some reservations, as questions remain over whether it is safe for pregnant women, or those who are breastfeeding, to receive the vaccine...

After four years of one of the most controversial presidencies in history, Donald Trump is finally leaving the White House, but the drama won't end on Wednesday.

The 45th commander-in-chief has become the first President ever to be impeached twice, but with just days remaining of his time in office, you might be wondering what's the point?

The Quicky talks through everything you need to know about what the heck is happening in Washington D.C...

With just over a fortnight until the 2021 Australian Open, more than 70 of the world's top tennis players remain in quarantine after several positive cases of Coronavirus were identified on their flights...

We're all glad to see 2020 put firmly in the dustbin of history, but now you might be wondering what delights or horrors 2021 has in store.

The Quicky speaks to a medium, a psychic, a futurist, and one of The Spill co-hosts to find out their top predictions for the year ahead, including pop culture, the Royals, global politics, our economic forecast, and of course the dreaded Coronavirus. 

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There's no doubt that all US Presidential Inaugurations are historic moments, but this year the stakes were higher than ever as the ceremony was surrounded by controversy and the National Guard.

To find out exactly what went down in Washington and what happens next The Quicky speaks to a member of the White House press corp who was there, surrounded by 200,000 flags instead of people.

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Every year there are renewed calls to change the date of Australia Day to acknowledge the suffering of our First Nations people, but how can we make this a reality?

And would it actually make a big difference to Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people, or should we be focusing our efforts towards reconciliation elsewhere?

The Quicky investigates how January 26 came to be a public holiday in the first place, and speaks to three prominent First Nations women to find out...

Every year we recognise the extraordinary efforts of some very special individuals at the Australian of the Year Awards.

But after the champagne has been drunk, and the award has gone straight to the pool room, what does it actually mean for the recipients?

The Quicky speaks to three former winners to find out how the Award changed their life, both good and bad.

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Earlier this month an Australian man was arrested in Europe accused of running the largest marketplace on the dark web, but what exactly is the dark web and how do you access it?

The Quicky investigates whether this online underground is only for terrorists, child abusers and other criminals, or if it serves a legitimate purpose in the fight for freedom of speech and association.

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Many people have no desire whatsoever to have their own children, so why does society find it so confronting to hear and believe someone when they express that feeling out loud?

And why must women who are childfree by choice constantly defend their decisions even to complete strangers?

The Quicky speaks to two successful women who have bucked the expectations placed on them because of their gender, and a feminist psychotherapist who explains why there is so much judgement...