The Quicky

Sibling rivalry is as old as humanity itself, but are the stereotypes about the oldest, youngest and middle child true or just old myths?

The Quicky speaks to three siblings and an expert to try to uncover whether the order in which you are born really does influence your personality.

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It's been nearly one year since we were told Australia's international borders were closed, and that none of us would be allowed to travel.

Those who were already out of the country were told to make their way home quickly, but 11 months later, tens of thousands of citizens and residents are still shut out with no way to return...

Australians regularly rank as some of the happiest people on Earth, but we also are second highest on the list when it comes to taking antidepressants, so why aren't we talking about this?

The Quicky investigates how many of us are using medication to help treat our mental health issues, how it works, and what we can do to break down the stigma surrounding this form of treatment.

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Everyone is talking about Bitcoin and there are posters everywhere telling us now is the time to buy, but what is it, how does it work, and who decides it's value?

The Quicky investigates why Bitcoin continues to be the most well-known cryptocurrency and whether you should be investing your hard-earned, real-word cash.

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As the world continues to react to Facebook's decision to ban all Australian news content, you might be wondering how we got here and what happens next?

The Quicky examines what the Government's Media Bargaining Code aims to achieve, and what the consequences might be, both here in Australia and overseas.

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The rape allegation made by Ministerial staffer Brittany Higgins and the Government's response has rightly caused national outrage, but what occurred within Parliament House is far from a unique situation.

The Quicky investigates the failings that led to the alleged assault on Ms Higgins, and what you can do if you are harassed or violated in the workplace.

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It's been more than a decade since Beyonce gave all the single ladies their own anthem, so why is there still so much prejudice against both women and men who choose not to spend their lives with a partner?

The Quicky speaks to two women who are happily single by choice, and an expert who has spent years researching why the world is still geared towards favouring couples over individuals.

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Millions of people in Texas have had their lives devastated over the past week by a horrific storm, which has brought deadly snow, ice and power cuts.

But while some charities and politicians are doing everything they can to help with the recovery effort, Senator Ted Cruz and the power companies are coming under fire for their cold-hearted attitudes towards the suffering...

Former Sydney private school girl Chanel Contos has helped thousands of people share their horrific experiences of sexual assault by fellow pupils, which has prompted a petition calling for sex and consent education to be taught at a younger age.

The Quicky examines why at even some of the most elite schools this continues to be a devastating problem for young people, and what we can do to bring about positive change in attitudes and behaviours.

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Going to see your doctor should never be a bad experience, but for many women the reality is that instead of getting the medical treatment they need, everything is blamed on their weight.

Weight bias or weight stigma - aka fat shaming - should not be part of any medical professional's mindset, but hundreds of women got in touch to tell us their own scarring experience inside the examination room...