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episode 1304: The Truth About The Alzheimer's Breakthrough Drug
Dementia is currently the greatest cause of disability in Australians aged over 65, and the second leading death for women...and now there is some news about one of the disease's most common forms that has many wondering if this is the breakthrough they've been waiting for.
In this episode of The Quicky, we take a look at a disease that impacts more than 400,000 Australians and a new drug that is claiming it may slow down the relentless march of Alzheimers...
episode 1305: Evening News: Trump To Appeal Sexual Abuse Verdict
Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.
On top of The Quicky team bringing you a daily deep dive on one topic that has captured your attention along with the morning news headlines, we also update you each afternoon from 5pm with the evening headlines.
If you have a topic you would like us to look into further, email thequicky@mamamia.com.au with your story suggestions...
episode 1306: Pens Down: Why Hollywood Writers Are On Strike
Some of your favourite TV shows and movies might be about to take a dramatic storyline turn.
More than 11,000 members of the Writer's Guild of America have walked off the job for the first time in 15 years, bringing production of some shows to an immediate halt.
In this episode of The Quicky, we find out why are writers striking and what that could mean for the future of our favourite shows...
episode 1307: Evening News: Supermarket Guilty Of Selling Nicotine Vapes To Kids
Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.
On top of The Quicky team bringing you a daily deep dive on one topic that has captured your attention along with the morning news headlines, we also update you each afternoon from 5pm with the evening headlines.
If you have a topic you would like us to look into further, email thequicky@mamamia.com.au with your story suggestions...
episode 1308: We Need To Talk About Pubes
The relationship women have had with their pubic hair over the centuries varies depending on culture, fashion or the movement of the time. But we know, in 2023, the majority of you don't have any at all, choosing to wax, shave or laser it away...
episode 1309: Evening News: Jarryd Hayne Sentenced To 4.9 Years For Sexual Assault
Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.
On top of The Quicky team bringing you a daily deep dive on one topic that has captured your attention along with the morning news headlines, we also update you each afternoon from 5pm with the evening headlines.
If you have a topic you would like us to look into further, email thequicky@mamamia.com.au with your story suggestions...
episode 1310: How Much Overtime is Too Much? The Case That Promised Us Answers
Last week, Federal MP Monique Ryan’s former chief of staff Sally Rugg, settled a case out of court that many had hoped would shed some light on the wording we all probably have a version of in our own current employment contracts
What is considered reasonable additional hours?
Today we find out how a plane ride, a case of covid, a decision by the prime minister and one comment, almost led to us getting clarity on a vague term in almost all of our employment contracts regarding...
episode 1311: Evening News: $132.7m Settlement Over Toxic Fire-Fighting Foam
Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.
On top of The Quicky team bringing you a daily deep dive on one topic that has captured your attention along with the morning news headlines, we also update you each afternoon from 5pm with the evening headlines.
If you have a topic you would like us to look into further, email thequicky@mamamia.com.au with your story suggestions...
episode 1312: What Is Slow Life Strategy & Do I Need To Do It?
At what age did you start to achieve those milestones that would be a confirmed step into adulthood?
Things like getting your first full time job, getting your drivers license or having your first real relationship?
A new concept claims that today's emerging adults are delaying some or all of those traditional adult achievements by adopting what's called a 'slow life strategy'...
episode 1313: Evening News: Red Rooster, Cold Rock Hit With Child Labour Charges
Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.
On top of The Quicky team bringing you a daily deep dive on one topic that has captured your attention along with the morning news headlines, we also update you each afternoon from 5pm with the evening headlines.
If you have a topic you would like us to look into further, email thequicky@mamamia.com.au with your story suggestions...