A little bit gossip never hurt anybody… or so we tell ourselves.
What we know gossip to be now, is very different from how it once was.
From its old timey use during childbirth, to the more modern day concept of swapping secrets, and even its application as a tool for women’s safety, gossip has been through many, many phases.
So how do we feel about gossip in 2024?
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Host: Claire Murphy 
With thanks to:
Carly Dober - Director of the Australian Association of Psychologists
Producers: Claire Murphy 
Executive Producer: Taylah Strano

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Gossip Isn't Just Women's Business - It Saves Lives

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The Quicky news update for Friday, May 17th 2024
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Why are we wired to be so attracted to sales? Buy one get one free, 50% off, clearance! Whatever the sale, we, as humans, flock to them! 
How can we curb that hit of dopamine we get when we land a great discount or sale. 
In this episode of The Quicky, we speak to the experts to find out why sometimes we can't resist that sale, even when we know we need to conserve our cash flow. 
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Host: Claire Murphy 
With thanks to: 
Matt Plant - Head of Behavioural Sciences Thinker at Thinkerbell
Carly Dober - Director of the Australian Association of Psychologists
Producers: Claire Murphy 
Executive Producer: Taylah Strano, Kally Borg

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The Psychology Of Sales: How To Beat That Red And White Tag

The Quicky news update for Monday, May 13th 2024
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It's budget week! On Tuesday night Jim Chalmers handed down his third budget and we found out exactly how the Labor government is planning on spending Aussie money this next financial year. 
Labelled 'a win for women', this budget had a strong focus on issues like women's health and changes to paid parental leave. 
In this episode of The Quicky, we break down the winners and losers from Federal Budget 2024. 
To read more on the Budget please click here.
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Host: Grace Rouvray 
With thanks to: 
Kate Browne - the Head of Research at Compare Club, an organisation that conducts research on how Aussies are being affected by the cost of living and their finances
Producers: Grace Rouvray
Executive Producer: Taylah Strano, Kally Borg

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The Budget For Basic B*tches

The Quicky news update for Wednesday, May 15th 2024
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Host/Producer: Isabella Ross 
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Gossip Isn't Just Women's Business - It Saves Lives

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