Recently, Aussie superstar Chris Hemsworth was given some pretty life changing news.

With the revelation that he carries a gene that could lead to a life altering diagnosis of Alzheimer's later on in his life, it had us wondering, would you choose to get the test if if you knew you had a genetic threat laying in wait?

Today, we look at what genetic testing can actually help with, or whether not knowing is actually a better option for some.

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Jane Tiller - Ethical Legal & Social Adviser - Public Health Genomics, Monash University

Some parts of this episode were voiced by actors

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Liv Proud

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily. 

The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll be bringing you the afternoon news as well.

Every weekday Emma Gillespie will be in your ears telling you the headlines you need to know, to make your commute home that little easier. And yes, Claire Murphy will still be getting you up to speed each morning. 

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Host: Emma Gillespie

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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Tracey Grimshaw, Carrie Bickmore, Leigh Sales… a list of incredibly accomplished women who have decided they want to take a break from their TV roles.

While they have given slightly different reasons for their stepping away from the cameras, the sentiment behind them leaving their high profile roles is one mirrored in businesses across the country right now.

Today we look at our work life balance which in 2022 has some deciding, no, I’m taking a well deserved break.

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Leah Lambart - SEEK Career Coach and Founder of Relaunch Me Career Consulting

Leigh Campbell - Executive Editor, Mamamia

Polly Taylor - Commissioning Editor, Mamamia

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Liv Proud

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily. 

The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll be bringing you the afternoon news as well.

Every weekday Emma Gillespie will be in your ears telling you the headlines you need to know, to make your commute home that little easier. And yes, Claire Murphy will still be getting you up to speed each morning. 

CREDITS 

Host: Emma Gillespie

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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An alarming number of young women, trans and non binary people are reporting that the instance of being choked during sex is on the rise.

There are many reasons people believe this sex act is becoming more common, but the issue is, not enough understand the motivations behind it, or the shocking consequences.

Today we look at sexual strangulation, why it’s on the rise and why men need to know it’s not ok.

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Maree Crabbe - Director of Australian violence prevention initiative, It’s time we talked

Note: Some comments have been voiced by voice actors 

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Liv Proud

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily. 

The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll be bringing you the afternoon news as well.

Every weekday Emma Gillespie will be in your ears telling you the headlines you need to know, to make your commute home that little easier. And yes, Claire Murphy will still be getting you up to speed each morning. 

CREDITS 

Host: Emma Gillespie

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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Last week, the findings and recommendations from an inquiry into the culture of the Queensland police force were handed down.

Is this type of cultural toxicity more rampant in the Queensland police, or is this something the force is struggling with all across Australia? And why do those personality types find their way into a job that clearly requires them to have a handle on these things?

Today we look at why putting on a uniform for some means responsibility, while for others, it’s all about the power.

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Kerry Lyn Carrington - Adjunct Professor, School of Law and Society, University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Liv Proud

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

Family and domestic violence support services:

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Did you know women's sport receives less than 10% of all sports media coverage in Australia? 

The team at Mamamia aren't okay with this statistic. So we've created our FIRST EVER all-female, all-sports podcast Here If You Need. 

Here If You Need is hosted by Olympic Swimmer, Cate Campbell & sports commentator, Hayley Willis. Tune in every Thursday for the podcast where women in sport come first. 

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Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily. 

The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll be bringing you the afternoon news as well.

Every weekday Emma Gillespie will be in your ears telling you the headlines you need to know, to make your commute home that little easier. And yes, Claire Murphy will still be getting you up to speed each morning. 

CREDITS 

Host: Emma Gillespie

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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For most of us, the job title pet detective has only one reference - Ace Ventura.

But while Jim Carrey turned the profession into a comedic routine, there are actual real life pet detectives out there who will help track down your furry family member should they go missing.

Today we discover the techniques they use to find your fur baby and what it takes to become a pet detective for real.

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Anne-Marie Curry - Arthur & Co Pet Detective Owner

Holly Wainwright - Mamamia's Content Director

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Liv Proud

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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