The Quicky

The Quicky news update for Thursday, May 9 2024.

The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner.

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Host/Producer: Isabella Ross

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

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ICYMI: The Federal Government has announced it’ll wipe three billion dollars worth of HECS debt.

While the move will help reel back the recent indexation of HECS & HELP loans that affect millions of Aussies, the question still remains… is going to uni worth it still?

Today we’re finding out what you need to consider when taking the leap into tertiary education.

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Host: Claire Murphy 

With thanks to: Andrew Norton - Professor in the Practice of Higher Education Policy at ANU's College of Arts & Social Sciences. 

Producers: Claire Murphy 

Executive Producer: Taylah Strano

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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The Quicky news update for Wednesday, May 8th 2024.

The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner.

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Host/Producer: Isabella Ross

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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It feels like there’s been an increase in the number of knife related crimes in our community lately.

And while statistics might show they’re actually on the decline, there’s still more we can do to lower that number even further.

But it might not be as easy to resolve like the gun amnesty achieved in the 1990s, so how do we actually stop people from using a knife as a deadly weapon?

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Host: Claire Murphy 

With thanks to: Professor Lorana Bartles - Professor of Criminology Australian National University

Producers: Claire Murphy 

Executive Producer: Taylah Strano

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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Hot flushes, night sweats and mood swings… oh my!

Most women might have to deal with symptoms associated with menopause, but at least their saving grace has been found in a variety of medications.

Those medications, known as Hormone Replacement Therapy, might come in a wide array of applications - but what happens when some of them become scarce in supply?

That’s exactly the predicament many Australian women are finding themselves in at the moment.

So, why is there a shortage in supply and is it something we’re just supposed to get used to?

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Host: Claire Murphy 

With thanks to: Vicki Doherty - Executive Director of The Australian Menopause Society 

Producers: Claire Murphy 

Executive Producer: Taylah Strano

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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The Quicky news update for Tuesday, May 7th 2024.

The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner.

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Host/Producer: Isabella Ross

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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The Quicky news update for Monday, May 6th 2024.

The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner.

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CREDITS 

Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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It’s one of the most photographed events of the year… The Met Gala.

What was once a fundraiser for Costume Institute, the first Monday in May has now evolved into an all-out feast of Celebrities donning wild fashions on the red carpet.

But what exactly goes into preparing for this event? We’ve got the inside story from someone whose designs have actually been at ground zero.

To read more about what goes into the Met Gala, click here

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CREDITS

Host: Claire Murphy 

With thanks to:

Paul Vasileff - Founder & Designer at Paolo Sebastian 

Producers: Claire Murphy 

Executive Producer: Taylah Strano

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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The Quicky news update for Friday, May 3rd 2024.

The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner.

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CREDITS 

Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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Ever heard of sleep hygiene? No, it’s not the act of washing your feet before you hop into bed… although, that probably wouldn’t go astray.

It’s more the steps you take to ensure a good night’s sleep.

So, what is best practice at bedtime? We’re getting between the sheets with a sleep expert to find out more. 

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CREDITS

Host: Claire Murphy 

With thanks to:

Dr Carmel Harrington, Managing Director of Sleep For Health and Author of The Sleep Diet & The Complete Guide To A Good Night's Sleep. You can buy her books here. 

Producers: Claire Murphy 

Executive Producer: Taylah Strano

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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