Billy Ray Cyrus has probably the world's most famous one but his daughter Miley's is getting a good run too.

Action stars were renowned for them at one stage - so were Aussie Rules football players - but after years in the fashion wilderness, the mullet is back.

Men, women and all gender identities are again embracing the hairstyle that Australians have identified as part of our bogan past but now with a modern twist.

Today, we look at the history of the iconic cut that's all business in the front, party in the back. 

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Nina Morrison - Geelong Cats AFLW Vice Captain 

Deni Todorovic - Stylist, Activist and Co-host of What Are You Wearing? podcast

Patrick Quilter-Jones - Mamamia Intern and Canva Mullet Presentation Extraordinaire

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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: Talissa Bazaz

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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Content warning: This episode discusses details of sexual assault, please reach out to the resources listed below for help if you are in need. 

One of the country's most anticipated criminal trials got underway this week, with former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins taking her alleged rapist to court over an incident in Parliament House in 2019.

But getting to this point hasn't been an easy road for anyone involved and for many survivors of sexual assault, even getting to have their day in court is too far out of their reach. 

In today's episode, we look at how the criminal justice system is not set up for victims of sexual violence and what needs to be done to make the system more balanced for both the alleged victim and their accused. 

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Nina Funnell - Walkley Award winning journalist, author and sexual assault survivor advocate

Dr Rachael Burgin - Lecturer in Criminal Justice and Criminology at Swinburne University of Technology and CEO of Rape & Sexual Assault Research & Advocacy

Jessica Wilson - CEO of Women Making Waves and sexual assault survivor 

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Liv Proud

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, please reach out to the below:

National Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence Counselling Service 24-hour helpline 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732
24-hour Emergency Accommodation helpline on 1800 800 588
Safe At Home helpline on 1800 633 937
SHE (free and confidential counselling and support) on 6278 9090
Sexual Assault Support Services on 6231 1811, or after hours 6231 1817
Family Violence Crisis and Support Service on 1800 608 122
Bravehearts – Sexual Assault Support for Children on 1800 BRAVE 1
Kids Helpline is for young people aged 5 to 25 on 1800 551 800 
Don't go it alone. Please reach out for help by contacting Lifeline on 13 11 14

Men who have anger, relationship or parenting issues, should contact the Men's Referral Service on 1300 766 491 or the Don’t Become That Man helpline on 1300 243 413

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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: Talissa Bazaz

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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For the first time since World War II, a far-right fascist political party has taken the reigns of the Italian parliament.

Its leader Georgia Meloni is the first female Prime Minister of the country, a fact that feminists across the globe would usually be celebrating but there are some very serious concerns about the views the journalist-turned-politician holds.

In today’s episode, The Quicky team takes a look at who Georgia Meloni is and why she has the world worried about a slide back to a very dark time in our history.

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Sofia Ammassari, PhD researcher in the School of Government and International Relations at Griffith University

Parts of this episode were performed 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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Like many of us, you probably heard the term hyperemesis gravidarum when Catherine the Princess of Wales was pregnant with George, Charlotte and Louis, but recently another celebrity, former MAFS star Martha Kalafatidis, has been experiencing the debilitating condition too.

So why do some women end up with the extreme version of morning sickness that can leave them bedridden for months, with only childbirth the relief at the end of the struggle for some? 

In today's episode, we look at the intense and sometimes crippling way a pregnant body can react when it's busy growing a tiny human. 

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Emma Vosti - Seven Network TV Presenter 

Sandra Lowe - Obstetric Physician at Royal Hospital for Women and Conjoint Associate Professor at the School of Women’s and Children’s Health, UNSW

Parts of this episode were performed 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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With another rate rise looking likely next week, there is a cohort of Australian home owners who have found themselves in a bit of a tricky situation.

Some, looking to refinance and get a better deal than the higher rate they're on, aren't able to get any financial institution to help them because they no longer meet the documentation requirements when their mortgage repayments are taking up more of their household income, or their house is now worth less than their loan.

This situation is known as a mortgage prison, when you can't afford the rate rise increases on your current mortgage but you also can't move to another option in order to make it more affordable. 

In this episode, The Quicky team finds out how mortgage prisons work and what it takes to break free from one. 

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Dr Shane Oliver - Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist at AMP Capital

Parts of this episode were performed by voice actors

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Liv Proud

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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Optus has apologised to millions of customers who recently had a stack of their personal data stolen from them by hackers.

Some of that data included names, addresses, birth dates and their Medicare, driver’s license or passport numbers, things that could be easily used to access other platforms like, say, internet banking or to set up new accounts using their ID.

In today’s episode, The Quicky team speaks to the journalist who has been in direct contact with the alleged hacker and a cyber security expert to look at what to do when your personal details have been stolen and whether there really is anything you can do to counteract it.

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Jeremy Kirk - Editor at ISMG Corp
Katherine Mansted - Director of Cyber Security at CyberCX

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Liv Proud

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

LINKS

If your Medicare or Centrelink details have been compromised:

https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/what-to-do-if-youve-been-affected-recent-optus-data-breach

For driver licence replacement: 

NSW: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/optus-breach-faqs

ACT: https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/s/article/Information-about-the-Optus-data-breach

VIC: https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/newsmedia/2022/optus-cyberattack

SA: https://service.sa.gov.au/news?a=1112633

Tas: https://www.service.tas.gov.au/services/me-and-my-identity/personal-information-card/impacted-by-the-recent-optus-cyberattack 

WA & NT: There has been no word as of 3pm (AEST) Wednesday from those governments on what Optus customers can do regarding driver licences.

To check if you've been compromised in previous cyber attack (not Optus): https://haveibeenpwned.com/ 

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