The Quicky

Content warning: This episode speaks about sexual assault. If this is triggering for you, please take care when listening.

Earlier this week it was reported that comedian Russell Brand has been accused of rape and sexual assault by four women.  

His fans and supporters have started to lead an online movement defending his reputation and suggesting the allegations have been falsely made. 

In this episode of The Quicky, we’re going to take a look at the accusations made against Russell Brand and why online conspiracy groups are coming to his aid. 

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Host: Elfy Scott

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Holly Wainwright: Mamamia Executive Editor and Co-Host of Mamamia's Outloud Podcast 

Producer: Elfy Scott

Executive Producer: Kally Borg

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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Host: Isabella Ross

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

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Content Warning: This episode talks of suicide. If you or anyone you know needs help, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14. 

Every year over 3000 Aussies die by Suicide. It’s the leading cause of death for Australians aged 15 to 49 years old and it affects all ages, genders, and ethnicities. 

But studies have shown suicide is prevalent in some occupations more than others. 

In this episode of The Quicky, we take a look at which jobs are impacting the mental health of its employees, and what is being done to prevent workplace stresses. 

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Host: Elfy Scott

With thanks to: 

Katherine Petrie - PHD candidate at the UNSW School of Psychiatry, and research assistant with the Workplace Mental Health Team at The Black Dog Institute.

Producer: Elfy Scott

Executive Producer: Kally Borg

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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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 [email protected] with your story suggestions.

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Host: Kally Borg

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

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Australia is closing in on the referendum that could change the constitution and establish an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament. The referendum is going to be held on Saturday October 14th, where Australians will be given the opportunity to vote on enshrining recognition of First Nations people in our constitution. 

But while the idea of a First Nations body speaking directly to government might be a first for Australia, it’s far from a first for the world. 

There are a number of other countries who have representative bodies and mechanisms built into their governments, some for a really long time, including in Aotearoa New Zealand. So, how do those systems work? And what lessons can we learn from them? 

Today, we’re going to take a deep dive into how some countries have built First Nations recognition into their parliaments – and how effective they’ve been.

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Host: Elfy Scott

With thanks to: Professor Dominic O'Sullivan 

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Host: Isabella Ross

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

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2023 has been the year of the celebrity breakup. Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn, Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez, and most recently, Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas. 

But have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of these relationship breakdowns? Who writes those 'shared statements' some chose to post on their Instagram - always declaring a mutual decision and promising to always love one another? 

In this episode of The Quicky we take a look behind the curtain to see the machine that is the PR spin doctors, ensuring their clients look good during their most challenging times. 

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Host: Elfy Scott

With thanks to: 

Nina Irani Surya - President of UniqueSpeak 

Voice actors have been used in some parts of this episode

Producer: Elfy Scott

Executive Producer: Kally Borg

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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

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Host: Isabella Ross

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

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The Housing Australia Future Fund was one of the Albanese Government's key policies, and it's about to pass Parliament later this week. 

The goal of the new legislation is to ease pressures of Australia's housing crisis. 

In this episode of The Quicky, we take a look at why the Green's held off their support for so long, what the new legislation will mean for everyday Aussies struggling with the cost of housing and what exactly is included in the Housing Future Fund. 

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Host: Elfy Scott

With thanks to: 

Doctor Chris Martin - Senior Research Fellow in the City Futures Research Centre at The University Of New South Wales 

Producer: Elfy Scott

Executive Producer: Kally Borg

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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

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If you have a topic you would like us to look into further, email [email protected] with your story suggestions.

CREDITS 

Host: Isabella Ross

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

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