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Friday, 19 June: The US-Iran ceasefire is locked in; The government updates its tax reforms; The Socceroos prepare for game 2; And finding a smaller Stonehenge... SPONSORED: You can find out more and help the lifesaving work of MSF at ⁠⁠⁠msf.org.au⁠⁠⁠ You can find our Shortcut to the Socceroos here. And here are those beef brisket buns - enjoy! Hosted by Alice Dempster and Larissa Huntington Resea...

The FIFA men’s World Cup is under way and Australia’s Socceroos are off to a great start with a win over Turkey. Soccer fans will know that the squad has quite a few new faces in the mix with some remarkable stories behind them - but a lot of Aussies are hearing their names for the first time… So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across some of the players making news and their path to the Wor...

Thursday, 18 June: Pauline Hanson addresses the press; More details of the US-Iran deal; The Maroons stage a comeback; And Toy Story 5 hits cinemas... SPONSORED: You can find out more and help the lifesaving work of MSF at ⁠⁠msf.org.au⁠⁠ Here's our recent Squiz Shortcut on Pauline Hanson and One Nation's rise. You can watch some highlights from State of Origin Game 2 here. You can check out the fu...

Wednesday, 17 June: Interest rates hold steady; The UK follows in our social media footsteps; Digging into our news trends; And the Williams sisters serve up their return... SPONSORED: You can find out more and help the lifesaving work of MSF at ⁠msf.org.au⁠ You can read the 2026 Digital News Report in full here, or some coverage of what's in it here. Hosted by Alice Dempster and Anna Pykett Resea...

According to the polls, One Nation has seen a surge in support since last year’s federal election… Senator Pauline Hanson’s party is challenging the Coalition as Australia’s conservative party of choice - and she’s identified kicking Labor out of government as the major goal… So as One Nation shakes up this electoral cycle, this Squiz Shortcut will get you across the party’s signature policies and...

Tuesday, 16 June: A US-Iran ceasefire is locked in; Questions over fuel prices; Tackling crime that targets Australian kids; And Delta gets set to dance... SPONSORED: You can find out more and help the lifesaving work of MSF at msf.org.au You can catch up on our Shortcut to the Stanley Cup here. Hosted by Alice Dempster and Anna Pykett Researched by Anna Pykett, Alice Dempster, Larissa Huntington...

Monday, 15 June: Trump talks up a peace deal; Pauline Hanson jumps in the polls; The Socceroos beat the odds; And a parade fit for a King... You can see some of those World Cup celebrations for the Socceroos here. And here are some photos from Trooping the Colour. Hosted by Alice Dempster and Anna Pykett Researched by Anna Pykett, Claire Kimball, Alice Dempster, Larissa Huntington and Sophie Felic...

Friday, 12 June: Trump hits the brakes on strikes; SpaceX prepares for launch; Going for gold in the women's T20 World Cup; And the perfect cinnamon bun... The live blog covering the US-Iran conflict is here. See the trailer for Remarkably Bright Creatures here. And here's Nagi's cinnamon buns - and her new puppy, Jaffle... Hosted by Alice Dempster and Larissa Huntington Researched by Andrew Willi...

You might’ve heard in the news that medical workers in parts of Africa are struggling to bring an outbreak of Ebola under control… The World Health Organisation has declared the epidemic a public health emergency of international concern rather than a pandemic, but there’s still no vaccine available yet. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across what Ebola is, why there’s another outbreak an...

Thursday, 11 June: The US and Iran trade strikes; More charges are laid over the Bondi terror attack; Kicking off the FIFA World Cup; And no privacy for some lovebirds... You can find out more about FightMND here. Here's our Shortcut to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. And if you'd rather watch the osprey cam, you'll find it here. Hosted by Alice Dempster and Anna Pykett Researched by Andrew Williams, Ali...

Wednesday, 10 June: Another AI giant is going public; An exciting day for Squiz Kids; Barbeques Galore is no more; And voting on our favourite Aussie shows... You can find our Shortcut on AI data centres here. Here's more about the Newshounds program. And here's that iconic moment Aussies were first welcomed to TV. Hosted by Alice Dempster and Andrew Williams Researched by Andrew Williams, Alice D...

The upcoming FIFA men’s World Cup is promising to be one of the most unusual and newsworthy in history. There are more teams, more games and more host countries than ever before - and the presence of the US as one of the hosts (and US President Donald Trump looming large over everything) adds an extra layer of uncertainty. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at how this tournament is diff...

Tuesday, 9 June: Vale Professor Richard Scolyer, Iran and Israel launch - and then pause - strikes, some French Open first-timers, and thinking Pink at the Tonys... Here's the link to our Newsmakers interview with the late Professor Richard Scolyer And here's the P!nk performance of Lady Marmalade from the Tonys Hosted by Andrew Williams and Anna Pykett Researched by Andrew Williams, Anna Pykett a...

Friday, 5 June: Trump threatens more tariffs; Israel and Lebanon renew their ceasefire; A big Big Freeze is coming; And the Bayeux Tapestry is on the move... You can find out more about The Big Freeze and MND here. And here's that fragrant chicken noodle soup. Hosted by Alice Dempster and Larissa Huntington Researched by Andrew Williams, Alice Dempster, Larissa Huntington, Anna Pykett and Sophie F...

Rescue missions to reach people trapped inside caves have been in the news lately, with a crew in the southeast Asian country of Laos racing against the clock to save villagers who’ve been stuck deep inside one for just over 2 weeks. The operation is one of a number of highly risky rescue missions that happen across the world every year. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at what attracts peopl...

Thursday, 4 June: Iran and US trade strikes, there's a policing uproar in the UK, a Disney-duet legend dies, and a palaver over a Big Potato... Here's a link to that duet by Peabo Bryson and Celine Dion Check out the full interview with Nicole Gillespie, with thanks to Minderoo here Hosted by Andrew Williams and Anna Pykett Researched by Andrew Williams, Larissa Huntington, Anna Pykett and Sophie...

Wednesday, 3 June: Minimum wages get a boost; Russia ramps up attacks on Ukraine; Anthropic prepares to list; And a devilish mystery on the Gold Coast... Hosted by Alice Dempster and Andrew Williams Researched by Andrew Williams, Alice Dempster, Larissa Huntington, Anna Pykett and Sophie Felice Get⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The sport of ice hockey has transcended a game just for the fans this year as it's found itself at the centre of a couple of big cultural moments across the world. We’re talking, of course, about the raging success of TV shows Heated Rivalry and more recently Off Campus - but it goes well beyond that and into real life. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across the impacts of those shows on...

Tuesday, 2 June: The tax reform debate continues; The ceasefire in Iran is up in the air; Our World Cup team is named; And some iconic voices make a noise... You can find tickets to the John Farnham tribute concert here, and learn more about Head and Neck Cancer Australia here. Hosted by Alice Dempster and Andrew Williams Researched by Andrew Williams, Alice Dempster, Larissa Huntington, Anna Pyke...

Monday, 1 June: An update to our AUKUS plans; Ebola spreads in Africa; Another poll puts One Nation ahead; And cashing in on horror... Hosted by Alice Dempster and Andrew Williams Researched by Andrew Williams, Alice Dempster, and Anna Pykett Get⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Friday, 29 May: The government launches a lawsuit over PFAS; The US and Iran reach a deal; A huge upset in Paris; And a heated musical parody... Our Shortcut on PFAS is here. Here's one of the reviews of the Heated Rivalry musical parody in NYC. And last but not least - Larissa's potato pizza recommendation. Enjoy! Hosted by Alice Dempster and Andrew Williams Researched by Andrew Williams, Alice D...

You might’ve heard that several independent politicians in Australia known as ‘teals’ are looking to formalise the movement by creating a new political party. It’s early days, but experts say it’s a move to lure voters who’re looking for alternatives to the major parties - and a counter to the swell of support continuing to build for One Nation. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across who...

Thursday, 28 May: Tax changes are introduced to parliament; Fighting ramps up in Lebanon; A thriller to kick off State of Origin; And NASA's grand plan... SPONSOR: ⁠Squizers ⁠can sign up to Revolut, spend and get $40. T&Cs end date and min spend apply. Consider PDS & TMD at ⁠revolut.com/AU/.⁠ Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589). Hosted by Alice Dempster and Andrew Williams Researched...

Wednesday, 27 May: The US launches strikes on Iran; More ISIS brides return home; The State of Origin begins; And Ferrari goes electric... SPONSOR: Squizers can sign up to Revolut, spend and get $40. T&Cs end date and min spend apply. Consider PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589). SPONSORED: eGuarantee offers a digital lease bond to help businesses free up...

The global interest in Aussie pop star Kylie Minogue has exploded over the last week, with a new 3-part documentary series dropping on Netflix. The series tracks her long and storied career - from her beginnings as an actor and soap star, to her many successful albums and reinventions, to her status now as an artist still releasing #1 singles. She’s managed to stay relevant for a long time, while...