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Prince Harry turned 40yo this year, and he inherited a large sum of money, making him the latest in a long line of super-rich Royals with multiple income streams. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we'll look at the wealth of the British Royal Family, where they get their money from, and how they spend it.  Squiz recommends: Reading: This article from The Conversation called Did the King Just Get a Pay Ri...

In the first week of June, 2 NASA astronauts were launched into space on Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. It was a test flight to the International Space Station (ISS) that was meant to last 8 days but they’ve been stuck there now for 6 months with no definite date of return. So in this Shortcut, we’ll look at what went wrong, what’s being done to get them home, and how this mission could impact Boe...

It’s a bit of fun, it’s a bit festive, with a lot of laughs. Take a lighter look at the year that was 2024 by joining us for The Great Big Squiz Quiz! Can you beat Claire Kimball, Kate Watson, Alice Dempster, and Andrew Williams? Keen to watch? Catch our episode on YouTube.

Friday, 20 December: Australia's household wealth is on the rise; A verdict in the Gisèle Pelicot trial; A new Hewitt enters the arena; And a Christmas glaze to amaze... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). You can find the recipe for the Christmas ham glaze here....

We’re about to hit 50 years since Cyclone Tracy struck Darwin early on Christmas Day in 1974. It was one of Australia’s most devastating natural disasters and it prompted a lot of changes to keep Aussies safe. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across what happened, the response, and its legacy that lives on today. Squiz Recommends Listening: To Bill and Boyd’s song Santa Never Made it to Da...

Thursday 19 December: A gloomy economic outlook; Searching for survivors in Vanuatu; Alan Jones defends himself; And Tom Cruise gets a military honour... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appr...

Wednesday, 18 December: A major earthquake hits Vanuatu; A Russian general is assassinated; Victoria cracks down on protests; And why Popeye's in the headlines... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids....

Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, stepped away from official duties with the UK’s royal family in 2019, but that doesn’t mean he’s stopped causing them headaches. Last week, another of the Prince’s problematic relationships surfaced - this time with a businessman accused of spying for China. So in this Shortcut, we’ll take a look at how this relationship came to light and why it’s caused concern in...

Tuesday, 17 December: Investigating another alcohol poisoning event; Israel moves on Golan Heights; A new-look Reserve Bank; And Guinness finds some Gen Z fans... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). If you'd like to find out more about the Great Canadian Maple Syr...

Monday, 16 December: The last of the Bali Nine are back home; A heatwave hits; Prince Andrew's in trouble again; And a chess champion is crowned... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). You can read up on how to stay well during a heatwave here. And find your state/...

Friday, 13 December: Social media giants are told to pay up; Policing ramps up in Alice Springs; A big weekend for stargazers; And perfecting a puttanesca... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). You can find out more about the Geminid Meteor Shower here. You can re...

Thursday 12 December: Another antisemitic attack in Sydney; The US makes contact with Syrian rebels; Rex faces a lawsuit; And so does an influencer...  The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). You can take a look at the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Award winners here. Other t...

With a federal election due in the first half of next year and interest rates likely to influence the outcome, we’re taking a closer look at the number the Reserve Bank says is a major factor in the decisions it makes when determining the nation’s cash rate. It’s called the trimmed mean… We’ll look at what it is, why it’s important, and why the Reserve Bank watches it so closely.  Squiz Recommends...

Wednesday, 11 December: A shooting suspect is charged; Rupert Murdoch loses a court battle; Modified mozzies are on their way; And a look into our search history...  The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Sponsored: For more information about the Global Plastics Trea...

Tuesday, 10 December: All eyes are on Syria; The synagogue attack is declared a terror incident; A big allegation against Jay-Z; And a deal for the record books... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). For the latest on the World Chess Championships (it's tied at 6-...

Ending Bashar al-Assad’s rule in Syria was almost unthinkable just a couple of weeks ago, but rebel fighters have made a big push against the regime, taking Aleppo and now the capital of Damascus. So to help you get your bearings, we’ll give you a quick reccy on Assad and his brutal regime.  Squiz Recommends:  Listening/reading: If you’d like some more background to the rebel uprising in Syria, we...

Monday 9 December: Police meet over the Melbourne synagogue attack; Assad jumps ship in Syria; Remembering the White Island victims; And a Raygun musical bites the dust... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Sponsored: For more information about the Global Plastic...

Friday, 6 December: A murder in Manhattan; The French government runs into problems; The second Test gets underway; And a cheesy pasta... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Sponsored: For more information about the Global Plastics Treaty, visit globalplastictreat...

A deal is underway between the Indonesian and Australian governments to transfer 5 Aussies serving life sentences for drug trafficking back home. They’re part of a group known as the Bali Nine who were caught trying to smuggle heroin into Australia in 2005. It was a huge story at the time, so in this Shortcut, we’ll get you across who the Bali Nine are, and what we know about the deal to bring the...

Thursday, 5 December: Chaos in South Korea, Australia breaks from the US over Israel, Commbank backtracks on new fees, and Beyonce is top of the pops... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Sponsored: For more information about the Global Plastics Treaty, visit glo...

Wednesday, 4 December: A break in the Easey Street murders; Cracking down on dodgy texts; Vale Neale Fraser; And a deep sea mystery... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Sponsored: For more information about the Global Plastics Treaty, visit globalplastictreaty.c...

The civil war in Syria has flared up again after rebels launched an offensive last week into the country’s second-largest city, Aleppo. It’s a major development in a conflict that’s been simmering for 13 years. So, in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll give you a quick refresher on the war - how it started, what’s happened so far, and why Aleppo is so important.  Squiz Recommends Reading: This explainer f...

Tuesday, 3 December: A last-minute presidential pardon; A huge cocaine bust in Queensland; Tupperware packs it up; And a big weekend for cinemas... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Sponsored: For more information about the Global Plastics Treaty, visit globalpl...

Monday, 2 December: Fighting breaks out in Syria; More arrests over the Laos methanol poisoning; The Roos win a flag; And some smooth chocolate... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Sponsored: For more information about the Global Plastics Treaty, visit globalpla...

Friday, 29 November: Cutting things short in Canberra, The ABC chair faces Rogan's wrath; A big weekend for the AFLW, And a cake to impress... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Sponsored: To find out more about Aware Super, visit aware.com.au. Sponsored: Find co...