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In happy news for royal watchers, it’s been confirmed this week that King Charles and Queen Camilla are coming to Australia in October. We already know a lot about the King, but in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at Queen Camilla’s life, how she won over the British public, and why her role in the monarchy is now more important than ever.  Squiz recommends: Reading: The Town and Country art...

Thursday, 18 July: Cracking down on a major union; Trump's campaign gets a boost; A good night for NSW; And a dirty dip in Paris... 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-appropriate news without t...

Wednesday, 17 July: A decade on from MH17; Republicans rally around Trump; Soothing ourselves with retail therapy; And get ready for State of Origin... 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-approp...

Tuesday, 16 July: The Secret Service is under scrutiny; Victoria's construction union is probed; Weathering the wintry days; And the King locks in a visit… 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 check out the new official Australian portraits of King Charles...

Monday, 15 July: Trump survives an assassination attempt; A dark day in Gaza; The Euros final is on; And a Royal surprise at Wimbledon... 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). Check out all the celebrities in attendance and their excellent reactions at Wimbledon in...

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Friday, 12 July: NATO sets its sights on China; Alice Springs' curfew comes to an end; A spectacular sea spectacle; And a cheesy fondue... 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 or someone you know needs support, you can find a list of DV support services here...

The UK has entered a new era, voting in Labour leader Keir Starmer as Prime Minister and ending 14 years of Conservative rule. It was a landslide win that sent a clear message from the British people that they want change. But to fix things, Starmer has a huge task ahead. In this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll introduce the new PM, look at some of the challenges he’s facing, and talk about what the change...

Thursday, 11 July: Biden refuses to back down; An ANZAC Day shutdown; de Minaur drops out of Wimbledon; And how to avoid bill shock... 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-appropriate news withou...

Wednesday, 10 July: Australia's new Special Envoy; NATO's meeting gets underway; Chinese hacking is exposed; And why winter makes us SAD… 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). Check out this Squiz Shortcut for more on NATO and its relationship with Ukraine. Other th...

Tuesday, 9 July: France has a shock election result; A new curfew kicks off in Alice; Our long trek to work; And picking up a saucy trend... 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-appropriate news...

Monday, 8 July: Britain's got a new PM; A tragic loss of life in Sydney; A news Mars experiment; And teaching an old dog new tricks... 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 or someone you know needs support for domestic or family violence, you can find a list...

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Friday, 5 July: Protesters cause problems at parliament; Lehrmann faces another trial; Koala cuddles are questioned; And a warming chicken chilli... 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're more enthusiastic about the Wimbledon fashions than forehands, check...

There’s been a lot of talk about the Albanese Government’s Future Made in Australia policy since it was unveiled in the Budget. Put simply, it’s the government’s roadmap to turn us into a “renewables superpower” - but not everyone’s convinced. So as we head towards an election dominated by the energy debate, in this Squiz Shortcut, we look at what the Future Made in Australia policy is, how it’ll...

Thursday, 4 July: UK politics is set for a showdown; More concerns over kids and AI; Some retail ups and downs; And an ape's great escape... 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 need some guidance about your tax return, this article might help. SPONSORED: To...

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Wednesday, 3 July: Albanese hits some rough seas; Trump marks a win; Tech giants are given a child safety deadline; And a shortlist of our best reads... 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). Check out this Squiz Shortcut on Managing Australia’s Population. SPONSORED...

Tuesday, 2 July: France sends a message to Macron; Biden fends off calls to step aside; Welcoming our new Governor-General; And some sporty style...  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 French Olympics and Paralympics uniforms here. Othe...

Monday, 1 July: US President Joe Biden's under pressure; A new Gaza ceasefire plan; Wimbledon gets underway; And Balmoral Castle opens the gates… 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-appropriate...

Friday, 28 June: The first presidential debate kicks off; Bruce Lehrmann gets a big bill; Rethinking our multivitamins; And saving Marilyn Monroe's home... 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 learn more about Woolworths Group click here. Friday Lites...

There’s been a lot of news around about smoking lately - and not just about it being hazardous for our health. The rising cost of cigarettes in Australia has led to a thriving black market and an explosion of crime in what’s become known as the tobacco wars. In this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at what’s happening with the tobacco industry in Australia, how vaping’s become a big part of the p...

Thursday, 27 June: Assange is home free; Inflation rises above expectations; NSW makes Origin history; And a feast fit for a King... 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 learn more about the Townsville Distribution Centre and Shane Kerr, click here. O...

Wednesday, 26 June: Assange flies towards freedom; A verdict over the Victorian campers' deaths; A Labor MP crosses the floor; And move over Bear Grylls... 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 learn more about the Townsville Distribution Centre and Sh...

Tuesday, 25 June: Albanese appoints a new climate agency boss; A terror attack in Russia; Myer makes a merger move; And Elon Musk's secret baby... 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 learn more about the Townsville Distribution Centre and Shane Kerr'...