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We’ve been hearing a lot about oil and where we get it from since the war in Iran broke out, so in light of that we’re taking a closer look at how the supply chain works. As we’ve come to realise, oil - and the price of it - affects a lot more than how much we pay for a tank of fuel. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across how it all works, how we’re tackling disruptions caused by the Iran...

Thursday, 19 March: An Aussie base is hit in the Middle East; Tropical Cyclone Narelle approaches; Kyle Sandilands prepares for a legal fight; And watching your step... SPONSORED: Telstra - they're helping shape Australian industries to be better and more connected. To see what’s possible, visit ⁠⁠⁠Telstra’s enterprise-sized solutions⁠⁠⁠. SPONSORED: Michelle Obama is coming to Sydney, seats are li...

Wednesday, 18 March: The Reserve Bank lifts rates; More Iranian leaders are killed; The Tillies book a spot in the final; And a hot new planet... SPONSORED: Telstra - they're helping shape Australian industries to be better and more connected. To see what’s possible, visit ⁠⁠Telstra’s enterprise-sized solutions⁠⁠. SPONSORED: Head to airbnb.com.au/staysafe. it's packed with easy-to-follow safety ad...

You may have noticed data centres popping up in the news a lot lately - whether it’s in the context of artificial intelligence’s rise, national infrastructure, or even, in more recent days, the Iran war. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at what data centres are, what they’re used for, and why some experts have concerns about them. Squiz Recommends:  Listening: This episode of The Daily...

Tuesday, 17 March: Trump's calls for help fall flat; A risk of flooding continues in the NT; It's D-day for Kyle Sandilands; And an Oscars round-up... SPONSORED: Telstra - they're helping shape Australian industries to be better and more connected. To see what’s possible, visit ⁠Telstra’s enterprise-sized solutions⁠. SPONSORED: To take the first step check out CDU’s courses here. You can listen to...

Monday, 16 March: A third week of war in Iran; An inflation rise is on the cards; One year of the algal bloom in SA; And it's Oscars day... SPONSORED: Telstra - they're helping shape Australian industries to be better and more connected. To see what’s possible, visit Telstra’s enterprise-sized solutions. SPONSORED: Head to airbnb.com.au/staysafe. it's packed with easy-to-follow safety advice from...

On this episode of the Squiz Quiz, we're testing your knowledge of everything that happened this week with comedians Tilly Oddy-Black and Will Gibb. Can you best our in-studio guests? Here's a quick scoring guide if you're playing along at home: The quiz has 8 questions. Each question is worth 1 point (for a total of 8). Links Get tickets to Tilly Oddy-Black’s live show  Get tickets to Will Gibb’s...

Friday, 13 March: Our fuel supply is under pressure; A disgraced chef steps down; Super Netball is back; And the royals touch down... SPONSORED: Find out what Australians think AI's biggest benefits will be at ⁠⁠⁠⁠safeai.org.au⁠⁠⁠⁠ SPONSORED: Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠airbnb.com.au/staysafe⁠⁠⁠⁠. It's packed with easy-to-follow safety advice from the experts at Surf Life Saving Australia and more. SPONSORED: To...

The effects of the war in the Middle East are being felt all around the world, but especially so in the Gulf States, which have come under direct attack from Iran because of their diplomatic ties to the US and Israel. The conflict has put them in a tricky position, testing their energy-reliant economies and their relatively new friendship with the West. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take you th...

Thursday, 12 March: Global oil supplies are in focus; The Nats promote Matt Canavan; Flooding continues in the NT; And Melbourne's named a winner... SPONSORED: Find out what Australians think AI's biggest benefits will be at ⁠⁠⁠safeai.org.au⁠⁠⁠ SPONSORED: Head to ⁠⁠⁠airbnb.com.au/staysafe⁠⁠⁠. It's packed with easy-to-follow safety advice from the experts at Surf Life Saving Australia and more. SPO...

Wednesday, 11 March: Australia gets involved in the Middle East; A change at the top of the Nationals; Super tax changes get a green light; And some tough toilet paper tests... SPONSORED: Find out what Australians think AI's biggest benefits will be at ⁠⁠safeai.org.au⁠⁠ SPONSORED: Head to ⁠⁠airbnb.com.au/staysafe⁠⁠. It's packed with easy-to-follow safety advice from the experts at Surf Life Saving...

Late last year, the Oscars announced that they’d be making a significant change - moving exclusively to YouTube from 2029. For a ceremony steeped in tradition and history, it’s a major moment as the world continues to move towards digital platforms and streaming… But does it also mean that the awards are losing their relevance? In this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at the Oscars’ significance...

Tuesday, 19 March: A reprieve for Iran's football team; The economy takes a hit; Queensland's on flood watch; And a Crufts winner is crowned... SPONSORED: Find out what Australians think AI's biggest benefits will be at ⁠safeai.org.au⁠ SPONSORED: Head to ⁠airbnb.com.au/staysafe⁠. It's packed with easy-to-follow safety advice from the experts at Surf Life Saving Australia and more. Here's a gallery...

Monday, 9 March: Iran chooses its new leader; Katherine faces a clean-up after huge flooding; Our first Paralympic Games medal; And the arts community bands together... SPONSORED: Find out what Australians think AI's biggest benefits will be at safeai.org.auSPONSORED: Head to airbnb.com.au/staysafe. It's packed with easy-to-follow safety advice from the experts at Surf Life Saving Australia and mo...

On this episode of the Squiz Quiz, we're testing your knowledge of everything that happened this week with Alex Williams and Brandon McClelland from the podcast, They Might Become Giants. Can you best our in-studio guests? Here's a quick scoring guide if you're playing along at home: The quiz has 8 questions. Each question is worth 1 point (for a total of 8). Links: Listen to They Might Become Gia...

Friday, 6 March: Division over the war in Iran; Some proposed FOI laws are dropped; Preparing for the Paralympic Games; And some wings for the weekend... SPONSORED: For an easy-to-understand guide on the financial and economic stories shaping Australia, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠CommBank Newsroom⁠⁠⁠⁠. Bookmark it for quick access whenever you need it. SPONSORED: Michelle Obama is coming to Sydney and seats are li...

We’re getting closer to the federal budget in May and there’s been headlines in the finance pages flagging some big tax changes in store for investors. While nothing’s locked in, the revisions are part of an ongoing discussion about how to boost productivity and make the housing market fairer in Australia - and one particular tax has been getting a lot of attention: Capital Gains Tax. So in this S...

Thursday, 5 March: The war against Iran grows; Chinese parliament sets its annual policy agenda; Vale Dennis Cometti; And a geyser wakes up... SPONSORED: For an easy-to-understand guide on the financial and economic stories shaping Australia, visit ⁠⁠⁠CommBank Newsroom⁠⁠⁠. Bookmark it for quick access whenever you need it. SPONSORED: Michelle Obama is coming to Sydney and seats are limited, so you...

Wednesday, 4 March: The growing toll of the Iran war; A warning for petrol retailers; Kyle and Jackie 'O' call it quits; And a pricey load of bull... SPONSORED: For an easy-to-understand guide on the financial and economic stories shaping Australia, visit ⁠⁠CommBank Newsroom⁠⁠. Bookmark it for quick access whenever you need it. Here's our R360 shortcut. Get⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei marks a major moment with implications for not just the Middle East, but the world at large. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at who he was, his influence over Iran, and what this might mean for the world more broadly. Reading: This article from the ABC details some of the people being touted as possible replacements for Supreme...

Tuesday, 3 March: The war in Iran drags on; Travel chaos for Australians; A tricky restoration operation; And a reason to get outside... SPONSORED: For an easy-to-understand guide on the financial and economic stories shaping Australia, visit ⁠CommBank Newsroom⁠. Bookmark it for quick access whenever you need it. Here's the latest DFAT crisis portal for Iran, as well as SmartTraveller advice on th...

Monday, 2 March: Iran's Supreme Leader is dead; Angus Taylor's first parliamentary week as leader; The Tillies make a winning start; And an unexpected pub dish... SPONSORED: For an easy-to-understand guide on the financial and economic stories shaping Australia visit CommBank Newsroom. Bookmark it for quick access whenever you need it. Here's a link to a liveblog on the evolving situation in Iran...

Friday, 27 February: More talks between the US and Iran; The Clintons testify to Congress; INXS's new nomination; And a salad to send off summer... SPONSORED: For Michelle's full Mary Fowler interview, head to CommBank Newsroom. Here's the NRL series kickoff preview. If you want to read up on the interview with Vogue's Chloe Malle and Anna Wintour, it's here. Here's the recipe for chopped steak sa...

Excitement is building for the Women’s Asian Cup in Australia which kicks off on 1 March. It’s a major football tournament that will see the Matildas on the big stage once again after their incredible World Cup run from 2023. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across how the Asian Cup differs from the World Cup, who the Tillies are up against, and what their chances are… Squiz Recommends:  L...

Thursday, 26 February: Police investigate the PM's security scare; A long State of the Union; All eyes on a women's basketball star; And a famous cottage is up for grabs... You can find out more about the Heated Rivalry cottage and renting it here. And here's the job ad for that position right here at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Squiz⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...