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Friday 8 March will mark the 10th anniversary of the disappearance of Malaysian Airlines flight 370 – a mystery that captured the world’s attention at the time, and still hasn’t been resolved. A decade on, we look back at everything we know about how MH370 went missing… and we look ahead to what might be next in the search for the plane. Squiz recommends Reading: For the 10th anniversary of the di...

Wednesday, 6 March - Secrecy surrounds Sam Kerr's charges; Another dire warning in Gaza; Paying a price for our health; And a licence to thrill... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. If you want to see how your health provider lines u...

Tuesday, 5 March 2024 – Super Tuesday gets underway; Gaza ceasefire talks continue; Penny Wong gives a warning; And beetroot goes AWOL... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Sponsored: 🌏 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nord...

Monday, 4 March 2024 – The ASEAN special summit kicks off, Meta meddles with Aussie media, The NRL's big show in Vegas, And reading our cats' cues... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Sponsored: 🌏 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here → ...

Friday, 1 March 2024 – Eye spy a political storm, Dunkley heads to the polls, The NRL goes global, And a shonky Willy Wonka... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can find out more about the film Anatomy of a Fall here. Other thin...

Thursday, 29 February 2024 – Inflation holds steady; Aid problems in Gaza; The Tilles are headed for the Olympics; And happy birthday to the leaplings... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a week...

Australia is in for a by-election this weekend, which might be top of mind for any listeners who live in the federal seat of Dunkley, south-east of Melbourne. In this Squiz Shortcut we discuss the Dunkley by-election, but we also thought that it might be a good opportunity to break down what a by-election is in the first place, and what role they have in our federal politics. Squiz recommends: Rea...

Wednesday, 28 February 2024 – A breakthrough in Bungonia; Severe weather days ahead; Falling out over the gender pay gap; And a cool career choice... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. If you’re keen to find out how your company stac...

Tuesday, 27 February 2024 – Police put together a double-murder timeline; An Aussie is kidnapped in PNG; The pay gap is in the spotlight; And a voice note dilemma... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Other things we do: Squiz Shortc...

Monday, 26 February 2024 – Trump notches a win; The search for a Sydney couple continues; The Tillies are a step closer to the Olympics; And Curtis Stone's big gig... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can listen to the Squiz Sho...

Friday, 23 February 2024 – Qantas posts a profit; Ukraine marks 2 years of war; Bushfires kick off in southeastern Oz; And Taylor takes over Sydney... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can read the article about how influencers...

Thursday, 22 February 2024 – A leadership shake-up at Woolworths; Prince William calls for a ceasefire; An AFL player's in hot water; And putting your rice on ice...  The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can see the BAFTAs red carp...

Alexei Navalny, the leader of Russia’s opposition movement, died last week in a remote Arctic prison. According to his family and supporters, he was murdered by Vladimir Putin’s regime. In this Squiz Shortcut, we talk about who Navalny was and his role in Russian politics, plus the reaction to his death. Squiz recommends: Reading: anything by Masha Gessen, another Russian dissident who wrote about...

Wednesday, 21 February 2024 – The Australian Navy gets an overhaul; Assange misses his court date; Some high-profile resignations; And finding your sole mate...  The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can see the BAFTAs red carpet ph...

Tuesday, 20 February 2024 – Politicians' drinking habits are questioned; A massacre in PNG; Assange heads to court; And some brilliant BAFTAs style...  The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can see the BAFTAs red carpet photos here...

Monday, 19 February 2024 – Questions over Alexei Navalny's death; Trump faces a hefty fine; Sydney's asbestos problem spreads; And a potato classic goes gourmet...  The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. #SPONSORED: Listen to Small Busin...

Friday, 16 February 2024 – Albanese gets engaged; Australia's fresh push for a ceasefire; Swiftmania is here; And some intriguing Expats... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can watch the trailer for Amazon Prime's Expats here....

Thursday, 15 February 2024 – Victoria recovers from a power outage; Tasmania's off to the polls; CommBank's smaller big profit; And an AI loaf of love...  The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. #SPONSORED: Listen to Small Business, Big I...

This is a year is full of big elections, and today we’re looking at Indonesia’s – held yesterday. In this Squiz Shortcut we’ll be talking about Indonesia’s political system and demographics, the legacy of outgoing president Joko Widodo, and the 3 main candidates who were vying to replace him. Squiz recommends: Reading: Here's Al Jazeera's live blog from Indonesia's election. Reading: News analysis...

Wednesday, 14 February 2024 – Closing the Gap goes backwards; Indonesians head to the polls; Lisa Wilkinson appears in court; And some shock chocolate prices... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Enjoy a video of Jeff Goldblum dancin...

Tuesday, 13 February 2024 – Loneliness is on the rise in young Aussies; A sad end for athlete Kelvin Kiptum; A Super Bowl fairytale; And News Club is here... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Enjoy a video of Jeff Goldblum dancing a...

Monday, 12 February 2024 – The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. #SPONSORED: Listen to Small Business, Big Impact here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious...

Friday, 9 February 2024 – The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. #SPONSORED: Listen to Small Business, Big Impact here. You can find out more info about Lunar New Year (and your Zodiac) here. If you're into the ballet flats resurgence, r...

Thursday, 8 February 2024 – The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. #SPONSORED: Listen to Small Business, Big Impact here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious...

Pakistan’s former prime minister, Imran Khan, has received several jail sentences in recent weeks, all in the lead-up to Pakistan’s general election, today, on 8 February. In Khan’s telling, this is about Pakistan’s military keeping him and his followers out of power. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at Pakistan’s political history, Imran Khan’s rise to power, and what might happen in the ele...