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Thursday, 20 March: Stranded astronauts make it back safely; An Aussie JFK connection; the mystery of the missing Netflix show, and an upset winner in fish of the year. 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 plan your next trip to Canberra, head to visi...

Wednesday, 19 March: Fighting resumes in Gaza; Trump v the Supreme Court; An ancient fish fossil is found; And a rare move from the Academy... 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 plan your next trip to Canberra, head to visitcanberra.com.au You can c...

A powerful pain relief drug called fentanyl has been in the news a lot lately, and it’s frequently mentioned as being one of the reasons for the US imposing steep tariffs on Mexico, China and Canada. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at what the drug is, why it’s become a huge issue in the US and around the world, and what it’s got to do with tariffs. Squiz Recommends:  Listening/Reading: Our...

Tuesday, 18 March: The CFMEU's in trouble again; A power struggle in Israel; Headed for a deficit; And a good day for spuds... 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 plan your next trip to Canberra, head to visitcanberra.com.au Other things we do: Squiz...

Monday, 17 March: A chance of Aussie peacekeepers in Ukraine; US airstrikes hit Yemen; Piastri spins out of the Formula 1; And surviving 95 days at sea... 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: Here is the link for the Hubspot survey. Other things we do: S...

Reckon you're full bottle on everything that happened in February? Well, time to test your mettle on the Squiz Quiz of the month! Quizmaster Andrew Williams is joined by returning January champ Claire Kimball and new challenger Larissa Huntington to test their memories. Can you beat our Squiz news experts in the studio? Here's a quick scoring guide if you're playing along at home: The quiz has 10...

The tariff fallout continues; Russia pushes back on a ceasefire; Pokemon Go is on the move; And a twist on a Greek treat... SPONSORED: Here is the link for the Hubspot survey. SPONSORED: To plan your next trip to Canberra, head to visitcanberra.com.au You can find a handy list of sites to help compare power prices in this article. If you plan to whip up some spanakorizo, you'll find the recipe her...

The former president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, was arrested this week for crimes against humanity that were allegedly committed during his ‘war on drugs’. The International Criminal Court, which issued the warrant, claims that tens of thousands of people were killed as a result of Duterte’s crackdown when he was leader. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across his time as preside...

Thursday, 13 March: No tariff exemption for Australia; A possible ceasefire in Ukraine; A local equipped with a heart, And a test of still... SPONSORED: Here is the link for the Hubspot survey. SPONSORED: To plan your next trip to Canberra, head to visitcanberra.com.au The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all toda...

Wednesday, 12 March: A tough week for global markets; Duterte is arrested; A mega NRL deal; And songs fit for a King... SPONSORED: Here is the link for the Hubspot survey. You can read up about the King's playlist here. 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 th...

US President Donald Trump has made a lot of announcements in the short time he’s been back in the White House - but one that has raised some big questions is his intention for the US to take over Greenland. It’s election time on the island - which is ruled by Denmark - and its future direction has never been more in focus. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll catch you up on all things Greenland, why...

Tuesday, 11 March: Flooding after Alfred; A Dural caravan plot update; A golfer to keep your eye on; And some chefs get thirsty... SPONSORED: Here is the link for the Hubspot survey. 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 podca...

Monday, 10 March: Alfred makes landfall in the east; Labor romps home in the west; an update on Gene Hackman's death; and an Aussie champ at Crufts SPONSORED: Here is the correct link for the Hubspot survey. Apologies for the confusion on Friday and thanks so much for helping us out. Here's some info on the borzoi - and here's a video from Crufts on flyball The Squiz is your shortcut to being info...

The Squiz is turning 8, if you can believe it - so we thought it was a good time to have a quick chat to the Squiz Today OGs Claire Kimball and Kate Watson about the journey so far and where to from here. We talk about how we've grown, who's coming in to help out and how you can help as well. We have lots of exciting plans - and the mystery of whether Andrew is actually Hamish Blake in disguise is...

Friday, 7 March: Cyclone watch continues; The US and Hamas make contact; Vale Fred Stolle; And man's best friend battles it out... 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). Find the Queensland Government's cyclone preparation tips here, and a list of emergency service w...

Western Australia is about to go to the polls for the first time since the Labor government won an historic landslide victory in 2021. Since then, there’s been a lot of changes… So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across the state of play, the main names to know, and what impact the WA poll might have on the upcoming federal election. Squiz Recommends: Reading: Even though Basil Zempilas isn’...

Thursday, 6 March: Tropical Cyclone Alfred warnings; Another nurse arrest; Trump's big speech; And a woolly small mouse... 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). Find the Queensland Government's cyclone preparation tips here, more good information from The Guardian h...

Wednesday, 5 March: Cutting off support for Ukraine; Preparing for a cyclone; The Aussies fall short in Dubai; And suede's comeback... 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). Find the Queensland Government's cyclone preparation tips here and the list of school closure...

The first phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has ended, but despite agreeing to a blueprint for phase 2 back in January, the 2 sides are now divided over what comes next… So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take you through what happened in phase one, what was drafted for phase 2, and where negotiations are up to… Squiz Recommends:  Reading: This ABC story on one of 5 Thai hostag...

Tuesday, 4 March: Preparing for a cyclone; Zelensky is hoping for peace; Star Entertainment's problems grow; And Anora wins big... 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). Find the Queensland Government's cyclone preparation tips here and the list of school closures he...

Monday, 3 March: Zelensky runs into problems; Defence spending in focus; Hanging up on Skype; And the fish doorbell rings... 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 the nast...

Friday, 28 February: A new partnership takes off; Farewell to a Hollywood legend; The Matildas band together; And a weekend salad.. 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). Here's the recipe for the summer salad A link to Kieran Culkin's Screen Actors Guild speech Othe...

It’s Academy Awards time, honouring the best movies and performances from last year - and behind the scenes, the nominees and their teams have been working hard to curry favour with Oscar voters in what’s become known as Oscar campaigns. These have become a large, expensive and controversial part of the industry, so in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at what goes on in an Oscar campaign, how it’s...

Thursday, 27 February: Monitoring military moves; A new MH370 search; Farewell to an election guru; And ready to Go-Jo... 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 watch Go-Jo's Eurovision song, Milkshake Man, here. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcas...

Wednesday, 26 February: Longtime allies at odds; A citizenship conundrum; Bird flu spreads; And the case of the gold toilet... 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 the na...