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There’s been another outbreak of bird flu in Victoria, where thousands of chickens have been culled, adding extra pressure to our already-stretched egg and poultry industry. It’s the latest in a series of flare ups locally, but overseas, the US has been grappling with a far deadlier strain of the disease. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll explain what bird flu is, how it affects poultry and humans,...

Tuesday, 25 February: Chaos at the top of WiseTech, Germany goes to the polls, some breast cancer screening data, and some very, very good dogs 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 a link to the (paywalled) article on Richard White and Zena Nasser Other thin...

Monday, 24 February: A Medicare cash splash; The Pope's health worsens; A James Bond change; And the greatest goat's cheese... 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 a delicious brochure for the Royal Agricultural Society's 2025 dairy award winners. Other thin...

Friday, 21 February: A steelworks rescue plan; A South Korean trial; Chipping towards the future; And the tomb where it happens... 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). Have a listen to Joe La Truglio's cover of Baker Street here. And you can check out Recipe Tin Ea...

As the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine approaches, talks about how to bring the war to an end are ramping up. So in this Squiz Shortcut we’ll take a look at what the war has cost both sides, what’s being done to bring about peace, and why US President Donald Trump is involved in that process. Squiz Recommends: Reading: This article from the BBC titled Ukraine in Maps which gives...

Thursday, 20 February: Assessing our threats; A shaky steel situation; The Champions comp begins; And Kentucky loses an icon... 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 annual threat assessment from ASIO boss Mike Burgess here here. Other things we do:...

Wednesday, 19 February: The Reserve Bank makes a big call; the US and Russia meet on Ukraine; Aussie kids falling behind on civics - and the top toilet paper revealed... 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 Guardian test on civics if you want to have a g...

Jannik Sinner is one of the most talented players on the tennis circuit, but the world #1 has been suspended from playing professionally for 3 months following a doping scandal. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take you through the background to the case, and why the relatively short ban has upset so many players and officials in tennis. Squiz Recommends: Listening: This ABC Sport podcast episode...

Tuesday, 18 February: More Russia-Ukraine talks; A rate decision's incoming; A bailout for Star; And the big BAFTA winners... 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 our Shortcut to the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo here. Or you can check o...

Monday, 17 February: Negotiating with Nauru; More Russia-Ukraine talks; A Jay-Z suit is dropped; And the smell of 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). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nast...

Friday, 14 February: A big change to donation laws; A NSW Health probe continues; An influencer makes headlines; And celebrating a comedic icon... 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). The list of the 50 best SNL sketches is here. Adam Liaw's Marry Me Chicken recipe...

The new Netflix series Apple Cider Vinegar has brought the story of Belle Gibson back into the headlines. If you’ve heard about or been watching the show, you might be wondering about the true story of the young Aussie wellness influencer who claimed that she cured herself of brain cancer through natural therapies and a healthy diet - before being revealed as a fraud in 2015. So, in this Squiz Sh...

Thursday, 13 February: Outrage over antisemitic footage; Modi visits Trump; Rex gets a lifeline; And a top dog 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 take a look through the best of the best at the Westminster Dog Show here. Other things we do:...

Wednesday, 12 February: A new ceasefire deadline; Kerr's found not guilty; Disney's streaming play; And a big success story... 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...

A major humanitarian crisis is happening in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, one of the most populous and mineral-rich nations in Africa. Nearly 3,000 people have died and millions have been forced to leave their homes since fighting between militia and the Congolese military broke out in recent weeks, but it’s part of a conflict that’s been going on for decades. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we...

Tuesday, 11 February: Steel tariffs on the cards; Richard White in more hot water; An Aussie's big win; And a fatberg strikes... 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 Serena Williams at the Super Bowl here. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podca...

Monday, 10 February: A warning sign for Labor; Another ceasefire swap; Queensland's supply issue; And some brew-tiful bags... 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 nas...

Reckon you're full bottle on everything that happened in January, from political slogans to corpse flowers? Well, time to test your mettle on the Squiz Quiz of the month! Quizmaster Andrew Williams is joined by the Weekly Wrap team of Claire Kimball and Kate Watson to take on the challenge. Can you beat our Squiz news experts in the studio? Here's a quick scoring guide if you're playing along at h...

Friday, 7 February: Questions over the caravan plot; A poisoning probe stalls; Putricia's back; And a passionfruit pie... 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 passionfruit and Anzac crumb crust here. And once you've got a slice of that,...

Late last year, thousands of New Zealanders protested against a bill that would see the Treaty of Waitangi - a founding agreement signed by Maori and the British - reinterpreted. Large protests are expected again today on Waitangi Day, so in this Squiz Shortcut we’ll get you across the history of the treaty and why the bill has Kiwis so divided.  Squiz Recommends: If you’d like to dive into this a...

Thursday 6 February: Pushback over Trump's Gaza plan; A big day across the ditch; Sam Kerr takes the stand; And a kangaroo breakthrough... 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 story about the Bennett's tree kangaroo, including pics and videos! Other thin...

Wednesday, 5 February: Truce talks continue; Cleaning up FNQ; A Hollywood battle begins; And a passion project for the ages... 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 a model train lover, you might enjoy this epic build... Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a...

We’re just a couple of weeks into the new term of President Trump’s administration in the United States, and he’s moving quickly to implement his agenda. One of his action items is to impose new tariffs on all goods imported from America's 3 largest trading partners - China, Mexico and Canada. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across what a tariff is, why Trump is doing it, and what it coul...

Tuesday, 4 February: Parliament's back in session; Queensland flooding continues; A high-profile case; And Beyonce 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). You can find the full list of Grammy winners here. Or check out the red carpet fashions here. And if...

Monday, 3 February: Flooding in FNQ; Trump's new tariffs; Move over, Concorde; And the Grammys get underway... 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 the video of Alana King in action at the Women's Ashes here. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news po...