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A daily news podcast presented by Andrew Williams, Alice Dempster, Anna Pykett and Larissa Huntington, getting you across the latest Australian and international news in under 10 minutes. Agenda-free, independent, and delivered by hosts that'll come to feel like mates. It's the news without the noise, cutting through with a touch of analysis and an eye on what's coming next. And there's always a quirky news story or two to give some balance to the news of the day. News for busy people, out 6am weekday, perfect for your morning routine. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Top tip - ch...

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Your Shortcut to... the US Election Part 1: How the voting works 31.10.2024 25:47

On 5 November, Americans will elect a new president… It’s less than a month away, so for the next few weeks, we’re dedicating Squiz Shortcuts to get you up to speed. In this short series, we’ll cover the big issues on voters' minds, where the campaign has landed just before election day - and then we’ll get you across the result. But to start with, we’re covering off how US presidential elections...

Inflation drops again; A Melbourne primary school's in mourning; The space race heats up; And Halloween picks up steam Down Under... 30.10.2024 9:25

Thursday, 31 October: Inflation drops again; A Melbourne primary school's in mourning; The space race heats up; And Halloween picks up steam Down Under... 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-app...

A look into our COVID response; Israel bans a major aid agency; Myer adds to its list of brands; And the Tillies triumph in Germany... 29.10.2024 10:58

Wednesday, 30 October: A look into our COVID response; Israel bans a major aid agency; Myer adds to its list of brands; And the Tillies triumph in Germany... 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-...

Another airline scandal takes off; Japan runs into leadership problems; A fashion retailer enters administration; And the search for our next stars... 28.10.2024 9:44

Tuesday, 29 October: Another airline scandal takes off; Japan runs into leadership problems; A fashion retailer enters administration; And the search for our next stars... 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 out more information about the Paralympic T...

Queensland votes for a change; Israel hits back at Iran; A Norse mystery is solved; And a bat beauty contest... 27.10.2024 10:39

Monday, 28 October: Queensland votes for a change; Israel hits back at Iran; A Norse mystery is solved; And a bat beauty contest... 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...

Queensland heads to the polls; Gisele Pelicot takes the stand; A surfing legend joins the Sport Hall of Fame; And a garlicky spaghetti... 24.10.2024 12:06

Friday, 25 October: Queensland heads to the polls; Gisele Pelicot takes the stand; A surfing legend joins the Sport Hall of Fame; And a garlicky spaghetti... 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 recipe for Neil Perry's spaghetti with garlic and pangrattato...

The US election race tightens; More strikes hit Beirut; Lehrmann locks in an appeal; And Mickey is freed... 23.10.2024 11:21

Thursday, 24 October: The US election race tightens; More strikes hit Beirut; Lehrmann locks in an appeal; And Mickey is freed... 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 US elections Squiz Shortcuts series here. Sponsored: If you want to learn more ab...

Australian billionaires in hot water; Wrapping up the Royal tour; The Commonwealth Games have an overhaul; And a cockatoo conundrum... 22.10.2024 12:17

Wednesday, 23 October: Australian billionaires in hot water; Wrapping up the Royal tour; The Commonwealth Games have an overhaul; And a cockatoo conundrum... 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 2024 Australian News Consumers report here. Sponsore...

Commonwealth leaders come together; The BRICS nations get together; Qantas faces a huge payout; And brick phones stage a comeback... 21.10.2024 11:12

Tuesday, 22 October: Commonwealth leaders come together; The BRICS nations get together; Qantas faces a huge payout; And brick phones stage a 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). Sponsored: If you want to learn more about how BHP is building a better f...

The Royal tour kicks into gear; Life in the Middle East after Sinwar; Labor's back in the ACT; And a cracking weekend for the Kiwis... 20.10.2024 10:39

Monday, 21 October: The Royal tour kicks into gear; Life in the Middle East after Sinwar; Labor's back in the ACT; And a cracking weekend for the Kiwis... 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: Find your custom routine with Go-To’s skincare quiz at gotoski...

The ACT heads to the polls; Tributes flow for Liam Payne; There's wild weather on the way; And some tasty taters... 17.10.2024 12:19

Friday, 18 October: The ACT heads to the polls; Tributes flow for Liam Payne; There's wild weather on the way; And some tasty taters... 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 salt and vinegar potato bites here. Sponsored: If you want to le...

Our fertility rate takes a dive; Early voting starts in the US; The Menendez brothers' push to be freed; And pets head to work... 16.10.2024 10:57

Thursday, 17 October: Our fertility rate takes a dive; Early voting starts in the US; The Menendez brothers' push to be freed; And pets head to work... 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: If you want to learn more about how BHP is building a better futu...

Housing is on Albanese's mind; Aussies are urged to leave Israel; Vale George Negus; And Prague says no to boozy beer crawls... 15.10.2024 10:59

Wednesday, 16 October: Housing is on Albanese's mind; Aussies are urged to leave Israel; Vale George Negus; And Prague says no to boozy beer crawls... 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: If you want to learn more about how BHP is building a better futur...

China-Taiwan tensions reignite; Trump's safety is back in the spotlight; Lehrmann and Ten battle it out; And an Aussie Olympian calls it a day... 14.10.2024 11:23

Tuesday, 15 October: China-Taiwan tensions reignite; Trump's safety is back in the spotlight; Lehrmann and Ten battle it out; And an Aussie Olympian calls it a day... 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: If you want to learn more about how BHP is buildin...

Secret Hamas documents are shared; Corowa attracts the wrong crowd; More social media scrutiny; And a farewell to complain about 13.10.2024 11:20

Tuesday, 14 October: Secret Hamas documents are shared; Corowa attracts the wrong crowd; More social media scrutiny; And a farewell to complain about... 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 find out more about a BHP career visit bhp.com/careers Other...

Hurricane Milton finally hits Florida; Parliament's culture questioned again; A big day for burritos; And a raccoon rampage... 10.10.2024 11:39

Friday, 11 October: Hurricane Milton finally hits Florida; Parliament's culture questioned again; A big day for burritos; And a raccoon rampage... 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 find out more about a BHP career visit bhp.com/careers Friday Lites...

Australia gets 2 new political parties; Hurricane Milton moves in; Our unis take a dive; And a Fat Bear champion is crowned... 09.10.2024 12:20

Thursday, 10 October: Australia gets 2 new political parties; Hurricane Milton moves in; Our unis take a dive; And a Fat Bear champion 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). Sponsored: To find out more about a BHP career visit bhp.com/careers Other thin...

Florida braces for Hurricane Milton; China's economy is still struggling; Looking into life expectancy; And Fat Bear Week wraps up... 08.10.2024 10:12

Wednesday, 9 October: Florida braces for Hurricane Milton; China's economy is still struggling; Looking into life expectancy; And Fat Bear Week wraps up... 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 find out more about a BHP career visit bhp.com/careers Oth...

Marking one year of war; Melania makes herself heard; Why groceries are causing us stress; And what gets dolphins smiling... 07.10.2024 11:21

Tuesday, 8 October: Marking one year of war; Melania makes herself heard; Why groceries are causing us stress; And what gets dolphins smiling... 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 n...

Getting Aussies out of Lebanon proves challenging; NSW Police take protestors to court; Our economic woes go global; And bring on the long weekend... 03.10.2024 12:22

Friday, 4 October: Getting Aussies out of Lebanon proves challenging; NSW Police take protestors to court; Our economic woes go global; And bring on the long weekend... 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 playing along, this week's quiz answers were: Mon...

Your Shortcut to... Fat Bear Week 03.10.2024 15:55

This week marks the 10th year of Fat Bear Week, where people vote online for who they think is the fattest bear in Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve. It’s a lot of fun and an annual Squiz favourite - but there is a serious side to it too… So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at the competition and how the use of wildlife livecams is helping conservation efforts. Squiz recommends: Reading...

Plans to stop more Palestine protests; Sean Combs faces hundreds of new allegations; Aussie sportswomen go global; And it's time to clean out our closet... 02.10.2024 12:14

Thursday, 3 October: Plans to stop more Palestine protests; Sean Combs faces hundreds of new allegations; Aussie sportswomen go global; And it's time to clean out our closet… 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 submit your answer for the Squiz Quiz here. C...

Iran strikes back against Israel; The vice presidential debate is here; Aussie house prices take a dip; And a fierce start to Fat Bear Week... 01.10.2024 12:05

Wednesday, 2 October: Iran strikes back against Israel; The vice presidential debate is here; Aussie house prices take a dip; And a fierce start to Fat Bear Week... 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 submit your answer for the Squiz Quiz here. Check out t...

Concern over Aussie support for Hezbollah; Cleo Smith's kidnapper loses his appeal; Netflix is being sued over Baby Reindeer; And it's time for a man-i pedi... 30.09.2024 12:18

Tuesday, 1 October: Concern over Aussie support for Hezbollah; Cleo Smith's kidnapper loses his appeal; Netflix is being sued over Baby Reindeer; And it's time for a man-i pedi... 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 submit your answer for the Squiz Quiz he...

Hezbollah's leader is killed by Israel; Deadly storms lash 2 continents; Part one of a rescue mission in space; And farewelling an icon... 29.09.2024 11:53

Monday, 30 September: Hezbollah's leader is killed by Israel; Deadly storms lash 2 continents; Part one of a rescue mission in space; And farewelling 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 submit your answer for the Squiz Quiz here. Check out this...