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Tuesday, 3 September: The wild weather worsens; Linda Reynolds' defamation case wraps up; A tiger attack at Dreamworld; And Bluey breaks the internet... … 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. Sponsored: Check out...

Monday, 2 September: A hot and cold weekend; A Census question raises questions; Our Paralympians do us proud; And a new Squiz quiz... 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. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news p...

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Friday, 30 August: Kamala Harris faces the mic; The Wieambilla inquest wraps up; Game on for the AFLW; And tossing our tomatoes... … 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). Friday Lites: With it being the first day of spring on Sunday, we’re firing up the barbie and t...

Australia is riding high after its best-ever performance at an Olympic Games in Paris. So grab your green and gold again because the Paralympics are here. In this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you up to speed with how they work, the sports involved, and the Aussies to watch out for. Squiz recommends: Reading: This article on the Paralympics website explains the classification system for each sport in...

Thursday, 29 August: The Paralympics begin in Paris; An Israeli hostage makes it home; Trump faces a fresh indictment; And the robo-chefs are coming... 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 t...

Wednesday, 28 August: Federal election battle lines are drawn; The CFMEU strikes back; Aussie companies report big profits; And the UK is ready to rock... … 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 want to know more about the allegations against the CFMEU, check...

Tuesday, 27 August: The Pacific Islands Forum begins; A high-profile murder sentence; Cracking down on Aussie aviation; And a big reunion is on the cards... 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’ve been affected by the Charlise Mutton story, you can reach out...

Monday, 26 August: A landslide victory in the NT; Your right to switch off starts now; A solution for the stranded astronauts; And as cool as a cucumber... 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). And for the Squiz you know and love, weekend-style, sign up for the Satu...

Weekly Wrap is published every Saturday morning in our News Club podcast feed. Follow News Club on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Hosted by the OG team of Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, Weekly Wrap is all about helping you stay on top of the news + we give you some talking points for the week ahead. LINKS Our News Club interview with Bernie Shakeshaft Kate recommends our Squiz Shortcut on the astrona...

Friday, 23 August: Anderson farewells Aunty; The NT heads to the polls; Ukraine moves on Moscow; And a moreish linguine... 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). Friday Lites: If you're hankering for a light but decadent dish to celebrate the warmer weather, this bou...

Thursday, 22 August: A bill to cut the cost of the NDIS; Erin Patterson's trial date is set; Pushing a renewable power project; And bye bye Bennifer 2.0... 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: Check out the Westfield Local Heroes and vote at westfield.co...

Wednesday, 21 August: An Italian maritime mystery; Israel recovers more hostages' bodies; Penning a new defence deal; And a picturesque quest... 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: Check out the Westfield Local Heroes and vote at westfield.com.au/local-...

Tuesday, 20 August: The Democratic National Convention kicks off; Debating some ceasefires; Booktopia gets a happy ending; And snake hunting for sustainability... 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/care...

Monday, 19 August: Ukraine baffles Russia; Support for a ceasefire in Gaza; Long faces over Black Caviar; And one clever kid... 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: Check out the Westfield Local Heroes and vote at westfield.com.au/local-heroes Sponsored:...

Friday, 16 August: An IV shortage hits Australia; Pressure grows on Israel to call time in Gaza; The latest unemployment data is in; And some choc-full muffins... 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 chocolate muffins here. Other things...

You wouldn't be alone if you hadn’t heard of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz before Kamala Harris picked him as her running mate for the upcoming US Presidential election - most Americans didn’t know him either. The Democratic duo has got a lot of ground to cover and not a lot of time - so in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across who Walz is, what he brings to Harris’ campaign, and the challenges...

Thursday, 15 August: A battle over Gazans' visas kicks off; The Kiwi PM drops in; CommBank reports a big profit; And some dodgy lollies... 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 wi...

Wednesday, 14 August: Trump's X interview runs into tech problems; Scott Morrison takes the stand; NAPLAN results are in; And it's heating up in Italy... 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-appr...

Tuesday, 13 August: The mystery of a Cairns chopper crash; Seven's in the spotlight; Cracking down on the CFMEU; And Raygun busts another move... 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). For more on the CFMEU allegations, check out this Squiz Shortcut. Other things we...

Monday, 12 August: The Olympics come to a close; Iran is caught interfering; The benefits of the Milky Way; And our final tally gets a boost... 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 get up to $235 off your first 5 Marley Spoon boxes, use the code 'SQUI...

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Friday, 9 August: Nearing the finish line in Paris; Joyce takes a payout cut; The Archibald people's choice is named; And we add to our tally... 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 cheese quesadillas here. You can listen to the Squiz Sh...

If you’ve been paying attention to US politics over the last couple of years you might have clocked the rise of JD Vance in the Republican Party - but you can be forgiven if the first you’d heard of him was when former President Donald Trump announced him as his running mate for November’s election. So in this Shortcut, we’ll get you across who he is, his brand of politics, and what the experts sa...

Thursday, 8 August: An inflationary rift develops; Childcare workers get a pay bump; Harris and Walz hit the campaign trail; And a gold rush in Paris... 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-appro...