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Tuesday, 26 May: Vale Neale Daniher, investigating the Bondi Beach terror attack, more diphtheria cases in the Top End, and the goats of cheese compete Hosted by Andrew Williams and Claire Kimball Researched by Andrew Williams, Claire Kimball, Larissa Huntington, Anna Pykett and Sophie Felice Here are some resources to help if today's stories have raised concerns for you Here are the cheese rollin...

Monday, 25 May: A murky peace deal between the US and Iran; Tony Abbott's new role; A big change for Canada; And roaches take over in India... You can see some of the reporter's reactions to a shooting near the White House here. Hosted by Alice Dempster and Andrew Williams Researched by Andrew Williams, Alice Dempster, Larissa Huntington and Sophie Felice Get⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Friday, 22 May: Australia criticises an Israeli minister; Our unemployment rate jumps; A Magpie breaks the AFL games record; And the reviews are in for Kylie... You can see the trailer for Kylie here. And the trailer for The Sheep Detectives here. And the recipe for Adam Liaw's chicken pot pie here. Hosted by Alice Dempster and Larissa Huntington Researched by Andrew Williams, Alice Dempster, Lari...

UGG boots are an Australian invention loved by millions of people around the world. But while the concept is ours, the right to use the UGG name has been the subject of a long legal fight. Earlier this month, the Aussie credited with launching the boots commercially in modern times, Shane Stedman, died… He was the first to trademark the term ‘Ugh boots’ and sell them to surfers, paving the way for...

Thursday, 21 May: More federal Budget fallout; The US charges a former Cuban leader; An NRL star is diagnosed with MND; And a teenager's lofty achievement... SPONSORED: eGuarantee offers a digital lease bond to help businesses free up cash flow. SPONSORED: Squizers can sign up to Revolut, spend and get $40. T&Cs end date and min spend apply. Consider PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments...

Wednesday, 20 May: A former Governor-General dies; A man is charged over a triple murder; The English Premier League heats up; And Stephen Colbert's swansong... SPONSORED: Head to nib.com.au/squiz15. *T&Cs apply.  Cover is subject to terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions outlined in the PDS. Consider the PDS, TMD and if this product is right for you. Issuer: Pacific International Insurance...

Hantavirus has been in the news a lot recently after an outbreak on a cruise ship called the MV Hondius made global headlines. Just 6 years after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the presence of another little-known virus in the news - and images of people wearing PPE as they’re moved into quarantine - has had some people very nervous. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at what hantaviru...

Tuesday, 19 May: Putin heads to Beijing; A debate about trusts; A young star hits his stride; And an asteroid blasts by Earth... SPONSORED: ⁠eGuarantee⁠ offers a digital lease bond to help businesses free up cash flow. SPONSORED: Squizers can sign up to Revolut, spend and get $40. T&Cs end date and min spend apply. Consider PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517...

Monday, 18 May: An Ebola outbreak in Africa; A fatal shark attack at Rottnest; The budget reactions are in; And Delta just misses out... SPONSORED: eGuarantee offers a digital lease bond to help businesses free up cash flow. Here's Eurovision star DARA's winning song, and ⁠here's⁠ Delta Goodrem's Eurovision song, Eclipse. Hosted by Alice Dempster and Andrew Williams Researched by Andrew Williams G...

Friday, 15 May: China rolls out the red carpet for Trump; Starmer's facing more problems; The Blues get it done; And some prehistoric dental work... SPONSORED: ⁠⁠Squizers ⁠⁠can sign up to Revolut, spend and get $40. T&Cs end date and min spend apply. Consider PDS & TMD at ⁠⁠revolut.com/AU/.⁠⁠ Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589). Here's that zucchini slice. And here's Delta Goodrem's E...

Along with housing, immigration has become a key issue that’s influencing votes around the country. Some experts say the current rate of immigration is putting pressure on housing and the cost of living, and it’s got the major parties looking at how they can address things as they face losing more voters to the party taking a hard line approach - One Nation. In this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you a...

Thursday, 14 May: Trump and Xi prepare to meet; A child protection review in the NT; CommBank faces a drop; And the end of a rugby league era... SPONSORED: ⁠Squizers ⁠can sign up to Revolut, spend and get $40. T&Cs end date and min spend apply. Consider PDS & TMD at ⁠revolut.com/AU/.⁠ Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589). Hosted by Andrew Williams and Alice Dempster Researched by Laris...

Wednesday, 13 May: Chalmers unveils the Budget; Another deadly military incident; A big native title payout; And Eurovision's back again... SPONSORED: Squizers can sign up to Revolut, spend and get $40. T&Cs end date and min spend apply. Consider PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589). SPONSORED: eGuarantee offers a digital lease bond to help businesses free...

Australia’s world-first social media ban for children under 16 has been in place for around 5 months now. New studies are out giving us a clearer picture of how it’s going, so in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ve got Squiz Kids chief Bryce Corbett with us to talk about whether it’s working, what the reaction has been, and what’s next... SPONSORED: eGuarantee offers a digital lease bond to help businesses...

Tuesday, 12 May: Budget day is here; Iran's peace proposal is rejected; Speed running into trouble; And whales make waves... SPONSORED: eGuarantee offers a digital lease bond to help businesses free up cash flow . You can find national and state support services for domestic violence survivors here. Here are some of the best Australian whale watching spots. Hosted by Andrew Williams and Alice Demp...

Monday, 11 May: One Nation wins big in Farrer; A hantavirus cruise ship is evacuated; A fun time for football fans; And Australian Fashion Week begins... SPONSORED: Head to ⁠nib.com.au/squiz15⁠. *T&Cs apply.  Cover is subject to terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions outlined in the PDS. Consider the PDS, TMD and if this product is right for you. Issuer: Pacific International Insurance. You...

Friday, 8 May: Australia's ISIS brides return home; Farrer heads to the polls; A cold snap moves in; And a global icon turns 100... SPONSORED: eGuarantee offers a digital lease bond to help businesses free up cash flow . SPONSORED: Head to nib.com.au/squiz15. *T&Cs apply.  Cover is subject to terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions outlined in the PDS. Consider the PDS, TMD and if this produ...

Thursday, 7 May: Inching closer to a peace deal; ISIS brides return home; Vale Ted Turner; And the show must not go on... SPONSORED: ⁠Squizers ⁠can sign up to Revolut, spend and get $40. T&Cs end date and min spend apply. Consider PDS & TMD at ⁠revolut.com/AU/.⁠ Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589). You can see the list of vigils for Kumanjayi Little Baby around Australia here. Hosted...

If you were anywhere near a social media feed on Tuesday, you would have likely been bombarded with posts and stories about the Met Gala. It might seem like the event is only getting bigger with each consecutive year. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we have special guest Fashion Critical, talking about the looks, the history and why the Met Gala is becoming such a big deal. Squiz Recommends: Scrolling:...

Wednesday, 6 May: Another rate hike as inflation bites; Craig Silvey pleads guilty; The Met Gala's done for another year; And a sight to see in the night sky... SPONSORED: Squizers can sign up to Revolut, spend and get $40. T&Cs end date and min spend apply. Consider PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589). ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted by Andrew Williams and Alice Demp...

The Port of Darwin - our northernmost port and ‘gateway to Asia’ is in the news at the moment… It’s strategically important for Australia’s national security and trade - but for the past decade it’s been leased to a Chinese company. The Albanese Government has flagged that it wants it back, which could test our relationship with China. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at how the port ended up...

Tuesday, 5 May: A new plan in the Strait of Hormuz; Building the Japan-Oz alliance; The Spurs are under pressure; And fashion's night of nights... SPONSORED: eGuarantee offers a digital lease bond to help businesses free up cash flow. You can take a look at that Vogue/Met Gala theme explainer (pictures included...) here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Monday, 4 May: Hearing from those impacted by antisemitism; Jefferson Lewis is charged; A beer battle over The Beatles; And ARIA's new Hall of Famers... SPONSORED: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Squizers ⁠⁠⁠⁠can sign up to Revolut, spend and get $40. T&Cs end date and min spend apply. Consider PDS & TMD at ⁠⁠⁠⁠revolut.com/AU/.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589). ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SPONSORED: Head to ⁠nib.com.au/squiz15...

Friday, 1 May: A tragic end in the search for a little girl; Trump considers his next military move; The Blues claim the first Origin win; And a packing room winner... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SPONSORED: ⁠⁠⁠Squizers ⁠⁠⁠can sign up to Revolut, spend and get $40. T&Cs end date and min spend apply. Consider PDS & TMD at ⁠⁠⁠revolut.com/AU/.⁠⁠⁠ Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589). SPONSORED: Head to nib.com...

The illegal tobacco trade has been back in the news lately, with industry experts saying that organised crime is on track to supply all of our tobacco and nicotine products by 2030… That points to a massive increase in demand for cigarettes and vapes that are smuggled illegally into the country, and it means we’re missing out on a heap of public money that would’ve been raised through tax. So in t...