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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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Qantas posts a profit; Ukraine marks 2 years of war; Bushfires kick off in southeastern Oz; And Taylor takes over Sydney... 22.02.2024 11:23

Friday, 23 February 2024 – Qantas posts a profit; Ukraine marks 2 years of war; Bushfires kick off in southeastern Oz; And Taylor takes over Sydney... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can read the article about how influencers...

A leadership shake-up at Woolworths; Prince William calls for a ceasefire; An AFL player's in hot water; And putting your rice on ice... 21.02.2024 11:00

Thursday, 22 February 2024 – A leadership shake-up at Woolworths; Prince William calls for a ceasefire; An AFL player's in hot water; And putting your rice on ice... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can see the BAFTAs red carp...

Your Shortcut to... Alexei Navalny 21.02.2024 12:54

Alexei Navalny, the leader of Russia’s opposition movement, died last week in a remote Arctic prison. According to his family and supporters, he was murdered by Vladimir Putin’s regime. In this Squiz Shortcut, we talk about who Navalny was and his role in Russian politics, plus the reaction to his death. Squiz recommends: Reading: anything by Masha Gessen, another Russian dissident who wrote about...

The Australian Navy gets an overhaul; Assange misses his court date; Some high-profile resignations; And finding your sole mate... 20.02.2024 10:03

Wednesday, 21 February 2024 – The Australian Navy gets an overhaul; Assange misses his court date; Some high-profile resignations; And finding your sole mate... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can see the BAFTAs red carpet ph...

Politicians' drinking habits are questioned; A massacre in PNG; Assange heads to court; And some brilliant BAFTAs style... 19.02.2024 10:14

Tuesday, 20 February 2024 – Politicians' drinking habits are questioned; A massacre in PNG; Assange heads to court; And some brilliant BAFTAs style... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can see the BAFTAs red carpet photos here...

Questions over Alexei Navalny's death; Trump faces a hefty fine; Sydney's asbestos problem spreads; And a potato classic goes gourmet... 18.02.2024 9:22

Monday, 19 February 2024 – Questions over Alexei Navalny's death; Trump faces a hefty fine; Sydney's asbestos problem spreads; And a potato classic goes gourmet... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. #SPONSORED: Listen to Small Busin...

Albanese gets engaged; Australia's fresh push for a ceasefire; Swiftmania is here; And some intriguing Expats... 15.02.2024 11:54

Friday, 16 February 2024 – Albanese gets engaged; Australia's fresh push for a ceasefire; Swiftmania is here; And some intriguing Expats... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can watch the trailer for Amazon Prime's Expats here....

Victoria recovers from a power outage; Tasmania's off to the polls; CommBank's smaller big profit; And an AI loaf of love... 14.02.2024 10:53

Thursday, 15 February 2024 – Victoria recovers from a power outage; Tasmania's off to the polls; CommBank's smaller big profit; And an AI loaf of love... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. #SPONSORED: Listen to Small Business, Big I...

Your Shortcut to... Indonesia's Election 14.02.2024 13:18

This is a year is full of big elections, and today we’re looking at Indonesia’s – held yesterday. In this Squiz Shortcut we’ll be talking about Indonesia’s political system and demographics, the legacy of outgoing president Joko Widodo, and the 3 main candidates who were vying to replace him. Squiz recommends: Reading: Here's Al Jazeera's live blog from Indonesia's election. Reading: News analysis...

Closing the Gap goes backwards; Indonesians head to the polls; Lisa Wilkinson appears in court; And some shock chocolate prices... 13.02.2024 10:22

Wednesday, 14 February 2024 – Closing the Gap goes backwards; Indonesians head to the polls; Lisa Wilkinson appears in court; And some shock chocolate prices... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Enjoy a video of Jeff Goldblum dancin...

Loneliness is on the rise in young Aussies; A sad end for athlete Kelvin Kiptum; A Super Bowl fairytale; And News Club is here... 12.02.2024 10:51

Tuesday, 13 February 2024 – Loneliness is on the rise in young Aussies; A sad end for athlete Kelvin Kiptum; A Super Bowl fairytale; And News Club is here... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Enjoy a video of Jeff Goldblum dancing a...

A supercharged Super Bowl kicks off soon; Israel to invade Rafah; Pakistan's election still TBC; and the Opals qualify for Paris 2024 11.02.2024 9:36

Monday, 12 February 2024 – The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. #SPONSORED: Listen to Small Business, Big Impact here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious...

The Brisbane Olympics runs into some hurdles; The search for Samantha Murphy continues; Peace in the Middle East is put on hold; And patisserie meets pyro... 08.02.2024 9:51

Friday, 9 February 2024 – The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. #SPONSORED: Listen to Small Business, Big Impact here. You can find out more info about Lunar New Year (and your Zodiac) here. If you're into the ballet flats resurgence, r...

Pakistan heads to the polls; Disconnecting in your downtime; Some Swift legal action; And cracking down on some out-of-this-world plans... 07.02.2024 11:59

Thursday, 8 February 2024 – The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. #SPONSORED: Listen to Small Business, Big Impact here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious...

Your Shortcut to... Imran Khan and Pakistan's Election 07.02.2024 13:42

Pakistan’s former prime minister, Imran Khan, has received several jail sentences in recent weeks, all in the lead-up to Pakistan’s general election, today, on 8 February. In Khan’s telling, this is about Pakistan’s military keeping him and his followers out of power. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at Pakistan’s political history, Imran Khan’s rise to power, and what might happen in the ele...

World reacts to Charles' cancer; charges in Queensland over grandmother's death; an alert for Bali travellers; and an Aussie on top of the food world... 06.02.2024 9:45

Wednesday, 7 February 2024 – The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. #SPONSORED: Listen to Small Business, Big Impact here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curiou...

Yang Hengjun is sentenced to death; King Charles is diagnosed with cancer; The stage 3 tax cuts debate begins; And making noise at the Grammys... 05.02.2024 10:29

Tuesday, 6 February 2024 – The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can look at the Grammys red carpet fashion here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious ki...

The US strikes back; Northern Ireland gets a new leader; Imran Khan can't catch a break; and time for the Grammys... 04.02.2024 9:51

Monday, 5 February 2024 – The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

We're back with Weekly Wrap... 02.02.2024 1:49

Social media bosses appear in the US Senate; The EU approves funding for Ukraine; New concussion guidelines are in; And a plum cake to impress... 01.02.2024 11:05

Friday, 2 February 2024 – The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. #SPONSORED: Find out more about Uber's sustainable packaging initiative here. You can find the recipe for gingery pum cake here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a wee...

Microsoft and Google report some big earnings; Inflation drops again; The Amelia Earhart mystery could be solved; And an internet therapy session... 31.01.2024 10:54

Thursday, 1 February 2024 – The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. #SPONSORED: Find out more about Monash Online here. You can listen to the Melanoma Squiz Shortcut here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big ne...

Retail spending hits the brakes; Imran Khan jailed another 10 years; Elon Musk is on the brain; and Rishi Sunak's peckish weekly routine 30.01.2024 11:06

Wednesday, 31 January 2024 – The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. #SPONSORED: Find out more about Monash Online here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious k...

A Chinese builder crashes down; a Snowtown accomplice to be released; we might be in for a La Niña; and Taylor Swift's BF is in the Super Bowl... 29.01.2024 9:42

Tuesday, 30 January 2024 – The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. #SPONSORED: Find out more about Ubers sustainable packaging here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast f...

Your Shortcut to... Melanoma 29.01.2024 12:37

Melanoma has been in the news in a big way a couple of times in the last week. In this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at what’s been called Australia’s national cancer and how it affects people around the world; and we’ll look at the efforts to help people survive it. Squiz recommends: The ABC's Australian Story episode on Professors Georgina Long and Richard Scolyer, the Australians of the Ye...

A new hostage deal is drafted; Queensland gets drenched; Trump's ordered to pay up; And a non-believer quits the world of UFOs... 28.01.2024 11:47

Monday, 29 January 2024 – The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!