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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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The data behind Aussie airline delays; The Lehrmann defamation case nears an end; A $90 million Christmas pressie; And we're going on a break... 21.12.2023 11:33

Friday, 22 December – 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 find the trailer for Jury Duty here. Claire's fave cleaning product - Sard Super Power Stain Remover - is here. Find the recipe for miso, macadamia and white chocolate...

The Red Sea trade route is under threat; Ukraine appeals for more funding; Donald Trump is removed from the ballot in Colorado; And a cloudy Christmas day... 20.12.2023 10:40

Thursday, 21 December – 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!

A job opening in the NT; Benbrika is released from prison; Rain eases in Far North Queensland; and that chimpanzee probably remembers you... 19.12.2023 10:40

Wednesday, 20 December – 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!

Queensland deals with dramatic floods; Aussies focus on cost of living; Our roads had a bad 12 months; And what kind of an air traveller are you? 18.12.2023 10:18

Tuesday, 19 December – 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!

Shortcut: The forgotten stories of 2023 18.12.2023 16:01

For our last Squiz Shortcut of 2023, we thought we’d collect the stories that were huge for a moment and then faded away without being properly rounded out. So this week, we’re looking back to answer those “what happened to…” questions from 2023. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Hong Kong's democracy is on trial; Queensland cops some rain; Israel faces unrest over hostage deaths; and who's a clever birdy... 17.12.2023 10:37

Monday, 18 December – 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!

A sneak peek at Weekly Wrap... 15.12.2023 1:33

Weekly Wrap has moved to our News Club channel. Find it on Apple and Spotify (or wherever you get your podcasts).

Kathleen Folbigg's name is cleared; Lisa Wilkinson fronts Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case; Far North Queensland cleans up after Tropical Cyclone Jasper, and Ikea meatball madness 14.12.2023 11:16

Friday, 15 December – 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. Find the recipe for Recipe Tin Eats' Nuoc Cham salad dressing here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for...

The United Nations votes for a ceasefire; An agreement on fossil fuels; Cyclone Jasper leaves a mess; And what our furry friends' feast on 13.12.2023 10:29

Thursday, 14 December – 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 some Woolworths Fresh Ideas Magazine recipes here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast fo...

COP28 goes into overtime; Cyclone Jasper is coming to land; Queensland gets a new premier; and Google's top searches of 2023 12.12.2023 10:36

Wednesday, 13 December – 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 some Woolworths Fresh Ideas Magazine recipes here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast f...

Shortcut: The NDIS 12.12.2023 14:22

Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme, the NDIS, has been operating in some parts of the country for more than a decade now… But what has been a fundamental shift in how we support and care for Aussies living with a disability has not been without its problems, and last week a major review of the NDIS was released. In this episode, we look back at why the NDIS was first created, and wha...

Queensland's big week; the Daylesford driver is charged; Chemist Warehouse gets an offer; and ChatGPT fails the doctor test 11.12.2023 9:13

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!

Palaszczuk calls time; pushback on US's Gaza ceasefire vote; NSW has a scorcher; and a very expensive baseball player 10.12.2023 9:48

A sneak peek at Weekly Wrap... 08.12.2023 1:36

Weekly Wrap has moved to our News Club channel. Find it on Apple and Spotify (or wherever you get your podcasts).

A crackdown on NDIS spending; Queensland prepares for Cyclone Jasper; The UN boss calls for a ceasefire; And a cracking ceasar salad 07.12.2023 12:06

Friday, 8 December 2023 – 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 find out more about Jordan Wolfson's Body Sculpture here. Find the recipe for Adam Liaw's caesar salad here. #Sponsored: Check out the award-winning Woolworths Gold...

A US link to the Wieambilla attack; The NDIS gets an overhaul; Oz is set for heatwaves and a cyclone; And a new Queen of Christmas 06.12.2023 10:57

Thursday, 7 December 2023 – 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 Woolworths teaming up with OzHarvest here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news...

Three former detainees re-arrested; Ukraine funding under threat; The King plans a trip Downunder; and the Person of the Year Shortlist... 05.12.2023 10:47

Wednesday, 6 December 2023 – 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 some Woolworths Fresh Ideas Magazine recipes here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podca...

War comes to Gaza's south; Farewell to Peta Murphy; Origin Energy not for the selling; and an explosive garden ornament 04.12.2023 10:27

Tuesday, 5 December 2023 – 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!

Shortcut: A look back at 2023's economy 04.12.2023 16:14

Squiz Shortcuts is your backstory to the big news stories. This week, we're looking back at the economic story of 2023, and the question of whether central banks can achieve a 'soft landing'. Then we go through some predictions for 2024. Squiz recommends: From The New York Times, an episode ofThe Daily podcast about Americans thinking the economy is worse than it actually is. The RBA's official pa...

Fighting resumes in Gaza; climate promises at COP28; AI to track subs; and Beyoncé in the box office 03.12.2023 11:22

Monday, 4 December 2023 – 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!

Weekly Wrap: Bruce Lehrmann v. Network Ten, Aussie journos pen a letter, and a tunnelling hero 01.12.2023 26:40

Weekly Wrap is a look at the week in news and what’s coming up. Hosted by the OG team of Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, it's s all about helping you stay on top of the news + we give you some talking points for the week ahead. Looking for more? Check out our Saturday Squiz newsletter. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekend. LINKS The lead negotiator for the release of Thai hostages spoke...

Henry Kissinger dies at 100; Israel and Hamas extend their truce; Netball Australia's pay dispute continues; And a perfect pie 30.11.2023 10:33

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 take a look at the Kiwi chicks in New Zealand here or the Sumatran rhino calf in Indonesia here. Find the recipe for Ottolenghi's potato and spinach pie here. Other things we do: Squiz Short...

Inflation drops in Oz; Israel and Hamas consider another extension; The COP28 climate conference kicks off; And a sweet treat for brain health 29.11.2023 10:55

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 listen to the Squiz Shortcut on COP28 here. Here's where you can find the Meals on Wheels 'Unforgettable Cake' recipe. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news to...

Australia in for a drenching; more on the High Court's detention decision; Indian tunnel workers freed; and the rise of 'cozzie livs' 28.11.2023 10:56

How Far We've Come: Tech in the classroom… from Rudd-tops to AI 28.11.2023 15:26

It's the final episode of season 2 of How Far We've Come, our short series on the big moments that have shaped Australia, plus a look at the challenges we face today. This week, we're diving into tech in the classrooms - from chalkboards to Rudd-tops... and we talk AI. A special thanks to our podcast partner on this series, NGS Super. Find out more about them here. Want more How Far We've Come? Fi...