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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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Squiz Kids: Your Shortcut to... ANZAC Day 24.04.2023 12:21

We're taking a breather for Anzac Day. But if you're curious to learn more about it, here is our Squiz Kids shortcut. It's a simple way for parents and primary schoolers to get the lowdown on what this day is all about. And we'll be back with Squiz Today tomorrow. LINKS: A Camera on Gallipoli: https://www.awm.gov.au/learn/schools/resources/cameraongallipoli Understanding Gallipoli: https://www.aw...

Squiz Shortcuts: Your Shortcut to... Australia's rental crisis 23.04.2023 17:15

The Squiz team is taking an extra-long weekend, so we thought we'd share our latest Squiz Shortcuts episode with you. It's all about the rental crisis that's being felt all around Oz, and it takes you through the state of Australia’s rental market, why things have reached a crisis point, and some ideas being put forward to fix it. Squiz recommends: Renter-friendly renovator Alexandra Gater's YouTu...

Saturday Squiz, 22 April 2023: Eclipse wonders, a big payout for Fox News, and taco talk 21.04.2023 18:03

This week, Alex joins Claire to chat about the solar eclipse, a messy (political) desk and some big court decisions to keep your eye on. Plus, a couple of AI-themed recommendations and some very tasty tacos. LINKS More than 20,000 people trekked out to watch the solar eclipse Check out a whole bunch of AI cover tracks God, Human, Animal, Machine by Meghan O'Gieblyn You can watch Class of '07 on Am...

Friday, 21 April: A review of the RBA; America's latest abortion battle; Teeing off in Adelaide; and Travolta's pants for sale 20.04.2023 9:49

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 do our Squiz Survey here. Browse the Julien's Hollywood auction catalogue here. Find Helen Goh's caramelised ANZAC bar recipe here. #Sponsored: Interested in AGL’s Climate Transition Action...

Thursday, 20 April: A total eclipse of the west; Fox News pays up; Farewell to a beloved priest; And Netflix dumps DVDs 19.04.2023 10:44

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 do our Squiz Survey here. You can listen to the Rental Crisis Squiz Shortcut here. Find out when/where to see the total solar eclipse here and information about viewing it safely here. #Spon...

Wednesday, 19 April: A legacy power plant bows out; Coalition cabinet reshuffled; AI fools us again; His Majesty's cheesy quiche 18.04.2023 11:24

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. Our Squiz survey is here - thank you! You can look at the award-winning AI image here. The recipe for Coronation Quiche is here. #Sponsored: For further information on AGL's Join the Change, click h...

Tuesday, 18 April: Scams are on the rise; Clashes in Sudan escalate; Counting on a maths turnaround; And farewell to the Phantom 17.04.2023 11:41

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: Interested in AGL’s Climate Transition Action Plan? Click here, and further information on Join the Change here. Find information about how to protect yourself from online scams here. Ot...

Monday, 17 April: Fighting erupts in Sudan; Calls for Indigenous child protection; Fox News is on trial; and rise of the robot birds 16.04.2023 10:02

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: Interested in AGL’s Climate Transition Action Plan? Click here, and further information on Join the Change here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topi...

Saturday Squiz, 15 April 2023: The Voice takes the spotlight, MilkRun is done, and a profile on Apple boss Tim Cook 14.04.2023 23:13

This week, Kate and Claire chat about Taylor Swift's break-up, what's happening with the Voice and the big news that MilkRun is closing its doors. Plus, a dash of space-related news and lots of reading recommendations. LINKS This snap taken by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope of Uranus and its rings The Australian's explainer on the Voice here and the ABC's here This great GQ long read, Apple bos...

Friday, 14 April: Cyclone Ilsa makes landfall; More problems in Alice; A big weekend of footy; And potato meets bread 13.04.2023 10:51

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 Vaping Squiz Shortcut here and the Donald Trump Indictment Shortcut here. Find the recipe for the silverbeet/leafy greens soup here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a wee...

Thursday, 13 April: A gruesome video out of Ukraine; Cyclone Ilsa to make landfall; Men don't moisturise; and NASA's newest Mars experiment 12.04.2023 10:52

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 Habitat podcast here. 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 nast...

Wednesday, 12 April: A prominent Liberal quits over the Voice; Another mass shooting in the US; Trade tensions with China ease; and the word on Scrabble 11.04.2023 11:02

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!

Ep 6: How Far We've Come... From diapers to dollars: introducing Paid Parental Leave 11.04.2023 12:00

The final part of How Far We’ve Come, a 6-part dive into the history of women's financial freedom and independence in Australia. From homeownership to women in the workforce to no-fault divorce, what a journey it has been. But there is still one big topic that has been on our radar - paid parental leave. Check out all previous episodes and newsletters on our webpage. A special thanks to our podcas...

Tuesday, 11 April: American intelligence is leaked; China practices an attack on Taiwan; A tropical cyclone forms; And a digital crown for the people 10.04.2023 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. 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!

Thursday, 6 April: Liberals come out against the Voice; Trump's post-court speech; A royal invitation; And some very soggy chocolate 05.04.2023 11:13

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. Find the recipe for the fish pie with potato crust here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate new...

Wednesday, 5 April: Trump goes to court; A footy star's found guilty; A rate rise reprieve; And egg-cellent easter eggs 04.04.2023 10:40

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: Nominate a deserving teacher here. You can see the Good Food easter egg ranking here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podc...

Ep 5: How Far We've Come... Susan Ryan and The Sex Discrimination Act 04.04.2023 11:59

Part 5 of How Far We’ve Come, a 6-part dive into the history of women's financial freedom and independence in Australia. Fun fact: Oz was one of the first countries to make gender discrimination unlawful. The 1984 Sex Discrimination Act ensured the right of women to have equal access to employment, outlawed discrimination based on gender and made sexual harassment in the workplace illegal for the...

Tuesday, 4 April: Farewell to an Indigenous icon; Malka Leifer is found guilty; An interest rate decision on the way; And the top toot roll 03.04.2023 11:40

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: Nominate a deserving teacher here. 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...

Monday, 3 April: Labor takes Aston; Russia's new security role; A frantic F1 finish; And some very sad house plants 02.04.2023 11:14

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!

Saturday Squiz, 1 April 2023: The Pope gets swaggy, a US mass shooting, and around the grounds in state news. 31.03.2023 19:16

This week, Kate and Claire chat about that very convincing picture of the Pope and the most school shooting in the US. Plus, a roundup of the biggest state and territory stories and an egg-celent recommendation. LINKS We'd love it if you could vote for our SXSW panel here ‘Swaggy Pope Francis’ was the most clicked link in our Squiz newsletter this week You can watch Chilvery on Binge Check out the...

Friday, 31 March: A good weekend for a by-election; Reducing booze in the NT; Putting the handbrake on AI; And an extra hour of snooze 30.03.2023 11:35

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: Nominate a deserving teacher here. You can listen to the Daylight Saving Time Squiz Shortcut here. Find the recipe for spiced beef fillet with quick chips here. Other things we do: Squiz...

Thursday, 30 March: Inflation's on the way down; A new corruption commissioner; Russian athletes get the green light; And a power suit comeback 29.03.2023 11:17

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: Nominate a deserving teacher here. If you or someone you know is at risk of domestic violence, you can find support services here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explaine...

Wednesday, 29 March: Regulators back Aussie banks; Oliver Schulz granted bail; Myanmar's turmoil continues; And a carbonara conundrum 28.03.2023 11:47

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: Nominate a deserving teacher here. 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...

Ep 4: How Far We've Come... The introduction of no-fault divorce 28.03.2023 11:05

Part 4 of How Far We’ve Come, a 6-part dive into the history of women's financial freedom and independence in Australia. In this episode, we rewind to 1975 and the introduction of no-fault divorce in 1975. It was groundbreaking legislation that allowed couples to split without pointing fingers and a total game-changer for those in unhappy/downright abusive relationships. A special thanks to our po...

Tuesday, 28 March: A climate deal is clinched; Another hack takes a turn for the worse; Israelis protest against their PM; And a beer problem is brewing 27.03.2023 11:37

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: Nominate a deserving teacher here. 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...