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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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Wednesday, 1 March: Superannuation tax changes are revealed; Canada clamps down on TikTok; The northern lights are shining; And a surplus of snakes 28.02.2023 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 see photos of aurora borealis in the UK here and aurora australis in WA here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curi...

Tuesday, 28 February: Cybersecurity in the spotlight; A deadly boat crash in Italy; A year on from the Lismore floods; And awards season continues 27.02.2023 11:15

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 photos from the SAG Awards red carpet 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...

Monday, 27 February: Zelensky's open to talks with China; An Aussie professor's released in PNG; Cricket magic in South Africa; And a mystical sighting in Mexico 26.02.2023 11:08

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, 25 February 2023: A love tap, the deepening global divide, and a Korean reality show 24.02.2023 17:13

This week Kate and Claire chat about the most clicked link The Squiz has ever had, a year on from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and what you need to know for the week ahead in the sport. Plus, a serious long read and rediscovering BBQ'ing. LINKS: Check out the royal love tap. Find The Washington Post's article 'A global divide on the Ukraine war is deepening' here. Kate recommended John Lyon's...

Friday, 24 February: A year of war in Ukraine; Qantas profits soar; The gender pay gap narrows; And the Beatles and Stones come together 23.02.2023 11:20

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 herb-infused lemon and strawberry loaf here. You can listen to the World Pride Squiz Shortcut here. Squiz Kids needs your help to make our survey as meaningful as possible - you...

Thursday, 23 February: Superannuation changes are on the cards; Oz and the Philippines team up; Getting savvy about scams; And a voyage to Eurovision 22.02.2023 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. You can listen to the ChatGPT Squiz Shortcut here. Squiz Kids needs your help to make our survey as meaningful as possible - you can find it here. You can listen to Voyager's Eurovision entry song,...

Wednesday, 22 February: Putin's nuclear threat; Albanese discusses defence; A deadly school accident inquest is on hold; And it pays to not be smart 21.02.2023 11:42

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. Squiz Kids needs your help to make our survey as meaningful as possible - you can find it here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podca...

Tuesday, 21 February: Biden's visit to Kyiv; An Aussie is taken hostage; Watching would-be thieves; And Pickles for the win 20.02.2023 10:38

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. Squiz Kids need your help to make our survey as meaningful as possible - you can find it here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcas...

Monday, 20 February: A year of the Ukraine war; North Korea fires up; Counting the natural disaster costs; And music fit for a king 19.02.2023 11:33

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. 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, 18 February 2023: Rhianna's power play, things are happening with Defence and some unlikely besties 17.02.2023 15:49

This week, Kate and Claire chat cyclones, the Superbowl, and a segment called 'things we said might happen have started to happen'. Plus, a couple of book recommendations and a hilarious TV show. LINKS: Sign up for our Saturday Squiz newsletter Stream season 2 of Clarkson's Farm on Amazon Prime. Check out Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin here*. And Matthew Perry's autobiograph...

Friday, 17 February: Missing miners are found dead; Police shooting declared domestic terrorism; Unemployment's going up; And chatbot confusion 16.02.2023 11:00

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 recipe for Adam Liaw's light chicken curry here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-approp...

Thursday, 16 February: More rate rises are on the way; Lives lost in New Zealand; Ukraine calls for more aid; And a chocolate heist goes wrong 15.02.2023 11:03

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 World Pride Squiz Shortcut 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...

Wednesday, 15 February: An Aussie defence review handed in; Gabrielle hits New Zealand hard; Peter Bol's back on track; And banking the big bucks 14.02.2023 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. 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!

Tuesday, 14 February: New money to close the gap; Gabrielle hammers New Zealand; Rihanna wins the Super Bowl; And a bad day to propose 13.02.2023 10:07

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 all of the Super Bowl commercials 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 wit...

Monday, 13 February: Scrutiny of the Reserve Bank; Balloon hunting season continues; Turkey and Syria's death toll could double; And a big Aussie lines up for a big game 12.02.2023 11:11

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, 11 February 2023: A spy balloon goes pop, the complex politics of a devastating quake, and a very relatable plus one 10.02.2023 21:05

In the wake of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, Kate and Claire chat about all the other things that ordinarily would’ve been big stories but you might’ve missed. Plus, the Instyle magazine cover we love and some feedback from Squizers. LINKS: ABC's article on how to donate to aid charities helping the earthquake victims Instyle's cover story, What Would Chilli Do? Stream The Last of Us on Bing...

Friday, 10 February: A senior Liberal farewells politics; An Aussie earthquake victim; Google's AI makes a blunder; And a big weekend of cricket 09.02.2023 10:57

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, 9 February: Aussies missing in Turkey; The MH17 investigation draws to an end; Time to check the mail; And bailing on a bad date 08.02.2023 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. You can listen to the Alice Springs Pt. 2 Squiz Shortcut here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropria...

Wednesday, 8 February: Devastation in Turkey and Syria; Rate rises return; Joe Biden prepares his pitch; And howling at the moon 07.02.2023 11:16

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. LINKS: If you're concerned about friends or loved ones following the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, you can contact the DFAT consular assistance line. If you have a couple of minutes, we'd really...

Tuesday, 7 February: Alcohol bans are back; A killer quake in Turkey and Syria; Get your interest rate stackhat on; And a freshly minted EGOT 06.02.2023 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. You can see a gallery of outfits from the Grammys red carpet here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appro...

Monday, 6 February: Shooting a balloon out of the sky; A young shark attack victim is named; Parliament's back in session; And carbonara corruption 05.02.2023 10:54

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 Kay Chun's controversial smoky tomato carbonara here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Ag...

Saturday Squiz, 4 February 2023: Calls for action on Alice, the Labor Party is cracking on and our Grammy's deja vu 03.02.2023 15:52

This week on Saturday Squiz, Kate and Claire chat about the Labor Government's big policy announcements, the latest calls for action on Alice Springs and the upcoming Grammy Awards. Shania Twain drops her new album, and Claire embraces leopard print. LINKS We'd love some feedback on Saturday Squiz, take our quick survey here Rare clouds spotted over Scotland Cancer Council's article on the symptom...

Friday, 3 February: Aussie health reforms on the table; A crime ring is busted; Russia intensifies its offensive; And queen Bey runs the world 02.02.2023 11:12

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 The English TV series 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...

Thursday, 2 February: Reviewing the crime crisis in Alice Springs; Protests planned for Pell's funeral; Settling a dispute with our neighbour; And undeading the dodo 01.02.2023 11:30

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 Alice Springs Squiz Shortcut 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, 1 February: The rate rise relief is over; New support for family violence victims; Pell's final farewell; And a massage for your mouth 31.01.2023 9:54

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!