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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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Jul 9, 2026

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Albanese addresses the nation, and rescuing Molly the border collie 01.04.2026

Thursday, 2 April: Albanese addresses the nation; Trump's new voter list causes concern; NASA prepares for take-off; And rescuing Molly the border collie... SPONSORED: Find out what Australians think AI's biggest benefits will be at safeai.org.au SPONSORED: Head to airbnb.com.au/staysafe. it's packed with easy-to-follow safety advice from the experts at Surf Life Saving Australia and more. Find ou...

Squiz Shortcuts: NASA's return to the moon 01.04.2026

NOTE: On the eve of NASA's scheduled launch of Artemis II, this is a republish of a Shortcut we did back in February. Second time's the charm... The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (more commonly known as NASA) is on the brink of launching its first crewed mission to the moon in 50 years. It’s a momentous occasion, but it’s not without a lot of questions. So in this Squiz Shortcut, w...

Our PM For a Day meets the real PM 01.04.2026

This is a special episode of Squiz Kids that we wanted to share with you. Throughout the month of March - The Squiz Kids team has been asking primary school aged listeners if you were Prime Minister for a day, what one thing would you do to make the country a better place to live.  Almost 500 kids from right across this magnificent nation of ours sent in a video entry - and the ideas were as incre...

The war puts more pressure on oil prices, and a Barbie event is not fantastic 31.03.2026

Wednesday, 1 April: The war puts more pressure on oil prices; Cracks in the social media crackdown; Credit card surcharges are on the way out; And a Barbie event is not fantastic... SPONSORED: Head to ⁠⁠airbnb.com.au/staysafe⁠⁠. It's packed with easy-to-follow safety advice from the experts at Surf Life Saving Australia and more. Get⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Squiz Shortcuts: Who are the Houthis? 31.03.2026

This week, a new group entered the war in the Middle East that began when the US and Israel attacked Iran in February. The Houthi rebel group - a political and military group based in Yemen, launched a series of missiles at Israel in response to the US and Israel’s actions over the last month. Their entry risks widening the conflict even further and might worsen the current global economic issues....

The Dezi Freeman manhunt comes to an end, and picking our PM for a Day 30.03.2026

Tuesday, 31 March: A massive manhunt comes to an end; Trump renews his Iran threats; The fuel excise is halved; And picking our PM for a Day... SPONSORED: Head to ⁠airbnb.com.au/staysafe⁠. It's packed with easy-to-follow safety advice from the experts at Surf Life Saving Australia and more. SPONSORED: Learn how small businesses grow using AI-powered tools from Amazon Ads partners. See how big drea...

Another front opens in the Middle East, and the hunt for some KitKatburglars 29.03.2026

Monday, 30 March: Another front opens up in the Middle East; Cleaning up after Narelle; Tiger Woods is in trouble again; And the search for some chocolate thieves... SPONSORED: Head to airbnb.com.au/staysafe. It's packed with easy-to-follow safety advice from the experts at Surf Life Saving Australia and more. SPONSORED: Find out what Australians think AI's biggest benefits will be at safeai.org.a...

The Squiz Quiz w/ Claire Hooper and Lizzy Hoo 27.03.2026

On this episode of the Squiz Quiz, we're testing your knowledge of everything that happened this week with comedians Claire Hooper and Lizzy Hoo. Can you best our in-studio guests? Here's a quick scoring guide if you're playing along at home: The quiz has 8 questions. Each question is worth 1 point (for a total of 8). Links: Get tickets to Lizzy Hoo’s live show  Get tickets to Claire Hooper’s live...

Exploring emergency fuel measures, and our track stars meet in Melbourne 26.03.2026

Friday, 27 March: Exploring emergency fuel measures; Maduro faces court in New York; Aussie sunscreen regulations get a refresh; And our track stars meet in Melbourne... SPONSORED: Find out what Australians think AI's biggest benefits will be at ⁠⁠⁠⁠safeai.org.au⁠⁠⁠⁠ SPONSORED: Head to ⁠⁠airbnb.com.au/staysafe⁠⁠. It's packed with easy-to-follow safety advice from the experts at Surf Life Saving Au...

Squiz Shortcuts: What does the US want with Cuba? 26.03.2026

Tensions between Cuba and the US have flared up over Cuba's support for the regime of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, who was arrested by American forces in January. Soon after that, the US began blockading oil to the socialist nation, and it’s now on the brink of economic collapse - so analysts say regime change could be coming soon. In this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at the history betw...

Pushing forward with peace talks, and studying our furry friends 25.03.2026

Thursday, 26 March: Pushing forward with peace talks; Another arrest in the Baghsarian case; Meta's fined for misleading consumers; And studying our furry friends... SPONSORED: Find out what Australians think AI's biggest benefits will be at ⁠⁠⁠safeai.org.au⁠⁠⁠ SPONSORED: Head to ⁠airbnb.com.au/staysafe⁠. It's packed with easy-to-follow safety advice from the experts at Surf Life Saving Australia...

Potential peace talks in the Iran war, and an anti-climactic mystery 24.03.2026

Wednesday, 25 March: Potential peace talks in the Iran war; The EU and Australia sign a trade deal; Strikes start in the public sector; And an anti-climactic mystery... SPONSORED: Find out what Australians think AI's biggest benefits will be at ⁠⁠safeai.org.au⁠⁠ SPONSORED: Head to airbnb.com.au/staysafe. it's packed with easy-to-follow safety advice from the experts at Surf Life Saving Australia a...

Squiz Shortcuts: Wagering on warfare 24.03.2026

When the US and Israel launched their military operations in Iran in late February, some anonymous online gamblers made a lot of money. They’d placed bets on that exact event taking place, as well as the country’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, being either killed or removed as leader. It’s part of a rise in online gambling sites that take bets on real-world events, so in this Squiz Short...

Trump delays his deadline in Iran, and something to run up the flagpole 23.03.2026

Tuesday, 24 March: Trump delays his deadline in Iran; A deadly crash at La Guardia; Aussie athletics stars do us proud; And something to run up the flagpole... SPONSORED: Find out what Australians think AI's biggest benefits will be at ⁠safeai.org.au⁠ SPONSORED: Head to airbnb.com.au/staysafe. it's packed with easy-to-follow safety advice from the experts at Surf Life Saving Australia and more. He...

Labor secures a second term in SA, and a Hail Mary pays off 22.03.2026

Monday, 23 March: Labor secures a second term in SA; A new deadline in the Iran war; More wet weather hits the NT; And a Hail Mary pays off... SPONSORED: Find out what Australians think AI's biggest benefits will be at safeai.org.au SPONSORED: Head to airbnb.com.au/staysafe. it's packed with easy-to-follow safety advice from the experts at Surf Life Saving Australia and more. Here's the latest adv...

The Squiz Quiz w/ Rowena Stewart and Tom Keck from Quizzing Australia 20.03.2026

On this episode of the Squiz Quiz, we're testing your knowledge of everything that happened this week with Rowena Stewart and Tom Keck from Quizzing Australia. Can you best our in-studio guests? Here's a quick scoring guide if you're playing along at home: The quiz has 8 questions. Each question is worth 1 point (for a total of 8). Links Follow Quizzing Australia on Facebook Follow Quizzing Austra...

Setting up a fuel taskforce, and the happiest country on Earth 19.03.2026

Friday, 20 March: Setting up a fuel taskforce; Tropical Cyclone Narelle nears; South Aussies prepare for polling day; And the happiest country on Earth... SPONSORED: Telstra - they're helping shape Australian industries to be better and more connected. To see what’s possible, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Telstra’s enterprise-sized solutions⁠⁠⁠⁠. SPONSORED: Head to airbnb.com.au/staysafe. it's packed with easy-to-fol...

Squiz Shortcuts: The oil supply chain 19.03.2026

We’ve been hearing a lot about oil and where we get it from since the war in Iran broke out, so in light of that we’re taking a closer look at how the supply chain works. As we’ve come to realise, oil - and the price of it - affects a lot more than how much we pay for a tank of fuel. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across how it all works, how we’re tackling disruptions caused by the Iran...

An Aussie base is hit in the Middle East, and some gait expectations 18.03.2026

Thursday, 19 March: An Aussie base is hit in the Middle East; Tropical Cyclone Narelle approaches; Kyle Sandilands prepares for a legal fight; And watching your step... SPONSORED: Telstra - they're helping shape Australian industries to be better and more connected. To see what’s possible, visit ⁠⁠⁠Telstra’s enterprise-sized solutions⁠⁠⁠. SPONSORED: Michelle Obama is coming to Sydney, seats are li...

The Reserve Bank lifts rates, and a hot new planet enters the universe 17.03.2026

Wednesday, 18 March: The Reserve Bank lifts rates; More Iranian leaders are killed; The Tillies book a spot in the final; And a hot new planet... SPONSORED: Telstra - they're helping shape Australian industries to be better and more connected. To see what’s possible, visit ⁠⁠Telstra’s enterprise-sized solutions⁠⁠. SPONSORED: Head to airbnb.com.au/staysafe. it's packed with easy-to-follow safety ad...

Squiz Shortcuts: What are data centres? 17.03.2026

You may have noticed data centres popping up in the news a lot lately - whether it’s in the context of artificial intelligence’s rise, national infrastructure, or even, in more recent days, the Iran war. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at what data centres are, what they’re used for, and why some experts have concerns about them. Squiz Recommends:  Listening: This episode of The Daily...

Trump's calls for help fall flat, and an Oscars round-up 16.03.2026

Tuesday, 17 March: Trump's calls for help fall flat; A risk of flooding continues in the NT; It's D-day for Kyle Sandilands; And an Oscars round-up... SPONSORED: Telstra - they're helping shape Australian industries to be better and more connected. To see what’s possible, visit ⁠Telstra’s enterprise-sized solutions⁠. SPONSORED: To take the first step check out CDU’s courses here. You can listen to...

A third week of war in Iran, and it's Oscars day 15.03.2026

Monday, 16 March: A third week of war in Iran; An inflation rise is on the cards; One year of the algal bloom in SA; And it's Oscars day... SPONSORED: Telstra - they're helping shape Australian industries to be better and more connected. To see what’s possible, visit Telstra’s enterprise-sized solutions. SPONSORED: Head to airbnb.com.au/staysafe. it's packed with easy-to-follow safety advice from...

The Squiz Quiz w/ Tilly Oddy-Black and Will Gibb 13.03.2026

On this episode of the Squiz Quiz, we're testing your knowledge of everything that happened this week with comedians Tilly Oddy-Black and Will Gibb. Can you best our in-studio guests? Here's a quick scoring guide if you're playing along at home: The quiz has 8 questions. Each question is worth 1 point (for a total of 8). Links Get tickets to Tilly Oddy-Black’s live show  Get tickets to Will Gibb’s...

Our fuel supply is under pressure, and the royals touch down 12.03.2026

Friday, 13 March: Our fuel supply is under pressure; A disgraced chef steps down; Super Netball is back; And the royals touch down... SPONSORED: Find out what Australians think AI's biggest benefits will be at ⁠⁠⁠⁠safeai.org.au⁠⁠⁠⁠ SPONSORED: Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠airbnb.com.au/staysafe⁠⁠⁠⁠. It's packed with easy-to-follow safety advice from the experts at Surf Life Saving Australia and more. SPONSORED: To...

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