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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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Thursday, 13 October: Having fun with the census; Ukraine asks Australia for help; The top Aussie universities; And the fattest bear of them all 12.10.2022 11:27

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 in need of a zen workout, look no further than Angela Lansbury's Positive Vibes video. Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including this week's episode on the...

Wednesday, 12 October: 20 years since terror came to Bali; Allies rally around Ukraine; Revving up for an electric ute; And a reason to put your kilt on 11.10.2022 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, including this week's special on the 20th Anniversary of the Bali bombings which is out now. Squiz Kids - a news podcast...

Tuesday, 11 October: Japan's border finally reopens; Kyiv comes under attack; Another soggy summer ahead; And proof that men don't listen 10.10.2022 11:25

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!

Monday, 10 October: A bridge too far for Russia; NSW is back underwater; Ricciardo is left without a ride; And kangaroo paws are smoothing out our wrinkles 09.10.2022 10:27

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!

Friday, 7 October: A tragedy in Thailand; Locking down our data; It's Deja-vu for The Star; And some fat bears magic 06.10.2022 11:10

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: Explore Friday Lites here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including the latest episode about the new British PM Liz Truss Squiz Kids - a news po...

Thursday, 6 October: A delicate meeting in Canberra; Brittany Higgins' harrowing evidence; A big missile contest in Korea; And the blues are a-callin' again 05.10.2022 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. LINKS: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including the latest episode on the Optus data hack and cyber security. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate...

Wednesday, 5 October: A smaller than expected interest rate hike; Ukraine takes more territory from Russia; Pushing to preserve our native animals; And Australia's best pie! 04.10.2022 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. Links: If you’re wondering how to explain the wild weather to kids (or just want your own fun explainer), this week’s Squiz Kids Shortcuts about La Niña is out today. Get that and more Squiz Kids Su...

Tuesday, 4 October: The Aussies returning from Syria; Bruce Lehrmann's trial is set to begin; The scale of the Optus data hack is revealed; And why Bruce Willis isn't selling his face 03.10.2022 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. 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!

Friday, 30 September: Australia's most powerful people; Hurricane Ian is battering Florida; Another big weekend of sport ahead; and it's international podcast day 29.09.2022 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. LINKS: Explore Friday Lites here. Squiz Survey - Last chance - Enter for your chance to win and help us out in the process! Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topic...

Thursday, 29 September: Pain at the petrol pump; Florida bracing for impact; Optus pushed to pay up; And some toxic toads 28.09.2022 11:34

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: Squiz Survey - Please take 5 minutes to fill this out to help us improve, and you might even win a prize..! Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including the latest epis...

Wednesday, 28 September: A twist in the Optus hack tale; Japan's Shinzo Abe farewelled; Ukraine's sham vote closes; And how to skip those annoying meetings 27.09.2022 11:34

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've been affected by the Optus hack, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has some advice on how to protect yourself. Squiz Survey - Enter for your chance to win and he...

Tuesday, 27 September: A big funeral in Japan; Talking integrity in Canberra; Italy moves to the right; And a humanity saving space mission 26.09.2022 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. Link: Check out the live stream of NASA's DART - aka Double Asteroid Redirection Test - mission which will see a spacecraft intentionally crash into an asteroid. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts ...

Monday, 26 September: Russia stands alone; China warms up to Aus; Storms across the world; And a big weekend of tears and cheers 25.09.2022 10:14

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!

Friday, 23 September: Putin ups the ante; Optus customers put on alert; The AFL Grand Final returns to Melbourne; And some snacks to get you through it 22.09.2022 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. LINKS: Explore Friday Lites 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 nasties!

Wednesday, 21 September: A 'Serial' conviction overturned; Public holiday pain; How to be an active couch potato; And when Brad met the Bad Seed 20.09.2022 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. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics, including this week's episode on the battle for supremacy among streaming services Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curiou...

Tuesday, 20 September: A funeral for the ages; Boots on the ground for Taiwan; Storms on both sides of the world; And fighting floods with cheese 19.09.2022 11:27

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! PS. Are you a teacher? For less th...

Monday, 19 September: A final farewell for the Queen; Albanese meets King Charles; Japan on high alert; And taking a deep breath 18.09.2022 10:47

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. Link:The Queen's 96 years of Royal life have been captured by some of the world’s most illustrious photographers in a series of official portraits. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly exp...

Friday, 16 September: The pandemic finish line in sight; A close call for Zelensky; The serial killer who may not be guilty; And farewell to another tennis legend 15.09.2022 11:06

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: Explore Friday Lites here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including the latest episode about the new British PM Liz Truss Squiz Kids - a news po...

Thursday, 15 September: Standing up for the Queen; Putin and Xi to meet; Prolonging pandemic payments; And some gratuitous advice for tired parents 14.09.2022 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. LINKS: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including the new episode breaking down all you need to know about the Queen and King Charles. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curiou...

Wednesday, 14 September: Farewell to an Indigenous icon; A Queen-sized crowd; Livin' La Nina Loca; And awarding our lockdown favourites 13.09.2022 11:04

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. Link: Check out Sheryl Lee Ralph breaking into song during her Emmy's acceptance speech. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for c...

Tuesday, 13 September: Some are not happy about a day off; Lights out in Ukraine; A record settlement for thousands of women; And a shiny distraction 12.09.2022 11:38

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. 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! PS. Are you a teacher? For less th...

Monday, 12 September: Long live King Charles; Ukraine hits back against Russia; Stephanie Gilmore's stunning win; And some regal power dressing 11.09.2022 11:07

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. Link: The Queen's 96 years of Royal life have been captured by some of the world’s most illustrious photographers in a series of official portraits. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly ex...

Friday, 9 September: Queen Elizabeth has died; Holding firm on the economy; Fulfilling a vocal promise; And an unlikely career change 08.09.2022 11:43

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: Explore Friday Lites here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including the latest episode about the new British PM Liz Truss Squiz Kids - a news po...

Thursday, 8 September: A tussle with Timor-Leste; Managing our economic expectations; The dangers of mixing work and play; And an Aussie dream dashed 07.09.2022 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. LINKS: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including this episode on Vaping Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age appropriate news without the nasties!

Wednesday, 7 September: Disruptions for travellers and parents; Debate over an election date; A valuable goal for the AFL; And the health impacts of doomscrolling 06.09.2022 11:36

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! PS. Are you a teacher? Jump into y...