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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, 17 March - President Zelensky addresses the US Congress; A big earthquake in Japan; The trouble with foxes and cats; and labs are still #1... 16.03.2022 10:37

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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. LINKS: Your shortcut to... Volodymyr Zelensky. Or search for 'Squiz Shortcuts' in your podcasting app. Other things we do: Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up t...

Wednesday, 16 March - The rising cost of living; Meta's plan to combat election misinformation; Cruise ships are back; and Dolly says 'no thanks' ... 15.03.2022 10:48

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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. Sponsored: Check out Uber's Future of Delivery report here. Other things we do: Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter here. Or sign up to the ne...

Tuesday, 15 March - Russia asks China for help, new legal action over the downing of MH17, Julian Assange denied his extradition appeal, and Hollywood remembers William Hurt... 14.03.2022 10:03

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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. LINKS: Check out the Critics Choice Awards red carpet here and the BAFTAs here Sponsored: Check out Uber's Global Future of Delivery report here Do our survey! Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly expl...

Monday, 14 March - Pain at the petrol pump, Russia accused of brutality in Ukraine, the blame game over the flood response, and Meta cuts the work perks... 13.03.2022 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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. LINKS: If you want to donate to the Red Cross flood appeal, click here Do our survey! Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age...

Friday, 11 March - A new strain of Omicron; Politics and the flood response; Djokovic is barred from more tournaments; and it's never too late to say sorry... 10.03.2022 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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. LINKS: Do our survey! Friday Lites - a book recommendation, an Edamame dip recipe, and tips to get rid of mould Other things we do: Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or...

Thursday, 10 March - Floods declared a national emergency; A children's hospital is bombed in Ukraine; Finding Shackleton's ship; and 'delightful' garden finds... 09.03.2022 11:18

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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. LINKS: Check out the new Sport Today newsletter. Shackleton's ship is found. Other things we do: Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter here. Or...

Wednesday, 9 March - More flooding in Greater Sydney; A new virus in town; a breakthrough for the anti-ageing industry; and Eurovision for the US... 08.03.2022 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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. Do our survey! Other things we do: Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter here. Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kid...

Tuesday, 8 March - A grave warning about our national security, WA's premier takes the stand, some top Aussie women, and happy birthday to us... 07.03.2022 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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. LINKS: Here's a great article about Susan Kiefel, the Chief Justice of the High Court, Pat Turner, the Indigenous policymaker, and listen to Professor Sharon Lewin, the infectious diseases physician. Do our surv...

Monday, 7 March - Remembering two greats of Aussie cricket, the flood crisis set to worsen in NSW, Russia is accused of targeting Ukrainian civilians, and finding the missing women's music of old... 06.03.2022 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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. 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! Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to...

Friday, 4 March - More 'wild weather' on the way; The latest from Ukraine; The first ever plastic pollution treaty; and space junk... 03.03.2022 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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. LINKS: Game to give the cheesy custard a crack? Find the recipe, and the link to the Shonda Rhimes article on 'Inventing Anna' here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Sq...

Thursday, 3 March - Biden's promise to stop Russia's war on Ukraine; The death toll from the floods rises; WA opens the border; and how good is feedback (and avos...) 02.03.2022 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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. Survey: We love avocados, we love feedback. And we want yours! Fill out the survey here to be in the running for a $200 Dan Murphy's voucher. LINKS Your shortcut to... the West's sanctions on Russia. Listen on A...

Wednesday, 2 March - The Ukrainian capital is under attack; An update on the floods; Good news for house hunters; and getting some gardening in... 01.03.2022 11:11

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. We're growing at the Squiz - we're hiring for a Social Media Editor, a Growth Marketing Manager and a writer/podcaster. Shoot us an email at hello@thesquiz.com.au if this sounds like you! AND we'd love to hear from you! Fill out the survey here to be in the running for a $200 Dan Murphy's voucher. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s...

Tuesday, 1 March - The flood disaster swamps towns in QLD and NSW, Dire warnings in the new UN climate change report, spending was up in January, and big shaggy dogs are back... 28.02.2022 10:47

LINKS: We're growing at the Squiz and we'd love to hear from you! Fill out the quick survey here to be in the running for a $200 Dan Murphy's voucher. For more reading on the IPCC climate change report read the commentary here More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. Other things we do: Spor...

Monday 28 February Flooding mayhem in south-east Queensland, Ukraine and Russia to talk as the war rages on, Kevin Rudd eyed a return to politics ... and Remembering a great Victorian 27.02.2022 10:35

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Friday, 25 February - Russia officially invades Ukraine; Clive Palmer and Covid; Alexander Zverev's very bad tournament; and some whipped garlic ricotta for your weekend... 24.02.2022 10:15

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. LINKS: Friday Lites, including the recipe for focaccia and whipped garlic butter. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. Other things we do: Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explai...

Thursday, 24 February - The latest on Russia and Ukraine; The UK drops all Covid restrictions; Life, after death; and the hunt for just the right chicken... 23.02.2022 10:45

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. LINKS: If ever there was a topic that needed some more background and context... Shortcuts on the situation between Russia and Ukraine and NATO and the Ukraine crisis. Sponsored: Find out more about the Women & Leadership Australia's IMPACT Program here More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email....

Wednesday, 23 February - Russia invades Ukraine; A funding boost for Antarctica; Daylight savings on the cards for QLD; and the question of coriander... 22.02.2022 10:56

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. LINKS America's most exxy home Curious about daylight savings? We've got a shortcut for that: Your Shortcut to... Daylight Savings Time Sponsored: Find out more about the Women & Leadership Australia's IMPACT Program here. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesq...

Tuesday, 22 February - a tech billionaire forges ahead with his bid to buy AGL, improving mobile coverage outside the city, more commuter chaos in Sydney, and finding the little freedoms at the Beijing Games... 21.02.2022 9:34

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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. Other things we do: Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropria...

Monday, 21 February - Australia's international border opens, the Queen has COVID, the Beijing Winter Games close, and explaining AFL... 20.02.2022 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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. Other things we do: Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropria...

Friday, 18 February - Remembering the bombing of Darwin, relaxing the COVID rules, getting worked up over Wordle, and spending time with a fake Russian heiress... 17.02.2022 10:29

Click here to find the livestream for the ceremony to commemorate the anniversary of the bombing of Darwin Click here for the New York magazine article about Anna Delvey who inspired the TV series "Inventing Anna". More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. Other things we do: Sport Today - a...

Thursday, 17 February - The Comm Games are on for Regional Victoria; A landmark liability settlement for the families of Sandy Hook; Your shortcut to the Religious Discrimination bill; and pampering your pooches... 16.02.2022 9:58

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. LINKS: Barkitecture in the Pinterest Predicts report= Your Shortcut to... the Religious Discrimination Laws More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. Other things we do: Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game Squiz Sh...

Wednesday, 16 February - Scott Morrison on China and Ukraine; Prince Andrew reaches a settlement; Djokovic speaks up; and the words women know... 15.02.2022 9:49

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. LINKS: The vocab gap between men and women More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. Other things we do: Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a n...

Tuesday, 15 February - A takeover for Crown Resorts; The remains of missing campers are identified; Wrapping up the Super Bowl; and what it takes to get to space... 14.02.2022 10:49

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. LINKS: Superbowl ads and half time show More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. Other things we do: Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news...

Monday, 14 February - Australian citizens are told to leave Ukraine; A bad day for the NSW Liberals; Anti-COVID protestors in Canberra, and spare a thought for the florists today... 13.02.2022 9:51

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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. Other things we do: Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropria...

Friday, 11 February - No go on the Religious Discrimination Bill; Koalas on the east coast are at risk of extinction; Defining 'fully-vaxxed'; and one for the romantics... 10.02.2022 10:39

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. LINKS: Camilla's road to being a well-liked figure, and the recipe for coconut and raspberry banana bread here Sponsored: You can check out Stockland's Guide to Buy here More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. Other things we do: Sport Today - a spor...