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Squiz Today

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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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Nov 3, 2026

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Thursday, 10 February - A meeting of the Quad; ASIO's latest threat assessment; Aussie cricket captain Pat Cummins speaks out; and getting into nature... 09.02.2022

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  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 sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics...

Wednesday, 9 February - An apology in Parliament; Debate continues on the Religious Discrimination Bill; Oscar nominations; and Bluey on Airbnb... 08.02.2022

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: Bluey's house on Airbnb Sponsored: You can check out Stockland's Guide to Buy here Other things we do: Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game Squiz Shortcuts - a weekl...

Tuesday, 8 February - Australia's international border to reopen after 2 years; a murder trial of a policeman gets underway in the Northern Territory; a last-ditch attempt to avert war in Ukraine, and tracking the elusive echidna through its poo... 07.02.2022

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, 7 February - The Federal Government in crisis mode; Bushfires flare up in the West; Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee; and Australia's first gold medal at the Winter Olympics 06.02.2022

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, 4 February - Finding the HMB Endeavour; The leader of Islamic State is killed; A bad day for Meta; and throwing some chicken on the barbie... 03.02.2022

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: Chicken on the barbie recipe (and the rest of Friday Lites) 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...

Thursday, 3 February - Text message trouble for the Coalition; Sexual assault cases on the rise; Burner phones in Beijing; and the invention of the kosk... 02.02.2022

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  LINKS: Sexual assault reports and convictions on the rise (ABS). Need help? Sponsored: Cariuma: Squizers get 15% off a pair of Cariuma sneakers 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 sports news podcast desig...

Wednesday, 2 February - The NYT buys Wordle; Interest rates stay put; Backtracking on the Anne Frank investigation; and hello, heatwave... 01.02.2022

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  LINKS: New study on humidity and climate change - read more. Cariuma (sponsored): Squizers get 15% off a pair of Cariuma sneakers 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 sports news podcast designed to keep y...

Tuesday, 1 February - Ringing in the Lunar New Year; A damning report into the UK parties scandal; North Korea launches its biggest missile test in years; and a snapshot into the daily lives of Gen X versus Millennials... 31.01.2022

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Adam Liaw's dumplings recipe for the Lunar New Year https://www.sbs.com.au/food/article/2022/01/20/how-food-fosters-prosperous-lunar-new-year 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 k...

Monday, 31 January - The founder of the Hillsong Church steps down; Back to school plans; Speculation about an interest rate rise; and an Australian Open classic... 30.01.2022

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 appropriat...

Friday, 28 January - Aussies through to the Australian Open finals; Aghanistan is 'hanging by a thread'; A look at Australia's drinking habits; and fancying up your fish fingers... 27.01.2022

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  LINKS: New study on drinking habits, especially for Australian women Friday Lites: Fancy fish fingers, Ash Barty's Vogue Cover, and Muster Dogs 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 t...

Thursday, 27 January - Police are investigating Boris Johnson's lockdown parties; Our new Australian of the Year; The government considers sanctions against Russia; and cheering on Ash Barty... 26.01.2022

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 appropri...

Tuesday, 25 January - Cleo Smith's abductor pleads guilty; Julian Assange given the green light to appeal against extradition; The Aboriginal flag free for all; and a new Australian of the Year to be announced tonight... 24.01.2022

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  LINKS 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 app...

Monday, 24 January - The UK accuses Russia of plotting to install a new leader in Ukraine; A long road for Tonga's recovery; COVID back-to-school plans; and remembering rock god - Meatloaf... 23.01.2022

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  LINKS 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 app...

Friday, 21 January - The latest on Russia and Ukraine; Omicron keeps WA's border closed; Australia's low unemployment rate; and BBQ bread... 20.01.2022

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  LINKS 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 app...

Thursday, 20 January - Charlise Mutten's step-father is charged over her murder; The challenges of getting aid to Tonga; The Republic question; and a new crowd chant... 19.01.2022

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  LINKS: It's not booing you're hearing at the tennis... Benedict Cumberbatch trying to say 'penguin' Sponsored: Cariuma Squizers can get 15% off a pair of Cariuma sneakers 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 -...

Wednesday, 19 January - A 'Code Brown' for Victoria's hospitals; 9 yo. Charlise Mutten is still missing; A statement from Tonga; and a case of the googley eyes... 18.01.2022

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  LINKS: Dolly Parton's America Googley eyes in South Australia Sponsored: Squizers can get 15% off a pair of Cariuma sneakers 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 sports news podcast designed to keep you ah...

Tuesday, 18 January - Assessing the damage in Tonga; Reaction to Novak Djokovic's deportation; Predicting the Omicron peak; and the hunt for Australia's best public toilet ... 17.01.2022

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. LINKS: COVID tests that are approved in Australia: TGA Sponsored: Cariuma: Squizers get 15% off a pair of Cariuma sneakers 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 sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead o...

Monday, 17 January - Novak Djokovic deported from Australia; Help on the way for Tonga; Prince Harry wants police protection in the UK; and low-rise jeans are back... 16.01.2022

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-appropriate...

Friday, 14 January - Waiting for news about Novak Djokovic; Isolation rules relaxed for more workers; Prince Andrew loses his titles; And vale Ronnie Spector... 13.01.2022

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 Friday Lites: the 'snacking' cake: https://tastecooking.com/dont-sleep-on-sheet-cakes/ Other things we do: Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly exp...

Thursday, 13 January - Djokovic's mea culpa; Getting workers out of isolation; The retail surge before Omicron; and 'tearless' onions... 12.01.2022

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 Your Shortcut to Covid in 2022: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/your-shortcut-to-covid-in-2022/id1477008816?i=1000547699155 Other things we do: Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead...

Wednesday, 12th January - Extreme weather hits both sides of the country; Questions raised about Djokovic's travel form into Australia; Govt to hold talks over supply chain problems; And scientists use animal organs for a life-saving transplant... 11.01.2022

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-appropriate...

Tuesday, 11th January - Novak Djokovic wins his court battle; Vaccination frustrations for kids; The downside of a western diet; and preparations for the Queen's Platinum jubilee... 10.01.2022

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 appropriate...

Monday, 10 January - COVID health advice; Floods hit QLD; Djokovic's court appeal; and vale Sidney Poitier... 09.01.2022

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 appropriate...

Friday, 7 January - The Djokovic saga continues; Japan and Australia sign a new treaty; Sprung on Google Street View; and worries about 'No worries'... 06.01.2022

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  Friday Lites - the Ottolenghi traybake ragu The 2021 Year in Review and Apropos of 2021 - take a look back at the year in news, and our roundup of the quirky/fun/random stories, and a few of the bits and bobs we liked. 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...

Thursday, 6 January - Djokovic stopped at the border; New rules around COVID testing; North Korea tests missiles; and how good are dogs... 05.01.2022

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  Links: New gadgets at CES (anti-snoring pillow, anyone?) Dog rescues owner Other things we do: 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. Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on...

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