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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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Monday, 14 December - Another step forward in the US election process; No deal yet for Brexit trade talks; Five years on from the Paris Agreement; and a good time for stargazers... 13.12.2020 10:20

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Friday, 11 December - All eyes on big tech; What's happening with Brexit; Elon Musks' successful explosion; And 'owning the underarm space'. 10.12.2020 10:47

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Thursday, 10 December - Donald Trump runs out of puff; Workplace reforms hit parliament; From hot to wet; And get your Google on. 09.12.2020 10:15

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Wednesday, 9 December - New alcohol guidelines; Australia leads the world in forcing Google and Facebook to pay for news; Japan's modern solution to boost their population; And Bluey is minted. 08.12.2020 9:40

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Tuesday, 8 December - Proposed industrial relations overhaul focuses on casual workers; Queensland will make a bid for the 2032 Olympics; The cost of fruit and veggies to rise this summer; and an iconic Australian tv show gets a reboot... 07.12.2020 9:58

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Monday, 7 December - Australia's international arrivals system is tested; The Foreign Relations Bill on Parliament's agenda; The clock is ticking on Brexit countdown; and a hairy panic... 06.12.2020 10:29

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Friday, 4 December - The US stands with Australia in China tit-for-tat; Nervousness in NSW; The Great Barrier Reef is given 'critical' status; And how lucky. 03.12.2020 9:45

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Thursday, 3 December - The UK's covid vaccine; From recession to recovery; Three pro-democracy protesters are jailed in Hong Kong; And the biggest song of the year. 02.12.2020 10:05

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Wednesday, 2 December - Global targets on climate could be back on track; Scott Morrison's appeal to Chinese-Australians; WA opens up; And the best Christmas ham. 01.12.2020 10:32

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Tuesday, 1 December - Australia demands an apology from China over a social media post; Melbourne gets ready for hotel quarantine 2.0; Charges will be laid over the White Island eruption disaster; and sweeping the AACTA awards 30.11.2020 9:26

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Monday, 30 November - Record temperatures over the weekend; South Australia on high Covid-19 alert; China hits the wine industry with new tariffs; and Santa's Covid-19 immunity 29.11.2020 9:14

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Friday, 27 November - A Presidential pardon for General Michael Flynn; Telstra's $50 million fine; A new Australian art record; and David Attenborough departs insta... 26.11.2020 9:50

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Thursday, 26 November - Authorities in Thailand crack down on protestors; China claims 'quality issues' with Australia's coal exports; Meghan Markle shares news of her miscarriage; And Vale to soccer legend Diego Maradona 25.11.2020 10:11

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Wednesday, 25 November - Qld opens up a bit more; Donald Trump's sort of concession; Using technology for control; And the richest in the world. 24.11.2020 15:18

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Tuesday, 24 November - Violence in Ethiopia 'at a point of no return'; A Covid-19 vaccine update; New research into the health impacts of a meat-free diet; and time to get sharing 23.11.2020 9:40

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Monday, 23 November - Another step towards covid-normal for Melbourne; World leaders get online for the G-20 summit; Labour shortages impacting fruit and veggie producers; And a good night at the Australian Podcast Awards 22.11.2020 9:56

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Friday, 20 November - The Brereton war crimes report; Details of police failures in the Bourke Street tragedy; Where Australia is at with job creation; And check your facts. 19.11.2020 9:06

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Thursday, 19 November - South Australia begins lockdown; Crown's delayed casino opening; The Blues are beaten in State of Origin; And celebrating Aussie gin. 18.11.2020 14:29

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Wednesday, 18 November - Scott Morrisons quick trip to Japan; Crisis in Ethiopia; Swifty v Scooter, again; And we're hiring. 17.11.2020 9:33

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Tuesday, 17 November - South Australia's Covid-19 outbreak; Shayna Jack has her swimming ban halved; The high cost of mental ill-health and suicide; and the mighty moss chicken takes the crown 16.11.2020 10:32

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Monday, 16 November - Growing criticism of the World Health Organisation's inquiry into Covid-19; An update on the US election; violence escalates in Ethiopia; and seeya later, Sizzler 15.11.2020 10:16

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Friday, 13 November - Special forces report 'difficult and hard news'; Scott Morrison's chat with president-elect Joe Biden; Predictions from the State of the Climate report; And how to vote. 12.11.2020 10:15

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Thursday, 12 November - More freedoms removed in Hong Kong; A vaccine timeline for Australia; NSW levels up State of Origin; And Happy Congratulations 11.11.2020 9:44

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Wednesday, 11 November - An inquiry into ‘that' interview with Princess Diana; The Labor Party airs its climate policy differences; Donald Trump fires his Chief of Defense; And lest we forget. 10.11.2020 9:41

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Tuesday, 10 November - Joe Biden pushes forwards with plans for his Presidency; A Covid-19 vaccine with early signs of 90% effectiveness; Australia's new chief scientist; and a coup for Adelaide... 09.11.2020 9:53

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