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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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Friday, 28 August - Major sports in the US stop play; For the first time ever, a life sentence is given in NZ; Aged care funding; And Boris Johnson's stitch up. 27.08.2020 14:58

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Let’s get in formation" Friday Lites Jamie Oliver’s Minestrone - https://www.delicious.com.au/recipes/minestrone-soup/1Q2tojuv?r=recipes/group/3mw5wg8a 'The Bomb’ podcast - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08llv8n/episodes/downloads 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...

Thursday, 27 August - Australia and China's latest diplomatic differences; More arrests in Hong Kong; The biggest float in the world; And keeping you trendy this summer. 26.08.2020 10:01

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “I’m glad that he’s gone" Squiz Shortcuts 'Belt and Road’ and ‘Mail-in Voting in the US Election - www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts 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 Commbank (sponsored) - https://www.commbank.com.au/guidance/newsroom/commbank-st...

Wednesday, 26 August - The sale of Lion Dairy is labelled "contrary to the national interest"; Further job cuts at Qantas; Breaking YouTube records; And no longer "Finger-licking good" 25.08.2020 14:00

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. "Light it up like dynamite" Squiz Shortcuts - www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts 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 Commbank (sponsored) - https://www.commbank.com.au/guidance/newsroom/commbank-staff-foundation-community-grants-202006.html See /priv...

Tuesday, 25 August - The Government's apology over Coronavirus and aged care; Resignations at AMP; Labor claims the election win in the Northern Territory; and the AFL Final leaves the MCG 24.08.2020 10:09

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Take me all the way” . This week, refer your friends to The Squiz using your unique referral link (find it in your Squiz Today email) and you and your clever mate that signs up could both win a $200 Net-A-Porter voucher. Stylish. . 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!)...

Monday, 24 August - A timeline for Covid-19; No result yet in the NT elections; Brenton Tarrant's expected life sentence; and new ways to let off steam 23.08.2020 9:56

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Don't it make you want to scream?" . Squiz Kids, our news podcast for 8-12 year olds. Age-appropriate news, delivered with positivity and humour. Check it out: https://www.squizkids.com.au/ . . Let off steam by lying in a coffin and being screaming at zombies: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/08/23/national/coronavirus-japan-coffins-chainsaws/ . . Or...

Friday, 21 August - Getting to know the politics of the Territory; Fires in California; Qantas's big loss; And getting lost in style. 20.08.2020 10:21

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “So I’m following the map that leads to you" Squiz Shortcuts - www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts Friday Lites Phone interviews - https://www.thecut.com/article/how-to-make-a-good-impression-in-phone-interviews.html New York Cheesecake - https://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/new-york-cheesecake-recipe-20130725-2qlh0 More details, and links to further reading for a...

Thursday, 20 August - Targets around our uptake of a covid vaccine; The US postal service holds changes; A cold snap; And #freebritney. 19.08.2020 11:06

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. "I want to break free" Squiz Shortcuts - www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts 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 Commbank (sponsored) - https://www.commbank.com.au/guidance/newsroom/commbank-staff-foundation-community-grants-202006.html See /privacy f...

Wednesday, 19 August - Pressure on AMP; A covid vaccine deal; China's wine dumping claims; And the top earning female athletes. 18.08.2020 10:24

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Where are my keys, I lost my phone" Squiz Shortcuts - www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts 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 Commbank (sponsored) - https://www.commbank.com.au/guidance/newsroom/commbank-staff-foundation-community-grants-202006.html...

Tuesday, 18 August - An update on two Covid-19 inquiries; The environmental impacts of diary and soy milk; and the new Princess Diana 17.08.2020 11:00

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “The kids are alright” 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 . . Lego falls out of boy's nose: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/aug/17/lego-piece-falls-out-of-boys-nose-after-2-years . . Squiz Kids, our news podcast for 8-12 year olds....

Monday, 17 August - The problem with postal votes for the US election; Some cautious Covid optimism; The March for Freedom in Belarus; and a record-breaking swim. 16.08.2020 10:15

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Oh, oh, oh I'm on fire” . 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 . . Commbank (sponsored): https://www.commbank.com.au/guidance/newsroom/commbank-staff-foundation-community-grants-202006.html . . Marley Spoon (sponsored): New customers can get $25 o...

Friday, 14 August - A significant anniversary; 1 million are out of work; Israel and the UAE's big deal; And when beans on toast is serious business. 13.08.2020 10:02

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “We’ll meet again, don't know where, don't know when” Squiz Shortcuts - www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts Older Normal People - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kixBBA9xCf0 Hetty McKinnon - https://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/how-to/how-to-be-a-good-vegetarian-20200806-h1pty0 More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The...

Thursday, 13 August - Joe Biden's running mate; Why a pay rise is hard to come by; News out of archaeology circles; And the price of love. 12.08.2020 15:10

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Work your thing out” Squiz Shortcuts - www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts 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 Bupa (sponsored) - www.bupa.com.au See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wednesday, 12 August - Questions over the handling of the coronavirus; Disaster in Mauritius; More weird weather; And a win for junk mail haters 11.08.2020 10:17

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Flash, ah-ah” 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!) - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/ Bupa (sponsored) - https://www.bupa.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tuesday, 11 August - Australia's concern over Afghan prisoner release; Lebanon's government resigns; Teddy Sheehan to be awarded the Victoria Cross; and taking a look at budgie smugglers. 10.08.2020 9:46

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “I always look the other way” 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 . Speedos are making a comeback: https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2020/aug/09/trunk-call-the-comeback-of-skimpy-speedos . Bupa (sponsored) https://www.bupa.com.au/ See /privacy...

Monday, 10 August - More funding for mental health; Protests in Beirut; President Trump moves on Chinese-owned apps; and for the love of steak... 09.08.2020 9:51

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “I've been waiting for this moment for all my life” 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 . Need help? BEYOND BLUE 1300 22 4636 . HEADSPACE https://headspace.org.au/. LIFELINE 13 11 14 . KIDS HELPLINE 1800 55 1800 . Twins react to Phil Collins: htt...

Friday, 7 August - Daniel Andrews is grilled about Victoria's hotel quarantine program; Anger in Beruit; The government's cyber security plan; And golden syrup puddings. 06.08.2020 9:40

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Would I lie to you” Squiz Quiz - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/quiz/ Golden Syrup Puddings - https://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/little-golden-syrup-puds-20111018-29v99 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!) - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/ Bupa (sponsored) - https://www.bup...

Thursday, 6 August - The fallout from an explosion in Beruit; Qld borders close again; Virgin sheds staff; And the latest thing to go viral a dancing llama. 05.08.2020 10:34

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Walking round the room singing stormy weather” Squiz Shortcuts - Yemen: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcut-yemen/ Dancing Llama - https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/aug/05/mi-pan-su-su-su-how-a-dancing-llama-and-a-nonsensical-song-captivated-tiktok More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in...

Wednesday, 5 August - 'Uncertainty' - the economic buzz word; Look out for fines if you're a Victorian; Spains royal scandal; And a pasta advertisement that's worth a look 04.08.2020 10:38

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Tonight will be a memory too" Roger Federer x Barilla - https://www.atptour.com/en/news/federer-rooftop-tennis-july-2020 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 Bupa (sponsored) - https://www.bupa.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out informat...

Tuesday, 4 August - Stage 4 business restrictions for Melbourne; A prison attack in Afghanistan; Microsoft in the market for TikTok; and Squiz Kids interview Turia Pitt 03.08.2020 10:00

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. ..."I only wanna see you laughing in the purple rain”... Squiz Kids interview Turia Pitt - https://www.squizkids.com.au/ . 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 . Bupa (sponsored) https://www.bupa.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out informa...

Monday, 3 August - Melbourne enters Stage Four restrictions; Splashdown for SpaceX; The US moves closer to a TikTok ban; and Fyre merch 02.08.2020 10:38

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. ... “You took the words right out of my mouth”... 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... TikTok: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/your-shortcut-to-tiktok/ . 80s exercises: https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellnes...

Friday, 31 July - A new take on closing the gap; Arrests in Hong Kong; Ash Barty pulls out of the US Open; And a big day for archaeologists 30.07.2020 10:37

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. "Boy, you're going to carry that weight" Squiz Quiz - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/quiz/ 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 Commbank (sponsored) - www.commbank.com.au/nextchapter Origin Energy (sponsored) - www.netball.com.au See /privacy for pri...

Thursday, 30 July - Covid by states; Japan's bid to join the Five Eyes intelligence network; Tech giants face up to Congress; And the argument for ditching soap. 29.07.2020 10:06

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Rubber Duckie, you're the one" Squiz Shortcuts - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ 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!) - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/ Commbank (sponsored) https://www.commbank.com.au/support/next-chapter.html See /privacy for privacy and opt-out i...

Wednesday, 29 July - Aged care argy-bargy; Australia pursues its own national interest in the South China Sea; Malaysia's former PM gets a 12 year sentence; And an Emu ban in remote Queensland. 28.07.2020 15:39

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. ... “You, you, you oughta know”... Squiz Shortcuts IMDB - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-1mdb/ Emu Ban - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-28/emus-banned-from-outback-queensland-pub/12496000 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.c...

Tuesday, 28 July - Good and bad Coronavirus news; The ACCC takes Google to court; Measuring global leadership; And David Bowie's soft spot for an Aussie tv classic. 27.07.2020 9:11

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. ... “Chubby little loser, national joke”... 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 . ... Know someone who would enjoy the way we do news here at The Squiz? Refer your people using your unique referral link in The Squiz Today email this week and you A...

Monday, 27 July - New tensions between Australia and China; Our deadliest day in the pandemic; An expenses scandal in South Australia; and having a good cry... 26.07.2020 10:39

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. ... “Don't cry for me, Marge and Tina”... 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... The South China Sea: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-the-south-china-sea/. ... Your shortcut to... 1MDB: https://www.thes...