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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, 24 July - Covid cases continue to rise; Deficit numbers; Alarming level of famine in Yemen; And a not-so-light Friday Lites. 23.07.2020 10:01

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. ... “You spin me right round, baby right round”... 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/ ... NYT 'The Daily' - https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/21/podcasts/the-daily/coronavirus-vaccine.html Olive Oil...

Thursday, 23 July - An 'eyewatering' financial update; NZ's political scandals; Farewell to the Boeing 747; And the battle of the bottoms. 22.07.2020 10:41

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. ... “I like big butts and I cannot lie”... 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 . ... Squiz Shortcuts - Facebook - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/your-shortcut-to-facebook/ Bupa (sponsored) https://www.bupa.com..au/ ... Getting to the botto...

Wednesday 22 July - Extending COVID payments; Charges against Ardent Leisure; More Australian magazines are shut down; And a series of epic journeys 21.07.2020 9:52

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. ... “Yeah, I'm gonna take my horse to the old town road”... 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/ ... Extraordinary journeys' - https://www.bbc.com/news/world-53431985 Alexa - https://www.theguardian...

Tuesday 21 July - An inquiry into Melbourne's Covid-19 outbreak; The UK to suspend extradition deal with Hong Kong; Kanye West's campaign rally; and a swarm of flying ants 20.07.2020 10:00

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. ... “So unplug the jukebox and do us all a favour”... Squiz Shortcuts on Huawei, Hong Kong, and the persecution of the Rohingya and the Uyghurs can be found here: 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!) - www.thesquiz.com.au . ... B...

Monday, 20 July - Mandatory masks for Melbourne; The JobKeeper program could be extended; A Royal micro-wedding; and a good use for odd socks... 19.07.2020 9:22

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Baby I love the way that there's nothing sure” ... 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/. ... Your shortcut to... TikTok: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/your-shortcut-to-tiktok/. ... More details, and links to further reading for all of...

Friday, 17 July - A look at how Victoria is tracking; Twitter's security breach; Trump dumps his campaign manager; And the best gift for wine lovers. 16.07.2020 9:36

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Didn't anybody tell her” ... Best Gift for Wine Lovers - https://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-gifts-wine-lovers.html ... 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!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. ... Commbank (sponsore...

Thursday, 16 July - Suppressing covid-19; Trump takes on China over Hong Kong; Dealing with a population drop; And online ordering errors. 15.07.2020 10:06

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “What a wicked game you play” ... Squiz Shortcuts - TikTok - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/your-shortcut-to-tiktok/ ... 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): http://startsmart.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and o...

Wednesday, 15 July - Coronavirus by numbers; Ghislaine Maxwell pleads not guilty; New Zealand's opposition gets a shake up; And getting creative in lockdown.. 14.07.2020 10:41

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Get back, honky cat” ... 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. ... Recreating classic album covers: https://twitter.com/robertspeker/status/1281627747136274432 ... Commbank (sponsored): http://startsmart.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-ou...

Tuesday, 14 July - More troops and more masks for Melbourne; The Christchurch shooter sacks his lawyers; Strong voter turnout in Hong Kong; and what a day for Australian political buffs... 13.07.2020 9:37

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “If you're going to let me down, let me down easy” ... Squiz Kids, our news podcast for 7-12 year olds. Age-appropriate news, delivered with positivity and humour. Check it out: 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.a...

Monday, 13 July - It's back to home-learning for parts of Covid-affected Melbourne; President Trump and Roger Stone; A study into ageing; and rebooting the Wonder Years... 12.07.2020 9:39

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “What would you do if I sang out of tune” ... 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): http://startsmart.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Friday 10 July - Covid cases continue to rise in Victoria; The AFP seeks more power to question children; Rain on the horizon; And a screaming ban. 09.07.2020 11:06

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news... . “You know you make me wanna shout” . 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!) - www.thesquiz.com.au... . Bupa (sponsored) https://www.bupa.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thursday, 9 July - The FBI's China warning; Beijing continues to move on Hong Kong; Cancelling cancel culture; And Usain's Lightning Bolt. 08.07.2020 9:52

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news... . “We ain't ever getting older” . Squiz Shortcuts: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-israel-and-palestine/ . 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-...

Wednesday, 8 July - Melbourne locks down; The President of Brazil confirm he has covid-19; Australia changes its travel advice for China; And Jimmy from Gladstone's lucky escape. 07.07.2020 10:05

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news... “Welcome to my nightmare” Jimmy from Gladstone: https://twitter.com/QldPolice/status/1280343605597495296 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 information.

Tuesday, 7 July - The NSW and VIC border closes; Deadly flooding in Japan; China accuses the UK of interference; and the Dalai Lama releases an album... 06.07.2020 9:24

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Stay in the kitchen cooking up, cut your own bread...” Your shortcut to... Hong Kong: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-hong-kong/... 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 /privac...

Monday, 6 July - Total lockdown for some Melbourne residents; The Eden-Monaro by-election result; Renewed pressure on Prince Andrew; and all power to potatoes... 05.07.2020 9:38

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news... “I count my time in dog years.” ... 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 information.

Friday, 3 July - One eye on Eden Monaro; Australia considers safe haven visas for Hong Kongers; Jeffery Epstein's ex is arrested; And wings for the weekend. 02.07.2020 8:18

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “The only way to fly is on the wings of love” Squiz Shortcuts - Donald Trump https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-hong-kong/ 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 See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thursday, 2 July - Arrests are made in Hong Kong; Downplaying a second coronavirus wave; 14 metric tonnes of amphetamines; And Dame Judi Dench does TikTok 01.07.2020 10:09

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “You should be dancing, yeah” Squiz Shortcuts - Donald Trump https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-donald-trump/ Miguels Funguy Chicken Pie (sponsored) - https://australianmushrooms.com.au/recipe/miguels-funguy-chicken-pie/ 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...

Wednesday, 1 July - China reaches further into Hong Kong; Victoria locks down and is locked out; A big boost in our defence spending; And NSW Koala's are in a fight for their life 30.06.2020 8:54

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news... “Wanna be startin' something”... Squiz Shortcuts: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-the-rohingya-and-the-uyghurs/ 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 See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tuesday, 30 June - China's state media accuses Australia of spying; Covid-19 'not even close to being over'; Seafolly swimwear goes under; and vale Margarita Pracatan... 29.06.2020 13:01

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news... “So get ready, here I come”... 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... UberEats (sponsored): https://www.uber.com/en-AU/newsroom/dettol/... See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Monday, 29 June - The latest on Victoria's Covid-19 spike; New allegations against former High Court judge Dyson Heydon; A confirmed buyer for Virgin Australia; and Liverpool break their 30 year title drought... 28.06.2020 9:16

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news... “Takin' care of business" . 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/... 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... Make the switch to Ori...

Friday, 26 June - Qantas announces big job losses; Australia and NZ will host the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup; Bayer's big Roundup payout; and a walk down fashion memory lane... 25.06.2020 10:57

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Party rocker in the house tonight...” 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 Julian Assange... https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-julian-assange/... Competition: Invite your people to check out The Squiz using...

Thursday, 25 June - Dealing with Melbourne's Covid-19 spike; The ABC announces job cuts; Facebook has a boycott on their hands; and vale to the Segway.. 24.06.2020 10:05

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Hey you're just too funky for me.” Your Shortcut To... Joe Biden: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-joe-biden/... . 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... Square (sponsored): https://www.square.com/go/thesquiz... See /privacy...

Wednesday, 24 June - High community transmission in Victoria; Design company Canva hits valuation milestone; Changes to Super Netball; and Hamilton's tv debut... 23.06.2020 10:10

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Oops I did it again” 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 . Square (sponsored): https://www.square.com/go/thesquiz . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tuesday, 23 June - The dangers of Covid-19 complacency; a High Court judge guilty of harrassment; Record high temperatures in the Arctic Circle; and celebrity feuds, Jimmy Kimmel edition... 22.06.2020 9:48

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Just gathering dust on my boots” Your Shortcut To... The Rohingya and the Uyghers: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-the-rohingya-and-the-uyghurs/ . . 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 . . Use the Invite A Friend button in y...

Monday, 22 June - Victoria's rise in Covid-19 cases; A stabbing attack in the UK; The high cost of online scams; And the Kurt Cobain touch... 21.06.2020 10:02

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “I need an easy friend” . 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/ . . 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 . Square (sponsored): https:...