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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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Wednesday, 8 April - Cardinal Pell's conviction overturned by the High Court; More details on the modelling driving our Covid-19 response; Harry and Meghan's new venture; and top tips for baking in our Three Minute Squiz... 07.04.2020 10:40

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Pour some sugar on me” New Squiz Shortcuts episode - Infectious Diseases . Squiz Shortcuts, 10 minute podcast episodes that give background and context to big news events that could do with a bit of extra explaining - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts . . Squiz Kids, our news podcast for 8-12 year olds. Age-appropriate news, delivered with positivity an...

Tuesday, 7 April - Australia will provide aid to the Pacific Islands; A category 5 cyclone lands in Vanuatu; Scams are on the rise; And an eccentric life... 06.04.2020 9:47

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “So what? I'm still a rockstar” New Squiz Shortcuts episode - Infectious Diseases . Squiz Shortcuts, 10 minute podcast episodes that give background and context to big news events that could do with a bit of extra explaining - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts . . Squiz Kids, our news podcast for 8-12 year olds. Age-appropriate news, delivered with posit...

Monday, 6 April - Cancel your Easter plans; A criminal investigation into the Ruby Princess cruise ship; Calls for koalas to be listed as an endangered species; and some more creativity in containment... 05.04.2020 9:36

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “I know, I know, I know, I know” 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/ . Commbank (sponsored): https://www.commbank.com.au/latest/coronavirus.html . Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Friday, 3 April - The government announces free childcare; The growth - and concerns about - Zoom; Getting ready for daylight saving; and the Tiger King phenomenon... 02.04.2020 10:17

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Darling can't you hear me SOS” Squiz Shortcuts: Daylight Savings https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-daylight-saving-time/ . Squiz Shortcuts, 10 minute podcast episodes that give background and context to big news events that could do with a bit of extra explaining - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts . Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesqui...

Thursday, 2 April - US modelling predicts at least 100,000 Covid-19 deaths; An update on petrol prices and house prices; Wimbledon is cancelled; and what a month of quarantine looks like, in our Three Minute Squiz... 01.04.2020 10:11

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au . “I get up and nothing gets me down” Commbank (sponsored): https://teachingawards.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wednesday, 1 April - Cruise ships and containing Covid-19; Data shows young people are the biggest Corona-carriers; Voluntary assisted dying laws progress in Queensland; and Bluey takes home an Emmy... 31.03.2020 10:14

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au . “There's always a joker in the pack” Commbank (sponsored): https://teachingawards.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tuesday, 31 March - Details on the JobKeeper payment plan are announced; Polls indicate a tight race ahead in the US Presidential election; The difficulties in preparing for the next bushfire season; and invention in isolation... 30.03.2020 10:25

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au . “My my, hey hey” 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/ . Commbank (sponsored): https://teachingawards.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Monday, 30 March - Staying at home with your household; Wage subsidy and rent relief schemes to be announced; Israel's political opponents to form an emergency unity government; And classic art at home... 29.03.2020 10:12

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au . “Just hold on, I'm coming home” 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/ . Commbank (sponsored): https://teachingawards.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Friday, 27 March - Australia's death toll rises to 13; The Christchurch terror attacker pleads guilty; Bauer and Pacific Magazines will merge; and a pikelet recipe to warm your heart... 26.03.2020 10:06

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au . “No I don't like you” 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/ . Commbank (sponsored): commbank.com.au/coronavirus. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thursday, 26 March - America's $2 trillion dollar stimulus package; Spain's death toll overtakes China; Smile-blindness in the elderly; and kids and their Coronavirus questions... 25.03.2020 10:15

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au . “Money's too tight to mention ” 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/ . Commbank (sponsored): commbank.com.au/coronavirus. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Squiz Kids: Coronavirus Explained 25.03.2020 10:51

In this 10 minute episode, Squiz Kids host Bryce Corbett, and kids from around Australia, ask well-known GP Dr Ginni Mansberg some frequently asked questions about the Coronavirus outbreak. It's great for kids, but we certainly learned a lot as well. We hope you enjoy it, and if you do, check out our Squiz Kids podcast - a weekday news update for 8-12yos - and some adults we know... Squiz Kids - a...

Wednesday, 25 March - Australia's newest lockdown measures; The UK and India go into total lockdown; Centrelink struggles to cope with the numbers needing income support; and virtual glamping... 24.03.2020 10:17

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au . “Gotta get up to get down” 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/ . Commbank (sponsored): commbank.com.au/coronavirus. Origin Energy (sponsored) originenergy.com.au . See /privacy for privacy and opt-o...

Tuesday, 24 March - Centrelink struggles to cope with Australians needing income support; Parliament shuts down until August; Australia pulls out of the 2020 Olympics; and keeping primary school kids entertained... 23.03.2020 10:07

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au . “Quit playing games with my heart” 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/ . Squiz Shortcuts, 10 minute podcast episodes that give background and context to big news events that could do with a bit of e...

Monday, 23 March - Australia shuts down non-essential services; Another economic stimulus package is announced; Vale Kenny Rogers; and a dancing zookeeper... 22.03.2020 10:42

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au . “You've gotta know when to hold ‘em” Squiz Shortcuts, 10 minute podcast episodes that give background and context to big news events that could do with a bit of extra explaining - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts . Squiz Kids, our news podcast for 8-12 year olds. Age-appropriate news, delivered with positivit...

Friday, 20 March - Australia is closing its borders; Italy records more Coronavirus deaths than China; New Zealand decriminalises abortion; and a few easy baking recipes... 19.03.2020 9:45

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au . "It might sound crazy what I'm about to say" Refer a friend to The Squiz using your unique referral link (found in your Squiz Today email) and you AND your successfully-signed-up friend could each win a Sparro Designs carryall, valued up to $599. Competition closes 11 pm, Tuesday 31st March 2020. Winners will be n...

Thursday, 19 March - A human biosecurity emergency is declared in Australia; China kicks out US journalists; Apple patents new privacy tech; and a Three Minute Squiz with Skye Manson... 18.03.2020 9:18

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au . "Whether times are good or bad, happy or sad" Squiz Shortcuts, 10 minute podcast episodes that give background and context to big news events that could do with a bit of extra explaining - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts . Squiz Kids, our news podcast for 8-12 year olds. Age-appropriate news, delivered with...

Wednesday, 18 March - Australians travelling overseas are told to come home; The US to start moving troops from bases in Iraq; Uber's lost and found index; and the winner of the Razzies... 17.03.2020 9:47

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au . "Kill 'em with kindness" Squiz Shortcuts, 10 minute podcast episodes that give background and context to big news events that could do with a bit of extra explaining - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts Squiz Kids, our news podcast for 8-12 year olds. Age-appropriate news, delivered with positivity and humour....

Tuesday, 17 March - The latest on Coronavirus and the Australian economy; Western Australia, the ACT and Victoria declare states of emergency; Israel edges closer to forming a government; and how the rich go shopping in a pandemic... 16.03.2020 10:25

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au . "If I was a wealthy girl" Squiz Shortcuts - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts . Telstra Business Services (Sponsor): Telstra.com/businessservices . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Monday, 16 March - The latest on Coronavirus containment measures here in Australia; France and Spain also go into lockdown; Major sporting events will be postponed; And Italians come together... 15.03.2020 9:57

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Sign up: www.thesquiz.com.au . "The heat is on." Squiz Kids - a news podcast just for kids. Subscribe here: www.squizkids.com.au . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Friday, 13 March - The United States' Covid-19 containment plan; Updates on the legal cases of George Pell, Jaymes Todd and Kathryn Folbigg; One year on from the Christchurch mosque attack; and pie for Pi Day... 12.03.2020 9:43

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au . "Bye bye Miss American Pie" Squiz Shortcuts - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts Squiz Kids - https://www.squizkids.com.au See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thursday, 12 March - The Coronavirus is declared a pandemic; Harvey Weinstein is sentenced for sexual assault; Vladimir Putin locks in his Presidency; and money and happiness... 11.03.2020 9:24

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au . Squiz Shortcuts - The US Election: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/your-shortcut-to-us-elections/ . "Ken lee meju more" - and the Youtube clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPs7dJvW2X4 See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wednesday, 11 March - Australia faces a looming recession; Italy is in lockdown to contain Covid-19; Harry and Meghan's final royal event; and the independent female komodo dragon... 10.03.2020 9:38

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Tuesday, 10 March - The Australian stockmarket records a historic fall; The MH17 trial begins in the Netherlands; Facebook's privacy breaches; And a skywhale papa... 09.03.2020 9:11

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Sign up at www.thesquiz.com.au . "If you are the desert I'll be the sea" Squiz Kids is our news podcast just for kids. Check it out at www.squizkids.com.au . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Monday, 9 March - Northern Italy is in lockdown; The release of director Woody Allen's memoir is cancelled; Turning water into wine; and The Squiz turns three... 08.03.2020 9:42

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au . Whaddaya want to know about The Squiz: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/extras/2020/march/good-things-come-in-threes/ "So eat it up and drink it down" See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Friday, 6 March - Australia extends the Covid-19 travel ban to South Korea; Rainfall for regional Australia; The Aussies are through to the T20 World Cup Final, and the six and last degrees of Kevin Bacon... 05.03.2020 9:47

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au . "From a distance you look like my friend" Squiz Shortcuts - The US Election: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/your-shortcut-to-us-elections/ . Commbank (sponsored): T20worldcup.com See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.