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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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Thursday, 5 March - Joe Biden is the front-runner for the Democrats; 29 years of economic growth in Australia; The Democratic Republic of Congo's last Ebola patient; and who doesn't love a llama? 04.03.2020 9:39

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au . "Heathcliff, it's me, I'm Cathy, I’ve come home" 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.

Wednesday, 4 March - The RBA cuts rates in response to Covid-19; It's Super Tuesday in the 2020 US Presidential race; Newswire AAP is closing down; And birthday Q&As... 03.03.2020 10:29

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Tuesday, 3 March - The spread of Covid-19 steps up; Turkey and Syria are effectively at war; The Aussies are through to the ICC T20 World Cup semi-final, and vale Jack Welsh... 02.03.2020 10:18

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Monday, 2 March - Australia's first Covid-19 fatality; Joe Biden makes a comeback in the Democratic election race; Chinese swimmer Sun Yang is banned from competing; and the epitome of power suits... 01.03.2020 10:34

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Friday, February 28 - The beginning of the end of the war in Afghanistan; Travel ban extended as Covid-19 spreads; Canada says no to Sussex security bill; And Friday Lites... 27.02.2020 10:11

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Thursday, 27 February - Covid-19 now in 30 countries and spreading fast; Planning for more natural disasters; Disney's CEO steps down; And Whitney as a hologram... 26.02.2020 10:12

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Wednesday, 26 February - The expected impact of Covid-19 on the Australian economy; Energy company pulls out of mining the Great Australian Bite; Reactions to Harvey Weinstein's conviction ; And vale Katherine Johnson 25.02.2020 10:05

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Tuesday, 25 February - The coroner's report into the Dreamworld disaster is released; Harvey Weinstein found guilty; Australia's carbon emissions fall slightly; And what a planker... 24.02.2020 10:15

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Monday, 24 February - A coronavirus update; Harry and Meghan will rebrand Sussex Royal; Senator Bernie Sanders wins Nevada primary; And vale June Dally-Watkins... 23.02.2020 10:03

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Friday, 21 February - A Royal Commission into this summer's bushfires; Tragedy as a Sydney to Melbourne train derails; Meghan and Harry's exit date; and stench soup. 20.02.2020 10:14

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Thursday, 20 February - The headmaster of Melbourne's St Kevin's College resigns; Tragedy in Brisbane; The jury is out in the Harvey Weinstein trial; and Canberr's busy bees... 19.02.2020 8:55

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Wednesday, 19 February - Climate change back on the agenda; Evidence of China's persecution of Uyghurs; Coles underpays its staff; and tech lessons from the Amish... 18.02.2020 10:04

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Tuesday, 18 February - Iconic car manufacturer Holden bows out; The Diamond Princess cruise ship evacuation plan goes ahead; The ABC loses police raid case; and a very special dress... 17.02.2020 9:42

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Monday, 17 February - Australians on the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship; Lawyers involved in Celeste Barber's Facebook fundraiser; Mark Zuckerberg calls for government regulation; And a naked festival... 16.02.2020 9:34

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Friday, 14 February - Travel ban extended due to Covid-19; Chris Dawson to stand trial over his wife's murder; Food waste and wealth; and KFC crocs... 13.02.2020 10:20

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Thursday, 13 February - Addressing Indigenous disadvantage; Trouble for the Nats; Wild weather; And Best In Show... 12.02.2020 10:13

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Wednesday, 12 February - Turkey and Syria could soon be at war; Indigenous Australians and immigration laws; Netball Australia to get a new coach; and a Royal tour... 11.02.2020 10:13

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Tuesday, 11 February - Party politics at play; The fires are nearly out in NSW; The Opals qualify for Tokyo; And the Oscars... 10.02.2020 9:39

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Monday, 10 February - Second plane of Australian evacuees lands from Wuhan; Mass shooting in Thailand; Torrential wet weather; and Harry and Meghan get to work. 09.02.2020 10:19

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Friday, 7 February: Ireland heads to the polls; Chinese media and the Coronavirus; The AFL Womens season kicks off; and smooth dance moves...... 06.02.2020 9:18

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Thursday, 6 February - Politics heats up in the US; Coronavirus update; Action on Defence personnel and veterans' wellbeing; and Hot Rob... 05.02.2020 9:45

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Wednesday, 5 February - Michael McCormack holds onto the Nationals' leadership; Greta Thunberg nominated for a Nobel Prize; Drought-breaking rain; and new emojis... 04.02.2020 10:05

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Tuesday, 4 February - Barnaby Joyce to challenge for the leadership of the National Party; An update on the coronavirus evacuations; Sunday's terror attack in London; and the MVPs of the super bowl 03.02.2020 10:01

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Monday, 3 February - More measures in place to contain coronavirus; Bridget McKenzie's resignation; A breakthrough for those with peanut allergies; And the Aussie Open results. 02.02.2020 10:29

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Friday, 31 January - The commencement of Brexit; Coronavirus and the World Health Org; It's hot; And Dinosaurs in Love 30.01.2020 10:10

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