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Squiz Today

A daily news podcast, 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 a touch of 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

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11:42

The UK pushes for peace in Gaza, and beekeepers buzz...

Squiz Today ·

2025/07/29

Wednesday, 30 July: The UK pushes for peace in Gaza; Trump floats a new tariff; The Asian Cup draw is out; And beekeepers buzz into action...SPONSORED: If you’re keen to discover your next regional escape, check out Airbnb’s Hidden Vines Guide at ⁠⁠airbnb.com/hiddenvines⁠ Check out our new series, The Big Threat, here, on the News Club channel. You can get ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Squiz Today

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12:18

Squiz Shortcuts: The border dispute between Thailand...

Squiz Today ·

2025/07/29

Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia over a number of sacred holy sites that sit on their shared border has been in the news over the past week. It’s the latest flare up of violence in a dispute that’s been going on for more than a century… So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at the history of the conflict, the events of the past week, and the push to resolve it. SPONSORED: If you’re keen to discover your next regional escape, check out Airbnb’s Hidden Vines Guide at

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12:04

Pushing for a solution in Gaza, and a good week for...

Squiz Today ·

2025/07/28

Tuesday, 29 July: Pushing for a solution in Gaza; Trump gives Putin a deadline; A TV star's trial is about to begin; And a good week for astronomers... SPONSORED: If you’re keen to discover your next regional escape, check out Airbnb’s Hidden Vines Guide at ⁠airbnb.com/hiddenvines You can find some of Tom Lehrer's work here and the Daniel Radcliffe video we mentioned here You can get ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Squiz Today

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13:22

All eyes on Gaza's hunger crisis, and an iconic...

Squiz Today ·

2025/07/27

Monday, 28 July: All eyes on Gaza's hunger crisis; Australia and the UK boost defence ties; Wet weather strikes; And an iconic Aussie tune...SPONSORED: If you're curious about opportunities at Nous Group and want to discover your potential doing interesting, meaningful work, you can find out more at nousgroup.com. SPONSORED: If you’re keen to discover your next regional escape, check out Airbnb’s Hidden Vines Guide at airbnb.com/hiddenvines. Here's the video where a photographer in Gaza

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11:40

Weekly Wrap Preview: What to know about federal...

Squiz Today ·

2025/07/25

Each Saturday, we publish the Weekly Wrap on our News Club show, and we want to ensure our Squiz Today audience is across what we’re talking about. So here’s our lead story - federal parliament is back, and with Labor's 51 seat majority, it was striking to see. We'll give you an around-the-grounds look at how each party is faring as they settle into this new term. Listen to the full episode on the News Club show feed. Watch all our episodes on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram:

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13:42

Settling a trade gripe, and a big weekend for Aussie...

Squiz Today ·

2025/07/24

Friday, 25 July: Settling a trade gripe; Pleas for more aid in Gaza; Vale Hulk Hogan; And a big day for music lovers... SPONSORED: To hear the full episode, search for the Woolworths’ series From Grassroots in your favourite podcast app - or you can find out more here. You can find an explanation of the original Qatar Airways decision here. Here's a full obituary for Hulk Hogan. You can find more info on the Triple J Australian Hottest 100 here and a list of venues hosting events here. You

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15:59

Squiz Shortcuts: Why this Lions tour is crucial for...

Squiz Today ·

2025/07/24

Even if you’re not a fan, you might’ve clocked that there’s a lot of attention on rugby union at the moment… It’s because the British and Irish Lions are touring Australia. The tour is expected to inject millions of dollars into the economy and help pull the code out of financial strife, but even with renewed interest in the sport, those in the know say Rugby Australia’s got some big challenges to get it back to the glory days of the late 90s/early 2000s. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you

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12:52

Reckoning with the childcare crisis, and the return...

Squiz Today ·

2025/07/23

Thursday, 24 July: Reckoning with the childcare crisis; Trump makes trade moves in Asia; Marriages are going steady; And the return of Venus...SPONSORED: If you're curious about opportunities at Nous Group and want to discover your potential doing interesting, meaningful work, you can find out more at ⁠nousgroup.com⁠ You can read about the report on our dropping divorce rate here. Reminisce about Venus Williams' win at the 2000 US Open here. You can get

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13:40

An algal disaster grows, and the Earth picks up the pace

Squiz Today ·

2025/07/22

Wednesday, 23 July: An algal disaster grows; Israel criticises a Gaza statement; Trump blocks the Wall Street Journal; And picking up the pace... Here's the full Hunter Biden interview (language warning) and Stephen Colbert's response to US President Donald Trump Here's an obituary for Ozzy Osbourne Here's some more info on the pending International Court of Justice decision You can get ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Squiz Today

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13:44

Shortcut: Trump’s Jeffrey Epstein headache

Squiz Today ·

2025/07/22

US President Donald Trump is dealing with backlash from his political base over the case of Jeffrey Epstein, the paedophile and former financier who died in jail before his case could go to trial. There’s a long history to this, and it’s arguably the most significant political issue Trump has had to deal with since he became President again in January. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll cover the history between the 2 men and why it’s become such a headache for Trump. SPONSORED: If you're curious

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13:21

Parliament's back in the saddle, and vale to a social...

Squiz Today ·

2025/07/21

Tuesday, 22 July: Back in the parliamentary saddle; A new offensive in Gaza; Employment Hero heads to court; And vale Papa Jake... SPONSORED: If you're curious about opportunities at Nous Group and want to discover your potential doing interesting, meaningful work, you can find out more at ⁠⁠nousgroup.com⁠⁠ Read or listen to our Shortcut on the super tax debate ⁠here⁠. Papa Jake's obituary is ⁠here⁠. You can read Claire's newsletter on why the Astronomer cheating scandal has become so huge

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12:26

Trump files a lawsuit, and an astronomically large...

Squiz Today ·

2025/07/20

Monday, 21 July: Trump files a lawsuit; Tasmania's in limbo; The Wallabies go down to the Lions; And an astronomically large scandal... SPONSORED: You can learn more about Uber’s latest Simple mode feature and Senior Accounts here. You can check out some of the memes from the Astronomer CEO/HR manager and Coldplay incident here. And here's Larissa's recommendation for a Lamington recipe. Enjoy... You can get ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Squiz Today

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14:13

It's crunch time in the Apple Isle, and a zesty salad

Squiz Today ·

2025/07/17

Friday, 18 July: It's crunch time in the Apple Isle; Unemployment is on the rise; The Wallabies face off against the Lions; And a zesty saladSPONSORED: If you’re keen to discover your next regional escape, check out Airbnb’s Hidden Vines Guide at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠airbnb.com/hiddenvines⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Here's our Shortcut to salmon farming and our Shortcut to the Tassie stadium Find the recipe for lentil barley salad here. You can get ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Squiz

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10:06

Your Shortcut to... The Sycamore Gap tree

Squiz Today ·

2025/07/17

There’s been a strong reaction in Britain to the illegal felling of an old Sycamore tree… it grew between 2 hills beside the famous Hadrian’s Wall, and it was one of the most photographed trees in the world before it was cut down. The perpetrators were found and they’ve been jailed for the crime. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across the tree’s history, what it symbolised for many, and why its demise provoked such an emotional response…Squiz Recommends: Reading: This article from the

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12:26

Questions remain after a killer's death, and counting...

Squiz Today ·

2025/07/16

Thursday, 17 July: Questions remain after a killer's death; Trump's Epstein problem; Young Aussies' vaping rates drop; And counting down to the Emmys...SPONSORED: If you’re keen to discover your next regional escape, check out Airbnb’s Hidden Vines Guide at ⁠⁠⁠⁠airbnb.com/hiddenvines⁠⁠⁠⁠. SPONSORED: To hear the full episode, search for the Woolworths series From Grassroots in your favourite podcast app. You can get ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Squiz

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12:07

Xi and Albanese talk trade, and swans' time to shine

Squiz Today ·

2025/07/15

Wednesday, 16 July: Xi and Albanese talk trade; More children are sent for testing in Victoria; A plan to cut charges; And swans' time to shine...SPONSORED: If you’re keen to discover your next regional escape, check out Airbnb’s Hidden Vines Guide at ⁠⁠⁠airbnb.com/hiddenvines⁠⁠⁠. If you or your family is affected by the story about alleged assaults at Victorian childcare centres, you can find the state government's resources, information and support services here. Find out more about King

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15:35

Your Shortcut to... Australia's relationship with China

Squiz Today ·

2025/07/15

Australia’s relationship with China is back in the spotlight, with PM Anthony Albanese in the middle of a 6-day visit to boost trade and tourism. The relationship is tricky to manage given China’s ambition to grow its influence in the Indo-Pacific, and our ties with its biggest rival, America. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across the recent history between our countries, the issues at play, and where things are heading… Squiz Recommends: Reading: This article from The Conversation is a

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12:26

A budget briefing blunder, and the Seine's back again

Squiz Today ·

2025/07/14

Tuesday, 15 July: A budget briefing blunder; Ukraine's defence gets a boost; Country Road hits rough times; And the Seine's back again... SPONSORED: If you’re keen to discover your next regional escape, check out Airbnb’s Hidden Vines Guide at ⁠⁠airbnb.com/hiddenvines⁠⁠. SPONSORED: You can learn more about Uber’s latest Simple Mode feature and Senior Accounts ⁠here⁠. You can get ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Squiz Today

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12:23

The US dominates Albanese's China trip, and Sinner...

Squiz Today ·

2025/07/13

Monday, 14 July: The US dominates Albanese's China trip; An Air India crash report raises questions; Our new world heritage site; And Sinner wins Wimbledon... SPONSORED: If you’re keen to discover your next regional escape, check out Airbnb’s Hidden Vines Guide at airbnb.com/hiddenvines. You can watch Wimbledon women's runner-up Amanda Anisimova's post-match speech here. You can get ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Squiz Today

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12:34

A plan to combat antisemitism, and a suitable soup...

Squiz Today ·

2025/07/10

Friday, 11 July: A plan to combat antisemitism; A remarkable rescue in New South Wales; A trillion-dollar milestone; And a suitable soup for cycling...Jillian Segal's report on how to combat antisemitism in Australia - including her recommendations - is here. Here's the recipe for French onion soup with Gruyère croutons. And you can find out more about the Apple TV+ series Smoke here. You can get ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Squiz Today

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