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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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12:55

Your Shortcut to... The West Australian election

Squiz Today ·

2025/03/06

Western Australia is about to go to the polls for the first time since the Labor government won an historic landslide victory in 2021. Since then, there’s been a lot of changes… So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across the state of play, the main names to know, and what impact the WA poll might have on the upcoming federal election. Squiz Recommends: Reading: Even though Basil Zempilas isn’t in state parliament yet, there have been leadership tensions between him and current Liberal leader

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11:40

More cyclone warnings, and a woolly small mouse

Squiz Today ·

2025/03/05

Thursday, 6 March: Tropical Cyclone Alfred warnings; Another nurse arrest; Trump's big speech; And a woolly small mouse... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Find the Queensland Government's cyclone preparation tips here, more good information from The Guardian here, and the list of school closures here. You can listen to the Richard Scolyer Newsmakers episode here

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11:58

Cutting off support for Ukraine, and suede makes a...

Squiz Today ·

2025/03/04

Wednesday, 5 March: Cutting off support for Ukraine; Preparing for a cyclone; The Aussies fall short in Dubai; And suede's comeback... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Find the Queensland Government's cyclone preparation tips here and the list of school closures here. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without

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11:40

Your Shortcut to... What's next for the Gaza ceasefire

Squiz Today ·

2025/03/04

The first phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has ended, but despite agreeing to a blueprint for phase 2 back in January, the 2 sides are now divided over what comes next… So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take you through what happened in phase one, what was drafted for phase 2, and where negotiations are up to… Squiz Recommends: Reading: This ABC story on one of 5 Thai hostages released during the ceasefire. He’s spoken about his experience being taken hostage by Hamas and

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11:45

Keeping an eye on Alfred, and Anora wins big

Squiz Today ·

2025/03/03

Tuesday, 4 March: Preparing for a cyclone; Zelensky is hoping for peace; Star Entertainment's problems grow; And Anora wins big... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Find the Queensland Government's cyclone preparation tips here and the list of school closures here. You can also watch Conan O'Brien's Oscar monologue here - and check out the red carpet gallery

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12:14

Zelensky runs into problems, and the fish doorbell rings

Squiz Today ·

2025/03/02

Monday, 3 March: Zelensky runs into problems; Defence spending in focus; Hanging up on Skype; And the fish doorbell rings...The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students

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12:45

A new partnership takes off, and a weekend salad

Squiz Today ·

2025/02/27

Friday, 28 February: A new partnership takes off; Farewell to a Hollywood legend; The Matildas band together; And a weekend salad.. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Here's the recipe for the summer salad A link to Kieran Culkin's Screen Actors Guild speech Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the

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14:21

Your Shortcut to... Oscars campaigns

Squiz Today ·

2025/02/27

It’s Academy Awards time, honouring the best movies and performances from last year - and behind the scenes, the nominees and their teams have been working hard to curry favour with Oscar voters in what’s become known as Oscar campaigns. These have become a large, expensive and controversial part of the industry, so in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at what goes on in an Oscar campaign, how it’s played into this year’s award season, and who might win as a result…Squiz Recommends: Listening:

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10:45

Monitoring Chinese military moves, and ready to Go-Jo

Squiz Today ·

2025/02/26

Thursday, 27 February: Monitoring military moves; A new MH370 search; Farewell to an election guru; And ready to Go-Jo... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). You can watch Go-Jo's Eurovision song, Milkshake Man, here. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media

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11:46

Longtime allies at odds, and the case of the gold toilet

Squiz Today ·

2025/02/25

Wednesday, 26 February: Longtime allies at odds; A citizenship conundrum; Bird flu spreads; And the case of the gold toilet...The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school

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12:00

Your Shortcut to... Bird flu

Squiz Today ·

2025/02/25

There’s been another outbreak of bird flu in Victoria, where thousands of chickens have been culled, adding extra pressure to our already-stretched egg and poultry industry. It’s the latest in a series of flare ups locally, but overseas, the US has been grappling with a far deadlier strain of the disease. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll explain what bird flu is, how it affects poultry and humans, and what’s being done in response. Squiz Recommends: Reading: This piece in The Conversation called

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13:09

Chaos at the top of WiseTech, and some very good dogs

Squiz Today ·

2025/02/24

Tuesday, 25 February: Chaos at the top of WiseTech, Germany goes to the polls, some breast cancer screening data, and some very, very good dogs The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Here's a link to the (paywalled) article on Richard White and Zena Nasser Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the

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11:50

A Medicare cash splash, and the goat's cheese GOAT

Squiz Today ·

2025/02/23

Monday, 24 February: A Medicare cash splash; The Pope's health worsens; A James Bond change; And the greatest goat's cheese... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Here's a delicious brochure for the Royal Agricultural Society's 2025 dairy award winners. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the

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13:08

A steelworks rescue plan, and the tomb where it happens

Squiz Today ·

2025/02/20

Friday, 21 February: A steelworks rescue plan; A South Korean trial; Chipping towards the future; And the tomb where it happens... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Have a listen to Joe La Truglio's cover of Baker Street here. And you can check out Recipe Tin Eats' recipe for beef burritos here. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids

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12:22

Your Shortcut to... the latest on Ukraine

Squiz Today ·

2025/02/20

As the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine approaches, talks about how to bring the war to an end are ramping up. So in this Squiz Shortcut we’ll take a look at what the war has cost both sides, what’s being done to bring about peace, and why US President Donald Trump is involved in that process.Squiz Recommends: Reading: This article from the BBC titled Ukraine in Maps which gives a good overview both in words and pictures of the territory Russia has gained since the war

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10:53

Assessing our threats, and Kentucky loses an icon

Squiz Today ·

2025/02/19

Thursday, 20 February: Assessing our threats; A shaky steel situation; The Champions comp begins; And Kentucky loses an icon... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). You can find the annual threat assessment from ASIO boss Mike Burgess here here. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by

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12:37

A long-awaited rate cut; and a toilet paper verdict

Squiz Today ·

2025/02/18

Wednesday, 19 February: The Reserve Bank makes a big call; the US and Russia meet on Ukraine; Aussie kids falling behind on civics - and the top toilet paper revealed...The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Here's the Guardian test on civics if you want to have a go Some Squiz Kids resources on civics and referendums Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast

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11:48

Your Shortcut to... Jannik Sinner's doping ban

Squiz Today ·

2025/02/18

Jannik Sinner is one of the most talented players on the tennis circuit, but the world #1 has been suspended from playing professionally for 3 months following a doping scandal. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take you through the background to the case, and why the relatively short ban has upset so many players and officials in tennis. Squiz Recommends: Listening: This ABC Sport podcast episode with sports lawyer Paul Horvath gets into the nitty gritty of the case if you’re looking to go a

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10:56

More Russia-Ukraine talks, and the big BAFTA winners

Squiz Today ·

2025/02/17

Tuesday, 18 February: More Russia-Ukraine talks; A rate decision's incoming; A bailout for Star; And the big BAFTA winners... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). You can find our Shortcut to the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo here. Or you can check out David Tennant singing at the BAFTAs here. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious

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11:37

Negotiating with Nauru, and the smell of history

Squiz Today ·

2025/02/16

Monday, 17 February: Negotiating with Nauru; More Russia-Ukraine talks; A Jay-Z suit is dropped; And the smell of history... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school

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