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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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31:37

The Great Big Squiz Quiz 2024

Squiz Today ·

2024/12/20

It’s a bit of fun, it’s a bit festive, with a lot of laughs. Take a lighter look at the year that was 2024 by joining us for The Great Big Squiz Quiz! Can you beat Claire Kimball, Kate Watson, Alice Dempster, and Andrew Williams?Keen to watch? Catch our episode on YouTube.

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13:27

Australia's household wealth is on the rise; A...

Squiz Today ·

2024/12/19

Friday, 20 December: Australia's household wealth is on the rise; A verdict in the Gisèle Pelicot trial; A new Hewitt enters the arena; And a Christmas glaze to amaze... 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 recipe for the Christmas ham glaze here. And you can check out our Squiz Shortcut on Cyclone Tracy here. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news

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10:45

Your Shortcut to... The legacy of Cyclone Tracy

Squiz Today ·

2024/12/19

We’re about to hit 50 years since Cyclone Tracy struck Darwin early on Christmas Day in 1974. It was one of Australia’s most devastating natural disasters and it prompted a lot of changes to keep Aussies safe. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across what happened, the response, and its legacy that lives on today.Squiz Recommends Listening: To Bill and Boyd’s song Santa Never Made it to Darwin… Reading: This piece by Australian Geographic on the 50th anniversary - it tells some moving

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11:18

A gloomy economic outlook; Searching for survivors in...

Squiz Today ·

2024/12/18

Thursday 19 December: A gloomy economic outlook; Searching for survivors in Vanuatu; Alan Jones defends himself; And Tom Cruise gets a military honour...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

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11:05

A major earthquake hits Vanuatu; A Russian general is...

Squiz Today ·

2024/12/17

Wednesday, 18 December: A major earthquake hits Vanuatu; A Russian general is assassinated; Victoria cracks down on protests; And why Popeye's in the headlines... 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

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10:45

Your Shortcut to... Prince Andrew's spy scandal

Squiz Today ·

2024/12/17

Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, stepped away from official duties with the UK’s royal family in 2019, but that doesn’t mean he’s stopped causing them headaches. Last week, another of the Prince’s problematic relationships surfaced - this time with a businessman accused of spying for China. So in this Shortcut, we’ll take a look at how this relationship came to light and why it’s caused concern in the UK. Squiz Recommends Watching: The movie Scoop on Netflix, and/or if you’ve got a bit more time to

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13:11

Investigating another alcohol poisoning event; Israel...

Squiz Today ·

2024/12/16

Tuesday, 17 December: Investigating another alcohol poisoning event; Israel moves on Golan Heights; A new-look Reserve Bank; And Guinness finds some Gen Z fans... 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). If you'd like to find out more about the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist, click here Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate

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12:03

The last of the Bali Nine are back home; A heatwave...

Squiz Today ·

2024/12/15

Monday, 16 December: The last of the Bali Nine are back home; A heatwave hits; Prince Andrew's in trouble again; And a chess champion is crowned...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 read up on how to stay well during a heatwave here. And find your state/territory fire service - and their local fire warnings - here. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news

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12:34

Social media giants are told to pay up; Policing...

Squiz Today ·

2024/12/12

Friday, 13 December: Social media giants are told to pay up; Policing ramps up in Alice Springs; A big weekend for stargazers; And perfecting a puttanesca... 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 out more about the Geminid Meteor Shower here. You can read up on/watch the trailer for Black Doves here. And for some pasta puttanesca inspo, look no further

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12:43

Another antisemitic attack in Sydney; The US makes...

Squiz Today ·

2024/12/11

Thursday 12 December: Another antisemitic attack in Sydney; The US makes contact with Syrian rebels; Rex faces a lawsuit; And so does an influencer... 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 take a look at the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Award winners here. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the

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8:52

Your Shortcut to... Underlying inflation -...

Squiz Today ·

2024/12/11

With a federal election due in the first half of next year and interest rates likely to influence the outcome, we’re taking a closer look at the number the Reserve Bank says is a major factor in the decisions it makes when determining the nation’s cash rate. It’s called the trimmed mean… We’ll look at what it is, why it’s important, and why the Reserve Bank watches it so closely. Squiz Recommends Reading: The ABS explainer on inflation - Ok, we’re nerding out here but this is a fascinating look at

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12:46

A shooting suspect is charged; Rupert Murdoch loses a...

Squiz Today ·

2024/12/10

Wednesday, 11 December: A shooting suspect is charged; Rupert Murdoch loses a court battle; Modified mozzies are on their way; And a look into our search 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). Sponsored: For more information about the Global Plastics Treaty, visit globalplastictreaty.com. You can find one of the viral recipes for cucumber salad here. You

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11:27

All eyes are on Syria; The synagogue attack is...

Squiz Today ·

2024/12/09

Tuesday, 10 December: All eyes are on Syria; The synagogue attack is declared a terror incident; A big allegation against Jay-Z; And a deal for the record books... 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). For the latest on the World Chess Championships (it's tied at 6-6), click here Sponsored: For more information about the Global Plastics Treaty,

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8:36

Your Shortcut to... Syria's ousted President Bashar...

Squiz Today ·

2024/12/09

Ending Bashar al-Assad’s rule in Syria was almost unthinkable just a couple of weeks ago, but rebel fighters have made a big push against the regime, taking Aleppo and now the capital of Damascus. So to help you get your bearings, we’ll give you a quick reccy on Assad and his brutal regime. Squiz Recommends: Listening/reading: If you’d like some more background to the rebel uprising in Syria, we did a Shortcut last week on the civil war… Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news

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13:06

Police meet over the Melbourne synagogue attack;...

Squiz Today ·

2024/12/08

Monday 9 December: Police meet over the Melbourne synagogue attack; Assad jumps ship in Syria; Remembering the White Island victims; And a Raygun musical bites the dust... 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). Sponsored: For more information about the Global Plastics Treaty, visit globalplastictreaty.com. You can see the famous photo from the 1968 Olympics and more

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12:33

A murder in Manhattan; The French government runs...

Squiz Today ·

2024/12/05

Friday, 6 December: A murder in Manhattan; The French government runs into problems; The second Test gets underway; And a cheesy pasta...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). Sponsored: For more information about the Global Plastics Treaty, visit globalplastictreaty.com. You can find the recipe for spinach ricotta stuffed shells here. You can watch comedian Chris

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9:23

Your Shortcut to... the Bali Nine

Squiz Today ·

2024/12/05

A deal is underway between the Indonesian and Australian governments to transfer 5 Aussies serving life sentences for drug trafficking back home. They’re part of a group known as the Bali Nine who were caught trying to smuggle heroin into Australia in 2005. It was a huge story at the time, so in this Shortcut, we’ll get you across who the Bali Nine are, and what we know about the deal to bring them home.Squiz Recommends Reading: This interview piece by our very own Bryce Corbett, who flew to Bali

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12:34

Chaos in South Korea, Australia breaks from the US...

Squiz Today ·

2024/12/04

Thursday, 5 December: Chaos in South Korea, Australia breaks from the US over Israel, Commbank backtracks on new fees, and Beyonce is top of the pops... 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). Sponsored: For more information about the Global Plastics Treaty, visit globalplastictreaty.com. Here's a link to an explainer on a 2-state solution in the Israel-Palestine

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12:23

A break in the Easey Street murders; Cracking down on...

Squiz Today ·

2024/12/03

Wednesday, 4 December: A break in the Easey Street murders; Cracking down on dodgy texts; Vale Neale Fraser; And a deep sea mystery...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). Sponsored: For more information about the Global Plastics Treaty, visit globalplastictreaty.com. Here's a link to Neale Fraser talking through moments from his playing career. Other things we

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10:56

Your Shortcut to... Syria's Civil War

Squiz Today ·

2024/12/03

The civil war in Syria has flared up again after rebels launched an offensive last week into the country’s second-largest city, Aleppo. It’s a major development in a conflict that’s been simmering for 13 years. So, in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll give you a quick refresher on the war - how it started, what’s happened so far, and why Aleppo is so important. Squiz Recommends Reading: This explainer from USA Today - if you’d like to read in more detail about how the conflict has evolved over

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