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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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11:19

Waiting on a big Australia-US meeting, and some...

Squiz Today ·

2025/09/21

Monday, 22 September: Waiting on a big Australia-US meeting; Optus is in hot water; A golden night for Aussies in Tokyo; And some surprising science... Here's the story about the Ig Nobel Prizes. And here's the ⁠⁠⁠⁠link to our Airbnb survey⁠⁠⁠⁠ - we appreciate your help! SPONSORED: Head online and search for '⁠⁠⁠Bankwest Virtual Card⁠⁠⁠' to find out the ⁠⁠⁠T&Cs⁠⁠⁠. You can get ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The

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14:15

Weekly Wrap Preview: A big climate announcement, and...

Squiz Today ·

2025/09/19

Each Saturday, we wrap up the news of the week with the (imaginatively named) Weekly Wrap podcast on our News Club show. We’re putting the main story here because we want to ensure our Squiz Today audience is across what we’re talking about. There was a lot of climate policy news to get across this week, first with the release of the National Climate Risk Assessment, and then the government setting a 2035 emissions reduction target. We'll pull that together and make sense of it for you. Listen to

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11:51

Australia's new emissions target is set, and some...

Squiz Today ·

2025/09/18

Friday, 19 September: Australia's new emissions target is set; A US talk show is pulled off air; King Charles backs AUKUS; And some Friday fish cakes... SPONSORED: Head online and search for '⁠⁠Bankwest Virtual Card⁠⁠' to find out the ⁠⁠T&Cs⁠⁠. Here's the story about Marilyn Hagerty, and, of course, her famous Olive Garden review. For a recipe, we'll point you to Larissa's favourite Old School Fish Cakes. Speaking of eating fish... Fat Bear Week Junior is upon us! Read about it here. And

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16:37

Squiz Shortcuts: Why China built the world's tallest...

Squiz Today ·

2025/09/18

The world’s tallest bridge, Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, is about to open in China but it’s not in a place you’d expect… Instead of linking parts of a city, the bridge spans a gorge in one of the country’s most remote, poor areas - and it’s both a feat of engineering and a symbol of China’s economic progress. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across what it took to build such an immense construction and what it means for China… SPONSORED: Tune in to Mumbition’s Start Your Business Boot

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11:20

Another delayed deal in the Pacific, and Robert...

Squiz Today ·

2025/09/17

Thursday, 18 September: Another delayed deal in the Pacific; Trump gets the royal treatment; The NBL gets underway, And Robert Redford's online legacy... SPONSORED: Tune in to Mumbition’s Start Your Business Boot Camp series—your go-to guide for turning ideas into action and ambition into impact.mumsandco.com.au/podcasts SPONSORED: Head online and search for '⁠Bankwest Virtual Card⁠' to find out the ⁠T&Cs⁠. Here's that GIF we were talking about. And here's the ⁠⁠link to our Airbnb survey⁠⁠

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10:41

Israel's accused of genocide by a UN report, and vale...

Squiz Today ·

2025/09/16

Wednesday, 17 September: Israel's accused of genocide by a UN report; Trump sues the Times; Vale Robert Redford; And the White Lotus heads to France... SPONSORED: Head online and search for 'Bankwest Virtual Card' to find out the T&Cs. Here's a link to an obituary for Robert Redford - and a gallery of his work. And here's the ⁠link to our Airbnb survey⁠ - we appreciate your help! You can get

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15:18

Squiz Shortcuts: Qatar, the Middle East's 'prickly...

Squiz Today ·

2025/09/16

Qatar has typically been the mediator of choice for conflicts in the Middle East, but last week, Israel carried out its first-ever airstrike on the country when it targeted Hamas officials in the capital Doha. Those officials were looking over the latest ceasefire proposal to put an end to the war in Gaza that was put forward by the United States. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get to know Qatar better as a nation, its role in Middle Eastern diplomacy, and why Israel’s strike is so notable

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11:13

The climate's in the spotlight, and Adolescence wins...

Squiz Today ·

2025/09/15

Tuesday, 16 September: The climate's in the spotlight; Australia and PNG make a deal; State of Origin returns, And Adolescence wins big at the Emmys... Here's the link to the AirBnb survey - appreciate your help! And here are the other links we mentioned: The climate risk report The explanation on the ANZ penalties The Squiz Kids episode on Papua New Guinea The Emmys red carpet gallery You can get

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10:57

Albanese announces billions for defence, and Bowie's...

Squiz Today ·

2025/09/14

Monday, 15 September: Albanese announces billions for defence; An arrest in the Charlie Kirk investigation; It's crunch time for footy finals; And Bowie's favourite tracks... SPONSORED: Squizers can get 15% off* with the code SQUIZ15 here. The offer’s good until 6 October 2025. *T&Cs apply. Cover is subject to the full terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions set out in the PDS. You can check out the full list of David Bowie's favourite tracks here. Here's that try by Kaeo

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10:22

Weekly Wrap Preview: The assassination of Charlie Kirk

Squiz Today ·

2025/09/12

Each Saturday, we wrap up the news of the week with the (imaginatively named) Weekly Wrap podcast on our News Club show. We’re putting the main story here because we want to ensure our Squiz Today audience is across what we’re talking about. This week, we're leading with the fatal shooting of US conservative activist Charlie Kirk - we'll explain who Kirk was, why he was significant, and what the political fallout has been as the search for his killer continues. Listen to the full episode on the

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11:46

The search for a shooter in the US, and some...

Squiz Today ·

2025/09/11

Friday, 12 September: The search for a shooter in the US; A week of chaos in Nepal; The NRL finals begin; And some educational noodles...SPONSORED: Search for ‘The Business Of’ in your podcast app, have a listen and hit follow, or find out more here. Watch Clinton Moore's impressive 720 here (and maybe don't try this at home...). You can find the recipe for Adam Liaw's Singapore noodles here. And find out more about The Office spin-off, The Paper, here. You can get

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14:49

Squiz Shortcuts Series: Menopause and the HRT Scoop

Squiz Today ·

2025/09/11

In the final instalment of our Squiz Shortcuts menopause series, our host Gillian Bradford talks to Professor Susan Davis - she’s a rockstar of menopause, writing 480+ peer-reviewed papers. She explains to us why HRT got so controversial and what women actually need to know now. Head to welleco.com for 15% off with the code SQUIZP15. Watch all our episodes on YouTube Follow us on Instagram: @TheSquiz PS: If you love what we do, the best way to support us is by clicking ‘follow’ on Apple

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11:02

Qatar is drawn into the fray, and a sluggish start to...

Squiz Today ·

2025/09/10

Thursday, 11 September: Qatar is drawn into the fray; A sub-stantial defence investment; Postecoglou makes his return; And a sluggish start to the morning...SPONSORED: You can listen to the third episode of our menopause series at midday today and check out WelleCo’s range and use the code SQUIZP15 here. Here's an explainer on ghost sharks (and here's what they're named after). Here's some more detail on the Jacinta Nampijinpa Price story. You can get

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11:49

The Murdoch succession plan succeeds, and some...

Squiz Today ·

2025/09/09

Wednesday, 10 September: The Murdoch succession plan succeeds; A Pacific deal doesn't go through; ANZ cuts thousands of jobs, And some galloping gumboots...SPONSORED: Tune in to Mumbition’s Start Your Business Boot Camp series—your go-to guide for turning ideas into action and ambition into impact.mumsandco.com.au/podcasts You can read up on the Gumboot Gift here - and watch the competitors in action (trips included...) here. You can get

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16:26

Squiz Shortcuts: After the mushroom murders

Squiz Today ·

2025/09/09

The spotlight this week is back on Erin Patterson, the Australian woman convicted of the mushroom murders, after her sentencing yesterday. In a first for Victoria, the proceedings were broadcast live from the court - there’s been intense public interest in this case, both here and overseas… multiple podcasts, articles, and even book deals. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at what Patterson’s life will be like now, and just why the story has caught people’s attention all around the

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11:19

Erin Patterson learns her fate, and an Aussie video...

Squiz Today ·

2025/09/08

Tuesday, 9 September: Erin Patterson learns her fate; Another French PM is ousted; Our big supermarkets face a big bill; And an Aussie video game winner... You can get ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Squiz Today newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky

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10:22

A shark attack tragedy in Sydney, and the last Queen...

Squiz Today ·

2025/09/07

Monday, 8 September: A shark attack tragedy in Sydney; Erin Patterson's due to be sentenced; A good weekend for rugby fans; And the last Queen coins are rolled out... SPONSORED: Squizers can get 15% off* with NIB Travel Insurance with the code SQUIZ15 ⁠here⁠. The offer’s good until 6 October 2025. *T&Cs apply. Cover is subject to the full terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions set out in the PDS. If you want to watch the live stream of Erin Patterson's sentencing, you can do so here

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11:28

Weekly Wrap Preview: Xi’s massive flex that’s put the...

Squiz Today ·

2025/09/05

Each Saturday, we wrap up the news of the week with the (imaginatively named) Weekly Wrap podcast on our News Club show. We’re putting the main story here because we want to ensure our Squiz Today audience is across what we’re talking about. This week, we’re leading with Chinese President Xi Jinping’s hosting of a major summit and then putting on the biggest military parade during peacetime. We’ll get you across the significance - and former Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews’ attendance. Listen to

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12:12

A record Robodebt settlement, and some weekend wontons

Squiz Today ·

2025/09/04

Friday, 5 September: A record Robodebt settlement; Portugal mourns after a tourist disaster; Vale Giorgio Armani; And some weekend wontons... SPONSORED: Head to welleco.com.au for 15% off with the code SQUIZP15. Gordon Legal is encouraging victims of the Robodebt scheme to sign up for updates about the compensation process here. You can read the BBC's obituary for fashion designer Giorgio Armani here, and check out a gallery of some of his iconic looks here. Find the recipe for chilli oil

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14:05

Squiz Shortcuts Series: Menopause and feeling good

Squiz Today ·

2025/09/04

If you’re a woman around that perimenopause/menopause age, there's a fair chance your social feed is chock-full of the topic… So we’ve pulled together a 3-part Squiz Shortcut Series to get across the facts. In this episode, Gillian Bradford talks to dietician Dr Stephanie Pirotta about eating to feel well, how diet can manage symptoms, and the lifestyle changes that can really help. Head to welleco.com for 15% off with the code SQUIZP15. Watch all our episodes on YouTube Follow us on

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