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Squiz Today
A daily news podcast presented by Andrew Williams, 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…
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Squiz TodayTrump's clashing court dates; Pushing to raise the minimum wage; A plan to protect the moon; And a cat lover recruits some help...
Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Tuesday, 26 March: Trump's clashing court dates; Pushing to raise the minimum…
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Russia’s ready for retribution; Kate's cancer comms; Tassie's election results are in; And making a love triangle pay...
Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Monday, 25 March: Russia’s ready for retribution; Kate's cancer comms; Tassie's…
Squiz TodayTassie heads to the polls; An Assange deal is floated; Australia's population hits new heights; And a film for the car buffs...
Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Friday, 22 March: Tassie heads to the polls; An Assange deal is floated…
Squiz TodayTrump targets Kevin Rudd; A new search ends in failure; Some panda diplomacy; And a sideline scandal at the Aussie Grand Prix...
Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Thursday, 21 March: Trump targets Kevin Rudd; A new search ends in failure; Some…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Tasmania's Surprise Election
In a surprise move, Tasmania’s premier, Jeremy Rockliff, called a state election – to be held this weekend, on 23rd March. The election is a roll of the dice…
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Power prices begin to stabilise; China's Foreign Minister visits; Trump's money problem; And more Royal rumours...
Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Wednesday, 20 March: Power prices begin to stabilise; China's Foreign Minister…
Squiz TodayThe detainee debacle continues; Putin claims victory in Russia; Getting over an Olympic hurdle; And vegemite to the rescue...
Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Tuesday, 19 March: The detainee debacle continues; Putin claims victory in Russia…
Squiz TodayLabor takes a hit in Queensland; Ceasefire negotiations continue; Another Royal interview; And a weekend of sporting wins...
Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Monday, 18 March: Labor takes a hit in Queensland; Ceasefire negotiations…
Squiz TodayWeekly Wrap: State elections, the US TikTok ban, and where's Kate...
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Squiz TodayRussia gears up for an election; Israel targets Hamas leaders; The US issues a TikTok ultimatum; And exposing a British scandal...
Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Friday, 15 March - Russia gears up for an election; Israel targets Hamas leaders…
Squiz TodayAUKUS enters choppy waters; Chaos continues in Haiti; Consultancy firm PwC has a reshuffle; And our hearts will go on...
Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Thursday, 14 March - AUKUS enters choppy waters; Chaos continues in Haiti…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Russia's Election
Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. This weekend, tens of millions of Russians will be casting votes in a presidential…
Squiz TodayNAPLAN testing kicks off; Aged care reforms are in the spotlight; The Boeing saga continues; And a case for decaf...
Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Wednesday, 13 March - NAPLAN testing kicks off; Aged care reforms are in the…
Squiz TodayA Royal drama unfolds; Tensions between the US and Israel grow; Getting rid of nuisance tariffs; And Ken has his moment at the Oscars...
Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Tuesday, 12 March - A Royal drama unfolds; Tensions between the US and Israel…
Squiz TodayA new plan for Palestinian aid; A political nuclear stoush; A Mother's Day fit for a princess; And the Oscars are upon us...
Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Monday, 11 March - A new plan for Palestinian aid; A political nuclear stoush; A…
Squiz TodayMurder charge over Murphy's disappearance; 10 years after MH370; pooches on planes; and a present for our 7th...
Friday, 8 March - Murder charge over Murphy's disappearance; 10 years after MH370; pooches on planes; and a present for The Squiz's 7th birthday... The Squiz…
Squiz TodayThe Aussie economy grows slightly; Super Tuesday results are in; AFL fans get their moment; And the Willy Wonka horror continues...
Thursday, 7 March - The Aussie economy grows slightly; Super Tuesday results are in; AFL fans get their moment; And the Willy Wonka horror continues... The…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Flight MH370
Friday 8 March will mark the 10th anniversary of the disappearance of Malaysian Airlines flight 370 – a mystery that captured the world’s attention at the…
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Secrecy surrounds Sam Kerr's charges; Another dire warning in Gaza; Paying a price for our health; And a licence to thrill...
Wednesday, 6 March - Secrecy surrounds Sam Kerr's charges; Another dire warning in Gaza; Paying a price for our health; And a licence to thrill... The Squiz is…
Squiz TodaySuper Tuesday gets underway; Gaza ceasefire talks continue; Penny Wong gives a warning; And beetroot goes AWOL...
Tuesday, 5 March 2024 – Super Tuesday gets underway; Gaza ceasefire talks continue; Penny Wong gives a warning; And beetroot goes AWOL... The Squiz is your…
Squiz TodayThe ASEAN special summit kicks off, Meta meddles with Aussie media, The NRL's big show in Vegas, And reading our cats' cues...
Monday, 4 March 2024 – The ASEAN special summit kicks off, Meta meddles with Aussie media, The NRL's big show in Vegas, And reading our cats' cues... The Squiz…
Squiz TodayEye spy a political storm, Dunkley heads to the polls, The NRL goes global, And a shonky Willy Wonka...
Friday, 1 March 2024 – Eye spy a political storm, Dunkley heads to the polls, The NRL goes global, And a shonky Willy Wonka... The Squiz is your shortcut to…
Squiz TodayInflation holds steady; Aid problems in Gaza; The Tilles are headed for the Olympics; And happy birthday to the leaplings...
Thursday, 29 February 2024 – Inflation holds steady; Aid problems in Gaza; The Tilles are headed for the Olympics; And happy birthday to the leaplings... The…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... By-elections
Australia is in for a by-election this weekend, which might be top of mind for any listeners who live in the federal seat of Dunkley, south-east of Melbourne…
Squiz TodayA breakthrough in Bungonia; Severe weather days ahead; Falling out over the gender pay gap; And a cool career choice...
Wednesday, 28 February 2024 – A breakthrough in Bungonia; Severe weather days ahead; Falling out over the gender pay gap; And a cool career choice... The Squiz…
Squiz TodayPolice put together a double-murder timeline; An Aussie is kidnapped in PNG; The pay gap is in the spotlight; And a voice note dilemma...
Tuesday, 27 February 2024 – Police put together a double-murder timeline; An Aussie is kidnapped in PNG; The pay gap is in the spotlight; And a voice note…
Squiz TodayTrump notches a win; The search for a Sydney couple continues; The Tillies are a step closer to the Olympics; And Curtis Stone's big gig...
Monday, 26 February 2024 – Trump notches a win; The search for a Sydney couple continues; The Tillies are a step closer to the Olympics; And Curtis Stone's big…
Squiz TodayQantas posts a profit; Ukraine marks 2 years of war; Bushfires kick off in southeastern Oz; And Taylor takes over Sydney...
Friday, 23 February 2024 – Qantas posts a profit; Ukraine marks 2 years of war; Bushfires kick off in southeastern Oz; And Taylor takes over Sydney... The…
Squiz TodayA leadership shake-up at Woolworths; Prince William calls for a ceasefire; An AFL player's in hot water; And putting your rice on ice...
Thursday, 22 February 2024 – A leadership shake-up at Woolworths; Prince William calls for a ceasefire; An AFL player's in hot water; And putting your rice on…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Alexei Navalny
Alexei Navalny, the leader of Russia’s opposition movement, died last week in a remote Arctic prison. According to his family and supporters, he was murdered…
Squiz TodayThe Australian Navy gets an overhaul; Assange misses his court date; Some high-profile resignations; And finding your sole mate...
Wednesday, 21 February 2024 – The Australian Navy gets an overhaul; Assange misses his court date; Some high-profile resignations; And finding your sole…
Squiz TodayPoliticians' drinking habits are questioned; A massacre in PNG; Assange heads to court; And some brilliant BAFTAs style...
Tuesday, 20 February 2024 – Politicians' drinking habits are questioned; A massacre in PNG; Assange heads to court; And some brilliant BAFTAs style... The…
Squiz TodayQuestions over Alexei Navalny's death; Trump faces a hefty fine; Sydney's asbestos problem spreads; And a potato classic goes gourmet...
Monday, 19 February 2024 – Questions over Alexei Navalny's death; Trump faces a hefty fine; Sydney's asbestos problem spreads; And a potato classic goes…
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Albanese gets engaged; Australia's fresh push for a ceasefire; Swiftmania is here; And some intriguing Expats...
Friday, 16 February 2024 – Albanese gets engaged; Australia's fresh push for a ceasefire; Swiftmania is here; And some intriguing Expats... The Squiz is your…
Squiz TodayVictoria recovers from a power outage; Tasmania's off to the polls; CommBank's smaller big profit; And an AI loaf of love...
Thursday, 15 February 2024 – Victoria recovers from a power outage; Tasmania's off to the polls; CommBank's smaller big profit; And an AI loaf of love... The…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Indonesia's Election
This is a year is full of big elections, and today we’re looking at Indonesia’s – held yesterday. In this Squiz Shortcut we’ll be talking about Indonesia’s…
Squiz TodayClosing the Gap goes backwards; Indonesians head to the polls; Lisa Wilkinson appears in court; And some shock chocolate prices...
Wednesday, 14 February 2024 – Closing the Gap goes backwards; Indonesians head to the polls; Lisa Wilkinson appears in court; And some shock chocolate…
Squiz TodayLoneliness is on the rise in young Aussies; A sad end for athlete Kelvin Kiptum; A Super Bowl fairytale; And News Club is here...
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 – Loneliness is on the rise in young Aussies; A sad end for athlete Kelvin Kiptum; A Super Bowl fairytale; And News Club is here…
Squiz TodayA supercharged Super Bowl kicks off soon; Israel to invade Rafah; Pakistan's election still TBC; and the Opals qualify for Paris 2024
Monday, 12 February 2024 – The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz…
Squiz TodayThe Brisbane Olympics runs into some hurdles; The search for Samantha Murphy continues; Peace in the Middle East is put on hold; And patisserie meets pyro...
Friday, 9 February 2024 – The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz…
Squiz TodayPakistan heads to the polls; Disconnecting in your downtime; Some Swift legal action; And cracking down on some out-of-this-world plans...
Thursday, 8 February 2024 – The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Imran Khan and Pakistan's Election
Pakistan’s former prime minister, Imran Khan, has received several jail sentences in recent weeks, all in the lead-up to Pakistan’s general election, today, on…
Squiz TodayWorld reacts to Charles' cancer; charges in Queensland over grandmother's death; an alert for Bali travellers; and an Aussie on top of the food world...
Wednesday, 7 February 2024 – The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The…
Squiz TodayYang Hengjun is sentenced to death; King Charles is diagnosed with cancer; The stage 3 tax cuts debate begins; And making noise at the Grammys...
Tuesday, 6 February 2024 – The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz…
Squiz TodayThe US strikes back; Northern Ireland gets a new leader; Imran Khan can't catch a break; and time for the Grammys...
Monday, 5 February 2024 – The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz…
Squiz TodaySocial media bosses appear in the US Senate; The EU approves funding for Ukraine; New concussion guidelines are in; And a plum cake to impress...
Friday, 2 February 2024 – The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz…
Squiz TodayMicrosoft and Google report some big earnings; Inflation drops again; The Amelia Earhart mystery could be solved; And an internet therapy session...
Thursday, 1 February 2024 – The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz…
Squiz TodayRetail spending hits the brakes; Imran Khan jailed another 10 years; Elon Musk is on the brain; and Rishi Sunak's peckish weekly routine
Wednesday, 31 January 2024 – The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The…
Squiz TodayA Chinese builder crashes down; a Snowtown accomplice to be released; we might be in for a La Niña; and Taylor Swift's BF is in the Super Bowl...
Tuesday, 30 January 2024 – The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Melanoma
Melanoma has been in the news in a big way a couple of times in the last week. In this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at what’s been called Australia’s…
Squiz TodayA new hostage deal is drafted; Queensland gets drenched; Trump's ordered to pay up; And a non-believer quits the world of UFOs...
Monday, 29 January 2024 – The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz…
Squiz TodayLabor makes changes to stage 3 tax cuts; Trump wins New Hampshire; Far North Queenslanders batten the hatches; And the best cities in the world...
Thursday, 25 January 2024 – The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz…
Squiz TodayScott Morrison resigns from politics; The Medibank hacker is named; Cricket Australia enters the Oz Day debate; And the Razzie nominations are in...
Wednesday, 24 January 2024 – The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The…
Squiz TodayDeSantis is out of the Republican race; A bad year for business; Fergie's diagnosed with melanoma; And Taylor Swift brings dads and daughters together...
Tuesday, 23 January 2024 – The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... The Business of Tennis
It's summer, so the Australian Open is in full flight - and organisers are talking about what more the tennis tournament and the sport could be. So in this…
Squiz TodaySweating through a heatwave; Albanese's cost-of-living crisis talks; de Minaur is out of the Aussie Open; And rating the best chip...
Monday, 22 January 2024 – The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz…
Squiz TodayChina's economy under the microscope; Iran strikes Pakistan; Japan attempts a moon landing; And a Turkish yoghurt cake...
Friday, 19 January 2024 – The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz…
Squiz TodayAustralia looks to regulate AI; A wet start to 2024; The UK deals with a postal scandal; And inner Sydney gets ready to rock...
Thursday, 18 January 2024 – The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz…