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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 TodayNauru cuts ties with Taiwan; Iowa backs Donald Trump; The WFH debate gets reignited; And a night of great TV...
Wednesday, 17 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 TodayGetting set for the US presidential election, Hamas shares a hostage video; The Australian Open's bumpy start; And a new royal fashionista...
Tuesday, 16 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... Nikki Haley and the Republican Primaries
Voters in America have started the process of picking who the Republicans will put up as their candidate for president in the 5 November election. There’s a…
Squiz TodayTrouble in the Red Sea; Long live Queen Mary; Taiwan elects a new president; And keeping up with the kids' cups
Monday, 15 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…
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A QUICK LOOK: The Year Ahead with fashion editor Lauren Sams
Listen to the full episode on our News Club channel on Apple and Spotify. Or search News Club wherever you listen to podcasts.
Squiz TodayGetting ready for Queen Mary; Deadly riots in Papua New Guinea; Giving up on New Year's resolutions; And some moreish meatballs...
Friday, 12 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... Mary of Denmark
On January 14, this Sunday, an Australian icon will become the Queen of Denmark. We’re talking, of course, about Mary Donaldson, the Tasmanian whose chance…
Squiz TodaySupermarkets are in the spotlight; A cyclone warning for Queensland; Rodionova out of the Australian Open; And a sheet cake frenzy
Thursday, 11 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 TodayA moon mission springs a leak; Cash for killers; Job losses in WA; and the end of Nike + Tiger...
Wednesday, 10 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 TodayThe rains are here; Victoria's dance party overdoses; Aussies shine at the Golden Globes; and 2024's sidewalk hustle...
Tuesday, 9 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... where the wars are up to
We’re back for our first shortcut of 2024, and if you’re anything like us, you had a good rest from the news over Christmas and New Year – but now it’s time to…
Squiz TodayBoeing planes have new safety concerns; Blinken returns to the Middle East; Cyclists honour Melissa Hoskins; and De Minaur hits a hot streak...
Monday, 8 January – 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 Today…
Squiz TodayA quick New Year message...
Happy New Year Squizers! We've got a huge year of news and content coming your way, and we'll be back with The Squiz Today daily news updates from the 8th…
Squiz TodayYear In Review - The Lighter Stuff
Kate and Claire wrap up 2023 with a look back at the stories that gave us a chuckle. See the phallic ice photo (taken by Ken Pretty from the town of Dildo)…
Squiz TodayYear In Review - Australian News
For our second Year In Review episode of 2023, Claire and Kate look back at the political stories that had Australia talking, and the legal cases that wouldn't…
Squiz TodayYear In Review - World News
We're looking back on 2023, with three special end-of-year episodes. Today, Claire and Kate talk through the global news that captured our attention. Next up -…
Squiz TodayThe Great Big Squiz Quiz 2023
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 2023 by joining us for The Great Big Squiz Quiz! Can you…
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A sneak peek at Weekly Wrap...
Weekly Wrap has moved to our News Club channel. Find it on Apple and Spotify (or search for it in your fave podcast app)
Squiz TodayThe data behind Aussie airline delays; The Lehrmann defamation case nears an end; A $90 million Christmas pressie; And we're going on a break...
Friday, 22 December – 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 Today…
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The Red Sea trade route is under threat; Ukraine appeals for more funding; Donald Trump is removed from the ballot in Colorado; And a cloudy Christmas day...
Thursday, 21 December – 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 TodayA job opening in the NT; Benbrika is released from prison; Rain eases in Far North Queensland; and that chimpanzee probably remembers you...
Wednesday, 20 December – 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 TodayQueensland deals with dramatic floods; Aussies focus on cost of living; Our roads had a bad 12 months; And what kind of an air traveller are you?
Tuesday, 19 December – 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 TodayShortcut: The forgotten stories of 2023
For our last Squiz Shortcut of 2023, we thought we’d collect the stories that were huge for a moment and then faded away without being properly rounded out. So…
Squiz TodayHong Kong's democracy is on trial; Queensland cops some rain; Israel faces unrest over hostage deaths; and who's a clever birdy...
Monday, 18 December – 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 Today…
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A sneak peek at Weekly Wrap...
Weekly Wrap has moved to our News Club channel. Find it on Apple and Spotify (or wherever you get your podcasts).
Squiz TodayKathleen Folbigg's name is cleared; Lisa Wilkinson fronts Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case; Far North Queensland cleans up after Tropical Cyclone Jasper, and Ikea meatball madness
Friday, 15 December – 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 Today…
Squiz TodayThe United Nations votes for a ceasefire; An agreement on fossil fuels; Cyclone Jasper leaves a mess; And what our furry friends' feast on
Thursday, 14 December – 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 TodayCOP28 goes into overtime; Cyclone Jasper is coming to land; Queensland gets a new premier; and Google's top searches of 2023
Wednesday, 13 December – 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 TodayShortcut: The NDIS
Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme, the NDIS, has been operating in some parts of the country for more than a decade now… But what has been a…
Squiz TodayQueensland's big week; the Daylesford driver is charged; Chemist Warehouse gets an offer; and ChatGPT fails the doctor test
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Squiz TodayPalaszczuk calls time; pushback on US's Gaza ceasefire vote; NSW has a scorcher; and a very expensive baseball player
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 Today email. Click here to…
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A sneak peek at Weekly Wrap...
Weekly Wrap has moved to our News Club channel. Find it on Apple and Spotify (or wherever you get your podcasts).
Squiz TodayA crackdown on NDIS spending; Queensland prepares for Cyclone Jasper; The UN boss calls for a ceasefire; And a cracking ceasar salad
Friday, 8 December 2023 – 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 TodayA US link to the Wieambilla attack; The NDIS gets an overhaul; Oz is set for heatwaves and a cyclone; And a new Queen of Christmas
Thursday, 7 December 2023 – 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 TodayThree former detainees re-arrested; Ukraine funding under threat; The King plans a trip Downunder; and the Person of the Year Shortlist...
Wednesday, 6 December 2023 – 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 TodayWar comes to Gaza's south; Farewell to Peta Murphy; Origin Energy not for the selling; and an explosive garden ornament
Tuesday, 5 December 2023 – 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 TodayShortcut: A look back at 2023's economy
Squiz Shortcuts is your backstory to the big news stories. This week, we're looking back at the economic story of 2023, and the question of whether central…
Squiz TodayFighting resumes in Gaza; climate promises at COP28; AI to track subs; and Beyoncé in the box office
Monday, 4 December 2023 – 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 TodayWeekly Wrap: Bruce Lehrmann v. Network Ten, Aussie journos pen a letter, and a tunnelling hero
Weekly Wrap is a look at the week in news and what’s coming up. Hosted by the OG team of Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, it's s all about helping you stay on…
Squiz TodayHenry Kissinger dies at 100; Israel and Hamas extend their truce; Netball Australia's pay dispute continues; And a perfect pie
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Squiz TodayInflation drops in Oz; Israel and Hamas consider another extension; The COP28 climate conference kicks off; And a sweet treat for brain health
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Squiz TodayAustralia in for a drenching; more on the High Court's detention decision; Indian tunnel workers freed; and the rise of 'cozzie livs'
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Squiz TodayHow Far We've Come: Tech in the classroom… from Rudd-tops to AI
It's the final episode of season 2 of How Far We've Come, our short series on the big moments that have shaped Australia, plus a look at the challenges we face…
Squiz TodayA top public servant gets the boot; the Gaza truce is extended; New Zealand finally gets a government; and Nigella ditches the Christmas cake
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Squiz TodayHostages freed from Gaza; Drones hit Kyiv; a Liberal re-enters the Parliament; and Doctor Who leaves the ABC
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Squiz TodayWeekly Wrap Nov 25, 2023: The ceasefire in Israel-Gaza, Open AI's rollercoaster week, and Jeff Bezos's cowboy hat
25 November 2023: Weekly Wrap is a look at the week in news and what’s coming up. Hosted by the OG team of Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, it's s all about…
Squiz TodayA record Black Friday forecast; Israeli hostages are set to be released; WA battles bushfires; And some zucchini and feta fritters
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Squiz TodayIsrael and Hamas sign a truce; Lehrmann's defamation case begins; A Kiwi coalition conundrum; And diamonds are a cheaper best friend
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Squiz TodayAustralian secrecy laws are overhauled; Israel and Hamas get closer to a truce in Gaza; Oz-China relations are back on the radar; And preparing for Thanksgiving
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 Today email. Click here to…
Squiz TodayHow Far We've Come: Giving a Gonski...
Welcome to season 2 of How Far We've Come, our short series on the big moments that have shaped Australia, plus a look at the challenges we face today. This…
Squiz TodayA job opens up at Optus; Aussies escape Gaza; the Lehrmann cases roll on; and time to play 'Name That Rover'...
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Squiz TodayA possible pause in Gaza; tough days for SA Police; shock in the AI world; and Australia takes the Cricket World Cup
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 Today email. Click here to…
Squiz TodayWeekly Wrap, Nov 18, 2023: Navigating antisemitism and Islamophobia, David Cameron's surprise return to UK politics, and the Robbie William doco
18 November, 2023 - Weekly Wrap is a look at the week in news and what’s coming up. Hosted by the OG team of Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, it's s all about…
Squiz TodayA crackdown on convicted immigrants; Optus executives face the Senate; Schoolies Festival kicks off; And a San Choy Bow recipe
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 Today email. Click here to…
Squiz TodayWages grow in Oz; Israel moves on Gaza's main hospital; Getting ready for summer; And Aussies shine at the ARIAs
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Squiz TodayXi goes to America; Biden calls to protect Gaza hospitals; Bunnings benches engineered stone; and remember to Slip Slop Slap....
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 Today email. Click here to…
Squiz TodayHow Far We've Come: Put your pencils down... It's NAPLAN
Welcome to season 2 of How Far We've Come, our short series on the big moments that have shaped Australia, plus a look at the challenges we face today. This…
Squiz TodayRobodebt recommendations are adopted; Hospitals in Gaza start to shut; Aussie freight is back on track; And NCIS arrives in Sydney
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Squiz TodayHospitals in Gaza call for help, Albanese signs a deal with Tuvalu, Australia's supply chain is hit by a hack, And the Grammy nominations are in...
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 Today email. Click here to…
Squiz TodayWeekly Wrap Nov 11, 2023: Optus outage stops the nation, Maxwell's record innings, and Albanese's China visit.
11 November, 2023: Weekly Wrap is a look at the week in news and what’s coming up. Hosted by the OG team of Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, it's s all about…