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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…
Episodes
Squiz TodayInching closer to a peace deal, and the blue dot fever phenomenon
Thursday, 7 May: Inching closer to a peace deal; ISIS brides return home; Vale Ted Turner; And the show must not go on... SPONSORED: Squizers can sign up to…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: Fashion Critical's take on the 2026 Met Gala
If you were anywhere near a social media feed on Tuesday, you would have likely been bombarded with posts and stories about the Met Gala. It might seem like…
Squiz TodayAnother rate hike as inflation bites, and a sight to see in the night sky
Wednesday, 6 May: Another rate hike as inflation bites; Craig Silvey pleads guilty; The Met Gala's done for another year; And a sight to see in the night…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: Getting the Port of Darwin back
The Port of Darwin - our northernmost port and ‘gateway to Asia’ is in the news at the moment… It’s strategically important for Australia’s national security…
Squiz TodayA new plan in the Strait of Hormuz, and the Spurs are under pressure
Tuesday, 5 May: A new plan in the Strait of Hormuz; Building the Japan-Oz alliance; The Spurs are under pressure; And fashion's night of nights... SPONSORED…
Squiz TodayHearing from those impacted by antisemitism, and ARIA's new Hall of Famers
Monday, 4 May: Hearing from those impacted by antisemitism; Jefferson Lewis is charged; A beer battle over The Beatles; And ARIA's new Hall of Famers…
Squiz TodayA tragic end in the search for a little girl, and the Blues claim the first Origin win
Friday, 1 May: A tragic end in the search for a little girl; Trump considers his next military move; The Blues claim the first Origin win; And a packing room…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: The fight against illegal tobacco
The illegal tobacco trade has been back in the news lately, with industry experts saying that organised crime is on track to supply all of our tobacco and…
Squiz TodayInflation jumps up again, and a stylish sequel hits cinemas
Thursday, 30 April: Inflation jumps up again; The search for Sharon Granites continues; Origin season kicks off; And a stylish sequel hits cinemas…
Squiz TodayThe search for a 5yo in Central Australia, and Taylor Swift moves on AI
Wednesday, 29 April: The search for a 5yo in Central Australia; The UAE leaves OPEC; Papua New Guinea signs some big names; And Taylor Swift moves on AI…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: What’s changed since Port Arthur
It’s been 30 years since the Port Arthur massacre - when a lone gunman opened fire at the historical site in Tasmania, killing 35 people and injuring another…
Squiz TodayAn assassination attempt in the US, and Michael scores big at the box office
Tuesday, 28 April: An assassination attempt in Washington; 30 years since Port Arthur; Records fall in the London Marathon; And Michael scores big at the box…
Squiz TodayShoring up our fuel supply, and commemorating Anzac Day
Friday, 24 April: Shoring up our fuel supply; Pushback on the government's NDIS overhaul; Vale James Valentine; And commemorating Anzac Day... You can read…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: What is the Taroom Trough?
With the war in the Middle East putting pressure on global fuel supplies, a lot of questions are being asked about why we’ve let our production lapse here in…
Squiz TodayThe NDIS gets an overhaul, and the King of Pop's movie flop
Thursday, 23 April: The NDIS gets an overhaul; The ceasefire in Iran is extended; Parties pick their preferences in Farrer; And the King of Pop's movie flop…
Squiz TodayTime runs down on the Iran ceasefire, and a birthday fit for a Queen
Wednesday, 22 April: Time runs down on the Iran ceasefire; A backflip on Support at Home; Tim Cook hangs up his phone; And a birthday fit for a Queen... You…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: What’s at stake in Farrer
You’ll be hearing the word Farrer a lot in the Aussie news media for the next few weeks - it’s the site of a federal by-election on 9 May. But the stakes for…
Squiz TodayHeading back to the negotiating table over Iran, and the science behind a run
Tuesday, 21 April: Heading back to the negotiating table over Iran; Chalmers previews the Federal Budget; Keir Starmer's under pressure again; And the science…
Squiz TodayMore peace talks over Iran, and a new Aussie board game
Monday, 20 April: More peace talks over Iran; One Nation dips in the polls; An AFL player's mental health incident is investigated; And a new Aussie board…
Squiz TodayAnother hit to our fuel supply, and a wild wolf chase
Friday, 17 April: Another hit to our fuel supply; Dan Duggan loses his extradition appeal; LIV Golf is up in the air; And a wild wolf chase... SPONSORED: For…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: How civil and criminal courts differ
We hear about big court cases in the news all the time - but the outcomes of civil and criminal cases in Oz can be very different, even if the underlying facts…
Squiz TodayA high-stakes mining industry ruling in Perth, and Cruising to the box office
Thursday, 16 April: A high-stakes ruling in Perth; An oil refinery fire in Geelong; A humungous hippo problem; And Cruising to the box office... SPONSORED: For…
Squiz TodayMiddle East peace talks are back on the table, and a supersized mammal
Wednesday, 15 April: Middle East peace talks are back on the table; Australian aviation tightens the belt; A change for World Aquatics; And a supersized…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: The last time we rationed fuel
The Albanese Government has just launched a new media campaign encouraging Australians to use less fuel. As the war in the Middle East continues to pressure…
Squiz TodayA US blockade in the Middle East, and Harry and Meghan drop in down under
Tuesday, 14 April: A US blockade in the Middle East; New leaders for our defence force; Rory McIlroy makes history; And Harry and Meghan drop in down under…
Squiz TodayArtemis II makes a global splash, and some books worth a look
Monday, 13 April: Artemis II makes a global splash; The government pushes to preserve petrol; Gout Gout runs a new record; And some books that are worth a…
Squiz TodayThe Squiz Quiz: Artemis II, Altman and art theft
On this episode of the Squiz Quiz, we're testing your knowledge of everything that happened this week with Claire Kimball and Kate Watson. Can you best our…
Squiz TodayGearing up for Middle East peace talks, and the Artemis II heads home
Friday, 10 April: Gearing up for peace talks in the Middle East; Hungary heads to the polls; The Artemis II prepares for touchdown; And Coachella kicks off…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: The arrest of Ben Roberts-Smith
A major Australian news story broke around lunchtime on Tuesday, when the former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith was arrested at Sydney airport. He’s since been…
Squiz TodayThe ceasefire's on the edge in Iran, and a prime piece of real estate
Thursday, 9 April: The ceasefire's on the edge in Iran; Ben Roberts-Smith is kept behind bars; The US Masters tees off; And a prime piece of real estate…
Squiz TodayBen Roberts-Smith is charged, and TikTok goes prehistoric
Wednesday, 8 April: Ben Roberts-Smith is charged; Time's ticking on Trump's deadline for Iran; The Artemis II is coming home; And TikTok goes prehistoric…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: The universal childcare promise
Since becoming the leader of the federal Labor party, Anthony Albanese has repeatedly said that one of his major goals is a universal child care system. And in…
Squiz TodayA deadline approaches in the Middle East, and a dating event with a twist
Tuesday, 7 April: A deadline approaches in the Middle East, updates on the Dezi Freeman case, Kanye West's controversial comeback, and a dating event with a…
Squiz TodayAlbanese addresses the nation, and rescuing Molly the border collie
Thursday, 2 April: Albanese addresses the nation; Trump's new voter list causes concern; NASA prepares for take-off; And rescuing Molly the border collie…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: NASA's return to the moon
NOTE: On the eve of NASA's scheduled launch of Artemis II, this is a republish of a Shortcut we did back in February. Second time's the charm... The National…
Squiz TodayOur PM For a Day meets the real PM
This is a special episode of Squiz Kids that we wanted to share with you. Throughout the month of March - The Squiz Kids team has been asking primary school…
Squiz TodayThe war puts more pressure on oil prices, and a Barbie event is not fantastic
Wednesday, 1 April: The war puts more pressure on oil prices; Cracks in the social media crackdown; Credit card surcharges are on the way out; And a Barbie…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: Who are the Houthis?
This week, a new group entered the war in the Middle East that began when the US and Israel attacked Iran in February. The Houthi rebel group - a political and…
Squiz TodayThe Dezi Freeman manhunt comes to an end, and picking our PM for a Day
Tuesday, 31 March: A massive manhunt comes to an end; Trump renews his Iran threats; The fuel excise is halved; And picking our PM for a Day... SPONSORED: Head…
Squiz TodayAnother front opens in the Middle East, and the hunt for some KitKatburglars
Monday, 30 March: Another front opens up in the Middle East; Cleaning up after Narelle; Tiger Woods is in trouble again; And the search for some chocolate…
Squiz TodayThe Squiz Quiz w/ Claire Hooper and Lizzy Hoo
On this episode of the Squiz Quiz, we're testing your knowledge of everything that happened this week with comedians Claire Hooper and Lizzy Hoo. Can you best…
Squiz TodayExploring emergency fuel measures, and our track stars meet in Melbourne
Friday, 27 March: Exploring emergency fuel measures; Maduro faces court in New York; Aussie sunscreen regulations get a refresh; And our track stars meet in…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: What does the US want with Cuba?
Tensions between Cuba and the US have flared up over Cuba's support for the regime of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, who was arrested by American forces in…
Squiz TodayPushing forward with peace talks, and studying our furry friends
Thursday, 26 March: Pushing forward with peace talks; Another arrest in the Baghsarian case; Meta's fined for misleading consumers; And studying our furry…
Squiz TodayPotential peace talks in the Iran war, and an anti-climactic mystery
Wednesday, 25 March: Potential peace talks in the Iran war; The EU and Australia sign a trade deal; Strikes start in the public sector; And an anti-climactic…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: Wagering on warfare
When the US and Israel launched their military operations in Iran in late February, some anonymous online gamblers made a lot of money. They’d placed bets on…
Squiz TodayTrump delays his deadline in Iran, and something to run up the flagpole
Tuesday, 24 March: Trump delays his deadline in Iran; A deadly crash at La Guardia; Aussie athletics stars do us proud; And something to run up the flagpole…
Squiz TodayLabor secures a second term in SA, and a Hail Mary pays off
Monday, 23 March: Labor secures a second term in SA; A new deadline in the Iran war; More wet weather hits the NT; And a Hail Mary pays off... SPONSORED: Find…
Squiz TodayThe Squiz Quiz w/ Rowena Stewart and Tom Keck from Quizzing Australia
On this episode of the Squiz Quiz, we're testing your knowledge of everything that happened this week with Rowena Stewart and Tom Keck from Quizzing Australia…
Squiz TodaySetting up a fuel taskforce, and the happiest country on Earth
Friday, 20 March: Setting up a fuel taskforce; Tropical Cyclone Narelle nears; South Aussies prepare for polling day; And the happiest country on Earth…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: The oil supply chain
We’ve been hearing a lot about oil and where we get it from since the war in Iran broke out, so in light of that we’re taking a closer look at how the supply…
Squiz TodayAn Aussie base is hit in the Middle East, and some gait expectations
Thursday, 19 March: An Aussie base is hit in the Middle East; Tropical Cyclone Narelle approaches; Kyle Sandilands prepares for a legal fight; And watching…
Squiz TodayThe Reserve Bank lifts rates, and a hot new planet enters the universe
Wednesday, 18 March: The Reserve Bank lifts rates; More Iranian leaders are killed; The Tillies book a spot in the final; And a hot new planet... SPONSORED…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: What are data centres?
You may have noticed data centres popping up in the news a lot lately - whether it’s in the context of artificial intelligence’s rise, national infrastructure…
Squiz TodayTrump's calls for help fall flat, and an Oscars round-up
Tuesday, 17 March: Trump's calls for help fall flat; A risk of flooding continues in the NT; It's D-day for Kyle Sandilands; And an Oscars round-up…
Squiz TodayA third week of war in Iran, and it's Oscars day
Monday, 16 March: A third week of war in Iran; An inflation rise is on the cards; One year of the algal bloom in SA; And it's Oscars day... SPONSORED: Telstra…
Squiz TodayThe Squiz Quiz w/ Tilly Oddy-Black and Will Gibb
On this episode of the Squiz Quiz, we're testing your knowledge of everything that happened this week with comedians Tilly Oddy-Black and Will Gibb. Can you…
Squiz TodayOur fuel supply is under pressure, and the royals touch down
Friday, 13 March: Our fuel supply is under pressure; A disgraced chef steps down; Super Netball is back; And the royals touch down... SPONSORED: Find out what…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: What are the Gulf States?
The effects of the war in the Middle East are being felt all around the world, but especially so in the Gulf States, which have come under direct attack from…
Squiz TodayGlobal oil supplies are in focus, and Melbourne's named a winner
Thursday, 12 March: Global oil supplies are in focus; The Nats promote Matt Canavan; Flooding continues in the NT; And Melbourne's named a winner... SPONSORED…