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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 informed.Top tip - check out The Squiz Today newsletter. It's the daily news stories, in your inbox each weekday at 6am, with links and more info to all the stories covered in The Squiz Today podcast. Sign up at www.thesquiz.com.au - it's free.

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Jul 18, 2022 • 11min

Tuesday, 19 July - A report into the Uvalde mass shooting; Bracing for bad budget news; The latest State of the Environment report; and how chimps take a sick day...

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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au.Other things we do:Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here and abroad.Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter here.Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age appropriate news without the nasties!

Jul 17, 2022 • 10min

Monday, 18 July - The UK faces extreme heat; National Cabinet's weekend meeting; A change in the property market; and a final trip to space...

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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au.LINKS: The excerpt from Scoops: Behind the Scenes of the BBC's Most Shocking Interviews.Celestis memorial space flights.Other things we do:Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here and abroad.Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter here.Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age appropriate news without the nasties!

Jul 14, 2022 • 11min

Friday, 15 July - The unemployment rate is down to 3.5%; Sri Lanka's President finally resigns; Netflix's new streaming option; and when life - or mates - give you lemons...

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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au.LINKS: Friday Lites - making use of lemons.Other things we do:Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here and abroad.Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter here.Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age appropriate news without the nasties!

Jul 13, 2022 • 11min

Thursday, 14 July - The US renews focus on the Pacific; Sri Lanka's President flees; Twitter sues Elon Musk; and chicken donuts...

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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au.LINKS: Chicken DonutsOther things we do:Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here and abroad.Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter here.Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age appropriate news without the nasties!

Jul 12, 2022 • 11min

Wednesday, 13 July - A glimpse of deep space; Climate change on PIF's agenda; Foot and Mouth disease is a biosecurity threat; and the price of chucking a tshirt on over your cossie...

Jul 11, 2022 • 12min

Tuesday, 12 July - Kiribati pulls out of PIF; Covid isn't over; The cost of flights is expected to rise; and a bargain pop up wine bar...

Jul 10, 2022 • 12min

Monday, 11 July - Sri Lanka's leaders resign; The assassination of Shinzo Abe; Musk wants to bail on his Twitter buy; and tattoo ragrets...

Jul 7, 2022 • 10min

Friday, 8 July - The Timor-Leste spying case is dropped; Boris Johnson resigns; Aussies are living longer; and being hangry - it's a thing...

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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au.Links: Read more on today's news stories, including Friday Lites here.Other things we do:Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here and abroadSport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter here.Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age appropriate news without the nasties!

Jul 6, 2022 • 11min

Thursday, 7 July - The question of a 4th Covid jab; Concerns about China; Nick Kyrgios makes it through to the top 4; and an anti-hangover pill...

Jul 5, 2022 • 12min

Wednesday, 6 July - Interest rates rise; Nick Kyrgios is charged with assault; A natural disaster is declared in NSW; and getting you across the Gentleminions...

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