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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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Mar 7, 2023 • 11min

Wednesday, 8 March: Albanese's back on the road; Another interest rate rise; It's easy to be cheesy; And happy birthday to us

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 get it in your inbox each weekday morning.Other things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Mar 7, 2023 • 11min

Ep 1: How Far We’ve Come… The Married Women’s Property Act

Introducing How Far We’ve Come, a 6-part dive into the history of women's financial freedom and independence in Australia. In this episode, we go back to the early 1880s and The Married Women's Property Act, because there was a time when Aussie women couldn’t own their home or business. We will also take a look at how it impacts homeownership rates today and the work still to do.A special thanks to our podcast partner on this series, NGS Super. Find out more about them here.

Mar 6, 2023 • 11min

Tuesday, 7 March: The RBA considers another rate rise; A symbolic battle in Ukraine; AI health tech proves useful; And a young entrepreneur impresses

Mar 5, 2023 • 11min

Monday, 6 March: A plan to save the high seas; Xi's flexes his power over China; Schoolgirls poisoned in Iran; And rehoming some infamous hippos

Mar 3, 2023 • 17min

Saturday Squiz, 4 March 2023: ChatGPT's crochet fail, the Super shake-up, and relationship rumours

This week Amanda joins Claire to chat about ChatGPT's recent crochet narwhal fail, the Government's superannuation announcement, and the rumours surrounding Jim Chalmers and Anthony Albanese's relationship. Plus, a recommendation for curried carrots and Netflix's Chris Rock special.LINKSCheck out Squiz Kids hereChatGPT's crochet narwhal failSMH'S article on the divide between Anthony Albanese and Jim ChalmersThis recipe for curried carrots from Alice ZaslavskyNYT's article about the latest TikTok dating trendYou can stream Netflix's Chris Rock special on Sunday

Mar 2, 2023 • 12min

Friday, 3 March: Companies on notice for greenwashing; talking sanctions on China; more fallout from Greece train disaster; and a royal rental ruling

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 get it in your inbox each weekday morning.Pineapple and burnt caramel tarte tatinOther things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Mar 1, 2023 • 11min

Thursday, 2 March: A high profile extradition; economic growth slows; trotting for 10; and keeping track of time

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 get it in your inbox each weekday morning.You can listen to the Squiz Shortcut on Recycling here.Other things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Feb 28, 2023 • 11min

Wednesday, 1 March: Superannuation tax changes are revealed; Canada clamps down on TikTok; The northern lights are shining; And a surplus of snakes

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 get it in your inbox each weekday morning.You can see photos of aurora borealis in the UK here and aurora australis in WA here.Other things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Feb 27, 2023 • 11min

Tuesday, 28 February: Cybersecurity in the spotlight; A deadly boat crash in Italy; A year on from the Lismore floods; And awards season continues

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 get it in your inbox each weekday morning.You can see photos from the SAG Awards red carpet here.Other things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Feb 26, 2023 • 11min

Monday, 27 February: Zelensky's open to talks with China; An Aussie professor's released in PNG; Cricket magic in South Africa; And a mystical sighting in Mexico

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