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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 6, 2022 • 11min
Monday, 7 March - Remembering two greats of Aussie cricket, the flood crisis set to worsen in NSW, Russia is accused of targeting Ukrainian civilians, and finding the missing women's music of old...
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:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age appropriate news without the nasties!Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mar 3, 2022 • 11min
Friday, 4 March - More 'wild weather' on the way; The latest from Ukraine; The first ever plastic pollution treaty; and space junk...
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: Game to give the cheesy custard a crack? Find the recipe, and the link to the Shonda Rhimes article on 'Inventing Anna' 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!Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mar 2, 2022 • 11min
Thursday, 3 March - Biden's promise to stop Russia's war on Ukraine; The death toll from the floods rises; WA opens the border; and how good is feedback (and avos...)
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.Survey: We love avocados, we love feedback. And we want yours! Fill out the survey here to be in the running for a $200 Dan Murphy's voucher.LINKSYour shortcut to... the West's sanctions on Russia. Listen on Apple or Spotify.Get a handle on WA's Covid restrictions here.What do your dreams mean... have a read, just don't tell us :)Other things we do:Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the gameSquiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age appropriate news without the nasties! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mar 1, 2022 • 11min
Wednesday, 2 March - The Ukrainian capital is under attack; An update on the floods; Good news for house hunters; and getting some gardening in...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. We're growing at the Squiz - we're hiring for a Social Media Editor, a Growth Marketing Manager and a writer/podcaster. Shoot us an email at hello@thesquiz.com.au if this sounds like you!AND we'd love to hear from you! Fill out the survey here to be in the running for a $200 Dan Murphy's voucher.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:Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the gameSquiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age appropriate news without the nasties! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Feb 28, 2022 • 11min
Tuesday, 1 March - The flood disaster swamps towns in QLD and NSW, Dire warnings in the new UN climate change report, spending was up in January, and big shaggy dogs are back...
LINKS:We're growing at the Squiz and we'd love to hear from you! Fill out the quick survey here to be in the running for a $200 Dan Murphy's voucher. For more reading on the IPCC climate change report read the commentary here 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:Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the gameSquiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age appropriate news without the nasties! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Feb 27, 2022 • 11min
Monday 28 February Flooding mayhem in south-east Queensland, Ukraine and Russia to talk as the war rages on, Kevin Rudd eyed a return to politics ... and Remembering a great Victorian
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Feb 24, 2022 • 10min
Friday, 25 February - Russia officially invades Ukraine; Clive Palmer and Covid; Alexander Zverev's very bad tournament; and some whipped garlic ricotta for your weekend...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. LINKS: Friday Lites, including the recipe for focaccia and whipped garlic butter.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:Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the gameSquiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age appropriate news without the nasties! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Feb 23, 2022 • 11min
Thursday, 24 February - The latest on Russia and Ukraine; The UK drops all Covid restrictions; Life, after death; and the hunt for just the right chicken...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. LINKS:If ever there was a topic that needed some more background and context... Shortcuts on the situation between Russia and Ukraine and NATO and the Ukraine crisis.Sponsored: Find out more about the Women & Leadership Australia's IMPACT Program hereMore 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:Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the gameSquiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age appropriate news without the nasties! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Feb 22, 2022 • 11min
Wednesday, 23 February - Russia invades Ukraine; A funding boost for Antarctica; Daylight savings on the cards for QLD; and the question of coriander...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. LINKSAmerica's most exxy homeCurious about daylight savings? We've got a shortcut for that: Your Shortcut to... Daylight Savings TimeSponsored: Find out more about the Women & Leadership Australia's IMPACT Program here.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:Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the gameSquiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age appropriate news without the nasties! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Feb 21, 2022 • 10min
Tuesday, 22 February - a tech billionaire forges ahead with his bid to buy AGL, improving mobile coverage outside the city, more commuter chaos in Sydney, and finding the little freedoms at the Beijing Games...
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:Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the gameSquiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
