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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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Feb 20, 2022 • 11min
Monday, 21 February - Australia's international border opens, the Queen has COVID, the Beijing Winter Games close, and explaining AFL...
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.
Feb 17, 2022 • 10min
Friday, 18 February - Remembering the bombing of Darwin, relaxing the COVID rules, getting worked up over Wordle, and spending time with a fake Russian heiress...
Click here to find the livestream for the ceremony to commemorate the anniversary of the bombing of DarwinClick here for the New York magazine article about Anna Delvey who inspired the TV series "Inventing Anna".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 16, 2022 • 10min
Thursday, 17 February - The Comm Games are on for Regional Victoria; A landmark liability settlement for the families of Sandy Hook; Your shortcut to the Religious Discrimination bill; and pampering your pooches...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.LINKS:Barkitecture in the Pinterest Predicts report=Your Shortcut to... the Religious Discrimination LawsMore 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 15, 2022 • 10min
Wednesday, 16 February - Scott Morrison on China and Ukraine; Prince Andrew reaches a settlement; Djokovic speaks up; and the words women know...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. LINKS: The vocab gap between men and womenMore 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 14, 2022 • 11min
Tuesday, 15 February - A takeover for Crown Resorts; The remains of missing campers are identified; Wrapping up the Super Bowl; and what it takes to get to space...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. LINKS: Superbowl ads and half time showMore 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 13, 2022 • 10min
Monday, 14 February - Australian citizens are told to leave Ukraine; A bad day for the NSW Liberals; Anti-COVID protestors in Canberra, and spare a thought for the florists today...
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.
Feb 10, 2022 • 11min
Friday, 11 February - No go on the Religious Discrimination Bill; Koalas on the east coast are at risk of extinction; Defining 'fully-vaxxed'; and one for the romantics...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. LINKS:Camilla's road to being a well-liked figure, and the recipe for coconut and raspberry banana bread hereSponsored: You can check out Stockland's Guide to Buy 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 9, 2022 • 10min
Thursday, 10 February - A meeting of the Quad; ASIO's latest threat assessment; Aussie cricket captain Pat Cummins speaks out; and getting into nature...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Sponsored: You can check out Stockland's Guide to Buy 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 8, 2022 • 11min
Wednesday, 9 February - An apology in Parliament; Debate continues on the Religious Discrimination Bill; Oscar nominations; and Bluey on Airbnb...
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: Bluey's house on AirbnbSponsored: You can check out Stockland's Guide to Buy hereOther 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 7, 2022 • 10min
Tuesday, 8 February - Australia's international border to reopen after 2 years; a murder trial of a policeman gets underway in the Northern Territory; a last-ditch attempt to avert war in Ukraine, and tracking the elusive echidna through its poo...
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.
