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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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Nov 10, 2021 • 11min
Thursday, 11 November - Catching Australia's most wanted; The pointy end of COP26; Marking Remembrance Day; and an ancient hangover cure...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. LINKS:Your Shortcut to... Remembrance DayOther things we do: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.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.
Nov 9, 2021 • 11min
Wednesday, 10 November - Tennis legend Dylan Alcott announces his retirement; An update on COVID vaccines for kids; Healthy sleep habits; and pet pics for trees...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Sponsored: Find out more abut the Google Chromebook hereOther things we do: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.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.
Nov 8, 2021 • 10min
Tuesday, 9 November: Selling Sydney Airport; Funding for future fuels; An Aussie win at the New York marathon; And the healthiest cheese in all the land...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Find out more abut the Google Chromebook 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.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.
Nov 7, 2021 • 10min
Monday, 8 November: Tragedy in Texas; An assassination attempt on Iraq's PM; The US trillion dollar infrastructure plan; And hitting the road...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Marley Spoon (sponsored): Get $110 off your First 5 boxes AND Free Shipping off the 1st box with the code SQUIZ110 at Marley Spoon. 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.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.
Nov 4, 2021 • 11min
Friday, 5 November - Man charged in Cleo Smith case; COVID in the Northern Territory; A pledge to move away from coal; and an easy cheesy tray bake
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. LINKS:Friday Lites: Easy cheesy tray bake, Lady Gaga's Vogue interview and moreReckon you were across the news this week? Do the S'quizOther things we do: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.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.
Nov 3, 2021 • 11min
Thursday, 4 November - Finding Cleo; Upsetting the French; Western Australia's border plans; and spicy space tacos...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. LINKS:Your Shortcut to... What's going down at COP26Other things we do: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.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.
Nov 2, 2021 • 11min
Wednesday, 3 November - Pledging to end deforestation; An update on Cleo; Interest rates to stay low; and the fun in unpacking...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. LINKS:Your Shortcut to...SubmarinesMelbourne Cup: A Veerry Elleegant win (and the fashions)Sponsored: Find out more about Google Chromebooks here.Other things we do: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.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.
Nov 1, 2021 • 11min
Tuesday, 2 November: The tit-for-tat between Australia and France; COP26 has begun; Grilling Gladys; And it's Cup 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.Chromebook (sponsored): Find out more about the Google's ChromebookSport 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.
Oct 31, 2021 • 11min
Monday, 1 November: Remembering Bert Newton; When world leaders meet; Getting overseas; And 'dad bod' becomes dictionary official
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.Marley Spoon (sponsored): Get $110 off your First 5 boxes AND Free Shipping off the 1st box with the code SQUIZ110 at Marley Spoon. 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.
Oct 28, 2021 • 11min
Friday, 29 October - Japan heads to the polls; More restrictions ease for Victoria; Pallet-gate; and getting your pressies in the post...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. LINKSTo celebrate World Teacher’s Day this coming Friday, we’re offering a year’s subscription to Squiz Kids for Schools to a lucky school whose teacher signs up to our free trial before the end of this week. Depending on the size of your school - that’s a prize value of $3,000 … Squiz Kids for Schools serves up a daily menu of classroom resources tied to the podcast. You and your kids will love it. And if you’ve already signed up - good on you - now get one of your colleagues to do it and you can be in the running to win a year’s free access. Got to be in it to win it.The very excellent Strategist Gift Guide and an excellent avocado dip - check it this week's Friday LitesYour shortcut to... summitsSponsored: Find out about Uber's SAP program for riders with service animals.Other things we do: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.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.
