Squiz Today
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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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Aug 8, 2021 • 10min
Monday, 9 August: Farewell Tokyo; More COVID lockdowns; Gaining ground in Afghanistan; And applying to live on Mars...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. LINKS The best photos from the Tokyo Olympicshttps://edition.cnn.com/2021/07/23/sport/gallery/tokyo-summer-olympics-best-photos/index.html Your Shortcut to… Afghanistanhttps://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-afghanistan/ (Sponsored) Get $110 off your First 5 boxes AND Free Shipping off the 1st box with the code SQUIZ110 at marleyspoon.com.au Sport Todayhttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sport-today/id1554210927 Squiz Shortcuts https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ Squiz Kidshttps://www.squizkids.com.au/ 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. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Aug 5, 2021 • 10min
Friday, 6 August - More snap lockdowns; Compensation for the Stolen Generation; Vale Brian Henderson, and the unexpected plus side to turning sixty
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. LINKS:Spice up your drink selection with oven-dried orange garnishesCensus Night is the 10th August. Get across it with Your Shortcut to... the Census. You can read more about it hereOther things we do:Sport Todayhttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sport-today/id1554210927Squiz Shortcuts https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/Squiz Kidshttps://www.squizkids.com.au/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. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Aug 4, 2021 • 11min
Thursday, 5 August - The US and Indonesia get serious; A million-dollar payout; Rihanna makes billionaire status; and Doctor Barbie...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. New Squiz Shortcut -Your Shortcut to the CensusYour shortcut to... BelarusSport Todayhttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sport-today/id1554210927Squiz Shortcuts https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/Squiz Kidshttps://www.squizkids.com.au/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. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Aug 3, 2021 • 11min
Wednesday, 4 August - Changing vaccine priorities; The Taliban gains ground; No more paying for pay phones; and dancing for your brain
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Your Shortcut to… Afghanistanhttps://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-afghanistan/Sponsored: Get $100 off your Naked Wines order www.nakedwines.com.au/squizPromo code: SQUIZPassword: WINESport Todayhttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sport-today/id1554210927Squiz Shortcuts https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/Squiz Kidshttps://www.squizkids.com.au/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. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Aug 2, 2021 • 11min
Tuesday, 3 August: Payday for Afterpay; Property prices run out of steam; Sprinting to safety; And putting a price tag on the priceless...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Your Shortcut to… Afghanistanhttps://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-afghanistan/Sport Todayhttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sport-today/id1554210927Squiz Shortcuts https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/Squiz Kidshttps://www.squizkids.com.au/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. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Aug 1, 2021 • 10min
Monday, 2 August: Australia's golden record; A good word for members of the Bali 9; Suing streaming; And a royal price tag...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. LINKS Your Shortcut to... The Coup in Myanmarhttps://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-the-coup-in-myanmar/ (Sponsored ) Get $110 off your first 5 boxes and free shipping off the 1st box with the code SQUIZ110 at marleyspoon.com.au Emotional scenes as high jumpers share goldhttps://twitter.com/7olympics/status/1421815310546526210Sport Todayhttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sport-today/id1554210927 Squiz Shortcuts https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ Squiz Kidshttps://www.squizkids.com.au/ 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. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jul 29, 2021 • 10min
Friday, 30 July: An Olympic covid-scare for the Aussies; Making lockdowns a thing of the past; AI the inventor; And where to survive the apocalypse...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. A link to the delicious hot ginger and spiced pear cakehttps://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/pear-cake-with-rye-and-ginger-20190524-h1eqxbSponsored: To learn more about financial abuse and the Financial Independence Hub, go to commbank.com.au/nextchapter or goodshep.org.au/FIHSport Todayhttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sport-today/id1554210927 Squiz Shortcuts https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816 Squiz Kidshttps://www.squizkids.com.au/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. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jul 28, 2021 • 11min
Thursday, 29 July - More money for those in lockdown; Action on climate change; Big Tech and big profits; and getting the hang of Twitter
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Updates on Sydney's lockdown: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-07-28/nsw-177-new-covid-19-cases/100329076Learning Twitter: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jul/28/please-explain-what-og-means-delight-as-fiji-politician-discovers-twitterMore 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 .CommBank (sponsored): To learn more about financial abuse and the Financial Independence Hub, go to commbank.com.au/nextchapter and goodshep.org.au/FIHNews for Kids - Squiz Kids Have a listen to our new podcast, Sport Today on Spotify, Apple, Website See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jul 27, 2021 • 11min
Wednesday, 28 July - America and Iraq; Sydney's lockdown extended; Tesla's big profits, and golden potato chips...
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 .Walking on a bubble over water - https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jul/26/florida-man-washes-ashore-bubble-deviceWorld's most expensive chips - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-07-27/worlds-most-expensive-french-fries-nyc/100326902To learn more about financial abuse and the Financial Independence Hub, go to commbank.com.au/nextchapter and goodshep.org.au/FIHNews for Kids - Squiz Kids Have a listen to our new podcast, Sport Today on Spotify, Apple, Website See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jul 26, 2021 • 10min
Tuesday, 27 July: Ariarne Titmus grabs gold; New rules at Parliament House; Airstrikes continue in Afghanistan; And spotting a western quoll…
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. LINKS Squiz Shortcuts https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ Squiz Kids https://www.squizkids.com.au/ Ariarne Titmus beats Katie Ledecky to win gold for Oz https://twitter.com/7olympics/status/1419486634005856258 Titmus’ coach goes wild at a gold medal win https://twitter.com/JoshButler/status/1419487114261979144 Your Shortcut to… Afghanistan https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-afghanistan/ A link to health helplineshttps://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-helplinesMore 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. Have a listen to Sport Today on Spotify, Apple, Website (Sponsored) To learn more about financial abuse and the Financial Independence Hub go to: commbank.com.au/nextchapter or goodshep.org.au/FIH See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
