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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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Jul 25, 2021 • 10min
Monday, 26 July: New advice on COVID vaccines; High temperatures test the Middle East; All eyes on the Olympics; And the new ice cream on the block...
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Jul 22, 2021 • 11min
Friday, 23 July: The Olympics are upon us; Talking vaccination rates; Avoiding the 'in danger' list; And welcome the Tokyo Sprint...
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Jul 21, 2021 • 11min
Thursday, 22 July - And the winner is Brisbane; Taking responsibility for the vaccine rollout; A wet spring is on the way; And bad news for bacon lovers
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Jul 20, 2021 • 11min
Wednesday, 21 July - Counting the cost of lockdowns; Harvey Weinstein faces more sexual assault charges; Tokyo 2021 starts for the Aussies; and sexy beasts...
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Jul 19, 2021 • 10min
Tuesday, 20 July: Ramping up our vaccine rollout; China is blamed for a major hack; Rental prices on the up; And getting ready for take off...
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Jul 18, 2021 • 10min
Monday, 19 July: New COVID restrictions for NSW; Wild weather up north; A back-to-back win; And making yeet official...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. LINKS Squiz Shortcuts https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ Squiz Kids https://www.squizkids.com.au/ Photos from Europe’s worst flood in decades https://www.theguardian.com/environment/gallery/2021/jul/15/flash-floods-cause-havoc-across-europe-in-pictures 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. Have a listen to our new podcast, Sport Today on Spotify, Apple, Website (Sponsored) Get $110 off your First 5 boxes AND Free Shipping off the 1st box with the code SQUIZ110 at marleyspoon.com.au See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jul 15, 2021 • 10min
Friday, 16 July: Continuing the lockdowns; Getting world leaders together; DIY medal ceremonies in Tokyo; And light and fluffy...
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Jul 14, 2021 • 11min
Thursday, 15 July - Masks on for Victorians; The BNPL market is getting crowded; Kayla Itsines sells her SWEAT app; and naming Generation Alpha...
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Jul 13, 2021 • 10min
Wednesday, 14 July - Financial support for those in lockdown; Wargames are on; Riots in South Africa; and one very lucky escape...
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Jul 12, 2021 • 11min
Tuesday, 13 July: Triple digits in NSW; More on Haiti's murder plot; Black Widow breaks box records; And tiny house living...
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