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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Oct 12, 2021 • 11min
Wednesday, 13 October - Branch stacking and the IBAC; An unfolding energy crisis; Vale Eddie Jaku; and the power of ice cream...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. LINKS;Vale Eddie Jaku, the 'happiest man on earth'And good luck to Chloë McCardel!Get across anti-corruption commissions with this ShortcutSponsored: To learn more about fitted for work go to fittedforwork.orgOther 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.
Oct 11, 2021 • 11min
Tuesday, 12 October: Nudging the Nats on climate policy; NSW feels the freedom; UK police won't investigate Prince Andrew; And happy birthday Hugh…
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.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 10, 2021 • 11min
Monday, 11 October: NSW starts its journey out of lockdown restrictions; Talks with the Taliban; Lebanon's power problem; And one for the teachers...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.Hi Teachers! Check out Squiz Kids for Schools.Marley Spoon (sponsored): Get $110 off your First 5 boxes AND Free Shipping off the 1st box with the code SQUIZ110 at Marley SpoonSport 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!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.
Oct 7, 2021 • 11min
Friday, 8 October: Top level talks and a trip to Taiwan; Hospital funding and our borders; A legal win for the royals; And pizza but hold the cheese....
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.We're hiring - contact: hello@thesquiz.com.auPizza with no cheeseYour shortcut to... SubmarinesSport 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 6, 2021 • 10min
Thursday, 7 October - NSW's double-jab milestone; A vaccine win against malaria; Downsizing your home loan; and the winner of Fat Bear Week...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. LINKSThe winner of Fat Bear WeekYour Shortcut to... Anti Corruption CommissionsOther 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.
Oct 5, 2021 • 11min
Wednesday, 6 October - Facebook's mega outage; Victoria's record case day; The power of chili; and... we're hiring
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. LINKSYour Shortcut to... Australia's Climate AgendaRead more: Paintings made from tears and turned into NFT's... and Adele's new musicOther 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.
Oct 4, 2021 • 11min
Tuesday, 5 October - A new Premier for NSW; Opening up the Pandora Papers; Penrith Panthers win the GrandFinal; and Squiz Kids for Schools
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Attention teachers! We're launching Squiz Kids For Schools! SK4S gives teachers daily literacy activities to go along with the Squiz Kids Today podcast, aligned to the curriculum, and available the day before so you can plan. There are new Squiz Kids Shortcuts in the works, taking a look at all sorts of topics. The Squiz Kids Today podcast will stay free of course, but if you're keen to check out Squiz Kids For Schools and all the extras that come with it, definitely jump on this free trial until the end of the year. If you know a teacher, tell 'em about it.Your Shortcut to... What's Happening in TaiwanOther 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.
Sep 30, 2021 • 11min
Friday, 1 October: Covid and the NRL grand final; Dodging tornados in regional NSW; Life for Sarah Everard's killer; And the most powerful in the land...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.Basque CheesecakeMore 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.
Sep 29, 2021 • 10min
Thursday, 30 September - Victoria's Health department is charged over hotel quarantine breaches; North Korea's new missile; Money for art; and happy World Podcast Day
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Confused about climate change? We've got you with this Shortcut to... Australia's Climate Agenda in 2021The "Take your money and run' art pieceHAPPY WORLD PODCAST DAY! Tell your people about podcasts from The Squiz: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!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.
Sep 28, 2021 • 11min
Wednesday, 29 September - Facing a global energy crisis; The threat of Al Qaeda; The ACCC want action on Google's ad dominance; and Fat Bear Week is back
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. LINKS:Mr Goxx, your finance hamsterSquiz The Day - Fat Bear Week kicks offOther 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.
