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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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Sep 16, 2020 • 10min
Thursday, 17 September - Lifting our biodiversity game; The PM moves to bring more Aussies home; Venezuela's human rights record; And changing a name
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“Laugh now, cry later"Bupa (sponsored): https://www.bupa.com.au/Squiz Shortcuts: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/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 15, 2020 • 9min
Wednesday, 16 September - The Prime Minister's gas plan; Restrictions ease for regional Victoria; Broadcasters and the summer of cricket; And twenty years on.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“If you start me up I’ll never stop”Bupa (sponsored): https://www.bupa.com.au/Squiz Shortcuts: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/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 14, 2020 • 10min
Tuesday, 15 September - TikTok and data ownership; A new record for global Covid-19 numbers; Life on Venus; and the comeback of vinyl
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Turn the beat around”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 .Bupa (sponsored) https://www.bupa.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sep 13, 2020 • 10min
Monday, 14 September - More than 30 dead in US wildfires; The AstraZeneca/Oxford University Covid vaccine trial resumes; peace talks in Afghanistan; and the comedy wildlife awards
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “I send a message and hope it gets through”.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 ..Comedy Wildlife Awards - https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2020/sep/11/comedy-wildlife-photography-awards-2020-finalists-in-pictures ..Bupa (sponsored) https://www.bupa.com.au/ . .Marley Spoon (sponsored): New customers can get $25 off each of your first four boxes using the code THESQUIZ at https://marleyspoon.com.au/?v=THESQUIZ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sep 10, 2020 • 10min
Friday, 11 September - State governments under pressure; Missing South Australian men found; Vale Dame Diana Rigg; and a look back at interior decorating
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “We like short shorts" . Naked bike shorts: https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2020/sep/09/explain-it-to-me-quickly-are-invisible-bike-shorts-the-next-big-thing-in-fashion . . 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 .Bupa (sponsored) https://www.bupa.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sep 9, 2020 • 10min
Thursday, 10 September - A promising Covid-19 vaccine trial is put on pause; Chinese state media accuses Australia of hypocrisy; The Oscars outline new diversity requirements, and Keeping Up With The Kardashians no more.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“Here we are now, entertain me”.Squiz Shortcuts - Vladimir Putin https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-vladimir-putin/ ..Squiz Shortcuts - Vaccines https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-vaccines/ ..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 .A Kardashian galler: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film-tv/a33959913/keeping-up-with-the-kardashians-cancellation-reactions/ ..Bupa (sponsored) https://www.bupa.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sep 8, 2020 • 10min
Wednesday, 9 September - More trouble with China; Eight charged over the murder of Jamal Khashoggi; Ash Barty pulls out of the French Open; and teachers getting it done
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“To run away from you is all that I could do”Squiz Shortcuts - the Rohingya and the Uyghers: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-the-rohingya-and-the-uyghurs/ ..Squiz Kids, our news podcast for 8-12 year olds. Age-appropriate news, delivered with positivity and humour. Check it out: https://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 .Nigerian teacher can teach the whole world: https://apnews.com/6f4791a1656f7b177b098b02d6a278a4 .Missing Yorkshire man turns up at press conference: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-54072508 ..Bupa (sponsored) https://www.bupa.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sep 7, 2020 • 10min
Tuesday, 8 September - Typhoon Haishen causes mass evacuations; Free Covid vaccines could be available early next year; Novak Djokovic is out of the US Open; and a birthday gift that keeps on giving
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“If I could turn back time”Squiz Shortcuts: The Rohingya and the Uyghers: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-the-rohingya-and-the-uyghurs/.Squiz Kids, our news podcast for 8-12 year olds. Age-appropriate news, delivered with positivity and humour. Check it out: https://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 ..Need help? https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/subjects/family-and-domestic-violence/who-else-can-help-family-and-domestic-violence ..Bupa (sponsored) https://www.bupa.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sep 6, 2020 • 10min
Monday, 7 September - Victoria's roadmap; Julian Assange is back in court; Brexit trade talks; And two Aussies stay alive at the US Open.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“Keep your head up”Bupa (sponsored): https://www.bupa.com.au/Marley Spoon (sponsored): New customers can get $25 off each of your first four boxes using the code THESQUIZ at https://marleyspoon.com.au/?v=THESQUIZSquiz Shortcuts: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/Squiz Kids: https://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.
Sep 3, 2020 • 10min
Friday, 4 September - National Cabinet tackles the issue of state borders; A guilty plea for the driver of the vehicle that killed four Sydney children; Afghan peace talks; And getting your facts right.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“C'mon, c'mon let's stick together"Squiz Shortcuts: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/Squiz Quiz: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/quiz/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.
