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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 27, 2020 • 9min
Tuesday, 28 July - Good and bad Coronavirus news; The ACCC takes Google to court; Measuring global leadership; And David Bowie's soft spot for an Aussie tv classic.
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Jul 26, 2020 • 11min
Monday, 27 July - New tensions between Australia and China; Our deadliest day in the pandemic; An expenses scandal in South Australia; and having a good cry...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.... “Don't cry for me, Marge and Tina”...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 ....Your shortcut to... The South China Sea: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-the-south-china-sea/....Your shortcut to... 1MDB: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-1mdb/....Commbank (sponsored): commbank.com.au/nextchapter. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jul 23, 2020 • 10min
Friday, 24 July - Covid cases continue to rise; Deficit numbers; Alarming level of famine in Yemen; And a not-so-light Friday Lites.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. ... “You spin me right round, baby right round”...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/...NYT 'The Daily' - https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/21/podcasts/the-daily/coronavirus-vaccine.htmlOlive Oil and Zucchini Bread - https://www.dinnerladies.com.au/Blog/Post/47/olive-oil-and-zucchini-bread See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jul 22, 2020 • 11min
Thursday, 23 July - An 'eyewatering' financial update; NZ's political scandals; Farewell to the Boeing 747; And the battle of the bottoms.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. ... “I like big butts and I cannot lie”...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 ....Squiz Shortcuts - Facebook - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/your-shortcut-to-facebook/Bupa (sponsored) https://www.bupa.com..au/...Getting to the bottom of it -https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2020/jul/22/race-to-the-bottom-museum-curators-in-battle-for-bestmuseumbum See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jul 21, 2020 • 10min
Wednesday 22 July - Extending COVID payments; Charges against Ardent Leisure; More Australian magazines are shut down; And a series of epic journeys
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. ... “Yeah, I'm gonna take my horse to the old town road”...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/...Extraordinary journeys' - https://www.bbc.com/news/world-53431985Alexa - https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/jul/20/alexa-i-love-you-how-lockdown-made-men-lust-after-their-amazon-echo See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jul 20, 2020 • 10min
Tuesday 21 July - An inquiry into Melbourne's Covid-19 outbreak; The UK to suspend extradition deal with Hong Kong; Kanye West's campaign rally; and a swarm of flying ants
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. ... “So unplug the jukebox and do us all a favour”...
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Jul 19, 2020 • 9min
Monday, 20 July - Mandatory masks for Melbourne; The JobKeeper program could be extended; A Royal micro-wedding; and a good use for odd socks...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Baby I love the way that there's nothing sure”...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/....Your shortcut to... TikTok: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/your-shortcut-to-tiktok/....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!) - https://www.thesquiz.com.au....Bupa (sponsored) https://www.bupa.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jul 16, 2020 • 10min
Friday, 17 July - A look at how Victoria is tracking; Twitter's security breach; Trump dumps his campaign manager; And the best gift for wine lovers.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“Didn't anybody tell her”...Best Gift for Wine Lovers - https://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-gifts-wine-lovers.html...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....Commbank (sponsored): http://startsmart.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jul 15, 2020 • 10min
Thursday, 16 July - Suppressing covid-19; Trump takes on China over Hong Kong; Dealing with a population drop; And online ordering errors.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“What a wicked game you play”...Squiz Shortcuts - TikTok - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/your-shortcut-to-tiktok/...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....Commbank (sponsored): http://startsmart.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jul 14, 2020 • 11min
Wednesday, 15 July - Coronavirus by numbers; Ghislaine Maxwell pleads not guilty; New Zealand's opposition gets a shake up; And getting creative in lockdown..
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“Get back, honky cat”...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....Recreating classic album covers: https://twitter.com/robertspeker/status/1281627747136274432...Commbank (sponsored): http://startsmart.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
