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Friday, 30 August: Kamala Harris faces the mic; The Wieambilla inquest wraps up; Game on for the AFLW; And tossing our tomatoes...…The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news).Friday Lites: With it being the first day of spring on Sunday, we’re firing up the barbie and thinking about fresh flavours. This punchy Sicilian citrus and fennel salad recipe is from a collection of veggie dishes, and it’s great with grilled chicken or fish. And your people will think you’re real fancy… Sponsored: To find out more about a BHP career visit bhp.com/careersOther things we do:Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the brand new interview series, Newsmakers.Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSupport The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

Australia is riding high after its best-ever performance at an Olympic Games in Paris. So grab your green and gold again because the Paralympics are here. In this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you up to speed with how they work, the sports involved, and the Aussies to watch out for.Squiz recommends:Reading: This article on the Paralympics website explains the classification system for each sport in the Games. It’s really helpful.Watching: Squizers interested in watching the wheelchair rugby should check out the documentary Forged in Steel all about our team - the Steelers - and their road to the Paris Paralympics. Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here.

Thursday, 29 August: The Paralympics begin in Paris; An Israeli hostage makes it home; Trump faces a fresh indictment; And the robo-chefs are coming...The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news).Sponsored: To find out more about a BHP career visit bhp.com/careersOther things we do:Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the brand new interview series, Newsmakers.Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSupport The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

Wednesday, 28 August: Federal election battle lines are drawn; The CFMEU strikes back; Aussie companies report big profits; And the UK is ready to rock...…The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news).If you want to know more about the allegations against the CFMEU, check out this Squiz Shortcut.Sponsored: To find out more about a BHP career visit bhp.com/careersOther things we do:Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the brand new interview series, Newsmakers.Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSupport The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

Tuesday, 27 August: The Pacific Islands Forum begins; A high-profile murder sentence; Cracking down on Aussie aviation; And a big reunion is on the cards...The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news).If you’ve been affected by the Charlise Mutton story, you can reach out for help here.Sponsored: To find out more about a BHP career visit bhp.com/careersOther things we do:Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers.Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSupport The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

Monday, 26 August: A landslide victory in the NT; Your right to switch off starts now; A solution for the stranded astronauts; And as cool as a cucumber...The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news).And for the Squiz you know and love, weekend-style, sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here.If you're keen to try out the viral cucumber salad recipe, you can find it here.Sponsored: To find out more about a BHP career visit bhp.com/careersSponsored: To get up to $235 off your first 5 Marley Spoon boxes, use the code 'SQUIZ' when you check out here.Other things we do:Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the brand new interview series, Newsmakers.Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSupport The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

Weekly Wrap is published every Saturday morning in our News Club podcast feed. Follow News Club on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Hosted by the OG team of Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, Weekly Wrap is all about helping you stay on top of the news + we give you some talking points for the week ahead.LINKSOur News Club interview with Bernie Shakeshaft Kate recommends our Squiz Shortcut on the astronauts stranded in space Claire recommends this podcast series about the 300 bodies discovered in Noble, GeorgiaYou can watch Leigh Sales' new series The Assembly on ABC iView

Friday, 23 August: Anderson farewells Aunty; The NT heads to the polls; Ukraine moves on Moscow; And a moreish linguine...The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news).Friday Lites: If you're hankering for a light but decadent dish to celebrate the warmer weather, this bougie Moreton Bay Bug linguine recipe is perfect.Sponsored: Check out the Westfield Local Heroes and vote at westfield.com.au/local-heroes.Other things we do:Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the brand new interview series, Newsmakers. The latest episode features an interview with Mamamia founder Mia Freedman.Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSupport The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

Thursday, 22 August: A bill to cut the cost of the NDIS; Erin Patterson's trial date is set; Pushing a renewable power project; And bye bye Bennifer 2.0...The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news).Sponsored: Check out the Westfield Local Heroes and vote at westfield.com.au/local-heroesSponsored: To find out more about a BHP career visit bhp.com/careersOther things we do:Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the brand new interview series, Newsmakers. The latest episode features an interview with Mamamia founder Mia Freedman.Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSupport The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

Wednesday, 21 August: An Italian maritime mystery; Israel recovers more hostages' bodies; Penning a new defence deal; And a picturesque quest...The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news).Sponsored: Check out the Westfield Local Heroes and vote at westfield.com.au/local-heroesOther things we do:Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the brand new interview series, Newsmakers. The latest episode features an interview with Mamamia founder Mia Freedman.Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics including the latest episode on Democratic VP nominee Tim Walz.Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.