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We’re back for our first shortcut of 2024, and if you’re anything like us, you had a good rest from the news over Christmas and New Year – but now it’s time to check in on two stories that didn’t take a break over the holidays. We’re talking, of course, about the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, both of which have seen significant developments in the last couple of weeks.Other things we do:Squiz Today - a daily podcast and newsletter that gives a fact-filled run-down of what’s making news.Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Monday, 8 January – 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning.You can Squiz The Break here.#SPONSORED: Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/SQUIZOther things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Happy New Year Squizers! We've got a huge year of news and content coming your way, and we'll be back with The Squiz Today daily news updates from the 8th January. In the meantime, take a look back at the year in news with Kate and Claire. Over three episodes they review the biggest Australian, international and quirky news stories of the year.And can we ask one thing? Head over to our new show 'News Club' and hit follow. In 2024, it's going to be the place to be for conversations about the news. Each week Kate and Claire will bring you the Weekly Wrap, and standby for the launch of the News Club show itself. Plus throughout January they'll be interviewing some pretty awesome people about the news year ahead... Actually, we'll ask 2 things... Know someone who'd enjoy getting their news with The Squiz? Send 'em our way by telling them about our podcasts or newsletters. Your recommendations are the #1 way that we grow, and we're grateful for each and every one. Click here to easily follow News Club on your podcasting apps.

Kate and Claire wrap up 2023 with a look back at the stories that gave us a chuckle.See the phallic ice photo (taken by Ken Pretty from the town of Dildo) here.

For our second Year In Review episode of 2023, Claire and Kate look back at the political stories that had Australia talking, and the legal cases that wouldn't quit... as well as some incredible sporting achievements.

We're looking back on 2023, with three special end-of-year episodes.Today, Claire and Kate talk through the global news that captured our attention. Next up - a wrap of the big Australian news stories, and then a look at the lighter/quirkier happenings of 2023.Know someone who'd enjoy the way we do news? You telling them about us is the only present we need... go on, give us a plug. Or leave a review!

It’s a bit of fun, it’s a bit festive, with a lot of laughs. Take a lighter look at the year that was 2023 by joining us for The Great Big Squiz Quiz!Can you beat panellists Claire Kimball, Kate Watson, Larissa Moore and Amanda Bower?If you fancy playing at home with friends, a link to the quiz on our website is here.

Weekly Wrap has moved to our News Club channel. Find it on Apple and Spotify (or search for it in your fave podcast app)

Friday, 22 December – 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning.You can find the trailer for Jury Duty here.Claire's fave cleaning product - Sard Super Power Stain Remover - is here.Find the recipe for miso, macadamia and white chocolate cookies here.And the recipe for Jamie Oliver's bloomin' easy vanilla cheesecake is here.Other things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Thursday, 21 December – 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning.Other things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!