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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 24, 2023 • 10min
Hamas releases some hostages; Microsofts invests $5bn in Oz; Britney Spears tells all; and happy 100th to Vegemite...
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.For World Pasta Day, here's The Sporkful's Mission: ImPASTAble podcast series#Sponsored: It’s happening now at BHPOther 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!
Oct 24, 2023 • 13min
How Far We've Come: The tale of free and compulsory schooling
Welcome to season 2 of How Far We've Come, our short series on the big moments that have shaped Australia, plus a look at the challenges we face today. This time around we are diving into the big education moments, starting with the birth of free, compulsory, and secular education. A special thanks to our podcast partner on this series, NGS Super. Find out more about them here.Want more How Far We've Come? Find all episodes and written content here.
Oct 23, 2023 • 11min
Tuesday, 24 October: Western leaders push for aid in Gaza; Parental leave is in the spotlight; A boost for frequent flyers; And there's nothing funny about love
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.#Sponsored: It’s happening now at BHPWe'd be so grateful if you filled out our Media and News Survey – the link 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!
Oct 22, 2023 • 10min
Monday, 23 October: Calls for more aid for Gaza; Albanese heads to Washington; Making waves in Aussie swimming; And putting Deniliquin on the map
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.#Sponsored: It’s happening now at BHPWe'd be so grateful if you filled out our Media and News Survey – the link 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!
Oct 20, 2023 • 26min
Weekly Wrap, 21 October: The fallout in Israel-Gaza, unpacking the Voice referendum results, and some top linen tips...
Introducing the Weekly Wrap - the week in news, and what’s coming up. Hosted by the OG team of Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, it drops at 6am Saturday morning and is all about helping you stay on top of the news + we give you some talking points for the week ahead. (Psst: For those who listen to the Saturday Squiz it’s the same, with a fresh new name and look...)Looking for more? Check out our Saturday Squiz newsletter. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekend.LINKSRead this profile on New Zealand's new PM Christopher LuxonRead two analyses of the Voice referendum results by The Australian's Janet Albrechtsen and Guardian Australia's Katharine Murphy and Josh ButlerWatch Take 5 With Zan Rowe's episode featuring Natalie Imbruglia Read Lauren Sams' article on how to iron linen - Australian Financial Review (paywall)Get involved in the Uber x Red Cross Clothing DriveAnd we'd be over the moon if you could fill in our surveyHosts: Claire Kimball & Kate WatsonProducer: Lara Robertson
Oct 19, 2023 • 12min
Friday, 20 October: Gazans wait for aid; Xi and Putin make their pitch; the Sydney Opera House at 50; and welcoming the weekly wrap
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.We'd be so grateful if you filled out our Media and News Survey – the link is here.Here's the pasta Claire's cooking this weekend.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!
Oct 18, 2023 • 10min
Thursday, 19 October: All eyes on Israel as Biden touches down; China's accused of theft; Calling time in Mount Isa; And the TP of Aussie dreams...
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!
Oct 17, 2023 • 10min
Wednesday, 18 October: A presidential visit to Israel; A presidential visit to China; Telstra grilled over its Voice support; and fussing over fussy eaters...
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.We'd be so grateful if you filled out our news survey 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!
Oct 16, 2023 • 8min
Tuesday, 17 October: Gaza's humanitarian crisis; Next steps after the Voice defeat; Microsoft finally gets to buy Activision-Blizzard; and Afghanistan shocks English cricketers
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!
Oct 16, 2023 • 1min
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