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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 7, 2023 • 11min
Friday, 8 September: A King-sized mess over Qatar; Albanese's bound for Beijing; Hoping for a Wallabies miracle; And prawn tacos for spring
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.Find the recipe for prawn and avocado tacos here.Find our Shortcut on the G20 summit here.#Sponsored: Sign up to Cashrewards using the code “SQUIZ” and spend $20* within 7 days to receive a $20* welcome bonus.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!
Sep 6, 2023 • 10min
Thursday, 7 September: Oz and China talk it out in Beijing; Australia's economy slows; Footy finals kick off; And a very lucky monkey
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.Find our Shortcut on the G20 summit here.#Sponsored: Sign up to Cashrewards using the code “SQUIZ” and spend $20* within 7 days to receive a $20* welcome bonus.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!
Sep 6, 2023 • 13min
ASK THE SQUIZ: Answering your questions about the Voice
In this episode we cover questions about improving Indigenous outcomes, how risky is constitutional change, and the ticks and crosses of your vote...Want opinion-free, agenda-free information on the Voice and the Referendum? We've got you covered with our resource centre here. If you found it useful, please share it with your people.Got a question for us? Ask it here or send us an email at hello@thesquiz.com.au.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!
Sep 5, 2023 • 10min
Wednesday, 6 September: Alan Joyce takes off early; Interest rates hold steady; Kim Jong Un is heading to Russia; and it turns out opposites don't attract...
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.Our Shortcuts on the G20 summit is right here.#Sponsored: Sign up to Cashrewards using the code “SQUIZ” and spend $20* within 7 days to receive a $20* welcome bonus.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!
Sep 4, 2023 • 9min
Tuesday, 5 September: Ukraine's defence ministry gets a reshuffle; Qantas apologises to its investors; the RBA meets this afternoon; and mango season might be a fizzer
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: Sign up to Cashrewards using the code “SQUIZ” and spend $20* within 7 days to receive a $20* welcome bonus.*T&C and exclusions apply#Sponsored: The Accelerator for Women’s Kickstarter Challenge: Submit your new business idea into the or learn more 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!
Sep 3, 2023 • 10min
Monday, 4 September: Burning Man blues; A rescue ship heads to Antarctica; Britain farewells Mohamed Al-Fayed; and true Beliebers at the US Open
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: Sign up to Cashrewards using the code “SQUIZ” and spend $20* within 7 days to receive a $20* welcome bonus.*T&C and exclusions apply 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!
Sep 1, 2023 • 20min
Saturday Squiz, 2 September: The Voice gets a date, another chopper crash, and a very special guest...
Saturday Squiz is your shortcut to being informed, weekend style. Looking for more? Check out our Saturday Squiz newsletter. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekend.LINKSThe viral video of a carpet pythonGQ has published a great feature on Andy RoddickWatch Prince Harry's new Netflix doco series Heart of InvictusCheck out our resource centre on The Voice Referendum hereHOSTS: Claire Kimball and Kate WatsonPRODUCER: Annelise Taylor
Aug 31, 2023 • 11min
Friday, 1 September: Qantas hits some turbulence; A fire in Johannesburg leaves dozens dead; Summer aircon troubles are forecast; And taking off the beer goggles
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.Find the recipe for Stephanie Alexander's zucchini pickles 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!
Aug 30, 2023 • 11min
Thursday, 31 August: A referendum date is set; Ukraine strikes a Russian city; Inflation continues to go down; And a whopping big legal case
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.Find our resource centre on The Voice and The Referendum 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!
Aug 30, 2023 • 15min
BONUS EPISODE: Squiz Shortcut to the Voice referendum
The date for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum has been locked in, so we're popping our latest Squiz Shortcut episode in the Squiz Today feed for your ears. It lays out the basics of the referendum, the key arguments of the ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ cases, and what happens next depending on the result.Squiz recommends:Our homebase for all our Voice content on our website. You can dive in to find our previous Shortcuts and a quick snapshot on the voice and the ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ cases.Check out more of our Squiz Shortcuts here.
