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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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Feb 28, 2024 • 10min
Inflation holds steady; Aid problems in Gaza; The Tilles are headed for the Olympics; And happy birthday to the leaplings...
Thursday, 29 February 2024 – Inflation holds steady; Aid problems in Gaza; The Tilles are headed for the Olympics; And happy birthday to the leaplings...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!
Feb 28, 2024 • 11min
Your Shortcut to... By-elections
Australia is in for a by-election this weekend, which might be top of mind for any listeners who live in the federal seat of Dunkley, south-east of Melbourne.In this Squiz Shortcut we discuss the Dunkley by-election, but we also thought that it might be a good opportunity to break down what a by-election is in the first place, and what role they have in our federal politics.Squiz recommends:Reading: the Museum of Australian Democracy's 2017 list of 'Eight By-Elections That Changed The Game'
Feb 27, 2024 • 10min
A breakthrough in Bungonia; Severe weather days ahead; Falling out over the gender pay gap; And a cool career choice...
Wednesday, 28 February 2024 – A breakthrough in Bungonia; Severe weather days ahead; Falling out over the gender pay gap; And a cool career choice...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.If you’re keen to find out how your company stacks up on the gender pay gap, here's a handy tool.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!
Feb 26, 2024 • 10min
Police put together a double-murder timeline; An Aussie is kidnapped in PNG; The pay gap is in the spotlight; And a voice note dilemma...
Tuesday, 27 February 2024 – Police put together a double-murder timeline; An Aussie is kidnapped in PNG; The pay gap is in the spotlight; And a voice note dilemma...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!
Feb 25, 2024 • 10min
Trump notches a win; The search for a Sydney couple continues; The Tillies are a step closer to the Olympics; And Curtis Stone's big gig...
Monday, 26 February 2024 – Trump notches a win; The search for a Sydney couple continues; The Tillies are a step closer to the Olympics; And Curtis Stone's big gig...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 listen to the Squiz Shortcut on Alexei Navalny 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!
Feb 22, 2024 • 11min
Qantas posts a profit; Ukraine marks 2 years of war; Bushfires kick off in southeastern Oz; And Taylor takes over Sydney...
Friday, 23 February 2024 – Qantas posts a profit; Ukraine marks 2 years of war; Bushfires kick off in southeastern Oz; And Taylor takes over Sydney...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 read the article about how influencers take advantage of new parents here.You can listen to Kate's interview with Georgie Tunny about Taylor Swift (and sign up for future episodes of News Club) 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!
Feb 21, 2024 • 11min
A leadership shake-up at Woolworths; Prince William calls for a ceasefire; An AFL player's in hot water; And putting your rice on ice...
Thursday, 22 February 2024 – A leadership shake-up at Woolworths; Prince William calls for a ceasefire; An AFL player's in hot water; And putting your rice on ice... 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 see the BAFTAs red carpet photos here and the Peoples' Choice Awards photos 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!
Feb 21, 2024 • 13min
Your Shortcut to... Alexei Navalny
Alexei Navalny, the leader of Russia’s opposition movement, died last week in a remote Arctic prison. According to his family and supporters, he was murdered by Vladimir Putin’s regime. In this Squiz Shortcut, we talk about who Navalny was and his role in Russian politics, plus the reaction to his death.Squiz recommends:Reading: anything by Masha Gessen, another Russian dissident who wrote about Navalny’s death in The New Yorker.Watching: the Oscar-winning documentary Navalny, about the 2020 poisoning attempt and Navalny’s efforts to track down his would-be assassins. You can currently watch it for free on SBS On Demand.
Feb 20, 2024 • 10min
The Australian Navy gets an overhaul; Assange misses his court date; Some high-profile resignations; And finding your sole mate...
Wednesday, 21 February 2024 – The Australian Navy gets an overhaul; Assange misses his court date; Some high-profile resignations; And finding your sole mate... 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 see the BAFTAs red carpet photos here and the Peoples' Choice Awards photos 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!
Feb 19, 2024 • 10min
Politicians' drinking habits are questioned; A massacre in PNG; Assange heads to court; And some brilliant BAFTAs style...
Tuesday, 20 February 2024 – Politicians' drinking habits are questioned; A massacre in PNG; Assange heads to court; And some brilliant BAFTAs style... 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 see the BAFTAs red carpet photos here and the Peoples' Choice Awards photos 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!
