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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 25, 2022 • 11min
Wednesday, 26 October: Breaking down the Budget; No rest for Sunak; Planning your post; And kits off for a good cause
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 topics.Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Oct 24, 2022 • 12min
Tuesday, 25 October: Get set for tonight's Budget; Another new Prime Minister for the UK; Ups and downs in the flood crisis; And did somebody call for a doctor?
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.Link: Claire's prawn linguine recipe to keep you sustained on Budget nightOther 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 23, 2022 • 11min
Monday, 24 October: Xi goes for 3; Floods and more floods; Lining up for the job of PM of the UK; And introducing Newshounds...
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.NEWSHOUNDS - media literacy for kidsOther things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including a recent episode about cybersecurity and data hacks.Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Oct 20, 2022 • 11min
Friday, 21 October: Liz Truss is out; Another wet and wild weekend; A senior Greens senator steps down; And counting down to Midnights
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.LINKS: Explore Friday Lites here - including Claire's beetroot and parsnip gratin recipe.Other things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including a recent episode about cybersecurity and data hacks.Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Oct 19, 2022 • 11min
Thursday, 20 October: Climbing protests in Iran; Ukraine faces a cold winter; Proof that mozzies think you're extra tasty; And somebody call Samuel L. Jackson
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.LINKS:Check out Tourism Australia's new 10-minute short film encouraging international visitors hereSquiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including the new episode on the protests in Iran.Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Oct 18, 2022 • 11min
Wednesday, 19 October: Diamonds clash with the miners; Australia changes tack in Israel; The Booker Prize winner is announced; And Eurovision is down 2 entrants
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 topics.Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Oct 17, 2022 • 11min
Tuesday, 18 October: An investigation into Medicare rorts; Drone attacks hit Ukraine's capital; Former cabinet ministers take the stand; And 100 years of the BBC
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.LINK: Click here to watch the live stream of Uncle Jack Charles' State FuneralOther 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, 2022 • 11min
Monday, 17 October: China's President to get 5 more years; Financial relief for flooded Aussies; Goodbye Robbie Coltrane; And a festival of twins
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 13, 2022 • 11min
Friday, 14 October: Some solace after the Sandy Hook school massacre; Ukraine's fight in the skies; Qantas's profits take off; And getting merry with berries
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.LINKS: Explore Friday Lites here - including Claire's berry pudding recipe.Other things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics.Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Oct 12, 2022 • 11min
Thursday, 13 October: Having fun with the census; Ukraine asks Australia for help; The top Aussie universities; And the fattest bear of them all
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.LINKS:If you're in need of a zen workout, look no further than Angela Lansbury's Positive Vibes video.Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including this week's episode on the 20th anniversary of the Bali bombings.Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
