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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 11, 2022 • 11min
Wednesday, 12 October: 20 years since terror came to Bali; Allies rally around Ukraine; Revving up for an electric ute; And a reason to put your kilt on
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, including this week's special on the 20th Anniversary of the Bali bombings which is out now.Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Oct 10, 2022 • 11min
Tuesday, 11 October: Japan's border finally reopens; Kyiv comes under attack; Another soggy summer ahead; And proof that men don't listen
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 9, 2022 • 10min
Monday, 10 October: A bridge too far for Russia; NSW is back underwater; Ricciardo is left without a ride; And kangaroo paws are smoothing out our wrinkles
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 6, 2022 • 11min
Friday, 7 October: A tragedy in Thailand; Locking down our data; It's Deja-vu for The Star; And some fat bears magic
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.Other things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including the latest episode about the new British PM Liz TrussSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Oct 5, 2022 • 12min
Thursday, 6 October: A delicate meeting in Canberra; Brittany Higgins' harrowing evidence; A big missile contest in Korea; And the blues are a-callin' again
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:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including the latest episode on the Optus data hack and cyber security.Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Oct 4, 2022 • 12min
Wednesday, 5 October: A smaller than expected interest rate hike; Ukraine takes more territory from Russia; Pushing to preserve our native animals; And Australia's best pie!
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 wondering how to explain the wild weather to kids (or just want your own fun explainer), this week’s Squiz Kids Shortcuts about La Niña is out today. Get that and more Squiz Kids Subscriber Specials on Apple. If you missed Elon Musk's Twitter poll on how to resolve the war in Ukraine, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's response, you can find them 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 3, 2022 • 11min
Tuesday, 4 October: The Aussies returning from Syria; Bruce Lehrmann's trial is set to begin; The scale of the Optus data hack is revealed; And why Bruce Willis isn't selling his face
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!
Sep 29, 2022 • 12min
Friday, 30 September: Australia's most powerful people; Hurricane Ian is battering Florida; Another big weekend of sport ahead; and it's international podcast day
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.Squiz Survey - Last chance - Enter for your chance to win and help us out in the process!Other things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including the latest episode about the new British PM Liz TrussSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Sep 28, 2022 • 12min
Thursday, 29 September: Pain at the petrol pump; Florida bracing for impact; Optus pushed to pay up; And some toxic toads
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:Squiz Survey - Please take 5 minutes to fill this out to help us improve, and you might even win a prize..!Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including the latest episode discussing all of Russian President Vladimir Putin's latest moves in Ukraine.Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Sep 27, 2022 • 12min
Wednesday, 28 September: A twist in the Optus hack tale; Japan's Shinzo Abe farewelled; Ukraine's sham vote closes; And how to skip those annoying meetings
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've been affected by the Optus hack, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has some advice on how to protect yourself.Squiz Survey - Enter for your chance to win and help us out in the process!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!
