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Friday, 17 May: An assassination attempt in Europe; Australia gets the Asian Cup; Filling your freezer; And it's our podcast birthday... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Friday Lites: You know what’s needed right now? Some good meals in the freezer to help out on those weeknights where cooking and ordering food seems too hard. Good Food has put together a great selection here - one we’re making this weekend is this Bill Granger chicken/risoni soup recipe. #Sponsored: Find out more about Uber Teen here Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, including a recent episode featuring an interview with James Chessell - who until very recently was the managing director of publishing at Nine, overseeing the SMH, The Age and Financial Review. They had a great chat about how to unpick the Federal Budget - because it can be complex, especially if you're not a numbers person... Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

Thursday, 16 May: Dutton gets his say on the Budget; Putin takes a trip; A rainy reason to celebrate; And a window across the world... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). #Sponsored: Try Sunbeam fruit snacks for yourself at Coles or Woolies. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, including a recent episode featuring an interview with James Chessell - who until very recently was the managing director of publishing at Nine, overseeing the SMH, The Age and Financial Review. They had a great chat about how to unpick the Federal Budget - because it can be complex, especially if you're not a numbers person... Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

In this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at why college students are protesting about the Gaza war at campuses across the United States. They’ve made headlines over the past month because some of the demonstrations have turned violent, sparking debates over free speech and even forcing the White House to weigh in. They’ve also spread to Aussie universities, where students have set up camps, and tensions are running high. So we'll look at what they’re trying to achieve and their likely impact - if any. Squiz recommends: Reading: This explainer from The Guardian discusses what’s been happening at university campuses in Australia. Listening: This episode of The Daily podcast from The New York Times gives a good account of the US protests, particularly on the night of the UCLA arrests, and what impact the activism could have on Joe Biden’s bid to retain the Presidency. Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here.

Wednesday, 15 May: It's a cost of living Budget; A major murder case twist; A whistleblower is jailed; And a four-legged face-off...  The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). #Sponsored: To find out more about Aware Super, visit aware.com.au You can listen to Claire's News Club interview with James Chessell about reporting on the Federal Budget here. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, including a recent episode featuring an interview with James Chessell - who until very recently was the managing director of publishing at Nine, overseeing the SMH, The Age and Financial Review. They had a great chat about how to unpick the Federal Budget - because it can be complex, especially if you're not a numbers person... Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

Tuesday, 14 May: It's Budget day in Canberra; Elon Musk notches up a win; A very happy landing; And finding the best jeans... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). #Sponsored: To find out more about Aware Super, visit aware.com.au #Sponsored: If you want to learn more about how BHP is building a better future is a responsibility visit bhp.com/critical You can find The Guardian's piece answering all your questions about jeans here. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, including a recent episode featuring an interview with James Chessell - who until very recently was the managing director of publishing at Nine, overseeing the SMH, The Age and Financial Review. They had a great chat about how to unpick the Federal Budget - because it can be complex, especially if you're not a numbers person... Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

Monday, 13 May: Brace yourselves for Budget week; Live sheep exports are banned; The ceasefire pressures are still on; And amazing auroras... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). #Sponsored: To find out more about Aware Super visit aware.com.au Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, including a recent episode featuring an interview with James Chessell - who until very recently was the managing director of publishing at Nine, overseeing the SMH, The Age and Financial Review. They had a great chat about how to unpick the Federal Budget - because it can be complex, especially if you're not a numbers person... Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.

Weekly Wrap can be found on our News Club channel. Find it on Apple and Spotify (or search for it in your fave podcast app)

Friday, 10 May: A new plan for gas; Biden gives another warning to Israel; Another Aussie's Olympic dreams are over; And the gift mum really wants... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Friday Lites: If the chilly weather has you craving something warming, this recipe for ginger meatballs in coconut broth is a winner. They’re flavourful, moreish and best of all - easy to make. They’re going to be on high rotation for us… Today marks Are You Safe at Home? Day - find out more, here. #Sponsored: If you want to learn more about how BHP is building a better future is a responsibility visit bhp.com/critical #Sponsored: To find out more about Aware Super visit aware.com.au Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, including the latest episode which features an interview with with James Chessell - who until very recently was the managing director of publishing at Nine, overseeing the SMH, The Age and Financial Review. They had a great chat about how to unpick the Federal Budget - because it can be complex, especially if you're not a numbers person... Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including the latest episode on Australia's nuclear energy debate. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.

Thursday, 9 May: An assassination plot is foiled; The Hunter Valley bus crash accused pleads guilty; Sydney's wet week; And Sweden's Electric shock... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). #Sponsored: If you want to learn more about how BHP is building a better future is a responsibility visit bhp.com/critical Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, including the latest episode which features an interview with with James Chessell - who until very recently was the managing director of publishing at Nine, overseeing the SMH, The Age and Financial Review. They had a great chat about how to unpick the Federal Budget - because it can be complex, especially if you're not a numbers person... Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! In the latest episode, Bryce sits down with Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers - who takes the Squiz Kids Q+A hot seat to answer questions from the kids of Australia. Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.

In this Shortcut, we’re talking about nuclear power—which has been back in the news lately, with the Coalition announcing it wants it to be part of Australia’s energy mix. It’s far from a new idea, and while many countries have embraced it to generate their power cleanly and cheaply, Australia is still debating it. So we’ll look at what nuclear power is, how it could work in Australia, and whether it could be a realistic solution for our energy needs. Squiz recommends: Reading: This article from The Conversation and the ABC provides some historical context for the Coalition’s nuclear policy and explains why it’s unusual for Dutton. Listening: The Could Australia Go Nuclear? episode from The Guardian’s Full Story podcast, which gives a good idea of the numbers and the time needed to go nuclear. Watching: Chernobyl on Binge is a great series from a few years ago that explains how that disaster unfolded. Or, of course, Oppenheimer on Netflix if you haven’t seen it yet. Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here.

Wednesday, 8 May: Rates are on hold; Israel crosses a line; Fast-tracking the mushroom murders trial; And mixed reviews from the MET Gala... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). #Sponsored: If you want to learn more about how BHP are building a better future is a responsibility visit bhp.com/critical Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, including the latest episode which features an interview with with James Chessell - who until very recently was the managing director of publishing at Nine, overseeing the SMH, The Age and Financial Review. They had a great chat about how to unpick the Federal Budget - because it can be complex, especially if you're not a numbers person... Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. #Sponsored: To find out more about Aware Super, visit aware.com.au Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! In the latest episode, Bryce sits down with Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers - who takes the Squiz Kids Q+A hot seat to answer questions from the kids of Australia. Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.

Tuesday, 7 May: Qantas's big payout; Evacuations begin in Rafah; A sad end in Mexico; And some critters with your wine... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). #Sponsored: If you want to learn more about how BHP are building a better future is a responsibility visit bhp.com/critical Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.

Monday, 6 May: Teen terror is back in the spotlight; The search for answers in Mexico; An astronomical spectacle; And a very Aussie quest... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Here's a handy guide on how to check out the Eta Aquariids meteor shower. #Sponsored: To find out more about Aware Super visit aware.com.au #Sponsored: If you want to learn more about how BHP are building a better future is a responsibility visit bhp.com/critical Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.

Friday, 3 May: Tensions flare at US colleges; Domestic violence advocates demand more; The Solomon Islands has a new PM; And we're ready for our close up... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). If you’re concerned your personal information may have been leaked in the NSWClubs breach, contact ID Support for help. Friday Lites: With the weather outside a tad frightful for much of Oz this week, we are keen for a cozy pick-me-up and this recipe for apple cinnamon crumb muffins is an excellent go-to. And according to Squiz HQ’s Ellie, “the crumb top is elite”. You can’t argue with that. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, including the latest episode featuring an interview with the Australian Financial Review’s fashion editor Lauren Sams about the rise of ultra-fast fashion. She also gives us an update on her commitment to not buy clothes for a whole year… Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.

Thursday, 2 May: Coordinating a response to violence; Lehrmann's still on the hook; Qantas has a difficult day; And solving a wholemeal conundrum... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. #Sponsored: To find out more about Aware Super, visit aware.com.au Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.

In this Shortcut, we’re talking about people—specifically, the number of people in Australia and who they are… We’ll also look at how our population is changing and the need to prepare for an older Australia. Our population is crucial to Australia’s economic growth and continued development, but these issues are tricky to manage, often costly, and politically controversial… Squiz recommends: Reading: The 2023 Population Statement has heaps of detail about Australia's population if you like a deep dive... Watching: This video story from the ABC about the extreme measures Japan is taking to counteract its ageing/increasingly urbanised population. Want the email version? Sign up to the Shortcuts newsletter here.

Wednesday, 1 May: Bonza fails to take off; National Cabinet meets over DV; A new PM for the Solomon Islands; And a million dollar fish... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Support The Squiz and get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Check out News Club - a place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson. #Sponsored: To find out more about about Aware Super visit aware.com.au #Sponsored: If you want to learn more about how BHP are building a better future is a responsibility visit bhp.com/critical Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.

Tuesday, 30 April: Albanese is under fire; Protesting for peace in the Middle East; Some high level comings and goings; And Taylor Swift ties with Madonna... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Support The Squiz and get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Check out News Club - a place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson. #Sponsored: Find our more about Uber Teen here. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.

Monday, 29 April: Tackling Australian violence; Albanese heads to Alice; The King is back in action; And forget about Fuji... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Support The Squiz and get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning. Sign up to the Saturday Squiz here - it's the news, weekend style. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including the latest episode on Donald Trump's many legal cases. Get it in your inbox each week. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Weekly Wrap can be found on our News Club channel. Find it on Apple and Spotify (or search for it in your fave podcast app)

Friday, 26 April: A violence crisis flares up; Five teens facing terror charges; BHP makes a mega-offer; And cicada-geddon causes problems... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Support The Squiz and get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning. Sign up to the Saturday Squiz here - it's the news, weekend style. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Friday Lites: Prep a quick dinner with these easy chatter platter ‘recipes’ - if you can even call them that - and make more time for relaxing, and less time in the kitchen.  Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including the latest episode on Donald Trump's many legal cases. Get it in your inbox each week. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Donald Trump is finally appearing in court for one of the criminal cases against him… And look, we get it - there is so much Trump news, in a way that is both a little bit tedious while also being hard to follow. In this Shortcut, we give you a map of the 4 criminal cases against Trump, as well as the civil cases worth knowing about. Squiz recommends: Listening: The Run-Up podcast from The New York Times, which has excellent reporting from behind the scenes of the 2024 election. Reading: Bloomberg has a helpful visual calendar of Trump’s legal cases (and their delays). Want the email version? Sign up to the Shortcuts newsletter here.

Wednesday, 24 April: Lehrmann could face a costly bill; Musk and Albanese face off; The UK enshrines a new deportation law; And a classic ANZAC biscuit... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Support The Squiz and get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning. Sign up to the Saturday Squiz here - it's the news, weekend style. You can watch 14yo Arisa Trew make skateboarding history here. Find the recipe for Claire's mum's ANZAC biscuits here or the old-school recipes here. #Sponsored: Try Sunbeam fruit snacks for yourself at Coles or Woolies. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including a recent episode on the US' potential TikTok ban. Get it in your inbox each week. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Tuesday, 23 April: Retracing the ANZAC’s steps; Rumbling the rioters; Fingers crossed for another surplus: And it's time to trust your GPS... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Support The Squiz and get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning. You can listen to the Squiz Shortcut on Dementia Australia ambassador Wally Lewis and CTE here. #Sponsored: Try Sunbeam fruit snacks for yourself at Coles or Woolies. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including a recent episode on the US' potential TikTok ban. Get it in your inbox each week. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Monday, 22 April: Musk's online war with Oz; The US breaks a stalemate; A workout falling out; And Swift racks up more records The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Support The Squiz and get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning. Sign up to the Saturday Squiz here - it's the news, weekend style. Find out more about the hidden meaning in Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department here. #Sponsored: Try Sunbeam fruit snacks for yourself at Coles or Woolies. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including a recent episode on the US' potential TikTok ban. Get it in your inbox each week. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Friday, 19 April: Bondi Junction comes together; Seven's boss leaves early; Indians head to the polls for a mammoth vote; And a delicious zucchini loaf...  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 find the recipe for chocolate zucchini loaf here. Find out more about Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department, here. #Sponsored: Try Sunbeam fruit snacks for yourself at Coles or Woolies. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. 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!

Thursday, 18 April: All eyes on the Solomon Islands; The next big immigration case kicks off in the High Court; Mr Chalmers goes to Washington; And a devil in the sky... 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. Here's the guide to catch the 12P/Pons-Brooks - aka the Devil's Comet - this weekend. #Sponsored: Try Sunbeam fruit snacks for yourself at Coles or Woolies. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. 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!

For the first time, Iran has directly attacked Israel. Last weekend Iran launched more than 300 targeted missiles and drones, almost all of which were shot down by Israel's defence systems. Now the world is waiting to see how Israel responds, and whether the region will descend into all-out war. Squiz recommends: Listening: The Post Reports podcast from The Washington Post has a first-hand account of their reporter living through Iran's attack. Listening: On our very own News Club, Kate Watson talks to Adam Harvey (an ABC reporter, formerly based in the Middle East) about how the news from Israel is filtered out to the rest of the world. Support The Squiz and subscribe to the Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts-signup/?source=ShortcutsPodcast

Wednesday, 17 April: Terror strikes in Sydney; The US hands over Assange documents; Supermarket bosses face the music; And a giant pumpkin's newfound purpose... 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: Check out Specsavers' latest deals here. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. 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!

Tuesday, 16 April: Lehrmann's day in court; An inquiry into the Bondi attack; Israel calls for Iranian sanctions; And making some super-animals... 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. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. 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!

Monday, 15 April: Bondi bands together; Iran moves against Israel; A curfew countdown in Alice; And Wrexham wins 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. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. 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!

Friday, 12 April: Albanese's plan for Oz's future; Some sluggish voters in Sydney; Prince Harry's new legal case; And we have a new Dogfather... 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. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. You can find the recipe for kimchi grilled cheese here. #Sponsored: Aware Super can help you get a plan in place to live your best retirement. Check out these and other Specsavers deals here. 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!

Thursday, 11 April: A 2-state solution causes a stir; The Treasurer's competition mission; Upping the ante in Arizona; And it's game on for Scrabble fans... 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. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. You can listen to the Squiz Shortcut about the US' proposed TikTok ban here. #Sponsored: Aware Super can help you get a plan in place to live your best retirement. Check out these and other Specsavers deals here. 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!

If you know somebody under the age of 18 there’s a strong chance that they’re on TikTok, the massively popular social media app for making and sharing short videos. But as popular as TikTok is, many governments are worried about it being owned by a Chinese company… and the U.S. House of Reps recently went as far as passing a bill that could ban TikTok from their country. So: why are people so upset about TikTok? Squiz recommends: Reading: Wired's explainer on how a TikTok ban in the U.S. could actually play out. Reading: This isn't exactly a serious recommendation, but we got a chuckle out of this list of TikTok alternatives, including Cheez and Funimate... Support The Squiz and subscribe to the Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts-signup/?source=ShortcutsPodcast

Wednesday, 10 April: Saluting a new defence chief; Extending Alice's youth curfew; The Matildas are bruised; And don't forget your manners... 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. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. We mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter. You can listen to the Squiz Shortcut about Boeing's safety issues here. #Sponsored: Aware Super can help you get a plan in place to live your best retirement. Check out these and other Specsavers deals here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including this handy episode explaining what Daylight Saving Time is all about. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Tuesday, 9 April: Scrutinising Aussie supermarkets; A nuclear warning in Ukraine; The Commonwealth Games' search continues; And the latest TikTok craze... 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. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. We mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter. You can listen to the Squiz Shortcut about Boeing's safety issues here. #Sponsored: Aware Super can help you get a plan in place to live your best retirement. Check out these and other Specsavers deals here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including this handy episode explaining what Daylight Saving Time is all about. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Monday, 8 April: Japan prepares to join AUKUS; More protests in Israel; Recovering from a weekend of rain; And some tasty advice for living a long life... 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 about Daylight Saving Time here. We mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter. #Sponsored: Aware Super can help you get a plan in place to live your best retirement. Check out these and other Specsavers deals here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including this handy episode explaining what Daylight Saving Time is all about. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Friday, 5 April: Lehrmann's defamation case continues; Looking forward to some daylight; Household spending is up; And cicada-geddon is coming... 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 about Daylight Saving Time here. We mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter. #Sponsored: Find out more about Uber's Share The Dignity initiative here Friday Lites: The hotly anticipated drama Scoop drops on Netflix today. And as the weather has turned wet and miserable where we are we’re hankering after the old-school classic cauliflower cheese. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including this handy episode explaining what Daylight Saving Time is all about. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Thursday, 4 April: A new Governor-General is named; Albanese speaks to Netanyahu; A superstar's billionaire status; And you can't slow down ageing...  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 mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter. #Sponsored: Check out these and other Specsavers deals here. 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!

Boeing has been in a rough patch for the last half-decade, even before the side of a plane came off during a flight in January. Now, with the CEO stepping down and Boeing facing serious scrutiny, we look at the timeline of Boeing’s woes; the problems inside the company; and what might happen next to one of the world’s largest suppliers of planes. Squiz recommends: Listening: The NPR podcast Lifekit have an episode on advice to overcome a fear of flying if that's a problem for you. Watching: Over on Netflix the 2022 documentary Downfall: The Case Against Boeing is still relevant.

Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Wednesday, 3 April: Remembering an Aussie aid worker; Trump takes a financial hit; Revealing the price of a referendum; And justice for seagulls... 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 mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter. #Sponsored: Check out these and other Specsavers deals here. 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!

Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Tuesday, 2nd April. In your Squiz Today: Israelis protest against Netanyahu; A last-minute legal move; Canada's contraception overhaul; And Jolene's in Beyonce's sights... 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 mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter. Sponsored: Check out these and other SpecSavers deals here 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!

Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Thursday, 28 March: A crackdown on crime in Alice; The detainee debate continues; Inflation holds steady; And some creative hangover cures... 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 mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter. Sponsored: Hubbl, its TV and Streaming made easy. Check it out here. 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!

It’s Easter this weekend, so for the season of chocolate we thought we’d take Shortcuts off the beaten track and look at the world of chocolate production. Where does chocolate come from, and why are prices about to soar? Squiz recommends: Watching: The wonderful John Oliver of Last Week Tonight has his own segment on chocolate, which covers a lot of the same ground but with better jokes… Eating: Tony’s Chocolonely is a Dutch brand that was started by a journalist called Teun van de Keuken. He was looking into child labour in the chocolate industry, and he then wanted to prove that he could make delicious, profitable chocolate without child labour.

Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Wednesday, 27 March: Assange gets a lifeline; US-Israel relations are on the rocks; A legislative rush in Canberra; And a sticky situation... 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 mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter. Sponsored: Hubbl, its TV and Streaming made easy. Check it out here. 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!

Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Tuesday, 26 March: Trump's clashing court dates; Pushing to raise the minimum wage; A plan to protect the moon; And a cat lover recruits some help... 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 mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter. Sponsored: Hubbl, its TV and Streaming made easy. Check it out here. You can listen to the Shortcut on the background of Donald Trump's hush money trial here. 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!

Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Monday, 25 March: Russia’s ready for retribution; Kate's cancer comms; Tassie's election results are in; And making a love triangle pay... 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 mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter. 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!

Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Friday, 22 March: Tassie heads to the polls; An Assange deal is floated; Australia's population hits new heights; And a film for the car buffs... 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 Harry Kane statue here, or the infamous Christiano Ronaldo bust here. We mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter. Sponsored: Hubbl, its TV and Streaming made easy. Check it out here. 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!

Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Thursday, 21 March: Trump targets Kevin Rudd; A new search ends in failure; Some panda diplomacy; And a sideline scandal at the Aussie Grand Prix... 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 mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter. Sponsored: Hubbl, its TV and Streaming made easy. Check it out here. 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!

In a surprise move, Tasmania’s premier, Jeremy Rockliff, called a state election – to be held this weekend, on 23rd March. The election is a roll of the dice for Rockliff, who is currently leading the only Liberal state government in the country, albeit from the minority. In this Squiz Shortcut, we tell the story of what led to the election announcement, and what it all has to do with a controversial AFL stadium. Squiz recommends: Watching: The ABC has a video on the leaders of Tasmania's Liberal, Labor, and Greens parties. Reading: A short news article on Kenny the potato, who fell over last year but was recently re-erected. It's worth it for the pics.

Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Wednesday, 20 March: Power prices begin to stabilise; China's Foreign Minister visits; Trump's money problem; And more Royal rumours... 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 mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter. Sponsored: Hubbl, its TV and Streaming made easy. Check it out here. 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!

Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Tuesday, 19 March: The detainee debacle continues; Putin claims victory in Russia; Getting over an Olympic hurdle; And vegemite to the rescue... 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 mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter. Sponsored: Hubbl, it's TV and Streaming made easy. Check it out here. 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!

Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Monday, 18 March: Labor takes a hit in Queensland; Ceasefire negotiations continue; Another bombshell Royal interview; And a weekend of sporting wins... 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 mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter. Check out Xavier Coates' amazing try for yourself. Sponsored: Hubbl, it's TV and Streaming made easy. Check it out here. 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!

Support News Club by signing up to our newsletter and following us on Instagram If you have 2 minutes, we'd love if you could complete our survey Links: Our most clicked link in Squiz Today was about this mysterious silver monolith Claire recommends the US Wildlife Bald Eagle cam Kate recommends this podcast by The Free Press in Israel Our News Club episode on 'Meta's beef with news' and listen to our interview with Tim Duggan here Hosts: Kate Watson & Claire Kimball Producer: Annelise Taylor

Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Friday, 15 March - Russia gears up for an election; Israel targets Hamas leaders; The US issues a TikTok ultimatum; And exposing a British scandal... 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 mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter. You can find The Great Post Office Trial podcast here. Sponsored: Hubbl, it's TV and Streaming made easy. Check it out here. Sponsored: 🌏 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/squiztoday It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! 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!

Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Thursday, 14 March - AUKUS enters choppy waters; Chaos continues in Haiti; Consultancy firm PwC has a reshuffle; And our hearts will go 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. We mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter. You can find a list of mental health support services to contact if you're in need here. Sponsored: Hubbl, it's TV and Streaming made easy. Check it out here. Sponsored: 🌏 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/squiztoday It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! 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!

Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. This weekend, tens of millions of Russians will be casting votes in a presidential election that is widely expected to re-elect Vladimir Putin in a landslide. But the stakes are still high for Putin, who is aiming for a record endorsement of his invasion of Ukraine, even as a protest is planned for election day. Squiz recommends: Listening: If you're keen to learn more about Alexei Navalny, check out this Squiz Shortcut on his life. Reading: The Associated Press has a page on other elections to look out for in 2024. Reading: For a visual look at Russia's election in occupied Ukraine, The Moscow Times has a picture gallery.

Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Wednesday, 13 March - NAPLAN testing kicks off; Aged care reforms are in the spotlight; The Boeing saga continues; And a case for decaf... 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 mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter. You can find a list of mental health support services to contact if you're in need here. Sponsored: Hubbl, it's TV and Streaming made easy. Check it out here. Sponsored: 🌏 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/squiztoday It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! 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!

Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Tuesday, 12 March - A Royal drama unfolds; Tensions between the US and Israel grow; Getting rid of nuisance tariffs; And Ken has his moment at the Oscars... 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 mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter. Sponsored: Hubbl, its TV and Streaming made easy. Check it out here. Sponsored: 🌏 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/squiztoday It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! 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!

Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Monday, 11 March - A new plan for Palestinian aid; A political nuclear stoush; A Mother's Day fit for a princess; And the Oscars are upon us... 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 mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter. Sponsored: 🌏 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/squiztoday It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! 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!

Friday, 8 March - Murder charge over Murphy's disappearance; 10 years after MH370; pooches on planes; and a present for The Squiz's 7th birthday... 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 mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter. Here's the baked Camembert recipe. Sponsored: 🌏 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/squiztoday It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! 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!

Thursday, 7 March - The Aussie economy grows slightly; Super Tuesday results are in; AFL fans get their moment; And the Willy Wonka horror continues... 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: 🌏 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/squiztoday It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! 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!

Friday 8 March will mark the 10th anniversary of the disappearance of Malaysian Airlines flight 370 – a mystery that captured the world’s attention at the time, and still hasn’t been resolved. A decade on, we look back at everything we know about how MH370 went missing… and we look ahead to what might be next in the search for the plane. Squiz recommends Reading: For the 10th anniversary of the disappearance, The Guardian has a guide to the search for flight MH370, including a few maps. Watching: A 3-part British documentary about the families of the victims, called MH370: The Lost Flight – it’s free on SBS on Demand.

Wednesday, 6 March - Secrecy surrounds Sam Kerr's charges; Another dire warning in Gaza; Paying a price for our health; And a licence to thrill... 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 want to see how your health provider lines up ahead of next month's price increase, there’s a table outlining each insurer’s changes here. Sponsored: 🌏 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/squiztoday It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! 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!

Tuesday, 5 March 2024 – Super Tuesday gets underway; Gaza ceasefire talks continue; Penny Wong gives a warning; And beetroot goes AWOL... 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: 🌏 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/squiztoday It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! 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!

Monday, 4 March 2024 – The ASEAN special summit kicks off, Meta meddles with Aussie media, The NRL's big show in Vegas, And reading our cats' cues... 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: 🌏 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/squiztoday It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! You can find out more about Future Women's International Women's Day 2024 First Nations Breakfast and Panel here - and get 25% off your ticket by using SQUIZ25OFF. 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!

Friday, 1 March 2024 – Eye spy a political storm, Dunkley heads to the polls, The NRL goes global, And a shonky Willy Wonka... 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 find out more about the film Anatomy of a Fall here. 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!

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 topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

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'

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 topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

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 topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

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 topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

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 topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

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 topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

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.

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 topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

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 topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Monday, 19 February 2024 – Questions over Alexei Navalny's death; Trump faces a hefty fine; Sydney's asbestos problem spreads; And a potato classic goes gourmet...  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: Listen to Small Business, Big Impact here. 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!

Friday, 16 February 2024 – Albanese gets engaged; Australia's fresh push for a ceasefire; Swiftmania is here; And some intriguing Expats... 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 watch the trailer for Amazon Prime's Expats here. #SPONSORED: Listen to Small Business, Big Impact here. 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!

Thursday, 15 February 2024 – Victoria recovers from a power outage; Tasmania's off to the polls; CommBank's smaller big profit; And an AI loaf of 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: Listen to Small Business, Big Impact here. 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!

This is a year is full of big elections, and today we’re looking at Indonesia’s – held yesterday. In this Squiz Shortcut we’ll be talking about Indonesia’s political system and demographics, the legacy of outgoing president Joko Widodo, and the 3 main candidates who were vying to replace him. Squiz recommends: Reading: Here's Al Jazeera's live blog from Indonesia's election. Reading: News analysis from Peter Hartcher at the Sydney Morning Herald, with more depth on Indonesia’s political history, and what the election could mean for Australia.

Wednesday, 14 February 2024 – Closing the Gap goes backwards; Indonesians head to the polls; Lisa Wilkinson appears in court; And some shock chocolate prices... 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. Enjoy a video of Jeff Goldblum dancing at the Super Bowl here. #SPONSORED: Listen to Small Business, Big Impact here. 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!

Tuesday, 13 February 2024 – Loneliness is on the rise in young Aussies; A sad end for athlete Kelvin Kiptum; A Super Bowl fairytale; And News Club is here... 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. Enjoy a video of Jeff Goldblum dancing at the Super Bowl here. #SPONSORED: Listen to Small Business, Big Impact here. 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!

Monday, 12 February 2024 – 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: Listen to Small Business, Big Impact here. 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!

Friday, 9 February 2024 – 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: Listen to Small Business, Big Impact here. You can find out more info about Lunar New Year (and your Zodiac) here. If you're into the ballet flats resurgence, read up on some tips to avoid any injuries here. 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!

Thursday, 8 February 2024 – 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: Listen to Small Business, Big Impact here. 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!

Pakistan’s former prime minister, Imran Khan, has received several jail sentences in recent weeks, all in the lead-up to Pakistan’s general election, today, on 8 February. In Khan’s telling, this is about Pakistan’s military keeping him and his followers out of power. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at Pakistan’s political history, Imran Khan’s rise to power, and what might happen in the election… Squiz recommends: Reading: For a deeper dive into the different parties contesting the election and their policies, Al Jazeera has a comprehensive explainer piece. Listening: The BBC has a podcast series about the assassination of Benazir Bhutto from 2018.

Wednesday, 7 February 2024 – 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: Listen to Small Business, Big Impact here. 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!

Tuesday, 6 February 2024 – 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 look at the Grammys red carpet fashion here. 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!

Monday, 5 February 2024 – 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!

Friday, 2 February 2024 – 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: Find out more about Uber's sustainable packaging initiative here. You can find the recipe for gingery pum cake here. 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!

Thursday, 1 February 2024 – 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: Find out more about Monash Online here. You can listen to the Melanoma Squiz Shortcut here. 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!

Wednesday, 31 January 2024 – 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: Find out more about Monash Online here. 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!

Tuesday, 30 January 2024 – 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: Find out more about Ubers sustainable packaging here. 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!

Melanoma has been in the news in a big way a couple of times in the last week. In this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at what’s been called Australia’s national cancer and how it affects people around the world; and we’ll look at the efforts to help people survive it.  Squiz recommends: The ABC's Australian Story episode on Professors Georgina Long and Richard Scolyer, the Australians of the Year. The Cancer Council's skin checking guide.

Monday, 29 January 2024 – 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!

Thursday, 25 January 2024 – 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 check out News Club on Apple here and Spotify here. 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!