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Squiz Today
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A daily news podcast presented by Andrew Williams, Anna Pykett and Larissa Huntington, 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 some balance to the news of the day. News for busy people, out 6am weekday, perfect for your morning routine.
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Shoring up our fuel supply, and commemorating Anzac Day
Apr 2300:12:04Tap to summarizeFriday, 24 April: Shoring up our fuel supply; Pushback on the government's NDIS overhaul; Vale James Valentine; And commemorating Anzac Day... You can read Richard Glover's tribute to James Valentine here (note - it's a Sydney Morning Herald piece, so you may need a subscription...) For Anzac Day: Public holidays around the states and territories. Dawn services in our capital cities. Live stream to watch the service at the Australian War Memorial. And last, but not least... Claire's mum's Anzac biscuits recipe. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). 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 the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
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Squiz Shortcuts: What is the Taroom Trough?
Apr 2300:12:41Tap to summarizeWith the war in the Middle East putting pressure on global fuel supplies, a lot of questions are being asked about why we’ve let our production lapse here in Australia. With that in mind, there’s now a heap of attention on sites being explored to build that back up again, so we’re covered when there are disruptions overseas. One of those is Southeast Queensland’s Taroom Trough - a source of crude oil and natural gas that the Queensland Government wants to fast-track mining approvals for. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across what’s involved in mining it, where things stand, and what the issues are. Squiz Recommends: Watching: This episode of A Current Affair called Striking Aussie Oil which looks at how quickly the Taroom Trough could be producing oil and what it might cost… Reading: This piece in The Conversation which goes into what’s required to extract oil from the site and the potential impacts… Got a suggestion for a Squiz Shortcut topic? We'd love to hear it - email us at hello@thesquiz.com.au Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the free Shortcuts newsletter here.
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The NDIS gets an overhaul, and the King of Pop's movie flop
Apr 2200:10:25Tap to summarizeThursday, 23 April: The NDIS gets an overhaul; The ceasefire in Iran is extended; Parties pick their preferences in Farrer; And the King of Pop's movie flop... Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). 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 the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
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Time runs down on the Iran ceasefire, and a birthday fit for a Queen
Apr 2100:10:56Tap to summarizeWednesday, 22 April: Time runs down on the Iran ceasefire; A backflip on Support at Home; Tim Cook hangs up his phone; And a birthday fit for a Queen... You can look at the digital memorial for the late Queen Elizabeth II here. (08:12) Shortcut Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). 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 the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
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Squiz Shortcuts: What’s at stake in Farrer
Apr 2100:24:38Tap to summarizeYou’ll be hearing the word Farrer a lot in the Aussie news media for the next few weeks - it’s the site of a federal by-election on 9 May. But the stakes for this by-election are unusually high - particularly on the conservative side of politics. With One Nation riding high in the polls, they’re a genuine chance to win a lower house seat that’s only ever been held by the Liberal or National parties. So on this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll tell you about Farrer, who’s running, and why it’ll be such a focus over the next month. Squiz Recommends: Reading: This story from the ABC that canvassed voters in Farrer about what’s important to them heading into the by-election… Also check out: This piece on Antony Green’s Election blog, which looks at the history of Farrer and how it’s voted in the past. SPONSORED - For practical tips, guidance and tools to help you prepare, visit xero.com/paydaysuper. Got a suggestion for a Squiz Shortcut topic? We'd love to hear it - email us at hello@thesquiz.com.au Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the free Shortcuts newsletter here.
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Heading back to the negotiating table over Iran, and the science behind a run
Apr 2000:10:35Tap to summarizeTuesday, 21 April: Heading back to the negotiating table over Iran; Chalmers previews the Federal Budget; Keir Starmer's under pressure again; And the science behind a run... Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). 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 the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
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More peace talks over Iran, and a new Aussie board game
Apr 1900:11:54Tap to summarizeMonday, 20 April: More peace talks over Iran; One Nation dips in the polls; An AFL player's mental health incident is investigated; And a new Aussie board game... SPONSORED: For more information about working at Amazon Australia - or to take a free tour to see behind the scenes there, visit amazontours.com/au Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). 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 the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
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Another hit to our fuel supply, and a wild wolf chase
Apr 1600:11:00Tap to summarizeFriday, 17 April: Another hit to our fuel supply; Dan Duggan loses his extradition appeal; LIV Golf is up in the air; And a wild wolf chase... SPONSORED: For more information about working at Amazon Australia - or to take a free tour to see behind the scenes there, visit amazontours.com/au Here's an explainer on what happened in the Geelong oil refinery fire. You can find the Shortcut on Dan Duggan here. And if you're in the mood for baking this weekend, here's that red velvet cake recipe - enjoy! Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). 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 the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
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Squiz Shortcuts: How civil and criminal courts differ
Apr 1600:12:06Tap to summarizeWe hear about big court cases in the news all the time - but the outcomes of civil and criminal cases in Oz can be very different, even if the underlying facts are similar… One of the key differences between the 2 systems is the standard of proof that has to be met. It’s a factor that’s not always clear, so in this Squiz Shortcut we’ll try to help with that, and also explain where else civil and criminal courts differ and why the system works this way. Squiz Recommends: Reading: This piece from The Guardian about how Ben Roberts-Smith’s criminal trial for alleged war crimes will differ from the defamation case he brought against the Nine newspapers… SPONSORED - For practical tips, guidance and tools to help you prepare, visit xero.com/paydaysuper Got a suggestion for a Squiz Shortcut topic? We'd love to hear it - email us at hello@thesquiz.com.au Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the free Shortcuts newsletter here.
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A high-stakes mining industry ruling in Perth, and Cruising to the box office
Apr 1500:11:25Tap to summarizeThursday, 16 April: A high-stakes ruling in Perth; An oil refinery fire in Geelong; A humungous hippo problem; And Cruising to the box office... SPONSORED: For practical tips, guidance and tools to help you prepare, visit xero.com/paydaysuper Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). 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 the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
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