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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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Another rate hike as inflation bites, and a sight to see in the night sky
May 500:10:15Tap to summarizeWednesday, 6 May: Another rate hike as inflation bites; Craig Silvey pleads guilty; The Met Gala's done for another year; And a sight to see in the night sky... SPONSORED: Squizers can sign up to Revolut, spend and get $40. T&Cs end date and min spend apply. Consider PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589). 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. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
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Squiz Shortcuts: Getting the Port of Darwin back
May 500:12:18Tap to summarizeThe Port of Darwin - our northernmost port and ‘gateway to Asia’ is in the news at the moment… It’s strategically important for Australia’s national security and trade - but for the past decade it’s been leased to a Chinese company. The Albanese Government has flagged that it wants it back, which could test our relationship with China. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at how the port ended up in Chinese hands, the steps being taken to get it back, and what’s next… Squiz Recommends: Watching: This report by the ABC’s 7.30 dives into the issues involved with the Port of Darwin and why the federal government wants it returned to Oz ownership. Reading: This report explains the recent legal action taken by Landbridge against the Australian Government. SPONSORED - eGuarantee offers a digital lease bond to help businesses free up cash flow. 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 new plan in the Strait of Hormuz, and the Spurs are under pressure
May 400:09:49Tap to summarizeTuesday, 5 May: A new plan in the Strait of Hormuz; Building the Japan-Oz alliance; The Spurs are under pressure; And fashion's night of nights... SPONSORED: eGuarantee offers a digital lease bond to help businesses free up cash flow. You can take a look at that Vogue/Met Gala theme explainer (pictures included...) here. 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. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
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Hearing from those impacted by antisemitism, and ARIA's new Hall of Famers
May 300:09:40Tap to summarizeMonday, 4 May: Hearing from those impacted by antisemitism; Jefferson Lewis is charged; A beer battle over The Beatles; And ARIA's new Hall of Famers... SPONSORED: Squizers can sign up to Revolut, spend and get $40. T&Cs end date and min spend apply. Consider PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589). SPONSORED: Head to nib.com.au/squiz15. *T&Cs apply. Cover is subject to terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions outlined in the PDS. Consider the PDS, TMD and if this product is right for you. Issuer: Pacific International Insurance. Support services for people to escape domestic violence are available here, and the 13YARN service is available here. 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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A tragic end in the search for a little girl, and the Blues claim the first Origin win
Apr 3000:10:13Tap to summarizeFriday, 1 May: A tragic end in the search for a little girl; Trump considers his next military move; The Blues claim the first Origin win; And a packing room winner... SPONSORED: Squizers can sign up to Revolut, spend and get $40. T&Cs end date and min spend apply. Consider PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589). SPONSORED: Head to nib.com.au/squiz15. *T&Cs apply. Cover is subject to terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions outlined in the PDS. Consider the PDS, TMD and if this product is right for you. Issuer: Pacific International Insurance. Support services for people to escape domestic violence are available here, and the 13YARN service is available here. You can read more about the Royal Commission recommendations here. Here are the Archibald Prize finalists. And here's that pasta 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: The fight against illegal tobacco
Apr 3000:12:19Tap to summarizeThe illegal tobacco trade has been back in the news lately, with industry experts saying that organised crime is on track to supply all of our tobacco and nicotine products by 2030… That points to a massive increase in demand for cigarettes and vapes that are smuggled illegally into the country, and it means we’re missing out on a heap of public money that would’ve been raised through tax. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we'll take a look at what's happening with the tobacco industry in Australia, and what’s being done about it… Squiz Recommends: Reading: This article published in The Australian (paywall) which quotes that prediction by Philip Morris and the reasons behind it… Watching: This episode of Border Force from May last year showing just one of the ways illegal tobacco comes into the country… SPONSOR - Squizers can sign up to Revolut, spend and get $40. T&Cs end date and min spend apply. Consider PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589) 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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Inflation jumps up again, and a stylish sequel hits cinemas
Apr 2900:09:45Tap to summarizeThursday, 30 April: Inflation jumps up again; The search for Sharon Granites continues; Origin season kicks off; And a stylish sequel hits cinemas... SPONSORED: Squizers can sign up to Revolut, spend and get $40. T&Cs end date and min spend apply. Consider PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589). SPONSORED: For practical tips, guidance and tools to help you prepare, visit xero.com/paydaysuper You can find that interview with Patrick Brammell here. 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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The search for a 5yo in Central Australia, and Taylor Swift moves on AI
Apr 2800:10:14Tap to summarizeWednesday, 29 April: The search for a 5yo in Central Australia; The UAE leaves OPEC; Papua New Guinea signs some big names; And Taylor Swift moves on AI... SPONSORED: Squizers can sign up to Revolut, spend and get $40. T&Cs end date and min spend apply. Consider PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589). 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 changed since Port Arthur
Apr 2800:11:42Tap to summarizeIt’s been 30 years since the Port Arthur massacre - when a lone gunman opened fire at the historical site in Tasmania, killing 35 people and injuring another 23. As many of us know, it led to big changes to Australia’s gun laws - an issue that’s come back into focus following the antisemitic terror attack at Bondi in December. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at what happened at Port Arthur, the changes it led to, and what’s happened since. Squiz Recommends: Reading: The ABC’s article about the shootings and interview with Walter Mikac… Watching: This John Oliver series on gun control legislation, featuring an interview with former PM John Howard… It’s still worth a watch, all these years later. 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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An assassination attempt in the US, and Michael scores big at the box office
Apr 2700:10:32Tap to summarizeTuesday, 28 April: An assassination attempt in Washington; 30 years since Port Arthur; Records fall in the London Marathon; And Michael scores big at the box office... SPONSORED: Squizers can sign up to Revolut, spend and get $40. T&Cs end date and min spend apply. Consider PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589). You can leave a tribute for victims of the Port Arthur attack on the Alannah & Madeline site here. 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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