A daily news podcast, getting you across the latest Australian and international news in under 10 minutes. Agenda-free, independent, and delivered by hosts that'll come to feel like mates. It's the news without the noise, cutting through with a touch of analysis and an eye on what's coming next. And there's always a quirky news story or two to give a touch of balance to the news of the day. News for busy people, out 6am weekday, perfect for your morning routine.
The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed.
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A daily news podcast, getting you across the latest Australian and international news in under 10 minutes. Agenda-free, independent, and delivered by hosts that'll come to feel like mates. It's the news without the noise, cutting through with a touch of analysis and an eye on what's coming next. And there's always a quirky news story or two to give a touch of balance to the news of the day. News for busy people, out 6am weekday, perfect for your morning routine.
The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed.
Top tip - check out The Squiz Today newsletter. It's the daily news stories, in your inbox each weekday at 6am, with links and more info to all the stories covered in The Squiz Today podcast. Sign up at www.thesquiz.com.au - it's free.
Friday, 9 January: Albanese calls a royal commission into Bondi; Protests after a US shooting; The Ashes wrap up; And cold noodles for a hot day...
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You can find the recipe for Hetty McKinnon's cold spicy noodles with smashed zucchini here.
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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, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers.
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Last weekend, the US captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in an overnight military raid, and he's now facing criminal charges in New York. It's a story that's been dominating world news, and it raises a lot of questions. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at:
- a brief history of Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores
- why the US has beef with them
- and what might happen next for Venezuela
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Squiz Recommends:
Reading: The ABC's coverage, which has a really good explainer on the different scenarios that could unfold in Venezuela…
Reading: And a piece from The New York Times on Cilia Flores - it goes deep into how she built her power behind the scenes over decades… you will need a subscription to read it though.
Email us: Got a topic you want us to tackle? Send us your Shortcut suggestions to hello@thesquiz.com.au.
Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories…
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Prefer to watch this episode? Check it out on YouTube here
Thursday, 8 January: A heatwave moves across Australia; A Russian-flagged oil tanker is seized; Reviewing our animal research code; And the Elvis Express rolls into Parkes...
SPONSORED: Check out details to the Maritime Museum summer program here.
You can check on weather warnings with the BOM - while ABC Emergency has the latest fire info.
Here are some tips to keep cool.
Follow the US-Venezuela happenings here.
Tributes for the Bondi terror attack victims are here.
And here are some photos from the Parkes Elvis Festival...
You can get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers.
Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
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Wednesday, 7 January: Trump sets his sights on Greenland; Protests ramp up in Iran; Tributes for a former Nationals senator; And a new old school gadget...
Read or listen to our Shortcut on why the US wants Greenland here.
And you can check out Lego's newest offering here (we know you want to...).
You can get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers.
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
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After the Bondi terror attacks in December, the NSW State government recalled parliament to push through new laws on guns, protests and hate speech. Though the laws passed parliament just before Christmas, they were controversial - with some saying they went too far in the wake of the attacks.
So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll unpick what they actually involved - what’s changed in NSW, and what might change in the rest of the country in the year to come.
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Email us: Got a topic you want us to tackle? Send us your Shortcut suggestions to hello@thesquiz.com.au.
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Tuesday, 6 January: Maduro pleads not guilty in New York; China and South Korea cool down; The Aussie summer heats up; And a popular political cat...
SPONSOR: Squizers can sign up to Revolut Business. Add money to your account to receive a $400 welcome bonus. Fees and T&Cs apply. See PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589).
Here's one of the live blogs following the US-Venezuela crisis.
You can find out more about Jane McGrath Day here.
You can get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers.
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, 5 January: The US attacks Venezuela; Swiss police investigate a ski resort fire; The Ashes is nearing its end; And Betty Boop enters the public domain...
SPONSORED: Check out details of the Maritime Museum summer program here.
SPONSORED: Squizers can sign up to Revolut Business. Add money to your account to receive a $400 welcome bonus. Fees and T&Cs apply. See PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589).
Here's a live blog of the US-Venezuela coverage and here's our Shortcut to the background
You can watch the guard of honour created by the Ashes players to honour the Bondi attack heroes here.
Here's a rundown of the characters, books, movies and music that have entered the public domain in 2026.
And to catch up on the stories you might have missed over the break, here's our full recap...
You can get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning.
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, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers.
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
A Squiz at the break: The aftermath of the Bondi attack; Massive protests hit Iran; Farewelling some famous names; And a historic Sydney to Hobart...
For more stories you might have missed here's our full recap.
Here's more on the new NSW protest/gun/hate speech laws
The Vogue piece on Brigitte Bardot
Remembrances of Dr Katie Allen and Nick Bolkus
And the Beaver Advisory Centre story
And here's where you can read more about the Swiss beaver hotline...
You can get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers.
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.
Sunday 4 January: We're taking a look back at a couple of the big news events of December 2025
Here's Ahmed Al-Ahmed's interview
And here's the limoncello tiramisu recipe
SPONSOR: Squizers can sign up to Revolut Business. Add money to your account to receive a $400 welcome bonus. Fees and T&Cs apply. See PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589).
You can get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers.
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.
Saturday 3rd January: We're continuing our recap of 2025 with a look back at a couple of the big news events of November
SPONSOR: Squizers can sign up to Revolut Business. Add money to your account to receive a $400 welcome bonus. Fees and T&Cs apply. See PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589).
You can get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers.
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.
Friday 2nd January: We're continuing our recap of 2025 with a look back at a couple of the big news events of October
SPONSOR: Squizers can sign up to Revolut Business. Add money to your account to receive a $400 welcome bonus. Fees and T&Cs apply. See PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589).
You can get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers.
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 1st January: We're continuing our recap of 2025 with a look back at a couple of the big news events of September
Here's that Singapore noodles recipe
SPONSOR: Squizers can sign up to Revolut Business. Add money to your account to receive a $400 welcome bonus. Fees and T&Cs apply. See PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589).
You can get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers.
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.
Wednesday 31 December: We're continuing our recap of 2025 with a look back at a couple of the big news events of August
SPONSOR: Squizers can sign up to Revolut Business. Add money to your account to receive a $400 welcome bonus. Fees and T&Cs apply. See PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589).
You can get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers.
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 30 December: We're continuing our recap of 2025 with a look back at a couple of the big news events of July
SPONSOR: Squizers can sign up to Revolut Business. Add money to your account to receive a $400 welcome bonus. Fees and T&Cs apply. See PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589).
You can get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers.
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 29 December: We're continuing our recap of 2025 with a look back at a couple of the big news events of June
SPONSOR: Squizers can sign up to Revolut Business. Add money to your account to receive a $400 welcome bonus. Fees and T&Cs apply. See PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589).
You can get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers.
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.
Sunday 28 December: We're taking a look back at a couple of the big news events of May 2025
SPONSOR: Squizers can sign up to Revolut Business. Add money to your account to receive a $400 welcome bonus. Fees and T&Cs apply. See PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589).
You can get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers.
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.
Saturday 27th December: We're recapping the year with a look back at a couple of the big news events of April 2025
Here's the link for Neil Perry's Fish Pie
SPONSOR: Squizers can sign up to Revolut Business. Add money to your account to receive a $400 welcome bonus. Fees and T&Cs apply. See PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589).
You can get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers.
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.
Wednesday 24 December: We're continuing our recap of 2025 with a look back at a couple of the big news events of March
SPONSOR: Squizers can sign up to Revolut Business. Add money to your account to receive a $400 welcome bonus. Fees and T&Cs apply. See PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589).
You can get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers.
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 23 December: We're recapping the year with a look back at a couple of the big news events of February 2025
Here's a link to Cher's performance at the SNL 50th anniversary
And here's a (paywalled) link to Adam Liaw's Marry Me Chicken
SPONSOR: Squizers can sign up to Revolut Business. Add money to your account to receive a $400 welcome bonus. Fees and T&Cs apply. See PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589).
You can get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers.
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 22 December: We're kicking off our recap series with a look back at a couple of the big news events of January 2025
SPONSOR: Squizers can sign up to Revolut Business. Add money to your account to receive a $400 welcome bonus. Fees and T&Cs apply. See PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589).
You can get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers.
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.
A daily news podcast, getting you across the latest Australian and international news in under 10 minutes. Agenda-free, independent, and delivered by hosts that'll come to feel like mates. It's the news without the noise, cutting through with a touch of analysis and an eye on what's coming next. And there's always a quirky news story or two to give a touch of balance to the news of the day. News for busy people, out 6am weekday, perfect for your morning routine.
The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed.
Top tip - check out The Squiz Today newsletter. It's the daily news stories, in your inbox each weekday at 6am, with links and more info to all the stories covered in The Squiz Today podcast. Sign up at www.thesquiz.com.au - it's free.
