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Weekly Wrap is published every Saturday morning in our News Club podcast feed. Follow News Club on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Hosted by the OG team of Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, Weekly Wrap is all about helping you stay on top of the news + we give you some talking points for the week ahead. LINKS Our News Club interview with Bernie Shakeshaft Kate recommends our Squiz Shortcut on the astronauts stranded in space Claire recommends this podcast series about the 300 bodies discovered in Noble, Georgia You can watch Leigh Sales' new series The Assembly on ABC iView

Friday, 23 August: Anderson farewells Aunty; The NT heads to the polls; Ukraine moves on Moscow; And a moreish linguine... 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 you're hankering for a light but decadent dish to celebrate the warmer weather, this bougie Moreton Bay Bug linguine recipe is perfect. Sponsored: Check out the Westfield Local Heroes and vote at westfield.com.au/local-heroes. 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 brand new interview series, Newsmakers. The latest episode features an interview with Mamamia founder Mia Freedman. 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, 22 August: A bill to cut the cost of the NDIS; Erin Patterson's trial date is set; Pushing a renewable power project; And bye bye Bennifer 2.0... 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: Check out the Westfield Local Heroes and vote at westfield.com.au/local-heroes Sponsored: To find out more about a BHP career visit bhp.com/careers 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 brand new interview series, Newsmakers. The latest episode features an interview with Mamamia founder Mia Freedman. 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, 21 August: An Italian maritime mystery; Israel recovers more hostages' bodies; Penning a new defence deal; And a picturesque 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). Sponsored: Check out the Westfield Local Heroes and vote at westfield.com.au/local-heroes 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 brand new interview series, Newsmakers. The latest episode features an interview with Mamamia founder Mia Freedman. 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 Democratic VP nominee Tim Walz. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

Tuesday, 20 August: The Democratic National Convention kicks off; Debating some ceasefires; Booktopia gets a happy ending; And snake hunting for sustainability... 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 a BHP career visit bhp.com/careers Sponsored: Check out the Westfield Local Heroes and vote at westfield.com.au/local-heroes 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 brand new interview series, Newsmakers. The latest episode features an interview with Mamamia founder Mia Freedman. 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 Democratic VP nominee Tim Walz. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

Monday, 19 August: Ukraine baffles Russia; Support for a ceasefire in Gaza; Long faces over Black Caviar; And one clever kid... 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: Check out the Westfield Local Heroes and vote at westfield.com.au/local-heroes Sponsored: To get up to $235 off your first 5 Marley Spoon boxes, use the code 'SQUIZ' when you check out 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 Weekly Wrap and the brand new interview series, Newsmakers. The latest episode features an interview with Mamamia founder Mia Freedman. 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, 16 August: An IV shortage hits Australia; Pressure grows on Israel to call time in Gaza; The latest unemployment data is in; And some choc-full muffins... 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). You can find the recipe for chocolate muffins 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 the brand new interview series, Newsmakers. The latest episode features an interview with Mamamia founder Mia Freedman. 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, and check out the latest episode on Democratic Veep nominee Tim Walz. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

You wouldn't be alone if you hadn’t heard of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz before Kamala Harris picked him as her running mate for the upcoming US Presidential election - most Americans didn’t know him either. The Democratic duo has got a lot of ground to cover and not a lot of time - so in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across who Walz is, what he brings to Harris’ campaign, and the challenges they’re facing in the countdown to November. Squiz recommends: Watching: This viral clip of Tim Walz from an interview on MSNBC gives a good snapshot of what he stands for and his style of speaking. Reading: An article from the Sydney Morning Herald titled “Harris leads Trump in three key states after a year of Biden’s polls struggle” gives a great summary of the gains the Democrats have made in the polls and why the swing states are vital to winning the election. Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here.

Thursday, 15 August: A battle over Gazans' visas kicks off; The Kiwi PM drops in; CommBank reports a big profit; And some dodgy lollies... 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). 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 brand new interview series, Newsmakers. The latest episode features an interview with Mamamia founder Mia Freedman. 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, and check out the latest episode on Democratic Veep nominee Tim Walz. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

Wednesday, 14 August: Trump's X interview runs into tech problems; Scott Morrison takes the stand; NAPLAN results are in; And it's heating up in Italy... 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). 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 brand new interview series, Newsmakers. The latest episode features an interview with Mamamia founder Mia Freedman. 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, 13 August: The mystery of a Cairns chopper crash; Seven's in the spotlight; Cracking down on the CFMEU; And Raygun busts another move... 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). For more on the CFMEU allegations, check out this Squiz Shortcut. 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 brand new 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, 12 August: The Olympics come to a close; Iran is caught interfering; The benefits of the Milky Way; And our final tally gets a boost... 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 get up to $235 off your first 5 Marley Spoon boxes, use the code 'SQUIZ' when you check out 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 the brand new 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.

Listen to the full episode on our News Club podcast feed. Or search Weekly Wrap wherever you get your podcasts.

Friday, 9 August: Nearing the finish line in Paris; Joyce takes a payout cut; The Archibald people's choice is named; And we add to our tally... 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). You can find the recipe for cheese quesadillas here. You can listen to the Squiz Shortcut on JD Vance here. Or you can take a look at the 2024 Archibald Prize winners 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 the brand new 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.

If you’ve been paying attention to US politics over the last couple of years you might have clocked the rise of JD Vance in the Republican Party - but you can be forgiven if the first you’d heard of him was when former President Donald Trump announced him as his running mate for November’s election. So in this Shortcut, we’ll get you across who he is, his brand of politics, and what the experts say about what he would bring to office. Squiz recommends: Reading/watching: Read Vance’s memoir Hillbilly Elegy or watch the film version on Netflix. If you’re interested in this election, it’s a good thing to have up your sleeve. Reading: This short explainer on Project 2025 from Axios. Project 2025 is a blue-print laid down by a right-wing organisation called the Heritage Foundation that keeps popping up in the coverage on US politics. Vance hasn’t endorsed it, but he has written a forward for a book by its architect Kevin Roberts. Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here.

Thursday, 8 August: An inflationary rift develops; Childcare workers get a pay bump; Harris and Walz hit the campaign trail; And a gold rush in Paris... 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). 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 brand new 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, 7 August: Kamala names her running mate; Interest rates are held steady; Dusty hangs up his boots; And our youngest-ever Olympian wins gold... 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). You can find Squiz Kids' chat with Olympic skateboarding champion Arisa Trew 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 the brand new 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, 6 August: Australia's terror threat rises; The ASX takes a battering; Harris closes in on her running mate; And brat summer takes over... 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). 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 brand new 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 August: A magnifique Olympics weekend; The legionnaires' outbreak turns deadly; Rioters run amok in the UK; And another big night for the Dolphins... 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 get up to $235 off your first 5 Marley Spoon boxes, use the code 'SQUIZ' when you check out 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 the brand new 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, 2 August: The Tillies toss Tony; Another Hamas chief is killed; This year's Miles Franklin winner is named; And swimming for gold... 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 need some chicken noodle soup in your life, you can find a good recipe 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 the brand new 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.

The Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (known as the CFMEU) has been at the centre of some pretty damning allegations over the past couple of weeks including corruption, links to organised crime, and standover tactics. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll explain who the union is, the reasons it has come under scrutiny, and why this scandal is such a big issue for the Labor party. Squiz recommends: Listening: An episode of the ABC’s Insiders podcast called On Background: The CFMEU’s corruption crisis, and it features an interview with investigative journalist Nick McKenzie who was one of the team from the SMH who broke the story. Reading: An article from the Australian Financial Review called Political Poison: Unions, the Labor Party and the CFMEU. It is behind a paywall but it really helps with understanding the impact of the union on the cost of housing and major infrastructure projects. Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here.

Thursday, 1 August: A Hamas chief is killed; Quarterly inflation is on the rise; Solving a peanut problem; And Jess Fox rocks again... 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). 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 brand new 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 July: Rex issues a mayday; Aussies are told to leave Lebanon; Searching for answers after the UK's stabbing attack; And the Seine strikes again... 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). You can find our Squiz Shortcut to the Paris Olympics 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 the brand new 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 July: O'Callaghan wins the gold; Examining what happened in Wieambilla; Another airline is on the edge; And a SharkEye in the sky... 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 summary of the swimming events Australia is hoping to score more medals in. 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 brand new 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 July: Albanese shakes things up; Israel hits back at Hezbollah; A twisted crime story; And welcome to the first Paris Sprint... 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 get up to $235 off your first 5 Marley Spoon boxes, use the code 'SQUIZ' when you check out 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 the brand new 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.

Listen to the full episode on our News Club podcast feed. Or search Weekly Wrap wherever you get your podcasts.

Friday, 26 July: The Olympics are kicking off; A cabinet reshuffle in Canberra; Biden passes the torch; And a costly night's kip... 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). You can find the recipe for Adam Liaw's French Onion Soup 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 the brand new 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.

The Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympics is just days away - and it’s fair to say the City of Light has had its share of challenges just making it to the starting line. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at some of the trickiest issues organisers have faced, how they’ve dealt with them, and what thousands of athletes and fans descending on the city can expect in the next fortnight Squiz recommends: Reading: An article published in the Sydney Morning Herald called, Stinky Seine: Where fish go to die and Olympics poo protests are born. Apart from being quite a funny read, it also gives a good account of the history, the science, and the reaction from athletes and politicians. Reading: A short read by the BBC called How is France preparing for the Olympics and Paralympics? which gives a great overview of all the things the organisers have done in preparation for both Games. Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here.

Thursday, 25 July: The World's hottest day ever; Netanyahu is overshadowed by Biden; The baby boom is over; And a beer-can boat is built... 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). 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 brand new 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, 23 July: Democrats double-down on Harris; Stolen Aussie data sells for cheap; Op shops push back on donations; And some smelly snail mail... 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). 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 this interview with Financial Review fashion editor Lauren Sams for more on the fast fashion obsession. 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 July: Kamala Harris steps up; Plans to prevent another train tragedy; A global IT outage costs billions; And finishing a feast... 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). 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 brand new 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 July: Biden drops out of the race; Israel strikes Yemen; Recovering from a worldwide outage; And a new-old hair trend... 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 about scammers after the global IT outage, you can get help from Scamwatch here. You check out the new Superman's "broccoli cut" aka "zoomer perm" 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 the brand new 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.

Listen to the full episode on our News Club podcast feed. Or search Weekly Wrap wherever you get your podcasts.

Friday, 19 July: JD Vance introduces himself; The CFMEU is dealt another blow; A wintry blast is incoming; And some tasty beans... 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: This fagioli on house sourdough recipe - aka fancy beans on toast - is perfect as an easy one to whip-up on a cold night when you just want to sit back in front of the telly. 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 brand new 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.

In happy news for royal watchers, it’s been confirmed this week that King Charles and Queen Camilla are coming to Australia in October. We already know a lot about the King, but in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at Queen Camilla’s life, how she won over the British public, and why her role in the monarchy is now more important than ever. Squiz recommends: Reading: The Town and Country article called The Vindication of Queen Camilla is a longer read but it gives a good overview of Charles’ and Camilla’s story. Listening: An episode of Profile from BBC Sounds called Camilla, Queen Consort. It was published just ahead of King Charles’ Coronation and features interviews with Camilla’s friends and royal reporters speaking about her upcoming role as Queen and what she brings to the royal family. Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here.

Thursday, 18 July: Cracking down on a major union; Trump's campaign gets a boost; A good night for NSW; And a dirty dip in Paris... 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). 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 brand new 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, 17 July: A decade on from MH17; Republicans rally around Trump; Soothing ourselves with retail therapy; And get ready for State of Origin... 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). 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 brand new 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, 16 July: The Secret Service is under scrutiny; Victoria's construction union is probed; Weathering the wintry days; And the King locks in a visit… 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). You can check out the new official Australian portraits of King Charles and Queen Camilla 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 the brand new interview series, Newsmakers, including the latest episode with political journalist Chris Uhlmann. 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, 15 July: Trump survives an assassination attempt; A dark day in Gaza; The Euros final is on; And a Royal surprise at Wimbledon... 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). Check out all the celebrities in attendance and their excellent reactions at Wimbledon in this photo gallery. 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 brand new 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.

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Friday, 12 July: NATO sets its sights on China; Alice Springs' curfew comes to an end; A spectacular sea spectacle; And a cheesy fondue... 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 or someone you know needs support, you can find a list of DV support services 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 the brand new 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.

The UK has entered a new era, voting in Labour leader Keir Starmer as Prime Minister and ending 14 years of Conservative rule. It was a landslide win that sent a clear message from the British people that they want change. But to fix things, Starmer has a huge task ahead. In this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll introduce the new PM, look at some of the challenges he’s facing, and talk about what the change of government could mean for us and the rest of the world. Squiz recommends: Reading: An article from The Conversation called Keir Starmer’s Labour Party has a thumping election win – what does it mean for the UK and the rest of the world? It gives a good account of the challenges Starmer is facing and what the change of government will mean for the world. Listening: This episode of the podcast Table Manners with Jessie and Lennie Ware featuring Keir Starmer is a bit of a long one, but it gives you the chance to get to know the new PM in a casual setting, as he talks about his childhood, family life, motivations for going into politics - and his favourite dishes. Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here.

Thursday, 11 July: Biden refuses to back down; An ANZAC Day shutdown; de Minaur drops out of Wimbledon; And how to avoid bill 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). 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 brand new 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, 10 July: Australia's new Special Envoy; NATO's meeting gets underway; Chinese hacking is exposed; And why winter makes us SAD… 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). Check out this Squiz Shortcut for more on NATO and its relationship with Ukraine. 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 brand new 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, 9 July: France has a shock election result; A new curfew kicks off in Alice; Our long trek to work; And picking up a saucy trend... 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). 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. 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, 8 July: Britain's got a new PM; A tragic loss of life in Sydney; A news Mars experiment; And teaching an old dog new tricks... 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 or someone you know needs support for domestic or family violence, you can find a list of services 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. 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.

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Friday, 5 July: Protesters cause problems at parliament; Lehrmann faces another trial; Koala cuddles are questioned; And a warming chicken chilli... 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 more enthusiastic about the Wimbledon fashions than forehands, check out World #2 Coco Gauff's custom-made cut-out dress that some suspect is an homage to Serena Williams and 4-time Grand Slam champ Naomi Osaka’s ruffle ensemble that “wouldn’t have looked out of place at the Met Gala”. It’s a far cry from the stuffy image of the world’s most prestigious tennis tournament, but a historical review proves that Wimbledon style has never been boring. If you do need some colour in your life though, the courtside celebrity fashionistas are bringing it - including our very own Rebel Wilson. Friday Lites: If you reckon you’re a bit of a gourmand, it’s time to lean in and prove it with this epic white chicken chilli recipe. Yes, it has a lot of ingredients, but what else are you doing with your time on these wet, wintry weekends…? SPONSORED: To learn more about Woolworths Group click 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. 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.

There’s been a lot of talk about the Albanese Government’s Future Made in Australia policy since it was unveiled in the Budget. Put simply, it’s the government’s roadmap to turn us into a “renewables superpower” - but not everyone’s convinced. So as we head towards an election dominated by the energy debate, in this Squiz Shortcut, we look at what the Future Made in Australia policy is, how it’ll work, and why everyone’s talking about critical minerals. Squiz recommends: Listening: An ABC News Daily podcast called Can Australia Really Afford to Make Stuff? which gives a good insight into some of the challenges the government might face with its Future Made in Australia plan. It’s a 15 minute listen, you know we love a short form podcast, but it lays out what the government is planning, and looks at whether they can pull it off. Reading: An article published in The Conversation called: “Critical minerals for the world – or just for the US? Turning Australia into a green minerals powerhouse comes with risks” which gives a good summary of Australia’s predicament when it comes to critical minerals. Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here.

Thursday, 4 July: UK politics is set for a showdown; More concerns over kids and AI; Some retail ups and downs; And an ape's great escape... 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 need some guidance about your tax return, this article might help. SPONSORED: To learn more about Woolworths Group click 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. 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.