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Your Shortcut to... BRICS
The leaders of some of the world’s biggest developing economies have just wrapped up a major summit in Brazil. They’re part of an alliance called BRICS, which aims to be a counterweight to Western economic and political influence in the world. The group has been growing fast in recent years and it now includes 11 nations - one of which is our close neighbour, Indonesia. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at what BRICS is, who’s in it, and why its growing influence is something to note. Squiz Recommends: Reading: This article from the Guardian about the alliance’s Rio summit gives some good insight into what this year's summit focused on. Email us: Got a topic you want us to tackle? Send us your Shortcut suggestions to [email protected]. Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here
S7 Ep 1887Erin Patterson is found guilty, and a dino-sized box office hit
Tuesday, 8 July: Erin Patterson is found guilty; A bombshell Epstein investigation; The Demon goes down to the Joker; And a giant Jurassic footprint... You can find a deep dive into the Erin Patterson trial here and some of the evidence released by the courts here. The recommendations from the NT Coroner's report is here. And the holiday movie guide from Squiz Kids is 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 and Kate Watson - 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.
S7 Ep 1886More antisemitic attacks in Victoria, and some majorly fast munching...
Monday, 7 July: More antisemitic attacks in Victoria; Deadly flash flooding in Texas; Vale Julian McMahon; And our new major league star... You can take part in our HubSpot audience survey here. Read some of the tributes for Aussie actor Julian McMahon from some of his Hollywood co-stars here. And you can read TV celebrity chef Peter Russell-Clarke's obituary 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 and Kate Watson - 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.
The Squiz Quiz of the Month
On this episode of the Squiz Quiz. we're testing your knowledge of everything that happened in June with the Weekly Wrap co-host Jodie Speers and Content Manager Nicoletta Hay. Can you best our in-studio guests? Here's a quick scoring guide if you're playing along at home: The quiz has 10 questions. Each question is worth 1 point (for a total of 10). The final round is worth a maximum of 5 points - Andrew will read 5 quotes about a news story - the faster you identify the story, the more points you get! The final score is out of a possible 15 points.
S7 Ep 1885Childcare changes are on the way, and a meteorite from Mars
Friday, 4 July: Childcare changes are on the way; An Olympic funding deal is done; Dating apps are on the decline; And a meteorite from Mars... Find a list of sexual abuse support services in this article - or through 1800Respect here. Here's our Shortcut to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Check out the Martian meteorite here. Parwana's Banjaan borani recipe (aka Afghan braised eggplant) is here. Find out more about Andy Weir's book Project Hail Mary here. And you can take part in our HubSpot audience survey 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 and Kate Watson - 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.
Ask the Squiz: AUKUS, the NYC Mayoral race, and The Project
We’ve had plenty of questions from Squizers over the last week or so about what’s going on in the news - so in Ask The Squiz, we’ll be doing our best to answer them. There’s so much going on in the world right now - it can be a lot - but it does make for some interesting topics to dive into. And today we’ve got a cross-section of topics, including the AUKUS deal, US politics and the demise of The Project. Let’s get into it… Email us: We’ll be back with another Ask the Squiz in the first week of August - so if you’ve got a question you’d like answered about the news, send us a note at [email protected] and we’ll answer them then next time. Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here
S7 Ep 1884Trump pushes for a ceasefire in Gaza, and the zoot suit revival
Thursday, 3 July: Trump pushes for a ceasefire in Gaza; A verdict in the Diddy trial; Hackers target Qantas; And the zoot suit revival... SPONSORED: To help mark 100 years of Woolworths, they're showcasing the great work of their community partners with a new podcast series. To listen to the full episodes, search for From Grassroots in your favourite podcast app. You can find a list of sexual abuse support services in this article - or through 1800Respect here. Check the current warnings from NSW SES here. Find Kate's Newsmakers interview with cybersecurity expert Alastair MacGibbon here. And catch up on the men's shows at Paris Fashion Week (zoot suits included...) 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 and Kate Watson - 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.
S7 Ep 1883The super tax debate continues, and the Royal train rolls to a stop
Wednesday, 2 July: The super tax debate continues; A childcare worker faces abuse charges; More sunscreen trouble; And the Royal train rolls to a stop... Here's the link to the Hubspot survey. We appreciate your help! You can find a list of sexual abuse support services in this article - or through 1800Respect here. You can find our shortcut to the super tax debate here Catch up on the history of the Royal train here. And you can watch Governor-General Sam Mostyn's interview on Sunrise (where she gives a shoutout to Squiz Kids...) 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 and Kate Watson - 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.
Your Shortcut to... A new era of economic reform?
The 2025 federal election has been run and comprehensively won by Labor… and already, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has outlined his vision for what he says should be a new era of collaboration and compromise from politicians, unions, and business leaders for generational economic reform. It’s a big statement that you might find a bit challenging to connect with… So in this Squiz Shortcut we’ll outline what the issues and problems are, and get into how the Albanese Government might go about reform. Squiz Recommends: Watching: Jim Chalmers’ address to the National Press Club about the federal government’s second-term economic agenda. Listening: To our Shortcut on the proposed changes to the super tax and how it’ll affect everyday Australians. Email us: Got a topic you want us to tackle? Send us your Shortcut suggestions to [email protected]. Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here
S7 Ep 1882Weighing up our defence spending, and the rise of robot sports
Tuesday, 1 July: Weighing up our defence spending; A storm is brewing; Star's Brisbane buyout runs into problems; And the rise of robot sports... You can dig into US President Donald Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" here. Here are some handy links for everything changing in the new financial year as well as some info for tax time 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 and Kate Watson - 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.
S7 Ep 1881Court cases take centre stage, and a wedding for the ages
Monday, 30 June: Court cases take centre stage; A high-profile Brisbane murder investigation; Wimbledon gets underway; And a wedding for the ages... You can see the photos from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's Venice wedding here - and some of the protests over it 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 and Kate Watson - 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.
S7 Ep 1880Assessing the US strikes on Iran, and a new era for 007
Friday, 27 June: Assessing the US strikes on Iran; Cassius Turvey's killers are sentenced; Creating human DNA; And a new era for 007... SPONSORED: To help mark 100 years of Woolworths, they're showcasing the great work of their community partners in a new podcast series. To listen to the full episodes, search for the From Grassroots podcast in your favourite podcast app. SPONSORED: You can find out more about Aware Super here. Disclaimer: Consider if Aware Super is right for you and the PDS and TMD at https://aware.com.au/. The amount of fee reduction will vary based on the account balance. Issued by Aware Super Pty Ltd, trustee of Aware Super. Got a question you'd like answered about the news? E-mail us at [email protected] and we'll try and answer it in Ask the Squiz! Check out the recipe for semifreddo here. And you can find out more about the game Just One 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 and Kate Watson - 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.
Your Shortcut to… The social media ban for U16yos
In less than 6 months, the Albanese Government’s ban on social media for children under 16yo will come into effect. It’s the first law of its kind to be passed in the world, but there are still a lot of questions over how exactly it’ll work. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll cover what’s in the legislation, how it’s meant to work, and where the tech is up to. Squiz Recommends: Reading: This article that was recently published in The Conversation about the age detection tech trials. The Social Network, which tells the story of how Facebook began. You can watch it for free on 7+ Email us: Got a topic you want us to tackle? Send us your Shortcut suggestions to [email protected]. Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here
S7 Ep 1879NATO leaders welcome Trump, and fun for movie fans
Thursday, 26 June: NATO leaders welcome Trump; Ley lays out her plans; A new Falconio reward; And fun for movie fans... SPONSORED: You can find out more about Aware Super here. Disclaimer: Consider if Aware Super is right for you and the PDS and TMD at https://aware.com.au/. The amount of fee reduction will vary based on the account balance. Issued by Aware Super Pty Ltd, trustee of Aware Super. Here's the New York Times' feature on the 100 best movies of the 21st century 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 and Kate Watson - 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.
S7 Ep 1878A shaky truce in the Middle East, and some art gallery accidents
Wednesday, 25 June: A shaky truce in the Middle East; Zelensky calls for support; Our social media ban's in focus; And some art gallery slip-ups... SPONSORED: You can find out more about Aware Super here. Disclaimer: Consider if Aware Super is right for you and the PDS and TMD at https://aware.com.au/. The amount of fee reduction will vary based on the account balance. Issued by Aware Super Pty Ltd, trustee of Aware Super. You can check the airlines affected by Middle Eastern airspace closures 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 and Kate Watson - 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.
Your Shortcut to… The nuclear non-proliferation treaty
After the catastrophic destruction caused by nuclear weapons at the end of World War II, most of the world's countries signed onto an agreement called the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, which aims to prevent the spread of weapons of mass destruction. With nuclear weapons at the centre of the conflict between Israel and Iran, the agreement is back in focus… So, in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at what it is, who is and isn’t signed onto it, and how it works. Squiz Recommends: Reading: If you want to read more about how the US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites went down, this ABC explainer gives a good insight into the inner workings of the operation. Email us: Got a topic you want us to tackle? Send us your Shortcut suggestions to [email protected]. Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here
S7 Ep 1877Iran makes its move, and Acca Dacca's back again
Tuesday, 24 June: Iran makes its move; Our record road toll grows; A big Aussie golf win; And Acca Dacca's back again... SPONSORED: You can find out more about Aware Super here. Disclaimer: Consider if Aware Super is right for you and the PDS and TMD at https://aware.com.au/. The amount of fee reduction will vary based on the account balance. Issued by Aware Super Pty Ltd, trustee of Aware Super. 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 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.
S7 Ep 1876The US attacks Iran, and it's South Korea's time to shine
Monday, 23 June: The US attacks Iran; Albanese skips the NATO Summit; Another data breach hits; And it's South Korea's time to shine... SPONSORED: You can find out more about Aware Super here. Disclaimer: Consider if Aware Super is right for you and the PDS and TMD at https://aware.com.au/. The amount of fee reduction will vary based on the account balance. Issued by Aware Super Pty Ltd, trustee of Aware Super. Find out more about upping your cybersecurity game here. 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 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.
Bonus ep: The Call Sheet: Trent Dalton on ambition, regrets and what comes next
Enjoyed this episode? There’s plenty more on the News Club podcast feed—just search for News Club wherever you listen to podcasts. And don’t forget to hit follow on Spotify or Apple. Not many Aussie authors have made a bigger impact on the book world over the past decade than Trent Dalton. In this chat, the Brisbane-born journo-turned-novelist reflects on surviving the '90s newsroom culture, why he’s drawn to darkness in storytelling, and the incredible success he has had. He opens up about process, ambition, failure - and why he’s only ever watched Boy Swallows Universe once.... Want more News Club in your life? We've got you... Sign up to our News Club newsletter Watch all our interviews on Youtube Follow us on Instagram: @The Squiz PS: If you love what we do, the best way to support us is by clicking ‘follow’ on Apple or Spotify. A huge thanks to those who drop us a 5-star review, or even better - spread the word about News Club with your friends, family, colleagues... even your barista. Host: Bryce Corbett Senior Producer: Annelise Taylor Editors: Charlie Devenport and Ryan Pemberton
S7 Ep 1875The US considers striking Iran, and a tasty sweet potato
Friday, 20 June: The US considers striking Iran, The survivor of the Air India crash speaks, An update on our population, and a pretty sweet potato... SPONSORED: You can find out more about Aware Super here. SPONSORED: To help mark 100 years of Woolworths, they're showcasing the great work of their community partners. To listen to the full episode with the Clontarf Foundation's Troy Gordon, search for the 'From Grassroots' show in your podcast app Disclaimer: Consider if Aware Super is right for you and the PDS and TMD at https://aware.com.au/. The amount of fee reduction will vary based on the account balance. Issued by Aware Super Pty Ltd, trustee of Aware Super. Check out our News Club series The Call Sheet here. It's where we go behind the curtain with the people shaping what we watch, stream, scroll, and binge. You can check out the stuffed sweet potato recipe here Here's a wrap of the WA budget And here's the clip of Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee 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 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.
Your Shortcut to... The Tassie stadium saga
It’s not often that the fate of a footy team hinges on a state election, but Aussie Rules fans will be paying close attention to the campaign in Tasmania because the future of its new AFL team and stadium largely depends on the outcome. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we cover the controversy around the stadium, why it’s linked to the election, and whether the Tasmania Devils are headed for extinction before they even play a match… Squiz Recommends: Watching: This one’s a bit left-field - it’s not directly related to Tassie, but it’s an Aussie comedy/drama about a cash-strapped Aussie Rules club and how much it brings to a fictional town called Bodgy Creek. It’s called The Merger and you can find it on Binge, Amazon Prime or Apple TV… Email us: Got a topic you want us to tackle? Send us your Shortcut suggestions to [email protected]. Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here
S7 Ep 1784A new war brews in the Middle East, and some honorary Oscars
Thursday, 19 June: A new war brews in the Middle East; Tax changes are on the table; A big State of Origin win for Queensland; And some honorary Oscars... SPONSORED: You can find out more about HubSpot's Breeze AI platform here. SPONSORED: You can find out more about Aware Super here. Disclaimer: Consider if Aware Super is right for you and the PDS and TMD at https://aware.com.au/. The amount of fee reduction will vary based on the account balance. Issued by Aware Super Pty Ltd, trustee of Aware Super. Check out our News Club series The Call Sheet here. It's where we go behind the curtain with the people shaping what we watch, stream, scroll, and binge. 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 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.
S7 Ep 1783Trump makes an early G7 exit, and a puffer jacket you can sleep in
Wednesday, 18 June: Trump makes an early G7 exit; Pheobe Bishop's body is found; A sunscreen barney; And a puffer jacket innovation... SPONSORED: You can find out more about HubSpot's Breeze AI platform here. SPONSORED: You can find out more about Aware Super here. Disclaimer: Consider if Aware Super is right for you and the PDS and TMD at https://aware.com.au/. The amount of fee reduction will vary based on the account balance. Issued by Aware Super Pty Ltd, trustee of Aware Super. You can read the tributes for Matthew Perry from his Friends castmates after his death here. If you're interested in how you'd look in a sleep-friendly puffer jacket... you can check it out here. 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 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.
Your Shortcut to... The conflict between Israel and Iran
Long-simmering tensions between Israel and Iran have boiled over after Israel launched a major attack on Iran, targeting its military leaders, nuclear scientists, and energy infrastructure. Israel claims Iran is developing nuclear weapons - but Iran denies that, saying its nuclear program is solely for the purposes of clean energy. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at how things got to this point, what’s happened over the past week, and the potential global impacts… Squiz Recommends: Listening/Reading: For more on the history between Israel and Iran - and what happened to spark a brief exchange of attacks between them last year - this Squiz Shortcut will have you sorted… Listening: The latest podcast ep from The Rest is Politics - Israel vs Iran: What happens next? is a good discussion of how the conflict could play out and what it could mean for the world… Watching: Argo, a film starring and directed by Ben Affleck, based on the true story of US embassy workers who escaped the Iran hostage crisis that went from 1979 to 1981 during the Iranian revolution, disguised as a Canadian film crew. You can watch it free on SBS on Demand. Email us: got a topic you want us to tackle? Send it to [email protected]. Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here
S7 Ep 1782Aussies caught in the Middle East, and the Logie noms are out
Tuesday, 17 June: Aussies get caught in the Middle East; The G7 Summit kicks off; Eating the rainbow; And a ladies' Logies... SPONSORED: You can find out more about HubSpot's Breeze AI platform here. SPONSORED: You can find out more about Aware Super here. Disclaimer: Consider if Aware Super is right for you and the PDS and TMD at https://aware.com.au/. The amount of fee reduction will vary based on the account balance. Issued by Aware Super Pty Ltd, trustee of Aware Super. 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 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.
S7 Ep 1781Israel and Iran trade strikes, and all eyes on Adam Scott
Monday 16th June: Israel and Iran trade strikes, a search for a shooter in the US, Adam Scott's a big chance at the US Open, and rocking out just a bit too hard... SPONSORED: You can find out more about Aware Super here.Disclaimer: Consider if Aware Super is right for you and the PDS and TMD at https://aware.com.au/. Amount of fee reduction will vary based on account balance. Issued by Aware Super Pty Ltd, trustee of Aware Super. 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 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.
S7 Ep 1780A major plane crash in India, and some brilliant baked beans
Friday, 13th June: A major plane crash in India, an awkward time for AUKUS, a big week for dinosaurs, and some brilliant baked beans SPONSORED: To help mark 100 years of Woolworths, they're showcasing the great work of their community partners. To listen to the full episode with the Clontarf Foundation's Troy Gordon, search for the 'From Grassroots' show in your podcast app Here's a recap of the eighth and final day of Erin Patterson's evidence Here's the recipe to Maggie Beer's Boston Baked Beans Here's the NPR Tiny Desk concert for Death Becomes Her You can check out Andrew's interview with gaming journo Stephanie Bendixsen over on the News Club channel, or on YouTube 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 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.
Your Shortcut to... The US immigration protests
If you’ve caught any news recently, you’ll have seen footage of protests going on in the US city of Los Angeles. They’re in response to federal officers carrying out immigration raids, which is all part of US President Donald Trump’s election promise to crack down on illegal immigrants. Political analysts say tensions around the issue of immigration have been rising in the US for months… So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get into what led up to this point, what happened in the protests, and where things are heading… Watching: The Netflix documentary series Immigration Nation. It follows the operations of ICE officers and takes a deeper look at US immigration… Email us: Got a topic you want us to tackle? Send us your Shortcuts suggestions or questions to [email protected]. Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here
S7 Ep 1779Tensions between Australia and Israel, and some maritime mysteries
Thursday, 12 June: Tension grows between Australia and Israel; The Pentagon is reviewing AUKUS; Vale Brian Wilson; And some maritime mysteries... SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting HubSpot here. SPONSORED: For more tips on making your home energy efficient and saving money on your power bills, visit Origin Energy's podcast So Watt? here. SPONSORED: You can find out more about Aware Super here. *Disclaimer: Consider if Aware Super is right for you and the PDS and TMD here. The amount of fee reduction will vary based on the account balance. Issued by Aware Super Pty Ltd, trustee of Aware Super. Watch Brian Wilson performing at the Beach Boys' concert for the band's lost album, Smile, here, and see the trailer for love + mercy here. You can read about the message in a bottle story here. Or do a deep dive (pun intended...) about the San Jose and its sunken treasure here. 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 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.
S7 Ep 1778Tassie's election decision is delayed, and a new dino discovery
Wednesday, 11 June: Tassie's election decision is delayed, Trump orders more troops to LA; Another major IVF mistake; And a new dino discovery... SPONSORED: To help mark 100 years of Woolworths, they're showcasing the great work of their community partners. To listen to the full episode with the Clontarf Foundation's Troy Gordon, search for From Grassroots in your podcast app. SPONSORED: You can find out more about Aware Super here. *Disclaimer: Consider if Aware Super is right for you and the PDS and TMD here. The amount of fee reduction will vary based on the account balance. Issued by Aware Super Pty Ltd, trustee of Aware Super. 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 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.
S7 Ep 1777Protests escalate in Los Angeles, and a very dull club
Tuesday, 10 June: Protests escalate in the US; An aid ship is blocked by Israel; Some weekend winners; And a very dull club... SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot here. SPONSORED: Find out more about nib here and use the code SQUIZ15 for 15% off* until 17 July 2025. And PS - that link works for your travel buddies too. *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. You can read up on some of the big names in the King's Birthday honours list here. 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 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 Squiz Quiz of May
On this episode of the Squiz Quiz. we're testing your knowledge of everything that happened in May with the Weekly Wrap co-hosts Jodie Speers and Claire Kimball. Can you best our in-studio guests? Here's a quick scoring guide if you're playing along at home: The quiz has 10 questions. Each question is worth 1 point (for a total of 10). The final round is worth a maximum of 5 points - Andrew will read 5 quotes about a news story - the faster you identify the story, the more points you get! The final score is out of a possible 15 points. SPONSORED: You can find out more about Aware Super here. Disclaimer: Consider if Aware Super is right for you and the PDS and TMD https://aware.com.au/. Amount of fee reduction will vary based on account balance. Issued by Aware Super Pty Ltd trustee of Aware Super. https://aware.com.au/ SPONSORED: To help mark 100 years of Woolworths, they're showcasing the great work of their community partners. To listen to the full episode with the Clontarf Foundation's Troy Gordon, search for the 'From Grassroots' show in your podcast app
Trump and Musk hit the rocks, and a Wicked date is set
Friday, 6 June: Trump and Musk hit the rocks; Rockliff gets the boot; A French Open underdog; And a Wicked date is set... SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot here. SPONSORED: To help mark 100 years of Woolworths, they're showcasing the great work of their community partners. To listen to the full episode with the Clontarf Foundation's Troy Gordon, search for the 'From Grassroots' show in your podcast app. You can read about the "Big, Beautiful Bill" here. Here's a full list of countries affected by Trump's travel ban. Catch up on the latest developments in Erin Patterson's trial here. You can check out the recipe for those zucchini, chilli and gruyere buns here. And you can watch the trailer for Wicked: For Good here. 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 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.
Your Shortcut to… the drought in southern Australia
A severe drought that’s been going on for over a year has caused big problems in the southern states of Australia. The lack of rainfall has devastated crops and livestock, but it's not only affecting farmers and rural communities - it’s also having an impact on our national economy. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at what’s caused the big dry, the impact it's having, and what the outlook is… Squiz Recommends: Reading: This ABC article goes into those rainfall forecasts and some other signs that relief could be on the way. Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here
S7 Ep 1775A political storm in Tassie, and the search for an iconic prop
Thursday, 5 June: A political storm in Tassie; Aid centres in Gaza hit pause; Patterson's evidence continues; And the search for an iconic prop... SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot here. SPONSORED: For more tips on making your home energy efficient and saving money on your power bills, visit Origin Energy's podcast So Watt? here. You can follow the search for Marty McFly's Back to the Future Gibson guitar here. Or watch the famous prop in action here. 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 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.
S7 Ep 1774Erin Patterson's back in the witness box, and some accidental auction items
Wednesday, 4 June: Erin Patterson's back in the witness box; Our minimum wage gets a boost; A big donation to Africa; And some accidental auction items... SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot here. SPONSORED: You can find out more about Aware Super here.Disclaimer: Consider if Aware Super is right for you and the PDS and TMD https://aware.com.au/. Amount of fee reduction will vary based on account balance. Issued by Aware Super Pty Ltd trustee of Aware Super.https://aware.com.au/ Read up on the airport auction here if you're in the mood for a bargain... 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 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.
Your Shortcut to... the super tax debate
Superannuation has been coming up in the headlines a bit recently, with an increase in tax on super accounts set to affect some of the wealthiest Australians - at least, in the short term… But some economists are concerned that over time, it could impact millions of us… So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll explain what the changes are, how they’ll be applied, and why they’ve sparked such a big debate. Squiz Recommends: Number crunching: This ATO fact sheet on Division 296 has the formula for how the Taxation Office will calculate the new tax plus examples of various financial scenarios if you’re keen to dive in. Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here
S7 Ep 1773Russia and Ukraine meet again, and a busy week in the night skies
Tuesday, 3 June: Russia and Ukraine meet again; Erin Patterson takes the stand; The Tillies have a new coach; And a busy week in the night skies... SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot here. SPONSORED: You can support the work of the Red Cross at redcross.org.au/donate 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 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.
S7 Ep 1772The US pushes for more defence spending, and a big weekend for Swifties
Monday, 2 June: The US pushes for more defence spending; Gaza ceasefire talks progress; Piastri secures another win; And a big weekend for Swifties... SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot here. SPONSORED: Find out more here and use the code SQUIZ15 for 15% off* until 17 July 2025. And PS - that link works for your travel buddies too. *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. 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 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.
S7 Ep 1771Trump's tariffs hit a snag, and our favourite potato recipe
Friday, 30 May: Trump's tariffs hit a snag, Magda Szubanski is diagnosed with cancer, The Aussie Rich List is out, And our favourite potato recipe... SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot here. Find the recipe for Annabel Crabb's glass potatoes here. 🥔🥔🥔 You might like to watch some of the Full Frontal sketches while they cook... 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 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.
Your Shortcut to... Ask the Squiz: Factions
We're almost a month past the federal election and the result that ended up being a lot more colourful than the campaign itself. Labor's sweeping victory and the Coalition's comprehensive defeat raised a lot of questions about how PM Anthony Albanese will govern over the coming term, and how the Coalition will regroup to be competitive next time around. To answer those, we asked you what you wanted to know - and many said they wanted a better understanding of how the parties organise themselves. So in this episode of Ask The Squiz we're going to look at the major parties' factions - what they are, how they work, and who's in them. Send us your questions… We're interested in more questions from Squizers so we can drill down on what you want to know more about. If you have a topic you think we should explore, send it through to us at [email protected]. When we have a topic, we'll tell you in advance and get you to send in your specific questions and observations - so stay tuned for that... Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here
S7 Ep 1770The Coalition is back together, and spelling out some complaints....
Thursday, 29 May: The Coalition is back together, The North West Shelf extension gets approved, A big night for the Blues, and spelling out some complaints... SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot here. SPONSORED: For more tips on making your home energy efficient and saving money on your power bills, visit Origin Energy's podcast So Watt? here. SPONSORED: You can support the work of the Red Cross at redcross.org.au/donate. You can take part in our 2025 audience survey here. Here's a list to who's who in the newly reformed Coalition here And check out what's happening at the Scripps National Spelling Bee here. 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 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.
S7 Ep 1769Investigating the Liverpool parade attack, and the awkward sound of silence
Wednesday, 28 May: Investigating the Liverpool parade attack; King Charles gives a major speech; It's State of Origin day; And the awkward sound of silence... SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot here. SPONSORED: Find out more here and use the code SQUIZ15 for 15% off* until 17 July 2025. And PS - that link works for your travel buddies too. *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. You can take part in our 2025 audience survey here. We've found some State of Origin cheat sheets here and here. And you can see the weird audio-free Blake Shelton performance here. 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 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.
Your Shortcut to... Sussan Ley
The newly minted leader of the Liberals Sussan Ley has taken on the challenge of rebuilding the party after the Coalition’s recent election defeat. She’s been in public life for over 2 decades, but we’ve heard from many Squizers that they don’t know much about her. So, in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across her background, her career in politics, and the job ahead… You can take part in our 2025 survey here Squiz Recommends Reading: This piece in The Guardian is a good overview (with some entertaining anecdotes) of Ley’s political rise and the challenges she faces as leader of the Liberals. Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here
S7 Ep 1768Power bills are on the rise, and an epic voyage
Tuesday, 27 May: Power bills are on the rise; An Australian is arrested in Bali; The French Open begins; And an epic voyage... SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot here. You can take part in our 2025 audience survey here. 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 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.
S7 Ep 1767Patching up the Coalition and going loco for Labubus...
Monday, 26 May: Patching up the Coalition; Floodwaters begin to recede; Live sport pays off for streaming giants; And going loco for Labubus... SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot here. You can take part in our 2025 audience survey here. 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 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.
S7 Ep 1766The Coalition pauses the divorce, and some very committed journalism
Friday, 23 May: The Coalition hits pause on its divorce; The floods in NSW turn deadly; Ange has a huge win; And a serious commitment to journalism... SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot here. You can take part in our 2025 audience survey here. Find the recipe for baked lemon pudding cakes here. And if you're in the mood for a history read with a touch of comedy, David Mitchell’s book Unruly is a good one. 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 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.
Your Shortcut to... Oscar Piastri's ride to the top of F1
There’s a lot of buzz around Formula One driver Oscar Piastri this year. He’s leading the world rankings coming into the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix this Sunday - and if he wins, he’ll be well on his way to taking out the World Championship, something an Aussie hasn’t done in nearly half a century... So in this Squiz Shortcut we’ll get you up to speed with the young racer from Melbourne, why winning at Monaco is such a big deal, and who he’s out to beat. You can take part in our 2025 survey here Squiz Recommends: Watching: the Netflix doco series Formula One: Drive to Survive. It gives a behind-the-scenes look at what it's like on the F1 racing circuit for drivers and their teams - and it got a lot of people interested in car racing that had never entertained it before. Reading: Sports writer Will Swanton’s coverage of the race in The Australian. He brings a fresh perspective to the sports he covers and has a terrific turn of phrase. Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here
S7 Ep 1765The floods in NSW get worse; and a fake drama drops
Thursday, 22 May: The floods worsen in NSW; Getting the band back together; Jelena Dokic's father dies; And a fake drama drops... SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot here. SPONSORED: For more tips on making your home energy efficient and saving money on your power bills, visit Origin Energy's podcast So Watt? here. You can take part in our 2025 audience survey here. You can hear the podcast with Jelena Dokic here You can see the trailer for Philly Justice here (and the full episode of Amy Poehler's podcast about it here) 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 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.
S7 Ep 1764It's Splitsville for the Coalition, and giving away billions
Wednesday, 21 May: The Coalition consciously uncouples; Israel faces criticism; Heavy rainfall hits NSW; And Spain says adios to Airbnb... SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot here. You can take part in our 2025 audience survey here. 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 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.