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S4 Ep 1168Tuesday, 29 November: Australia's terror threat is downgraded; Pollies have a big week ahead; A hit to retail spending; And a technicolour house goes on sale

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. #Sponsored Click here to find out more about Woolworth Group’s 2022 Regional Report. You can see photos of the Butterfly House in California here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Nov 28, 20229 min

S4 Ep 1167Monday, 28 November: The Industrial Relations bill is set to pass; Daniel Andrews wins a third term; COVID protests rock China; And a new Miss Universe

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. #Sponsored Click here to find out more about Woolworth Group’s 2022 Regional Report. #Sponsored Click here to find out more about Amazon Flex and links to the products Janet and Kate discuss in the interview. Dad’s Special Spice Mix Small business deals Backslap Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Nov 27, 202211 min

S4 Ep 1166Friday, 25 November: Victorians head to the polls; An Aussie is locked up in Iran; Protecting our plonk; And getting trendy with food

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can listen to the Victorian election Squiz Shortcut here. Find out more about Happy Boxes and the work they're doing here. #Sponsored: Click here to find out more about Woolworth Group’s 2022 Regional Report. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Nov 24, 202210 min

S4 Ep 1165Thursday, 24 November: Turning over Trump's taxes; Making Ukraine invincible; Qantas profits fly; And its bin chickens versus cane toads

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can listen to the Victorian Election Squiz Shortcut here. Find out more about Happy Boxes and the work they're doing here. #Sponsored: Click here to find out more about Woolworth Group’s 2022 Regional Report. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Nov 23, 202210 min

S4 Ep 1164Wednesday, 23 November: Driving down electric vehicle prices; A close call in the Solomons; Better the Bob you know; And a Furphy fetches a fortune

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. #Sponsored: Click here to find out more about Woolworth Group’s 2022 Regional Report. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Nov 22, 202211 min

S4 Ep 1163Tuesday, 22 November: A dramatic escalation in Iran; Wild weather go away; Young Kiwis push to vote; And living a lunar life

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Find out more about Happy Boxes and the work they're doing here. #Sponsored Click here to find out more about Woolworth Group’s 2022 Regional Report. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Nov 21, 202210 min

S4 Ep 1162Monday, 21 November: Trouble at Twitter; A Silicon Valley sentencing; We are the champions; And it's time to let rip

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Sponsored Link: Click here to find out more about Woolworth Group’s 2022 Regional Report.

Nov 20, 202211 min

S4 Ep 1161Friday, 18 November: A long-awaited homecoming; A verdict on the downing of MH17; Republicans take the House; And a pancake surprise

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can listen to the World Cup Squiz Shortcut here. Find the recipe for Eun Hee An's spring onion pancakes with jamón here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Nov 17, 202211 min

S4 Ep 1160Thursday, 17 November: Calls for calm in Poland; Trump announces his presidential run; More deadly flooding; And Beyonce keeps her crown

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Nov 16, 202210 min

S4 Ep 1159Wednesday, 16 November: Albanese meets with Xi; More record flooding; Djokovic is set to return; And we're ditching the dinner party

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Link: Click here to find out how you can donate your pre-loved fashions to the Uber and Red Cross Clothing Drive Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics, including a recent episode unpacking the G20. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Nov 15, 202210 min

S4 Ep 1158Tuesday, 15 November: A chat with China; The wild weather returns; Christmas shopping in November; And a long wait for a Japanese snack

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Nov 14, 202210 min

S4 Ep 1157Monday, 14 November: Ukrainians celebrate a key win; A chat with China; Democrats hang onto the US Senate; And raging with rodents

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Nov 13, 20229 min

S4 Ep 1156Friday, 11 November: Chris Dawson's back in court; The Medibank hackers reveal their demands; The US Midterms drag on; And rock n rolling in cash

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. LINKS: Explore Friday Lites here - including the chocolate ricotta cake recipe. If you're keen to pick up some rock n roll memorabilia, you can check out the auction catalogue here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including the latest episode about the upcoming US midterm elections. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Nov 10, 202210 min

S4 Ep 1155Thursday, 10 November: The Medibank hack takes a wild turn; Holding back a red wave; Controversy before the World Cup; And giving up the royals for love

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. If you've been affected by the Medibank hack, you can get help from Medibank support or Scamwatch. You can listen to the Squiz Shortcut about the G20 summit here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Nov 9, 202210 min

S4 Ep 1154Wednesday, 9 November: America votes in the midterm elections; The Medibank saga continues; Consumer confidence goes down; And a right Royal drama returns

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can listen to the US midterms Squiz Shortcut here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Nov 8, 202211 min

S4 Ep 1153Tuesday, 8 November: More problems for Medibank; The US midterm elections kick off; Sniffling through spring; And a special sight in the skies tonight

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. If you've been affected by the Medibank hack: 24/7 Medicare support site and tips from Scamwatch to protect yourself. If you want to find out the best time to see tonight's blood moon lunar eclipse where you are, click here. Read The Squiz's Women and News Report here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Nov 7, 202210 min

S4 Ep 1152Monday, 7 November: World leaders meet for the climate; An Aussie killed in Ukraine; Flooding continues in New South Wales; And researching life on other planets

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Nov 6, 202211 min

S4 Ep 1151Friday, 4 November: A new twist in the Tyrrell case; An assassination attempt on Imran Khan; Why we shouldn't be fooled by blue skies; And some great cheese

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. LINKS: Explore Friday Lites here - including the burrata pasta recipe. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including the latest episode about the upcoming US midterm elections. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Nov 3, 202210 min

S4 Ep 1150Thursday, 3 November: North Korean missiles fired; Vigils for Cassius; Paying for Twitter; And a few shonky deals

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Nov 2, 202210 min

S4 Ep 1149Wednesday, 2 November: Putting bombers up north; Interest rates rise again; Ukrainians queue for essentials; And a muddy Melbourne Cup

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. LINK: See some of the Melbourne Cup fashion on show yesterday. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Nov 1, 20229 min

S4 Ep 1148Tuesday, 1 November: Brazil elects a new president; Australia's crowd crush victim is named; Interest rates set to go up; And the Melbourne Cup's going down

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Oct 31, 202210 min

S4 Ep 1147Monday, 31 October: A deadly crush in Seoul; Fears over election violence in America; Remembering Cassius Turvey; And some big spending for Halloween

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics, including a recent episode on the ongoing protests in Iran. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Oct 30, 202210 min

S4 Ep 1146Friday, 28 October: A mistrial for Lehrmann; The Socceroos call out Qatar; Elon Musk's new title; And an American horror story

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. LINKS: Explore Friday Lites here - including the steak tacos recipe. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including this week’s episode unpacking the budget. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Oct 27, 202210 min

S4 Ep 1145Thursday, 27 October: The Medibank hack worsens; Inflation on the rise; Kanye kicked to the curb; And a nation of nannas

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. LINK: Medibank’s support service for customers concerned about the cyberattack. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics, including this week’s episode breaking down the Federal Budget. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Oct 26, 202211 min

S4 Ep 1144Wednesday, 26 October: Breaking down the Budget; No rest for Sunak; Planning your post; And kits off for a good cause

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Oct 25, 202210 min

S4 Ep 1143Tuesday, 25 October: Get set for tonight's Budget; Another new Prime Minister for the UK; Ups and downs in the flood crisis; And did somebody call for a doctor?

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Link: Claire's prawn linguine recipe to keep you sustained on Budget night Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Oct 24, 202211 min

S4 Ep 1142Monday, 24 October: Xi goes for 3; Floods and more floods; Lining up for the job of PM of the UK; And introducing Newshounds...

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. NEWSHOUNDS - media literacy for kids Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including a recent episode about cybersecurity and data hacks. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Oct 24, 202210 min

S4 Ep 1141Friday, 21 October: Liz Truss is out; Another wet and wild weekend; A senior Greens senator steps down; And counting down to Midnights

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. LINKS: Explore Friday Lites here - including Claire's beetroot and parsnip gratin recipe. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including a recent episode about cybersecurity and data hacks. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Oct 20, 202211 min

S4 Ep 1140Thursday, 20 October: Climbing protests in Iran; Ukraine faces a cold winter; Proof that mozzies think you're extra tasty; And somebody call Samuel L. Jackson

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. LINKS: Check out Tourism Australia's new 10-minute short film encouraging international visitors here Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including the new episode on the protests in Iran. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Oct 19, 202211 min

S4 Ep 1139Wednesday, 19 October: Diamonds clash with the miners; Australia changes tack in Israel; The Booker Prize winner is announced; And Eurovision is down 2 entrants

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Oct 18, 202211 min

S4 Ep 1138Tuesday, 18 October: An investigation into Medicare rorts; Drone attacks hit Ukraine's capital; Former cabinet ministers take the stand; And 100 years of the BBC

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. LINK: Click here to watch the live stream of Uncle Jack Charles' State Funeral Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Oct 17, 202211 min

S4 Ep 1137Monday, 17 October: China's President to get 5 more years; Financial relief for flooded Aussies; Goodbye Robbie Coltrane; And a festival of twins

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Oct 16, 202211 min

S4 Ep 1136Friday, 14 October: Some solace after the Sandy Hook school massacre; Ukraine's fight in the skies; Qantas's profits take off; And getting merry with berries

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. LINKS: Explore Friday Lites here - including Claire's berry pudding recipe. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Oct 13, 202211 min

S4 Ep 1135Thursday, 13 October: Having fun with the census; Ukraine asks Australia for help; The top Aussie universities; And the fattest bear of them all

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. LINKS: If you're in need of a zen workout, look no further than Angela Lansbury's Positive Vibes video. Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including this week's episode on the 20th anniversary of the Bali bombings. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Oct 12, 202211 min

S4 Ep 1134Wednesday, 12 October: 20 years since terror came to Bali; Allies rally around Ukraine; Revving up for an electric ute; And a reason to put your kilt on

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics, including this week's special on the 20th Anniversary of the Bali bombings which is out now. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Oct 11, 202210 min

S4 Ep 1133Tuesday, 11 October: Japan's border finally reopens; Kyiv comes under attack; Another soggy summer ahead; And proof that men don't listen

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Oct 10, 202211 min

Monday, 10 October: A bridge too far for Russia; NSW is back underwater; Ricciardo is left without a ride; And kangaroo paws are smoothing out our wrinkles

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Oct 10, 20228 min

Friday, 7 October: A tragedy in Thailand; Locking down our data; It's Deja-vu for The Star; And some fat bears magic

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. LINKS: Explore Friday Lites here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including the latest episode about the new British PM Liz Truss Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Oct 6, 202211 min

Thursday, 6 October: A delicate meeting in Canberra; Brittany Higgins' harrowing evidence; A big missile contest in Korea; And the blues are a-callin' again

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. LINKS: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including the latest episode on the Optus data hack and cyber security. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Oct 6, 202211 min

Wednesday, 5 October: A smaller than expected interest rate hike; Ukraine takes more territory from Russia; Pushing to preserve our native animals; And Australia's best pie!

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Links: If you’re wondering how to explain the wild weather to kids (or just want your own fun explainer), this week’s Squiz Kids Shortcuts about La Niña is out today. Get that and more Squiz Kids Subscriber Specials on Apple. If you missed Elon Musk's Twitter poll on how to resolve the war in Ukraine, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's response, you can find them here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Oct 6, 202211 min

Tuesday, 4 October: The Aussies returning from Syria; Bruce Lehrmann's trial is set to begin; The scale of the Optus data hack is revealed; And why Bruce Willis isn't selling his face

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Oct 6, 202210 min