Squiz Today
A daily news podcast presented by Andrew Williams and Alice Dempster, getting you across the latest Australian and international news in under 10 minutes. Agenda-free, independent, and delivered by hosts that'll come to feel like mates. It's the news without the noise, cutting through with a touch of analysis and an eye on what's coming next. And there's always a quirky news story or two to give some balance to the news of the day. News for busy people, out 6am weekday, perfect for your morning routine.
Episodes
Trump hits the brakes on strikes, and going for gold in the T20 World Cup
Friday, 12 June: Trump hits the brakes on strikes; SpaceX prepares for launch; Going for gold in the women's T20 World Cup; And the perfect cinnamon bun...
The live blog covering the US-Iran conflict is here.
See the trailer for Remarkably Bright Creatures here.
And here's Nagi's cinnamon buns - and her new puppy, Jaffle...
Hosted by Alice Dempster and Larissa Huntington
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Squiz Shortcuts: The Ebola outbreak
You might’ve heard in the news that medical workers in parts of Africa are struggling to bring an outbreak of Ebola under control… The World Health Organisation has declared the epidemic a public health emergency of international concern rather than a pandemic, but there’s still no vaccine available yet. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across what Ebola is, why there’s another outbreak an
The US and Iran trade strikes, and kicking off the FIFA World Cup
Thursday, 11 June: The US and Iran trade strikes; More charges are laid over the Bondi terror attack; Kicking off the FIFA World Cup; And no privacy for some lovebirds...
You can find out more about FightMND here.
Here's our Shortcut to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
And if you'd rather watch the osprey cam, you'll find it here.
Hosted by Alice Dempster and Anna Pykett
Researched by Andrew Will
Squiz Series: AI agents and the law
Artificial intelligence is the topic of a lot of conversations at the moment - and recent research commissioned by Minderoo Foundation shows that us Aussies have a bunch of concerns. So thanks to Minderoo, we’ve been able to talk to some of those experts in a special Squiz Series of podcasts on AI.
For part two, we’ve spoken to Peter Lee, who has been working at the centre of AI and the law for
Another AI giant is going public, and an exciting day for Squiz Kids
Wednesday, 10 June: Another AI giant is going public; An exciting day for Squiz Kids; Barbeques Galore is no more; And voting on our favourite Aussie shows...
You can find our Shortcut on AI data centres here.
Here's more about the Newshounds program.
And here's that iconic moment Aussies were first welcomed to TV.
Hosted by Alice Dempster and Andrew Williams
Researched by Andrew Williams
Squiz Shortcuts: The FIFA World Cup
The upcoming FIFA men’s World Cup is promising to be one of the most unusual and newsworthy in history. There are more teams, more games and more host countries than ever before - and the presence of the US as one of the hosts (and US President Donald Trump looming large over everything) adds an extra layer of uncertainty. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at how this tournament is diff
Vale Professor Richard Scolyer, and Pink lights up the Tonys
Tuesday, 9 June: Vale Professor Richard Scolyer, Iran and Israel launch - and then pause - strikes, some French Open first-timers, and thinking Pink at the Tonys...
Here's the link to our Newsmakers interview with the late Professor Richard Scolyer
And here's the P!nk performance of Lady Marmalade from the Tonys
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Researched by Andrew Williams, Anna
Trump threatens more tariffs, and the Bayeux Tapestry is on the move
Friday, 5 June: Trump threatens more tariffs; Israel and Lebanon renew their ceasefire; A big Big Freeze is coming; And the Bayeux Tapestry is on the move...
You can find out more about The Big Freeze and MND here.
And here's that fragrant chicken noodle soup.
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Researched by Andrew Williams, Alice Dempster, Larissa Huntington, Anna Pykett and
Squiz Shortcuts: Going deep on cave rescues
Rescue missions to reach people trapped inside caves have been in the news lately, with a crew in the southeast Asian country of Laos racing against the clock to save villagers who’ve been stuck deep inside one for just over 2 weeks. The operation is one of a number of highly risky rescue missions that happen across the world every year. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at what attracts peopl
The US and Iran trade strikes, and introducing our new co-host
Thursday, 4 June: Iran and US trade strikes, there's a policing uproar in the UK, a Disney-duet legend dies, and a palaver over a Big Potato...
Here's a link to that duet by Peabo Bryson and Celine Dion
Check out the full interview with Nicole Gillespie, with thanks to Minderoo here
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Researched by Andrew Williams, Larissa Huntington, Anna Pykett and So
Squiz Series: Do Aussies trust AI?
Artificial intelligence is the topic of a lot of conversations at the moment - and recent research commissioned by Minderoo Foundation shows that us Aussies have a bunch of concerns. So thanks to Minderoo, we’ve been able to talk to some of those experts in a special Squiz Series of podcasts on AI.
First up is Professor Nicole Gillespie - she’s the Chair of Organisational Trust with KPMG and she
Minimum wages get a boost, and a devilish mystery on the Gold Coast
Wednesday, 3 June: Minimum wages get a boost; Russia ramps up attacks on Ukraine; Anthropic prepares to list; And a devilish mystery on the Gold Coast...
Hosted by Alice Dempster and Andrew Williams
Researched by Andrew Williams, Alice Dempster, Larissa Huntington, Anna Pykett and Sophie Felice
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The heated rivalry behind the Stanley Cup
The sport of ice hockey has transcended a game just for the fans this year as it's found itself at the centre of a couple of big cultural moments across the world. We’re talking, of course, about the raging success of TV shows Heated Rivalry and more recently Off Campus - but it goes well beyond that and into real life. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across the impacts of those shows on
The tax reform debate continues, and Farnesy tickets are on sale
Tuesday, 2 June: The tax reform debate continues; The ceasefire in Iran is up in the air; Our World Cup team is named; And some iconic voices make a noise...
You can find tickets to the John Farnham tribute concert here, and learn more about Head and Neck Cancer Australia here.
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An update to our AUKUS plans, and cashing in on horror
Monday, 1 June: An update to our AUKUS plans; Ebola spreads in Africa; Another poll puts One Nation ahead; And cashing in on horror...
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Researched by Andrew Williams, Alice Dempster, and Anna Pykett
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The government launches a lawsuit over PFAS, and a huge French Open upset
Friday, 29 May: The government launches a lawsuit over PFAS; The US and Iran reach a deal; A huge upset in Paris; And a heated musical parody...
Our Shortcut on PFAS is here.
Here's one of the reviews of the Heated Rivalry musical parody in NYC.
And last but not least - Larissa's potato pizza recommendation. Enjoy!
Hosted by Alice Dempster and Andrew Williams
Researched by Andrew William
Squiz Shortcuts: Teal or no teal
You might’ve heard that several independent politicians in Australia known as ‘teals’ are looking to formalise the movement by creating a new political party. It’s early days, but experts say it’s a move to lure voters who’re looking for alternatives to the major parties - and a counter to the swell of support continuing to build for One Nation. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across who
Tax changes are introduced to parliament, and NASA's grand moon plan
Thursday, 28 May: Tax changes are introduced to parliament; Fighting ramps up in Lebanon; A thriller to kick off State of Origin; And NASA's grand plan...
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The US launches strikes on Iran, and Ferrari goes electric
Wednesday, 27 May: The US launches strikes on Iran; More ISIS brides return home; The State of Origin begins; And Ferrari goes electric...
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Squiz Shortcuts: A Kylie commotion
The global interest in Aussie pop star Kylie Minogue has exploded over the last week, with a new 3-part documentary series dropping on Netflix. The series tracks her long and storied career - from her beginnings as an actor and soap star, to her many successful albums and reinventions, to her status now as an artist still releasing #1 singles. She’s managed to stay relevant for a long time, while
Vale Neale Daniher, and the GOATs of cheese compete
Tuesday, 26 May: Vale Neale Daniher, investigating the Bondi Beach terror attack, more diphtheria cases in the Top End, and the goats of cheese compete
Hosted by Andrew Williams and Claire Kimball
Researched by Andrew Williams, Claire Kimball, Larissa Huntington, Anna Pykett and Sophie Felice
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A murky peace deal between the US and Iran, and roaches take over in India
Monday, 25 May: A murky peace deal between the US and Iran; Tony Abbott's new role; A big change for Canada; And roaches take over in India...
You can see some of the reporter's reactions to a shooting near the White House here.
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Researched by Andrew Williams, Alice Dempster, Larissa Huntington and Sophie Felice
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Australia criticises an Israeli minister, and the reviews are in for Kylie
Friday, 22 May: Australia criticises an Israeli minister; Our unemployment rate jumps; A Magpie breaks the AFL games record; And the reviews are in for Kylie...
You can see the trailer for Kylie here.
And the trailer for The Sheep Detectives here.
And the recipe for Adam Liaw's chicken pot pie here.
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Researched by Andrew Williams, Alice Demp
Squiz Shortcuts: The woolly history of UGG boots
UGG boots are an Australian invention loved by millions of people around the world. But while the concept is ours, the right to use the UGG name has been the subject of a long legal fight. Earlier this month, the Aussie credited with launching the boots commercially in modern times, Shane Stedman, died… He was the first to trademark the term ‘Ugh boots’ and sell them to surfers, paving the way for
More federal Budget fallout, and a teenager's lofty achievement
Thursday, 21 May: More federal Budget fallout; The US charges a former Cuban leader; An NRL star is diagnosed with MND; And a teenager's lofty achievement...
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A former Governor-General dies, and Stephen Colbert's swansong
Wednesday, 20 May: A former Governor-General dies; A man is charged over a triple murder; The English Premier League heats up; And Stephen Colbert's swansong...
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Squiz Shortcuts: Explaining hantavirus
Hantavirus has been in the news a lot recently after an outbreak on a cruise ship called the MV Hondius made global headlines. Just 6 years after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the presence of another little-known virus in the news - and images of people wearing PPE as they’re moved into quarantine - has had some people very nervous. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at what hantaviru
Putin heads to Beijing, and an asteroid blasts by Earth
Tuesday, 19 May: Putin heads to Beijing; A debate about trusts; A young star hits his stride; And an asteroid blasts by Earth...
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An Ebola outbreak in Africa, and Delta just misses out in Eurovision
Monday, 18 May: An Ebola outbreak in Africa; A fatal shark attack at Rottnest; The budget reactions are in; And Delta just misses out...
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Here's Eurovision star DARA's winning song, and here's Delta Goodrem's Eurovision song, Eclipse.
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China rolls out the red carpet for Trump, and some prehistoric dental work
Friday, 15 May: China rolls out the red carpet for Trump; Starmer's facing more problems; The Blues get it done; And some prehistoric dental work...
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Here's that zucchini slice.
And here's Delta Good
Squiz Shortcuts: Australia’s immigration debate
Along with housing, immigration has become a key issue that’s influencing votes around the country. Some experts say the current rate of immigration is putting pressure on housing and the cost of living, and it’s got the major parties looking at how they can address things as they face losing more voters to the party taking a hard line approach - One Nation. In this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you a
Trump and Xi prepare to meet, and the end of a rugby league era
Thursday, 14 May: Trump and Xi prepare to meet; A child protection review in the NT; CommBank faces a drop; And the end of a rugby league era...
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Chalmers unveils the Budget, and Eurovision's back again
Wednesday, 13 May: Chalmers unveils the Budget; Another deadly military incident; A big native title payout; And Eurovision's back again...
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Squiz Shortcuts: Is the social media ban for under 16s working?
Australia’s world-first social media ban for children under 16 has been in place for around 5 months now. New studies are out giving us a clearer picture of how it’s going, so in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ve got Squiz Kids chief Bryce Corbett with us to talk about whether it’s working, what the reaction has been, and what’s next...
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Budget day is here, and whales make waves
Tuesday, 12 May: Budget day is here; Iran's peace proposal is rejected; Speed running into trouble; And whales make waves...
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Here are some of the best Australian whale watching spots.
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One Nation wins big in Farrer, and Australian Fashion Week begins
Monday, 11 May: One Nation wins big in Farrer; A hantavirus cruise ship is evacuated; A fun time for football fans; And Australian Fashion Week begins...
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Australia's ISIS brides return home, and a global icon turns 100
Friday, 8 May: Australia's ISIS brides return home; Farrer heads to the polls; A cold snap moves in; And a global icon turns 100...
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Inching closer to a peace deal, and the blue dot fever phenomenon
Thursday, 7 May: Inching closer to a peace deal; ISIS brides return home; Vale Ted Turner; And the show must not go on...
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You can see the list of vigils for Kumanjayi Little Baby around Australia here.
Squiz Shortcuts: Fashion Critical's take on the 2026 Met Gala
If you were anywhere near a social media feed on Tuesday, you would have likely been bombarded with posts and stories about the Met Gala. It might seem like the event is only getting bigger with each consecutive year. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we have special guest Fashion Critical, talking about the looks, the history and why the Met Gala is becoming such a big deal.
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Another rate hike as inflation bites, and a sight to see in the night sky
Wednesday, 6 May: Another rate hike as inflation bites; Craig Silvey pleads guilty; The Met Gala's done for another year; And a sight to see in the night sky...
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Squiz Shortcuts: Getting the Port of Darwin back
The Port of Darwin - our northernmost port and ‘gateway to Asia’ is in the news at the moment… It’s strategically important for Australia’s national security and trade - but for the past decade it’s been leased to a Chinese company. The Albanese Government has flagged that it wants it back, which could test our relationship with China. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at how the port ended up
A new plan in the Strait of Hormuz, and the Spurs are under pressure
Tuesday, 5 May: A new plan in the Strait of Hormuz; Building the Japan-Oz alliance; The Spurs are under pressure; And fashion's night of nights...
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You can take a look at that Vogue/Met Gala theme explainer (pictures included...) here.
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Hearing from those impacted by antisemitism, and ARIA's new Hall of Famers
Monday, 4 May: Hearing from those impacted by antisemitism; Jefferson Lewis is charged; A beer battle over The Beatles; And ARIA's new Hall of Famers...
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A tragic end in the search for a little girl, and the Blues claim the first Origin win
Friday, 1 May: A tragic end in the search for a little girl; Trump considers his next military move; The Blues claim the first Origin win; And a packing room winner...
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Squiz Shortcuts: The fight against illegal tobacco
The illegal tobacco trade has been back in the news lately, with industry experts saying that organised crime is on track to supply all of our tobacco and nicotine products by 2030… That points to a massive increase in demand for cigarettes and vapes that are smuggled illegally into the country, and it means we’re missing out on a heap of public money that would’ve been raised through tax. So in t
Inflation jumps up again, and a stylish sequel hits cinemas
Thursday, 30 April: Inflation jumps up again; The search for Sharon Granites continues; Origin season kicks off; And a stylish sequel hits cinemas...
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The search for a 5yo in Central Australia, and Taylor Swift moves on AI
Wednesday, 29 April: The search for a 5yo in Central Australia; The UAE leaves OPEC; Papua New Guinea signs some big names; And Taylor Swift moves on AI...
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Squiz Shortcuts: What’s changed since Port Arthur
It’s been 30 years since the Port Arthur massacre - when a lone gunman opened fire at the historical site in Tasmania, killing 35 people and injuring another 23. As many of us know, it led to big changes to Australia’s gun laws - an issue that’s come back into focus following the antisemitic terror attack at Bondi in December. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at what happened at Port Arthur,
An assassination attempt in the US, and Michael scores big at the box office
Tuesday, 28 April: An assassination attempt in Washington; 30 years since Port Arthur; Records fall in the London Marathon; And Michael scores big at the box office...
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Shoring up our fuel supply, and commemorating Anzac Day
Friday, 24 April: Shoring up our fuel supply; Pushback on the government's NDIS overhaul; Vale James Valentine; And commemorating Anzac Day...
You can read Richard Glover's tribute to James Valentine here (note - it's a Sydney Morning Herald piece, so you may need a subscription...)
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Public holidays around the states and territories.
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Squiz Shortcuts: What is the Taroom Trough?
With the war in the Middle East putting pressure on global fuel supplies, a lot of questions are being asked about why we’ve let our production lapse here in Australia. With that in mind, there’s now a heap of attention on sites being explored to build that back up again, so we’re covered when there are disruptions overseas. One of those is Southeast Queensland’s Taroom Trough - a source of crude
The NDIS gets an overhaul, and the King of Pop's movie flop
Thursday, 23 April: The NDIS gets an overhaul; The ceasefire in Iran is extended; Parties pick their preferences in Farrer; And the King of Pop's movie flop...
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Time runs down on the Iran ceasefire, and a birthday fit for a Queen
Wednesday, 22 April: Time runs down on the Iran ceasefire; A backflip on Support at Home; Tim Cook hangs up his phone; And a birthday fit for a Queen...
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Squiz Shortcuts: What’s at stake in Farrer
You’ll be hearing the word Farrer a lot in the Aussie news media for the next few weeks - it’s the site of a federal by-election on 9 May. But the stakes for this by-election are unusually high - particularly on the conservative side of politics. With One Nation riding high in the polls, they’re a genuine chance to win a lower house seat that’s only ever been held by the Liberal or National partie
Heading back to the negotiating table over Iran, and the science behind a run
Tuesday, 21 April: Heading back to the negotiating table over Iran; Chalmers previews the Federal Budget; Keir Starmer's under pressure again; And the science behind a run...
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More peace talks over Iran, and a new Aussie board game
Monday, 20 April: More peace talks over Iran; One Nation dips in the polls; An AFL player's mental health incident is investigated; And a new Aussie board game...
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Another hit to our fuel supply, and a wild wolf chase
Friday, 17 April: Another hit to our fuel supply; Dan Duggan loses his extradition appeal; LIV Golf is up in the air; And a wild wolf chase...
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Here's an explainer on what happened in the Geelong oil refinery fire.
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Squiz Shortcuts: How civil and criminal courts differ
We hear about big court cases in the news all the time - but the outcomes of civil and criminal cases in Oz can be very different, even if the underlying facts are similar… One of the key differences between the 2 systems is the standard of proof that has to be met. It’s a factor that’s not always clear, so in this Squiz Shortcut we’ll try to help with that, and also explain where else civil and c
A high-stakes mining industry ruling in Perth, and Cruising to the box office
Thursday, 16 April: A high-stakes ruling in Perth; An oil refinery fire in Geelong; A humungous hippo problem; And Cruising to the box office...
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Middle East peace talks are back on the table, and a supersized mammal
Wednesday, 15 April: Middle East peace talks are back on the table; Australian aviation tightens the belt; A change for World Aquatics; And a supersized mammal...
You can read more about some of the affected flight routes here.
And here's more on the Gallipoli Art Prize.
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Squiz Shortcuts: The last time we rationed fuel
The Albanese Government has just launched a new media campaign encouraging Australians to use less fuel. As the war in the Middle East continues to pressure global oil supplies, the campaign is part of an attempt to avoid fuel rationing - something we haven’t had to do since the 1970s. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at what we’ve done in the past with fuel rationing, what it would ta
A US blockade in the Middle East, and Harry and Meghan drop in down under
Tuesday, 14 April: A US blockade in the Middle East; New leaders for our defence force; Rory McIlroy makes history; And Harry and Meghan drop in down under...
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Artemis II makes a global splash, and some books worth a look
Monday, 13 April: Artemis II makes a global splash; The government pushes to preserve petrol; Gout Gout runs a new record; And some books that are worth a look...
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You can find The Guardian's list of 25 books to read before you're 25 here.
And here's one with some of our best Aussie books...
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The Squiz Quiz: Artemis II, Altman and art theft
On this episode of the Squiz Quiz, we're testing your knowledge of everything that happened this week with Claire Kimball and Kate Watson. Can you best our in-studio guests?
Here's a quick scoring guide if you're playing along at home:
The quiz has 8 questions.
Each question is worth 1 point (for a total of 8).
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Investigation into OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
The Guardian story about the same-
Gearing up for Middle East peace talks, and the Artemis II heads home
Friday, 10 April: Gearing up for peace talks in the Middle East; Hungary heads to the polls; The Artemis II prepares for touchdown; And Coachella kicks off...
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Squiz Shortcuts: The arrest of Ben Roberts-Smith
A major Australian news story broke around lunchtime on Tuesday, when the former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith was arrested at Sydney airport. He’s since been charged with 5 counts of the war crime of murder; the culmination of not only a lengthy investigation by federal authorities, but also media reports that date back even further. It’s a story that ties together our defence forces, defamation laws
The ceasefire's on the edge in Iran, and a prime piece of real estate
Thursday, 9 April: The ceasefire's on the edge in Iran; Ben Roberts-Smith is kept behind bars; The US Masters tees off; And a prime piece of real estate...
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Ben Roberts-Smith is charged, and TikTok goes prehistoric
Wednesday, 8 April: Ben Roberts-Smith is charged; Time's ticking on Trump's deadline for Iran; The Artemis II is coming home; And TikTok goes prehistoric...
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Squiz Shortcuts: The universal childcare promise
Since becoming the leader of the federal Labor party, Anthony Albanese has repeatedly said that one of his major goals is a universal child care system. And in late 2024, in the lead-up to last year’s federal election, he said that the policy would be a big part of his second term agenda. We’re now nearly a year into the Albanese government’s second term, so we thought we’d take a look at what uni
A deadline approaches in the Middle East, and a dating event with a twist
Tuesday, 7 April: A deadline approaches in the Middle East, updates on the Dezi Freeman case, Kanye West's controversial comeback, and a dating event with a twist...
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Albanese addresses the nation, and rescuing Molly the border collie
Thursday, 2 April: Albanese addresses the nation; Trump's new voter list causes concern; NASA prepares for take-off; And rescuing Molly the border collie...
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Squiz Shortcuts: NASA's return to the moon
NOTE: On the eve of NASA's scheduled launch of Artemis II, this is a republish of a Shortcut we did back in February. Second time's the charm...
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (more commonly known as NASA) is on the brink of launching its first crewed mission to the moon in 50 years. It’s a momentous occasion, but it’s not without a lot of questions. So in this Squiz Shortcut
Our PM For a Day meets the real PM
This is a special episode of Squiz Kids that we wanted to share with you.
Throughout the month of March - The Squiz Kids team has been asking primary school aged listeners if you were Prime Minister for a day, what one thing would you do to make the country a better place to live.
Almost 500 kids from right across this magnificent nation of ours sent in a video entry - and the ideas were as inc
The war puts more pressure on oil prices, and a Barbie event is not fantastic
Wednesday, 1 April: The war puts more pressure on oil prices; Cracks in the social media crackdown; Credit card surcharges are on the way out; And a Barbie event is not fantastic...
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Squiz Shortcuts: Who are the Houthis?
This week, a new group entered the war in the Middle East that began when the US and Israel attacked Iran in February. The Houthi rebel group - a political and military group based in Yemen, launched a series of missiles at Israel in response to the US and Israel’s actions over the last month. Their entry risks widening the conflict even further and might worsen the current global economic issues.
The Dezi Freeman manhunt comes to an end, and picking our PM for a Day
Tuesday, 31 March: A massive manhunt comes to an end; Trump renews his Iran threats; The fuel excise is halved; And picking our PM for a Day...
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Another front opens in the Middle East, and the hunt for some KitKatburglars
Monday, 30 March: Another front opens up in the Middle East; Cleaning up after Narelle; Tiger Woods is in trouble again; And the search for some chocolate thieves...
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The Squiz Quiz w/ Claire Hooper and Lizzy Hoo
On this episode of the Squiz Quiz, we're testing your knowledge of everything that happened this week with comedians Claire Hooper and Lizzy Hoo. Can you best our in-studio guests?
Here's a quick scoring guide if you're playing along at home:
The quiz has 8 questions.
Each question is worth 1 point (for a total of 8).
Links:
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Exploring emergency fuel measures, and our track stars meet in Melbourne
Friday, 27 March: Exploring emergency fuel measures; Maduro faces court in New York; Aussie sunscreen regulations get a refresh; And our track stars meet in Melbourne...
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Squiz Shortcuts: What does the US want with Cuba?
Tensions between Cuba and the US have flared up over Cuba's support for the regime of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, who was arrested by American forces in January. Soon after that, the US began blockading oil to the socialist nation, and it’s now on the brink of economic collapse - so analysts say regime change could be coming soon. In this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at the history betw
