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One Nation wins big in Farrer, and Australian Fashion Week begins
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Australia's ISIS brides return home, and a global icon turns 100
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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... SPONSORED: eGua...
Inching closer to a peace deal, and the blue dot fever phenomenon
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday, 7 May: Inching closer to a peace deal; ISIS brides return home; Vale Ted Turner; And the show must not go on... SPONSORED: Squizers ...
Squiz Shortcuts: Fashion Critical's take on the 2026 Met Gala
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 see...
Another rate hike as inflation bites, and a sight to see in the night sky
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ni...
Squiz Shortcuts: Getting the Port of Darwin back
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
A new plan in the Strait of Hormuz, and the Spurs are under pressure
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday, 5 April: A new plan in the Strait of Hormuz; Building the Japan-Oz alliance; The Spurs are under pressure; And fashion's night of nights... ...
Hearing from those impacted by antisemitism, and ARIA's new Hall of Famers
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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....
A tragic end in the search for a little girl, and the Blues claim the first Origin win
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 packi...
Squiz Shortcuts: The fight against illegal tobacco
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Inflation jumps up again, and a stylish sequel hits cinemas
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday, 30 April: Inflation jumps up again; The search for Sharon Granites continues; Origin season kicks off; And a stylish sequel hits cinemas... ...
The search for a 5yo in Central Australia, and Taylor Swift moves on AI
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Squiz Shortcuts: What’s changed since Port Arthur
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 injurin...
An assassination attempt in the US, and Michael scores big at the box office
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Monday, 28 April: An assassination attempt in Washington; 30 years since Port Arthur; Records fall in the London Marathon; And Michael scores big at t...
Shoring up our fuel supply, and commemorating Anzac Day
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Friday, 24 April: Shoring up our fuel supply; Pushback on the government's NDIS overhaul; Vale James Valentine; And commemorating Anzac Day... You ...
Squiz Shortcuts: What is the Taroom Trough?
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 laps...
The NDIS gets an overhaul, and the King of Pop's movie flop
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 movi...
Time runs down on the Iran ceasefire, and a birthday fit or a Queen
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Squiz Shortcuts: What’s at stake in Farrer
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Heading back to the negotiating table over Iran, and the science behind a run
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday, 21 April: Heading back to the negotiating table over Iran; Chalmers previews the Federal Budget; Keir Starmer's under pressure again; And the...
More peace talks over Iran, and a new Aussie board game
19 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
Another hit to our fuel supply, and a wild wolf chase
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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... SPON...
Squiz Shortcuts: How civil and criminal courts differ
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 underly...
A high-stakes mining industry ruling in Perth, and Cruising to the box office
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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... SP...
Middle East peace talks are back on the table, and a supersized mammal
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday, 15 April: Middle East peace talks are back on the table; Australian aviation tightens the belt; A change for World Aquatics; And a supersiz...
Squiz Shortcuts: The last time we rationed fuel
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 pr...
A US blockade in the Middle East, and Harry and Meghan drop in down under
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Artemis II makes a global splash, and some books worth a look
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 wor...
The Squiz Quiz: Artemis II, Altman and art theft
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 bes...
Gearing up for Middle East peace talks, and the Artemis II heads home
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 kick...
Squiz Shortcuts: The arrest of Ben Roberts-Smith
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A major Australian news story broke around lunchtime on Tuesday, when the former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith was arrested at Sydney airport. He’s sinc...
The ceasefire's on the edge in Iran, and a prime piece of real estate
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 esta...
Ben Roberts-Smith is charged, and TikTok goes prehistoric
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 prehisto...
Squiz Shortcuts: The universal childcare promise
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 syste...
A deadline approaches in the Middle East, and a dating event with a twist
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Albanese addresses the nation, and rescuing Molly the border collie
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday, 2 April: Albanese addresses the nation; Trump's new voter list causes concern; NASA prepares for take-off; And rescuing Molly the border col...
Squiz Shortcuts: NASA's return to the moon
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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... Th...
Our PM For a Day meets the real PM
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The war puts more pressure on oil prices, and a Barbie event is not fantastic
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 B...
Squiz Shortcuts: Who are the Houthis?
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 poli...
The Dezi Freeman manhunt comes to an end, and picking our PM for a Day
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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... SP...
Another front opens in the Middle East, and the hunt for some KitKatburglars
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 choco...
The Squiz Quiz w/ Claire Hooper and Lizzy Hoo
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Exploring emergency fuel measures, and our track stars meet in Melbourne
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Friday, 27 March: Exploring emergency fuel measures; Maduro faces court in New York; Aussie sunscreen regulations get a refresh; And our track stars m...
Squiz Shortcuts: What does the US want with Cuba?
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Pushing forward with peace talks, and studying our furry friends
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday, 26 March: Pushing forward with peace talks; Another arrest in the Baghsarian case; Meta's fined for misleading consumers; And studying our f...
Potential peace talks in the Iran war, and an anti-climactic mystery
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday, 25 March: Potential peace talks in the Iran war; The EU and Australia sign a trade deal; Strikes start in the public sector; And an anti-cl...
Squiz Shortcuts: Wagering on warfare
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When the US and Israel launched their military operations in Iran in late February, some anonymous online gamblers made a lot of money. They’d place...
Trump delays his deadline in Iran, and something to run up the flagpole
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday, 24 March: Trump delays his deadline in Iran; A deadly crash at La Guardia; Aussie athletics stars do us proud; And something to run up the fl...
Labor secures a second term in SA, and a Hail Mary pays off
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Monday, 23 March: Labor secures a second term in SA; A new deadline in the Iran war; More wet weather hits the NT; And a Hail Mary pays off... SPON...
The Squiz Quiz w/ Rowena Stewart and Tom Keck from Quizzing Australia
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Squiz Quiz, we're testing your knowledge of everything that happened this week with Rowena Stewart and Tom Keck from Quizzing A...
Setting up a fuel taskforce, and the happiest country on Earth
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Friday, 20 March: Setting up a fuel taskforce; Tropical Cyclone Narelle nears; South Aussies prepare for polling day; And the happiest country on Eart...
Squiz Shortcuts: The oil supply chain
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve been hearing a lot about oil and where we get it from since the war in Iran broke out, so in light of that we’re taking a closer look at how...
An Aussie base is hit in the Middle East, and some gait expectations
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday, 19 March: An Aussie base is hit in the Middle East; Tropical Cyclone Narelle approaches; Kyle Sandilands prepares for a legal fight; And wat...
The Reserve Bank lifts rates, and a hot new planet enters the universe
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday, 18 March: The Reserve Bank lifts rates; More Iranian leaders are killed; The Tillies book a spot in the final; And a hot new planet... S...
Squiz Shortcuts: What are data centres?
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You may have noticed data centres popping up in the news a lot lately - whether it’s in the context of artificial intelligence’s rise, national in...
Trump's calls for help fall flat, and an Oscars round-up
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday, 17 March: Trump's calls for help fall flat; A risk of flooding continues in the NT; It's D-day for Kyle Sandilands; And an Oscars round-up......
A third week of war in Iran, and it's Oscars day
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Monday, 16 March: A third week of war in Iran; An inflation rise is on the cards; One year of the algal bloom in SA; And it's Oscars day... SPONSOR...
The Squiz Quiz w/ Tilly Oddy-Black and Will Gibb
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Squiz Quiz, we're testing your knowledge of everything that happened this week with comedians Tilly Oddy-Black and Will Gibb. C...
Our fuel supply is under pressure, and the royals touch down
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Friday, 13 March: Our fuel supply is under pressure; A disgraced chef steps down; Super Netball is back; And the royals touch down... SPONSORED: Fi...
Squiz Shortcuts: What are the Gulf States?
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The effects of the war in the Middle East are being felt all around the world, but especially so in the Gulf States, which have come under direct atta...
Global oil supplies are in focus, and Melbourne's named a winner
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday, 12 March: Global oil supplies are in focus; The Nats promote Matt Canavan; Flooding continues in the NT; And Melbourne's named a winner... ...
Australia gets involved in the Middle East, and the loo paper that wiped the rest
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday, 11 March: Australia gets involved in the Middle East; A change at the top of the Nationals; Super tax changes get a green light; And some t...
The business of the Oscars
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Late last year, the Oscars announced that they’d be making a significant change - moving exclusively to YouTube from 2029. For a ceremony steeped in...
A plea for asylum in Australia, and best in show at Crufts
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday, 19 March: A reprieve for Iran's football team; The economy takes a hit; Queensland's on flood watch; And a Crufts winner is crowned... SPO...
Iran chooses its new leader, and Timothée Chalamet vs ballet
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Monday, 9 March: Iran chooses its new leader; Katherine faces a clean-up after huge flooding; Our first Paralympic Games medal; And the arts community...
The Squiz Quiz w/ Alex Williams and Brandon McClelland from They Might Become Giants
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Squiz Quiz, we're testing your knowledge of everything that happened this week with Alex Williams and Brandon McClelland from t...
Division over the war in Iran, and some wings for the weekend
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Friday, 6 March: Division over the war in Iran; Some proposed FOI laws are dropped; Preparing for the Paralympic Games; And some wings for the weekend...
Squiz Shortcuts: Rethinking the Capital Gains Tax
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re getting closer to the federal budget in May and there’s been headlines in the finance pages flagging some big tax changes in store for inves...
The war against Iran expands, and vale Dennis Cometti
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday, 5 March: The war against Iran grows; Chinese parliament sets its annual policy agenda; Vale Dennis Cometti; And a geyser wakes up... SPON...
The growing toll of the Iran war, and it's over for Kyle and Jackie 'O'
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday, 4 March: The growing toll of the Iran war; A warning for petrol retailers; Kyle and Jackie 'O' call it quits; And a pricey load of bull... ...
Squiz Shortcuts: Iran after Khamenei
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei marks a major moment with implications for not just the Middle East, but the world at larg...
The war widens in the Middle East, and last chance saloon for the blood moon
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday, 3 March: The war in Iran drags on; Travel chaos for Australians; A tricky restoration operation; And a reason to get outside... SPONSORED:...
The US & Israel strike Iran, Khamenei dead; and the Tillies make a winning start
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Monday, 2 March: Iran's Supreme Leader is dead; Angus Taylor's first parliamentary week as leader; The Tillies make a winning start; And an unexpected...
More talks between the US and Iran, and INXS's new nomination
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Friday, 27 February: More talks between the US and Iran; The Clintons testify to Congress; INXS's new nomination; And a salad to send off summer... ...
Squiz Shortcuts: All about the Women’s Asian Cup
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Excitement is building for the Women’s Asian Cup in Australia which kicks off on 1 March. It’s a major football tournament that will see the Matil...
Investigating the PM's security scare, and a hot cottage is up for rent
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday, 26 February: Police investigate the PM's security scare; A long State of the Union; All eyes on a women's basketball star; And a famous cott...
The antisemitism royal commission begins; and a major NRL milestone...
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday, 25 February: The antisemitism royal commission begins; A security incident at The Lodge; Trump gives his State of the Union; And a major NR...
Squiz Shortcuts: How the antisemitism royal commission will work
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of the antisemitic terror attack at Bondi Beach in December last year, there were widespread calls for a federal Royal Commission into ant...
Four years of Russia's war in Ukraine, and Milan Fashion Week takes off
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday, 24 February: Four years of Russia's war in Ukraine; The antisemitism royal commission begins; A UK border change causes problems; And Milan F...
Trump turns up tariffs, and the Winter Olympics are winding up...
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Monday, 23 February: Trump turns up tariffs, new protests in Iran, the South Australian election campaign is open, and the Winter Olympics are closing...
Tensions grow between the US and Iran, and Moto GP heads to South Oz
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Friday, 20 February: Tensions grow between the US and Iran; Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is arrested; Moto GP heads to South Oz; And the perfect peach c...
Squiz Shortcuts: What's up with "Wuthering Heights"?
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It would’ve been hard to miss that there’s a new movie adaptation of Emily Brontë’s novel Wuthering Heights out in theatres... It’s the lates...
Trump's Board of Peace meets, and China's robotic future
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday, 19 February: Trump's Board of Peace meets; South Korea's former leader finds out his fate; Aussie wages go backwards; And China's robotic fu...
Debate over Australia's ISIS brides, and our welcome wins at the Olympics
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday, 18 February: Debate over Australia's ISIS brides; Angus Taylor names his frontbench; Vale Jesse Jackson; And our welcome wins at the Olympi...
Squiz Shortcuts: Who is Angus Taylor?
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On Friday, the Liberal Party elected a new leadership team, with Angus Taylor taking over the top job from Sussan Ley and Jane Hume as his deputy. As ...
Supermarket pricing is in focus, and the year of the fire horse begins
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday, 17 February: Supermarket pricing is in focus; An appeal for a missing Sydney man; A crucial World Cup game for the Aussies; And the year of t...
The Coalition's under new leadership, and new heights at the box office
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Monday, 16 February: The Coalition is under new leadership; Funding for South Australia's sub hub; Our new Winter Olympics record; And new heights at ...
The Squiz Quiz w/ Fashion Critical and Lauren Sams
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Squiz Quiz, we're testing your knowledge of everything that happened this week with Fashion Critical, self-described as ‘the ...
The Liberals prep for a leadership vote, and some Lunar New Year dumplings
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Friday, 13 February: The Liberals prepare for a leadership vote; Closing the Gap's still off track; Our first gold at the Games; And some Lunar New Ye...
Squiz Shortcuts: The business of Fashion Week
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fashion Weeks are at the forefront of a multi-trillion dollar industry - and one person who knows a lot about the business of fashion is our special g...
Getting set for a Liberal leadership challenge, and some withering reviews
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday, 12 February: Getting set for Liberal Party leadership challenge; Nine dead in a Canadian mass shooting; A spin out at the Games; And some wi...
NSW police under pressure, and the benefits of a good cuppa
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday, 11 February: NSW police under pressure; A ransom deadline in the US; Our Winter Olympics stars in action; And the benefits of a good cuppa....
Squiz Shortcuts: Who’s who in the Epstein files
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest batch of Epstein files to be released includes an enormous amount of information - and many famous names… For the people mentioned in the...
A Sydney protest becomes violent, and an Aussie Super Bowl star
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday, 10 February: A Sydney protest becomes violent; A pro-democracy activist is sentenced; Vale Jon Kudelka; And an Aussie Super Bowl star... H...
The Coalition is together again, and it's Super Bowl day in the US
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Monday, 9 February: The Coalition is together again; The Israeli President visits Australia; Keeping an eye on some tax changes; And it's Super Bowl d...
A terror investigation in Perth, and snowy sports snatch the spotlight
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Friday, 6 February: A terror investigation in Perth; The NSW Coroner pushes for mental health care reviews; Looking forward to the Winter Olympics; An...
Squiz Shortcuts: NASA’s return to the moon
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 5...
More fallout from the Epstein files, and a Dobermann dominates Westminster
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday, 5 February: More fallout from the Epstein files; Another Australian skiier dies in Japan; Defence sites are up for grabs; And a Dobermann do...
Patching up the former Coalition, and a despicable dilemma
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday, 4 February: Patching up the former Coalition; The US invests in critical minerals; A giant effort to save a landmark; And a despicable dile...