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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...

Squiz Shortcuts: One Nation’s rise in the polls

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It hasn’t been the smoothest start to the year for the federal government, but the real drama has been playing out on the other side of the fence, w...

A new search for Dezi Freeman, and celebrating music's night of nights

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday, 3 February: A new search for Dezi Freeman; More tension between Iran and the US; The former Coalition talks it out; And celebrating music's n...

Challenging times as parliament returns, and vale Catherine O'Hara

01 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Monday, 2 February: Challenging times as parliament returns; More strikes in the Gaza Strip; Alcaraz makes history at the Oz Open; And vale Catherine ...

A health funding showdown, and closing in on the Australian Open finals

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Friday, 30 January: A health funding showdown; The UK and China mend relations; Closing in on the Australian Open finals; And an easy cheesecake hack....

Ask the Squiz: Ambassadors, NATO and shark culling

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There’s been a lot happening in the news this year already - and as usual, Squizers have sent us some excellent questions to tackle… So in this ep...

Inflation strikes again, and a jellyfish influx in Victoria

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday, 29 January: Inflation strikes again; Trump threatens Iran, Pressure grows on Ley's leadership; And a jellyfish influx in Victoria... You ...

Temperature records are tumbling, and déjà vu for de Minaur

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday, 28 January: Temperature records tumble in southeast Australia; Ley's leadership is in question; Learning more about menopause; And a master...

Squiz Shortcuts: What to watch at the Winter Olympics

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’re just over a week from the Winter Olympics, which will kick off in Italy 4 years after they were hosted by Beijing in 2022. Winter sports don’...

Plaudits and protests on Australia Day, and a very big climb

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday, 27 January: Plaudits and protests on Australia Day; Another shooting in Minnesota; It's D-Day for the Demon; And a very big climb... You c...

Weekly Wrap Preview: The Coalition split (again)

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Each Saturday, we wrap up the news of the week with the (imaginatively named) Weekly Wrap podcast on our News Club show. We’re putting the main stor...

Remembering those we lost at Bondi, and the Oscar nominations are out

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Friday, 23 January: Remembering those we lost at Bondi; A search for survivors in New Zealand; Trump does a U-turn on Greenland; And the Oscar noms ar...

Squiz Shortcuts: A shark attack spike

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A recent spate of shark attacks has restarted the national conversation around the apex predators we share the ocean with when we go for a swim… In ...

A day of mourning for Bondi, and remembering the Sundance Kid

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday, 22 January: A day of mourning for Bondi; The Coalition's in crisis; Trump doubles down on Greenland; And remembering the Sundance Kid... ...

A shark warning in NSW, and a brainy bovine

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday, 21 January: A shark warning in NSW; New gun control and hate laws pass; Trump's tariff threat over Greenland; And a brainy bovine... Here'...

Squiz Shortcuts: Why Hate Speech Laws Are So Hard

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Albanese Government has recalled parliament this week to try to push through new laws on hate speech and guns in the wake of the Bondi terror atta...

Debate begins over Albanese's hate laws, and a very expensive gem

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday, 20 January: Debate begins over Albanese's hate laws; A train tragedy in Spain; Global economic experts meet; And a very expensive gem... Y...

Parliament's back to tackle antisemitism, and the Australian Open begins

18 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Monday, 19 January: Parliament's back to tackle antisemitism; Trump pushes forward with his Greenland plan; The Australian Open begins; And taking it ...

Weekly Wrap Preview: The uprising in Iran

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Each Saturday, we wrap up the news of the week with the (imaginatively named) Weekly Wrap podcast on our News Club show. We’re putting the main stor...

Albanese's hate speech laws run into trouble, and some tasty weekend wraps

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Friday, 16 January: Albanese's hate speech laws run into trouble; Chaos reigns in Greenland; The Australian Open is nearly here; And some weekend wrap...

Squiz Shortcuts: The uproar over ICE

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A huge news story at the moment is how ICE is being deployed in the US - that's their federal agency that's being deployed in the Trump administration...

Trump turns his focus on Iran, and BTS is back

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday, 15 January: Trump ramps up the pressure on Iran; A high-profile meeting on Greenland; The bushfire damage bill grows in Victoria; And BTS is...

A national day of mourning for Bondi, and a cricket legend calls time

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday, 14 January: A national day of mourning for Bondi; Author Craig Silvey is arrested; A women's cricket legend retires; And an ice hockey roma...

Squiz Shortcuts: The uprising in Iran

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Massive protests in the Middle Eastern country of Iran have been taking place over the last few weeks. We’ve covered them a bit in the Squiz Today p...

A probe into the US Federal Reserve boss, and a Golden Globe for Rose Byrne

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday, 13 January: A probe into the US Federal Reserve boss; Victoria's bushfire victim is named; Hate speech laws are in focus; And a Golden Globe ...

Victoria's bushfires turn deadly, and some new tech tanks

11 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Monday, 12 January: Victoria's bushfires turn deadly; The Iranian protests ramp up; Farewell to a rock legend; And some new tech tanks... Here's t...

The year to be informed

10 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Squiz Today is all about keeping you informed about the news, not overwhelmed. In less than 10 minutes each weekday, we cover the news and a bit o...

Weekly Wrap Preview: A Royal Commission into anti-semitism

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Each Saturday, we wrap up the news of the week with the (imaginatively named) Weekly Wrap podcast on our News Club show. We’re putting the main stor...

Albanese calls a royal commission into Bondi, and cold noodles for a hot day

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Friday, 9 January: Albanese calls a royal commission into Bondi; Protests after a US shooting; The Ashes wrap up; And cold noodles for a hot day... ...

Squiz Shortcuts: Who is Nicolás Maduro?

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Last weekend, the US captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in an overnight military raid, and he's now facing criminal charges in New York. It...