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Friday, 29 April - Russia talks tough; Covid restrictions ease in WA; The benefits of in-person brainstorming; and the ultimate easy entertainer recipe...

28 Apr 2022

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Thursday, 28 April - The inflation rate soars; China is accused of meddling in the election; More prison time for Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi; and 'our Margot' does Barbie...

27 Apr 2022

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Squiz the Election: Tasmania – Bass and Braddon

27 Apr 2022

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One of the key battlegrounds this election is in northern Tassie - home to the flip flop seats of Bass and Braddon. So in this episode of Squiz the El...

Wednesday, 27 April - Unpacking Elon Musk and Twitter; The WTA will stay out of China; Keeping an eye on inflation; and a daredevil stunt....

26 Apr 2022

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Squiz the Election: Political funding and donations

26 Apr 2022

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One of the themes of this election is integrity and transparency, and one area that critics have said for ages needs more sunlight is the funding that...

Tuesday, 26 April - Beating the drums of war on Anzac Day; more military aid to Ukraine; Patty Mills wins a top NBA award; and Squiz the Election covers the senate race...

25 Apr 2022

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Squiz the Election: The Senate race

25 Apr 2022

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The House of Reps gets a lot of attention because it's where the government is formed - but we'll also cast a vote for candidates to represent us in t...

Ask The Squiz, Episode 2 - A hung parliament, the path to politics, beyond the leaders, and policy questions...

22 Apr 2022

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Get to know the parties, their policies, and have a poke around candidate profiles: Liberal Party Labor Party National Party The Greens Parliament Ho...

Friday, 22 April - Anthony Albanese has Covid; Timor Leste's new/old president; Warnings about a global food crisis; and a good ANZAC biccie recipe...

21 Apr 2022

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Thursday, 21 April - Negative numbers for Netflix; The first leaders debate in the campaign; Wimbledon bans Russian and Belarusian players; and one for the salt lovers...

20 Apr 2022

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Squiz the Election: The independents

20 Apr 2022

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Going it alone in federal politics can be a lonely endeavour, but independents can also punch well above their weight when it comes to influence and p...

Wednesday, 20 April - Week 2 of the election campaign; China says the Solomon Islands deal is done; new research into domestic violence; and move over, fiddle leaf fig...

19 Apr 2022

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Squiz the Election: The minor parties

19 Apr 2022

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In the last Squiz The Election episode we talked all about the major parties - who they are and what they stand for. Now, it's time to get across the ...

Tuesday, 19 April - A key Ukrainian city is set to fall; a hung parliament looms; COVID challenges China; and Elon Musk wants to buy Twitter...

18 Apr 2022

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Squiz the Election: The major parties

18 Apr 2022

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In this episode of Squiz the Election, we're going to look at the 2 major parties - the Liberals and Labor - as well as what they stand for and their ...

Ask The Squiz, Episode 1 - Independents, preferences, polls, redistribution, gerrymandering, and naming new seats...

15 Apr 2022

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Got a question for Ask The Squiz? Send it through to [email protected] Ask The Squiz is part of our Squiz The Election content - where we answer ...

Thursday, 14 April - Reports of chemical warfare in Ukraine; WA steps towards covid-normal; The commercialisation of Easter; and a couple of podcasts for your weekend...

13 Apr 2022

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Wednesday, 13 April - A diplomatic mission to the Solomon Islands; Russian-Ukraine peace talks at a 'dead end'; The Commonwealth Games are a go in Regional Victoria; and brushing up on your office etiquette...

12 Apr 2022

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Squiz the Election: Around the grounds

12 Apr 2022

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Elections aren’t as easy as plugging in a result that applies to the entire country. There are races being run across the states and territories, an...

Tuesday, 12 April - Labor has a bad day on the campaign trail; Russia readies for a new attack in Eastern Ukraine; Prepare for Easter travel delays; and the Queen's COVID lethargy...

11 Apr 2022

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Squiz the Election: Winning the election

11 Apr 2022

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In our 2nd episode of Squiz the Election we'll get your feet on the ground as the election battle starts. We take you through what the Coalition needs...

Monday, 11 April - The election campaign is finally underway; the Pope calls for an Easter truce; Deltacron is here; and Ash Barty - the children's author...

10 Apr 2022

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Squiz the Election: Setting the scene

10 Apr 2022

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An election has been called and it's game on for the political parties and independent candidates across Australia. And it's game on for you - the vot...

Friday, 8 April - France heads to the polls; Russia is out of the UN Human Rights Council; A potential pre-election High Court challenge; and the thing about podcast listeners...

07 Apr 2022

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Thursday, 7 April - Russia's atrocities trigger more sanctions; The Mungo Man and Mungo Lady will be laid to rest; Tiger Woods makes a return; and a whole new take on wine by candlelight...

06 Apr 2022

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Wednesday, 6 April - The US weighs in on the China-Solomon Islands deal; Ukraine calls for Russia to be expelled from the UN Security Council; Elon Musk buys into Twitter; and loving vanilla...

05 Apr 2022

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Tuesday, 5 April - Zelensky accuses Russia of genocide; Tassie's Premier resigns; More trouble for Prince Andrew; and a big night at the Grammys...

04 Apr 2022

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Monday, 4 April - PM Morrison under pressure; Russia pulls back from Kyiv; Cricket World champs again; and introducing the newest kid on the Squiz block...

03 Apr 2022

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Friday, 1 April - MPs give President Zelensky a standing ovation; Labor's promise to overhaul aged care; the art of ageing gratefully; and getting your lamb ready for Easter...

31 Mar 2022

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Thursday, 31 March - More devastating floods; Reactions to the Budget; a billion people farewell Shane Warne; and introducing Politics Today...

30 Mar 2022

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Wednesday, 30 March - Taking a Squiz at the Budget; Russia to curb attacks on Kyiv; The Solomon Islands stands by its security deal with China; and getting your hands on a Presidential jet...

29 Mar 2022

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Tuesday, 29 March - A dramatic night at the Oscars; Another 'rain bomb' on the way; China locks down Shanghai; and another name for Macchu Picchu...

28 Mar 2022

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Monday, March 28 - Biden says Putin 'cannot stay in power'; Getting a taste of the budget; An ice shelf collapses in Antarctica; and one for your Wordle champ...

27 Mar 2022

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Friday, 25 March - The war in Ukraine enters its second month; The search continues for a missing Tasmanian girl; Vale Madeleine Albright; and getting you set for the weekend...

24 Mar 2022

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Thursday, 24 March - Ash Barty announces her retirement; Sexual assault stats in our universities; More international talks on Ukraine; and getting your paella right...

23 Mar 2022

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Wednesday, 23 March - The UN takes a swipe at Australia; More jail time for Alexei Navalny; Get your brollies ready; and which generation uses the most water...

22 Mar 2022

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Tuesday, 22 March - Australia gets a health check; COVID's on the march; regulating cryptocurrency; and the happiest place on earth...

21 Mar 2022

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Monday, 21 March - Labor wins the South Australian election; Australia pledges more support to Ukraine; an Antarctic heatwave; and a rough landing for the royals in the Caribbean...

20 Mar 2022

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Friday, 18 March - South Australia heads to the polls; China is feeling the pressure over Ukraine; How much you need to retire; and new emojis...

17 Mar 2022

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Thursday, 17 March - President Zelensky addresses the US Congress; A big earthquake in Japan; The trouble with foxes and cats; and labs are still #1...

16 Mar 2022

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Wednesday, 16 March - The rising cost of living; Meta's plan to combat election misinformation; Cruise ships are back; and Dolly says 'no thanks' ...

15 Mar 2022

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Tuesday, 15 March - Russia asks China for help, new legal action over the downing of MH17, Julian Assange denied his extradition appeal, and Hollywood remembers William Hurt...

14 Mar 2022

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Monday, 14 March - Pain at the petrol pump, Russia accused of brutality in Ukraine, the blame game over the flood response, and Meta cuts the work perks...

13 Mar 2022

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Friday, 11 March - A new strain of Omicron; Politics and the flood response; Djokovic is barred from more tournaments; and it's never too late to say sorry...

10 Mar 2022

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Thursday, 10 March - Floods declared a national emergency; A children's hospital is bombed in Ukraine; Finding Shackleton's ship; and 'delightful' garden finds...

09 Mar 2022

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Wednesday, 9 March - More flooding in Greater Sydney; A new virus in town; a breakthrough for the anti-ageing industry; and Eurovision for the US...

08 Mar 2022

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Tuesday, 8 March - A grave warning about our national security, WA's premier takes the stand, some top Aussie women, and happy birthday to us...

07 Mar 2022

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Monday, 7 March - Remembering two greats of Aussie cricket, the flood crisis set to worsen in NSW, Russia is accused of targeting Ukrainian civilians, and finding the missing women's music of old...

06 Mar 2022

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Friday, 4 March - More 'wild weather' on the way; The latest from Ukraine; The first ever plastic pollution treaty; and space junk...

03 Mar 2022

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Thursday, 3 March - Biden's promise to stop Russia's war on Ukraine; The death toll from the floods rises; WA opens the border; and how good is feedback (and avos...)

02 Mar 2022

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Wednesday, 2 March - The Ukrainian capital is under attack; An update on the floods; Good news for house hunters; and getting some gardening in...

01 Mar 2022

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Tuesday, 1 March - The flood disaster swamps towns in QLD and NSW, Dire warnings in the new UN climate change report, spending was up in January, and big shaggy dogs are back...

28 Feb 2022

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Monday 28 February Flooding mayhem in south-east Queensland, Ukraine and Russia to talk as the war rages on, Kevin Rudd eyed a return to politics ... and Remembering a great Victorian

27 Feb 2022

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Friday, 25 February - Russia officially invades Ukraine; Clive Palmer and Covid; Alexander Zverev's very bad tournament; and some whipped garlic ricotta for your weekend...

24 Feb 2022

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  LINKS: Friday Lites, including the recipe for focaccia and whipped garlic butter. More details and links to ...

Thursday, 24 February - The latest on Russia and Ukraine; The UK drops all Covid restrictions; Life, after death; and the hunt for just the right chicken...

23 Feb 2022

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  LINKS: If ever there was a topic that needed some more background and context... Shortcuts on the situation ...

Wednesday, 23 February - Russia invades Ukraine; A funding boost for Antarctica; Daylight savings on the cards for QLD; and the question of coriander...

22 Feb 2022

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. LINKS America's most exxy home Curious about daylight savings? We've got a shortcut for that: Your Shortcut t...

Tuesday, 22 February - a tech billionaire forges ahead with his bid to buy AGL, improving mobile coverage outside the city, more commuter chaos in Sydney, and finding the little freedoms at the Beijing Games...

21 Feb 2022

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Monday, 21 February - Australia's international border opens, the Queen has COVID, the Beijing Winter Games close, and explaining AFL...

20 Feb 2022

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Friday, 18 February - Remembering the bombing of Darwin, relaxing the COVID rules, getting worked up over Wordle, and spending time with a fake Russian heiress...

17 Feb 2022

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Click here to find the livestream for the ceremony to commemorate the anniversary of the bombing of Darwin Click here for the New York magazine articl...

Thursday, 17 February - The Comm Games are on for Regional Victoria; A landmark liability settlement for the families of Sandy Hook; Your shortcut to the Religious Discrimination bill; and pampering your pooches...

16 Feb 2022

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. LINKS: Barkitecture in the Pinterest Predicts report= Your Shortcut to... the Religious Discrimination Laws M...

Wednesday, 16 February - Scott Morrison on China and Ukraine; Prince Andrew reaches a settlement; Djokovic speaks up; and the words women know...

15 Feb 2022

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  LINKS: The vocab gap between men and women More details and links to further reading for all of today’s ne...

Tuesday, 15 February - A takeover for Crown Resorts; The remains of missing campers are identified; Wrapping up the Super Bowl; and what it takes to get to space...

14 Feb 2022

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Monday, 14 February - Australian citizens are told to leave Ukraine; A bad day for the NSW Liberals; Anti-COVID protestors in Canberra, and spare a thought for the florists today...

13 Feb 2022

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Friday, 11 February - No go on the Religious Discrimination Bill; Koalas on the east coast are at risk of extinction; Defining 'fully-vaxxed'; and one for the romantics...

10 Feb 2022

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  LINKS: Camilla's road to being a well-liked figure, and the recipe for coconut and raspberry banana bread he...

Thursday, 10 February - A meeting of the Quad; ASIO's latest threat assessment; Aussie cricket captain Pat Cummins speaks out; and getting into nature...

09 Feb 2022

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  Sponsored: You can check out Stockland's Guide to Buy here More details and links to further reading for al...

Wednesday, 9 February - An apology in Parliament; Debate continues on the Religious Discrimination Bill; Oscar nominations; and Bluey on Airbnb...

08 Feb 2022

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Tuesday, 8 February - Australia's international border to reopen after 2 years; a murder trial of a policeman gets underway in the Northern Territory; a last-ditch attempt to avert war in Ukraine, and tracking the elusive echidna through its poo...

07 Feb 2022

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Monday, 7 February - The Federal Government in crisis mode; Bushfires flare up in the West; Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee; and Australia's first gold medal at the Winter Olympics

06 Feb 2022

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Friday, 4 February - Finding the HMB Endeavour; The leader of Islamic State is killed; A bad day for Meta; and throwing some chicken on the barbie...

03 Feb 2022

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Thursday, 3 February - Text message trouble for the Coalition; Sexual assault cases on the rise; Burner phones in Beijing; and the invention of the kosk...

02 Feb 2022

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  LINKS: Sexual assault reports and convictions on the rise (ABS). Need help? Sponsored: Cariuma: Squizers ge...

Wednesday, 2 February - The NYT buys Wordle; Interest rates stay put; Backtracking on the Anne Frank investigation; and hello, heatwave...

01 Feb 2022

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  LINKS: New study on humidity and climate change - read more. Cariuma (sponsored): Squizers get 15% off a pai...

Tuesday, 1 February - Ringing in the Lunar New Year; A damning report into the UK parties scandal; North Korea launches its biggest missile test in years; and a snapshot into the daily lives of Gen X versus Millennials...

31 Jan 2022

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Adam Liaw's dumplings recipe for the Lunar New Year https://www.sbs.com.au/food/article/2022/01/20/how-food-fo...

Monday, 31 January - The founder of the Hillsong Church steps down; Back to school plans; Speculation about an interest rate rise; and an Australian Open classic...

30 Jan 2022

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Friday, 28 January - Aussies through to the Australian Open finals; Aghanistan is 'hanging by a thread'; A look at Australia's drinking habits; and fancying up your fish fingers...

27 Jan 2022

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  LINKS: New study on drinking habits, especially for Australian women Friday Lites: Fancy fish fingers, Ash B...

Thursday, 27 January - Police are investigating Boris Johnson's lockdown parties; Our new Australian of the Year; The government considers sanctions against Russia; and cheering on Ash Barty...

26 Jan 2022

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Tuesday, 25 January - Cleo Smith's abductor pleads guilty; Julian Assange given the green light to appeal against extradition; The Aboriginal flag free for all; and a new Australian of the Year to be announced tonight...

24 Jan 2022

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Monday, 24 January - The UK accuses Russia of plotting to install a new leader in Ukraine; A long road for Tonga's recovery; COVID back-to-school plans; and remembering rock god - Meatloaf...

23 Jan 2022

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Friday, 21 January - The latest on Russia and Ukraine; Omicron keeps WA's border closed; Australia's low unemployment rate; and BBQ bread...

20 Jan 2022

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Thursday, 20 January - Charlise Mutten's step-father is charged over her murder; The challenges of getting aid to Tonga; The Republic question; and a new crowd chant...

19 Jan 2022

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  LINKS: It's not booing you're hearing at the tennis... Benedict Cumberbatch trying to say 'penguin' Sponsore...

Wednesday, 19 January - A 'Code Brown' for Victoria's hospitals; 9 yo. Charlise Mutten is still missing; A statement from Tonga; and a case of the googley eyes...

18 Jan 2022

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  LINKS: Dolly Parton's America Googley eyes in South Australia Sponsored: Squizers can get 15% off a pair of ...

Tuesday, 18 January - Assessing the damage in Tonga; Reaction to Novak Djokovic's deportation; Predicting the Omicron peak; and the hunt for Australia's best public toilet ...

17 Jan 2022

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. LINKS: COVID tests that are approved in Australia: TGA Sponsored: Cariuma: Squizers get 15% off a pair of Ca...

Monday, 17 January - Novak Djokovic deported from Australia; Help on the way for Tonga; Prince Harry wants police protection in the UK; and low-rise jeans are back...

16 Jan 2022

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Friday, 14 January - Waiting for news about Novak Djokovic; Isolation rules relaxed for more workers; Prince Andrew loses his titles; And vale Ronnie Spector...

13 Jan 2022

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Thursday, 13 January - Djokovic's mea culpa; Getting workers out of isolation; The retail surge before Omicron; and 'tearless' onions...

12 Jan 2022

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Wednesday, 12th January - Extreme weather hits both sides of the country; Questions raised about Djokovic's travel form into Australia; Govt to hold talks over supply chain problems; And scientists use animal organs for a life-saving transplant...

11 Jan 2022

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Tuesday, 11th January - Novak Djokovic wins his court battle; Vaccination frustrations for kids; The downside of a western diet; and preparations for the Queen's Platinum jubilee...

10 Jan 2022

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Monday, 10 January - COVID health advice; Floods hit QLD; Djokovic's court appeal; and vale Sidney Poitier...

09 Jan 2022

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Friday, 7 January - The Djokovic saga continues; Japan and Australia sign a new treaty; Sprung on Google Street View; and worries about 'No worries'...

06 Jan 2022

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  Friday Lites - the Ottolenghi traybake ragu The 2021 Year in Review and Apropos of 2021 - take a look back a...

Thursday, 6 January - Djokovic stopped at the border; New rules around COVID testing; North Korea tests missiles; and how good are dogs...

05 Jan 2022

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  Links: New gadgets at CES (anti-snoring pillow, anyone?) Dog rescues owner Other things we do: More details ...

Wednesday, 5 January - The ACCC investigating RAT prices; Elizabeth Holmes is found guilty; The highs of house prices; and Djokovic heads Down Under...

04 Jan 2022

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  LINKS: Find A Rat website Squiz The Break - Tuned out as much as possible over the last couple of weeks? Her...

2021 Year In Review - Part 3 - The Lighter Stuff

30 Dec 2021

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In the final episode of our 3-part Year in Review series, we revisit the stories that kept us entertained during 2021. You can find a written version ...

2021 Year in Review - Part 2 - All Australian

29 Dec 2021

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In the 2nd episode of our 3-part Year in Review series, we revisit the big local stories that shaped 2021. You can find a written version of the conte...

2021 Year in Review - Part 1 - Around the World

28 Dec 2021

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In the first episode of our 3-part Year in Review series, we revisit the big international stories that shaped 2021. You can find a written version of...

The Great Big Squiz Quiz 2021

23 Dec 2021

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It’s a bit of fun, it’s a bit festive, with a lot of laughs. Take a lighter look at year that was 2021 by joining us for The Great Big Squiz Quiz....

Thursday, 23 December - Masks recommended, but not mandatory; An update on the Australian Open; An actual chip shortage; and farewelling 2021...

22 Dec 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  Other things we do: More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The ...

Wednesday, 22 December - The juries are out on Elizabeth Holmes and Ghislaine Maxwell; Cancellations and Covid; Mr Big gets dumped; and keeping the kids entertained...

21 Dec 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  Other things we do: More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The...

Tuesday, 21 December - Omicron brings back National Cabinet; Peng Shuai denies making sexual assault claims; Hong Kong's election results; and coffee... it's in your DNA

20 Dec 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  Other things we do: More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The ...

Monday, 20 December: Around the grounds with Omicron; Typhoon troubles in the Phillipines; Our generous youth; And gearing up for the Winter Olympics...

19 Dec 2021

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More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.a...

Friday, 17 December - Tragedy in Tasmania; a Kennedy in the US Embassy; Pat Cummins ruled out of the 2nd Ashes test; and beating Mariah Carey at Christmas...

16 Dec 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  LINKS Friday Lites Other things we do: More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news c...

Thursday, 16 December - Omicron on the move; The search for William Tyrrell winds up; Getting to know Angela Merkel, and watch out for the heatwave...

15 Dec 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  LINKS: COVID restrictions - what's what in your state Sponsored: Uber. Find out about Plate it Forward and ...