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Friday, 5 March: Calls for an inquiry into historical sexual assault claims; A letter from scientists in support of Folbigg's release; Struggle for democracy in Myanmar and Hong Kong; And one eye on sport

04 Mar 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  Need help? Squiz Shortcuts Sport Today Spotify Apple Website More details, and links to further reading for...

Thursday, 4 March: Attorney General Christian Porter speaks; The social implications of our tit-fot-tat with China; A new CEO for Channel Nine; And more on the royals

03 Mar 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  Need help? https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-helplines Squiz Shortcuts Sport Today Spotify Apple...

Wednesday, 3 March: A timeline on the pandemic; The MP at the centre of historic sexual assault allegations to address the public; The US moves to sanction Russia; And Vale Michael Gudinski;

02 Mar 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  Squiz Shortcuts Sport Today Spotify Apple Website More details, and links to further reading for all of toda...

Tuesday, 2 March: Details on the findings of the Royal Commission into aged care; Donald Trump's possible comeback; Property prices surge everywhere; And the pyjama suit.

01 Mar 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  Golden Globes - Red Carpet and casual Pyjama suit Squiz Shortcuts Sport Today - subscribe via: Spotify Apple...

POP UP EPISODE: Sport Today - Monday, 1 March: Auckland lockdown impacts international sport; Tiger Woods crash theories; Bruce McAvaney retires from AFL commentary; and Champions League streaming rights

01 Mar 2021

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Hey Squizers - this is our new podcast, Sport Today. Like Squiz Today, it's a weekday rundown of what's happening in sports news. It drops at 4pm each...

Monday, 1 March: More sexual assault allegations for Canberra; Australia doubles it vaccine stock; Joe Biden navigates a tricky relationship with Saudi Arabia; And relief for Lady Gaga

28 Feb 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  Squiz Shortcuts Sport Today Spotify Apple Website Need help? https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-...

Friday, 26 February: A big day for aged care; Qantas pushes back it international flights timetable; Lleyton Hewitt gets a nod; And did we mention we launched a new podcast...

25 Feb 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  Squiz Shortcuts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816?i=1000510497989 Sport T...

Thursday, 25 February: More info on Tiger Woods' injuries; Brisbane closes in on hosting the Olympics in 2032; Europes biggest cocaine bust; And the power of a tweet

24 Feb 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  Squiz Shortcuts: www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ Sport Today Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4J1z36fI...

Wednesday, 24 February: News returns to Facebook; An increase to JobSeeker; Donating brains to research; And Sport Today is here.

23 Feb 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  Squiz Shortcuts: www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ Sport Today Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4J1z36fI...

Tuesday, 23 February: JobSeeker is set to be permanently increased; Half a million covid deaths in the US; A WFH hack; And sport is coming

22 Feb 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  Squiz Shortcuts: www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ Sport Today Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4J1z36fI...

Monday, 22 February: Australia's vaccine rollout begins; Violence in Myanmar; Harry and Meghan's new direction; And a little tease.

21 Feb 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  Squiz Shortcuts: www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ More details, and links to further reading for all of today'...

Friday, 19 February: Facebook bans news; Vaccine Monday; The US freezes; And a weekend of tennis.

18 Feb 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  Squiz Shortcuts: www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ NASA Perseverance Chicken Curry More details, and links to ...

Thursday, 18 February: Victim blaming and an independent review; Victoria emerges from lockdown; International concern for Princess Latifa; And an Oprah tell-all.

17 Feb 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  Squiz Shortcuts: www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ More details, and links to further reading for all of today'...

Wednesday, 17 February: Victoria waits; Disaster on the Congo River; Condemning hostage diplomacy; And one tough job.

16 Feb 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  Squiz Shortcuts: www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ Yardi Gras More details, and links to further reading for al...

Tuesday, 16 February: The vaccine has landed; Allegations of rape in Parliament House; Fears of a crackdown in Myanmar; And Ash Barty cruises through.

15 Feb 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  Squiz Shortcuts: www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ More details, and links to further reading for all of today'...

Monday, 15 February: Hotel quarantine questions in Victoria; Donald Trump is acquitted; Japan's delayed earthquake; And its all about Barty.

14 Feb 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  Squiz Shortcuts: www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ Kitten Court  Upside Down Congressman More details, and lin...

Friday, 12 February: Joe Biden's chat with China; Some high profile resignations; An obesity breakthrough; Meghan Markle has a win;

11 Feb 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  Squiz Shortcuts: www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ More details, and links to further reading for all of today'...

Thursday, 11 February: A 100 year old man charged over Nazi murders; More question about hotel quarantine in Victoria; Nick Kyrgios fights on; And getting stuck.

10 Feb 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  Squiz Shortcuts: www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ More details, and links to further reading for all of today'...

Wednesday, 10 February: Crown Resorts found not suitable to own a casino licence; Trump’s second impeachment trial kicks off; Eddie steps down; And a few things to watch

09 Feb 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  Squiz Shortcuts: www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ More details, and links to further reading for all of today'...

Tuesday, 9 February: The Aussie arrested in China on spy charges; South Africa pauses its vaccines rollout; Tom Brady's Buccaneers; And pizza

08 Feb 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  Squiz Shortcuts: www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ Himalayan Flood footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGr...

Monday, 8 February: Covid alerts in Victoria and NSW; Concerns for an Aussie man detained in Myanmar; Superbowl 2021; And a word of warning.

07 Feb 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  Squiz Shortcuts: www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ More details, and links to further reading for all of today'...

Friday, 5 February: Australia vaccine timeline; Scott Morrison's chat with Joe Biden; Rhianna's part in the Indian farmer protests; And a difference of opinion.

04 Feb 2021

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Thursday, 4 February: Restrictions return to Victoria; A tif in the halls of parliament; Jeff Bezos' takes a step back; And it's awards season.

03 Feb 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  Squiz Shortcuts: www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ More details, and links to further reading for all of today'...

Wednesday, 3 February: WA's emergency double whammy; Talking economics; Israel Folau's possible NRL spot; And the easiest shoes in the world.

02 Feb 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  Squiz Shortcuts: www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ More details, and links to further reading for all of today'...

Tuesday, 2 February: A military coup in Myanmar; Paying for politics; Collingwood respond to claims of racism; And the hurdle to hitting go.

01 Feb 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  Squiz Shortcuts: www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ More details, and links to further reading for all of today'...

Monday, 1 February: Lockdown in Perth; The politics of the vaccine; Josh Frydenberg's chat with Mark Zuckerberg; And singing the Bluey.

31 Jan 2021

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Friday, 29 January: Extremism in Australia; Germanys vaccine warning for over those over 65; Labor does some shuffling; And the best butter knife in the world.

28 Jan 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  Squiz Shortcuts: www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ Best butter knife More details, and links to further reading...

Thursday, 28 January: Australia's travel arrangement with NZ; India's contentious agricultural laws; Breaking shark records; And update your phone.

27 Jan 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  Squiz Shortcuts: www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ More details, and links to further reading for all of today'...

Wednesday, 27 January - Concerns over vaccine supply; The date is set for Donald Trump's second impeachment trial; The 2021 Australian of the Year Awards; and Squiz Kids is back...

26 Jan 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  Subscribe to Squiz Kids - age-appropriate news podcast for kids aged 8-12. 'Cos its a kids' world too! www.s...

Friday 22 January - Joe Biden gets down to business; Restrictions starts to ease; Our job markets’ ‘spectacular recovery'; And a Longer long weekend.

21 Jan 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  Squiz Shortcuts: www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ Amanda Gorman “The Hill We Climb”: https://www.youtube....

Thursday, 21 January - Joe Biden's Inauguration; Jack Ma's reappearance; Netflix cracks 200 million; And duck - the surfer.

20 Jan 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  Squiz Shortcuts “The Disappearance of Jack Ma” - www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ Inauguration Gallery: ht...

Wednesday, 20 January - Donald Trump’s final day as President; Tennis v fruit picking; The World Health Organisation's clip over the ears; And the french go vegan.

19 Jan 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  Squiz Shortcuts: www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ More details, and links to further reading for all of today'...

Tuesday, 19 January - International travel unlikely in 2021; Cyclone Kimi brings more rain to Queensland; China's economic growth in 2020; and pushups for punishment...

18 Jan 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  "She's like the wind" More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The...

Monday, 18 January - Quarantine challenges for the Australian Open; Some cautious questions on the Pfizer vaccine; President-elect Joe Biden's 'to-do' list; and actress Betty White's big birthday plans...

17 Jan 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  “Don't change a thing for me” More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be ...

Friday 15 January - Donald Trump is impeached, again; A shark attack in a WA river; WHO Scientists touchdown in China; And keeping up with TikTok...

14 Jan 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  Squiz Shortcuts: www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ Squiz Quiz: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/quiz/ 2021 - Year of...

Thursday, 14 January - Donald Trump's second impeachment; Calls for a hotel quarantine overall; A huge trail in Italy; And Mills & Boon snag a royal.

13 Jan 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  Squiz Shortcuts - Trump’s Social Media Ban - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ More details, and link...

Wednesday, 13 January - Planning for more violence in the US; A big 'darknet' bust; Tim Paine's bad week; And it's lamb time.

12 Jan 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Si...

Tuesday, 12 January - States clash on elimination v suppression of Covid-19; Democrats move to impeach President Trump; Plans to lift the smoking age in Tasmania; and doing a Ben & Jerry's run for your very good dog....

11 Jan 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  “Under the shade of a Coolabah tree” More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news ...

Monday, 11 January - President Donald Trump and a second impeachment; 62 dead after Indonesian airplane crash; Bitcoin's boom; and staying off social media...

10 Jan 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  Curious about the subject line of the Squiz Today newsletter? Follow @TheSquiz on Instagram for the answer M...

Friday, 8 January - The aftermath of the pro-Trump supporters storming the US Capitol; Australia's vaccination plans are brought forward; Concerns for the well-being of Chinese billionaire Jack Ma; and the ... unusual member of a Danish children's tv show

07 Jan 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  “The land of the free and the home of the brave” More details, and links to further reading for all of t...

Thursday, 7 January - China blocks Covid-19 investigators; The latest in US politics; Julian Assange's bail bid has been denied; and bean dad, explained...

06 Jan 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Si...

Wednesday, 6 January - The significance of the Senate vote in Georgia; Abu Bakar Bashir to be released from jail this week; A warning from the Energy Security Board, and love in the time of vaccines...

05 Jan 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Su...

Tuesday, 5 January - President Trump's leaked phone call over Georgia's election results; A UK court rules against extraditing Julian Assange; Good news for the housing market; and the power of karaoke...

04 Jan 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Si...

Monday, 4 January - Covid-19 clusters continue into 2021; Concerns for an Australian activist in Tanzania; Checking in on US politics, and dealing with nomophobia

03 Jan 2021

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  While you were away... catch up on the 10 biggest news stories: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/extras/2021/janu...

Year in Review - Part 3 (Sep-Dec)

30 Dec 2020

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In the third and final episode of our three-part Year in Review series, we revisit the big local and international stories that shaped September throu...

Year in Review - Part 2 (May-August)

29 Dec 2020

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In the second episode of our three-part Year in Review series, we revisit the big local and international stories that shaped May through to August, a...

Year in Review - Part 1 (Jan-April)

28 Dec 2020

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In the first episode of our three-part Year in Review series, we revisit the big local and international stories that shaped January through to April,...

Wednesday, 23 December - Christmas hangs in the balance; Donald Trump gives a nod to Scott Morrison; Apple does cars; And a big thank you from us to you.

22 Dec 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Squiz Shortcuts: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ Recipes: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/extras/2020/dec...

Tuesday, 22 December - An update on NSW's Avalon outbreak; Still no trade deal between the EU and UK; Kidnapped Nigerian schoolboys return home; and our pick of the Best of 2020 lists...

21 Dec 2020

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Monday, 21 December - NSW's Northern Beaches outbreak; The devastation of Fiji's Cyclone Yasa; A new look Cabinet for the Morrison Government; and the big bucks on YouTube

20 Dec 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Si...

Friday, 18 December - Sydney's northern beaches residents are asked to stay at home; Cyclone Yasa hits Fiji; the Australian Open's new dates; And how to contact trace.

17 Dec 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Squiz Shortcuts: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ eBay Plus (sponsored): Free Express delivery in metro...

The Great Big Squiz Quiz 2020

17 Dec 2020

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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 2020 by joining us for The Great Big Squiz Quiz....

Thursday, 17 December - Sydney's covid alert; Australia calls on the WTO; Rain, rain and more rain; And giving away billions.

16 Dec 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Squiz Shortcuts: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ eBay Plus (sponsored): Free Express delivery in metro...

Wednesday, 16 December - China's boycott of Australian coal; Joe Biden’s formal victory; The EU moves on big tech; And a Christmas ad with all the feels.

15 Dec 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Squiz Shortcuts: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ The best Christmas Ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch...

Tuesday, 15 December - Getting closer to crossing the ditch; Heavy rain and flooding for the east coast; A doctor in the White House; And vale to a master spy novelist...

14 Dec 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  “Don't call me kid” Woolworths (sponsored): OZHarvest appeal woolworths.com.au/community  eBay Plus (sp...

Monday, 14 December - Another step forward in the US election process; No deal yet for Brexit trade talks; Five years on from the Paris Agreement; and a good time for stargazers...

13 Dec 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Si...

Friday, 11 December - All eyes on big tech; What's happening with Brexit; Elon Musks' successful explosion; And 'owning the underarm space'.

10 Dec 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Squiz Shortcuts: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ Elon Musk Space X explosion: https://www.youtube.com/...

Thursday, 10 December - Donald Trump runs out of puff; Workplace reforms hit parliament; From hot to wet; And get your Google on.

09 Dec 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Squiz Shortcuts: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ More details, and links to further reading for all of...

Wednesday, 9 December - New alcohol guidelines; Australia leads the world in forcing Google and Facebook to pay for news; Japan's modern solution to boost their population; And Bluey is minted.

08 Dec 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Squiz Shortcuts: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ More details, and links to further reading for all of...

Tuesday, 8 December - Proposed industrial relations overhaul focuses on casual workers; Queensland will make a bid for the 2032 Olympics; The cost of fruit and veggies to rise this summer; and an iconic Australian tv show gets a reboot...

07 Dec 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  "Drop it like it's hot" It's the 10 Days of Squizmas! Read The Squiz Today email each day this week and you'...

Monday, 7 December - Australia's international arrivals system is tested; The Foreign Relations Bill on Parliament's agenda; The clock is ticking on Brexit countdown; and a hairy panic...

06 Dec 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  “Under the shade of a Coolabah tree” More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news ...

Friday, 4 December - The US stands with Australia in China tit-for-tat; Nervousness in NSW; The Great Barrier Reef is given 'critical' status; And how lucky.

03 Dec 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Squiz Shortcuts - Shark Attacks: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ More details, and links to further re...

Thursday, 3 December - The UK's covid vaccine; From recession to recovery; Three pro-democracy protesters are jailed in Hong Kong; And the biggest song of the year.

02 Dec 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Squiz Shortcuts - Shark Attacks: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ Woolworths Appeal (sponsored): woolwo...

Wednesday, 2 December - Global targets on climate could be back on track; Scott Morrison's appeal to Chinese-Australians; WA opens up; And the best Christmas ham.

01 Dec 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Squiz Shortcuts: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ The Great Supermarket Ham Test: https://www.goodfood...

Tuesday, 1 December - Australia demands an apology from China over a social media post; Melbourne gets ready for hotel quarantine 2.0; Charges will be laid over the White Island eruption disaster; and sweeping the AACTA awards

30 Nov 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  "I be getting to the money, everybody mad" More details, and links to further reading for all of today's new...

Monday, 30 November - Record temperatures over the weekend; South Australia on high Covid-19 alert; China hits the wine industry with new tariffs; and Santa's Covid-19 immunity

29 Nov 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  “Feel it in the air tonight” Win a Dyson appliance of your choice (to the value of $800) by sharing The ...

Friday, 27 November - A Presidential pardon for General Michael Flynn; Telstra's $50 million fine; A new Australian art record; and David Attenborough departs insta...

26 Nov 2020

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Thursday, 26 November - Authorities in Thailand crack down on protestors; China claims 'quality issues' with Australia's coal exports; Meghan Markle shares news of her miscarriage; And Vale to soccer legend Diego Maradona

25 Nov 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Si...

Wednesday, 25 November - Qld opens up a bit more; Donald Trump's sort of concession; Using technology for control; And the richest in the world.

24 Nov 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Squiz Shortcuts: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ WESNET - With thanks to Uber (sponsored): https://wes...

Tuesday, 24 November - Violence in Ethiopia 'at a point of no return'; A Covid-19 vaccine update; New research into the health impacts of a meat-free diet; and time to get sharing

23 Nov 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  “When you are young they assume you know nothing” More details, and links to further reading for all of ...

Monday, 23 November - Another step towards covid-normal for Melbourne; World leaders get online for the G-20 summit; Labour shortages impacting fruit and veggie producers; And a good night at the Australian Podcast Awards

22 Nov 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  “You should hear how she talks about you” Tucker celebrating at the Australian Podcast Awards: www.insta...

Friday, 20 November - The Brereton war crimes report; Details of police failures in the Bourke Street tragedy; Where Australia is at with job creation; And check your facts.

19 Nov 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. NEW Squiz Shortcuts: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ If you are a current or former ADF member, or a r...

Thursday, 19 November - South Australia begins lockdown; Crown's delayed casino opening; The Blues are beaten in State of Origin; And celebrating Aussie gin.

18 Nov 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Want to work with us? We're hiring for a writer/researcher/podcaster: [email protected] Commbank (sponsore...

Wednesday, 18 November - Scott Morrisons quick trip to Japan; Crisis in Ethiopia; Swifty v Scooter, again; And we're hiring.

17 Nov 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. VOTE: Australian Podcast Awards - https://australianpodcastawards.com/vote Want to work with us? hello@thesq...

Tuesday, 17 November - South Australia's Covid-19 outbreak; Shayna Jack has her swimming ban halved; The high cost of mental ill-health and suicide; and the mighty moss chicken takes the crown

16 Nov 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  “Free as a bird” Throw us a vote in the Listener's Choice at the Australian Podcast Awards: https://aust...

Monday, 16 November - Growing criticism of the World Health Organisation's inquiry into Covid-19; An update on the US election; violence escalates in Ethiopia; and seeya later, Sizzler

15 Nov 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  “Go speed racer” We're in the top 20 for the listener's choice! Vote for The Squiz Today podcast (fine, ...

Friday, 13 November - Special forces report 'difficult and hard news'; Scott Morrison's chat with president-elect Joe Biden; Predictions from the State of the Climate report; And how to vote.

12 Nov 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Squiz Shortcuts - The US Elections: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squiz-shortcuts-series-the-us-election-2020/ V...

Thursday, 12 November - More freedoms removed in Hong Kong; A vaccine timeline for Australia; NSW levels up State of Origin; And Happy Congratulations

11 Nov 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Squiz Shortcuts - The US Elections: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squiz-shortcuts-series-the-us-election-2020/ V...

Wednesday, 11 November - An inquiry into ‘that' interview with Princess Diana; The Labor Party airs its climate policy differences; Donald Trump fires his Chief of Defense; And lest we forget.

10 Nov 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Squiz Shortcuts - The US Elections: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squiz-shortcuts-series-the-us-election-2020/ V...

Tuesday, 10 November - Joe Biden pushes forwards with plans for his Presidency; A Covid-19 vaccine with early signs of 90% effectiveness; Australia's new chief scientist; and a coup for Adelaide...

09 Nov 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  “Good morning starshine” More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found...

Monday, 9 November - Joe Biden and Kamala Harris win the US election; Melbourne's Ring of Steel is lifted; The United Arab Emirates relax some Islamic laws; and a win for the Wallabies...

08 Nov 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  "Reach out for her healing hands" More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be ...

Friday, 6 November - US Election is still too close to call; First arrest made under foreign interference laws; China toys with our exporters; And it's your choice.

05 Nov 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Vote for The Squiz Today in the Australian Podcast Awards - https://australianpodcastawards.com/vote Squiz Sho...

Thursday, 5 November - The US election is close; NSW is set to open its border to Victorians; QLD takes out Origin 1; And if you need to escape...

04 Nov 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Squiz Shortcuts - The US Elections: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squiz-shortcuts-series-the-us-election-2020/ E...

Wednesday, 4 November - Polls open in the US; Four dead in Vienna after a gunman attack; The RBA's helping hand; And Beyonce's actual beehive

03 Nov 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Squiz Shortcuts - The US Elections: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squiz-shortcuts-series-the-us-election-2020/ M...

Tuesday, 3 November - A Commonwealth Integrity Commission is announced; Johnny Depp loses his defamation case in the UK; voting begins in the US election; and Fashions on the Front Lawn for the Melbourne Cup

02 Nov 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  “Tomorrow never knows” More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found i...

Monday, 2 November - Australia reports zero cases of community transmission; Labor's Annastacia Palaszczuk is re-elected in Queensland; Two sleeps til the US election; and Vale Sean Connery

01 Nov 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. "Nobody does it better" . More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in T...

Friday, 30 October - Queensland votes; Another terror attack in France; Disaster in Vietnam; And the year of the leftovers.

29 Oct 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Squiz Shortcuts - The US Elections: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squiz-shortcuts-series-the-us-election-2020/ R...

Thursday, 29 October - The Qatari government commits to an investigation; Claims Jeffery Epstein made a donation to a think tank headed by former PM Kevin Rudd; Melburnians hit the shops; And when a superhero comes along.

28 Oct 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Squiz Shortcuts - The US Elections: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squiz-shortcuts-series-the-us-election-2020/ M...

Wednesday, 28 October - The economy 'might' be on the up; Barret is appointed to the Supreme Court; The implications of the US providing weapons to Taiwan; And consider a holiday to Kazakhstan.

27 Oct 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Squiz Shortcuts - The US Elections: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ Borat - ‘Very Nice’ - https://w...

Tuesday, 27 October - Melbourne is opening up; Northern Territory police officer charged with murder over the death of Kumanjayi Walker; Record early voting in the US election; and the scariest Halloween costume of all...

26 Oct 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  “Waiting for tonight, oh" More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found ...

Monday, 26 October - A 'cautious pause' on Melbourne's re-opening; Concern over the searching of Australian women at Doha airport; A weekend of footy finals; and the trouble with border towns.

25 Oct 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “I've got many rivers to cross” More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be...

Friday, 23 October - Australia Post and Cartier watches; The Aged Care Royal Commission holds it final hearing; Getting your grand final on; And country-glam.

22 Oct 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Squiz Shortcuts - The US Elections: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ Squiz Kids - Annabel Sutherland: ht...

Thursday, 22 October - Victoria eyes off Sunday; The Pope talks about his position on same-sex civil unions; The US government is suing Google; And we'll be with you in a zeptosecond.

21 Oct 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Squiz Shortcuts - The US Elections: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ More details, and links to further ...

Wednesday, 21 October - Russia and disrupting the Tokyo olympics; A mute debate; Nokia goes to space; And going full term.

20 Oct 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Squiz Shortcuts - The US Elections: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ CommBank (sponsored): https://www.c...

Tuesday, 20 October - A look at three confirmed federal investigations; Police on high alert for gang warfare; The possibility of a no-deal Brexit; and Tasmania's friendly magpies

19 Oct 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  “Pretty bubbles in the air” More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be fo...

Monday, 19 October - A step out of lockdown for Melbourne; Jacinda Ardern's election win; getting ready for grand finals; and some royal pictures...

18 Oct 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.  “It's like you're my mirror” More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be f...

Friday, 16 October - Elections, elections everywhere; National Cabinet is postponed; Protests are banned in Thailand; And a big weekend of sport.

15 Oct 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Squiz Shortcuts - US Election (Part 1): https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ The Crown: https://www.youtube....

Thursday, 15 October - The Great Barrier Reef and coral loss; Daniel Andrews faces pressure from the federal government on restrictions; We're back in the spending business; And there's rules on the moon.

14 Oct 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Squiz Shortcuts - US Election (Part 1) and Thailand: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ Potato cake/scallo...

Wednesday, 14 October - Questions about Victoria's roadmap; NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian digs in; Facebook's policy on holocaust denial; And how it started...

13 Oct 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. "Waiting on the world to change" More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be fou...

Tuesday, 13 October - The NSW Premier's close personal relationship; Restrictions in Victoria; A wet, wild and windy summer outlook; And Jennifer Aniston's dog...

12 Oct 2020

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The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Jenifer Aniston's dog: https://www.instagram.com/p/CGNQCJ3jX2h/ More details, and links to further reading for...