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Australia backs out of COP31, and the Ashes are coming

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Friday, 21 November: Australia backs out of COP31; Trump signs off on the Epstein files' release; The Ashes are coming; And we're feeling fishy... ...

Squiz Shortcuts: Is the US going to war with Venezuela?

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For the past few months, the US Navy has been deploying warships to the Caribbean Sea off the coast of Venezuela. Those ships have carried out several...

A breakthrough in the Epstein files saga, and Aussie music's night of nights

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday, 20 November: A breakthrough in the Epstein files saga; Our health ministers battle it out; Recruiting future AFL stars; And Aussie music's n...

Change in our state political parties, and new Australians of the Year

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday, 19 November: Change in our state political parties; A plan for Gaza is approved; The former FBI boss has a win in court; And our new Austra...

Squiz Shortcuts: How does the Coalition work?

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Coalition between the Liberals and the Nationals is the longest political partnership in our country’s history. The alliance has worked in the p...

Contaminated sand causes problems, and a tactless TikTok tactic

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday, 18 November: Contaminated sand causes problems; Trump changes tack on the Epstein files; Vale Paige Greco; And a tactless TikTok tactic... ...

The Coalition formalises its climate policy, and an Aussie take on War and Peace

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Monday, 17 November: The Coalition formalises its climate policy; Trump lifts the beef tariff; The Vatican returns some relics; And an Aussie take on ...

Weekly Wrap Preview: The Coalition scraps net zero targets

14 Nov 2025

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...

The Liberals ditch net zero, and AC/DC sets off the sensors

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Friday, 14 November: The Liberals ditch net zero; A Ukrainian corruption scandal makes waves; AC/DC sets off the sensors; And an easy dinner bake... ...

Squiz Shortcuts: Thriving Kids and the NDIS reset

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Some major changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (the NDIS) have been announced by the Albanese Government, and they stand to affect ten...

A new defence deal with Indonesia, and something scarier than drop bears

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday, 13 November: A new defence deal with Indonesia; the Epstein files cause more trouble for Trump; Menulog logs off; And some tree-climbing cro...

A visit from the Indonesian President, and the Booker Prize winner is named

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday, 12 November: The Indonesian President is in Oz; The Alan Jones trial is set; A slap on the wrist for the Wiggles; And the Booker Prize winn...

Squiz Shortcuts: Sudan's civil war explained

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A brutal civil war has been raging in Sudan for more than 2 years between the government’s forces and the powerful paramilitary group, Rapid Support...

Trump targets the BBC, and an iconic band's comeback

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday, 11 November: Trump targets the BBC; 50 years on from Whitlam's dismissal; The AFL pulls a wildcard; And an iconic band's comeback... SPONS...

The Coalition talks climate, and vale John Laws

09 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Monday, 10 November: The Coalition talks climate; Another typhoon hits the Philippines; Vale John Laws; And flying the coop... SPONSORED: For one m...

What’s Coming Up: Cop30, the Booker Prize, and Steve Irwin Day

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We get a lot of feedback from Squizers that one of the most helpful things we do is to get you across what’s going on in the day/week ahead. So we d...

Weekly Wrap Preview: The Coalition, climate policy, and leadership chatter

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Each Saturday, we run you through the week in news with our Weekly Wrap podcast over on the News Club channel. We’re putting the main story here bec...

Trump's tariffs are challenged in court, and an easy spring pasta

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Friday, 7 November: Trump's tariffs are challenged in court; An NDIS meeting kicks off; Microsoft offers refunds; And an easy spring pasta... SPONS...

Ask the Squiz: Bulk billing, White House renos, and netball’s Olympic goal

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back with another episode of Ask the Squiz, where we answer your questions about what’s been in the news. This time, we’re getting you acr...

New York elects its next mayor, and the case of the missing wave

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday, 6 November: New York elects its next mayor; A deadly typhoon hits Southeast Asia; Gearing up for the Ashes; And the case of the missing wave...

Interest rates hold steady, and a shonky anniversary

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday, 5 November: Interest rates hold steady; The US government shutdown drags on; An all-Aussie Melbourne Cup win; And a shonky anniversary... ...

Squiz Shortcuts: Why Andrew is an ex-Prince

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last Friday, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, known up until then as Prince Andrew, had his remaining titles removed by his brother, King Charles. It’s a...

The Optus bosses cop a grilling, and a marathon photo finish

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday, 4 November: The Optus bosses cop a grilling; New York's in the spotlight; It's Melbourne Cup day; And a marathon photo finish... SPONSORED...

The Nats say no to net zero, and looking back in anga

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Monday, 3 November: The Nats say no to net zero; A mass stabbing attack in London; More arrests after the Louvre heist; And looking back in anga... ...

What’s Coming Up: The head of ASIO will deliver the Lowy Lecture and The Shonky awards

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We get a lot of feedback from Squizers that one of the most helpful things we do is to get you across what’s going on in the day/week ahead. So we d...

Weekly Wrap Preview: A new US-China trade agreement

31 Oct 2025

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...

Trump and Xi meet in South Korea, and a spooky cake recipe

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Friday, 31 October: Trump and Xi meet in South Korea; Medicare gets a shake-up; The Aussie cricket team misses out; And a spooky cake recipe... SPO...

Squiz Shortcuts: The fight over our environmental laws

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Albanese Government is pushing for big changes to our environmental laws. It says the reforms are needed to speed up the approval process for new ...

Some surprising inflation numbers, and a gift for the future

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday, 30 October: Some surprising inflation numbers; Albanese meets Trump again, The Diamonds bring home the cup; And a gift for the future... ...

Hurricane Melissa makes landfall, and a truly remote job

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday, 29 October: Hurricane Melissa makes landfall; The Gaza ceasefire is at risk; Kerr makes a comeback; And a truly remote job... Hurricane ...

Squiz Shortcuts: What gold’s got to do with the Louvre heist

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

French officials are facing some big questions following the theft of priceless treasures from one of the world’s most famous art museums, the Louvr...

The US and China patch things up, and a long-lost message

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday, 28 October: The US and China patch things up; Our consumer watchdog takes on Microsoft; Piastri loses his lead; And a long-lost message... ...

A big week of international meetings, and an annual sight to see

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Monday, 27 October: A big week of international meetings; Environment protections are in focus; The ADF faces a landmark lawsuit; And an annual sight ...

What’s Coming Up: Sam Kerr in the green and gold and a couple of big AGMs

25 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We get a lot of feedback from Squizers that one of the most helpful things we do is to get you across what’s going on in the day/week ahead. So we d...

Weekly Wrap Preview: Unpacking the Albanese-Trump meeting

24 Oct 2025

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...

Looking back at the Handback, and a surprising literary collaboration

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Friday, 24 October: Looking back at the Handback; Trump tackles a reno; Ireland heads to the polls; And a surprising literary collaboration... You ...

Squiz Shortcuts: Digging into the Oz-US minerals deal

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The first face-to-face meeting between PM Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump took a while to happen, but a trade war between America and C...

Copping some stick from China, and a lasting love of letters

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday, 23 October: Copping some stick from China; A ceasefire in Ukraine is on ice; A wild day of weather; And a lasting love of letters... You ...

Digging into our new minerals deal, and an Aussie's massive payday

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday, 22 October: Digging into our new minerals deal; Japan gets its first female PM; Adelaide moves up the rankings; And an Aussie's massive pay...

Squiz Shortcuts: How R360 is shaking up the rugby world

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s been a lot of chatter in rugby union and rugby league circles lately about a new competition called R360. Multi-million dollar offers have b...

An amicable Albanese and Trump meeting, and a different way to holiday

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday, 21 October: An amicable Albanese and Trump meeting; A diplomatic flare-up with China; Searching for France's crown jewels; And a different wa...

Another upset for the Coalition, and rowing into the history books

19 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Monday, 20 October: Another upset for the Coalition; Prince Andrew gives up his royal titles; A jewellery heist at the Louvre; And rowing into the his...

What’s Coming Up: From a notable RBA Governor’s speech to World Pasta Day

18 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the past, our super useful segment What’s Coming Up to get you ready for news and events in the week ahead was squirrelled away at the back of ou...

Weekly Wrap Preview: How the Gaza peace plan is going

17 Oct 2025

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...

Prepping for a presidential meeting, and some show-stopping salmon

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Friday, 17 October: Prepping for a presidential meeting; Unemployment is on the rise; Ariarne Titmus calls time; And some show-stopping salmon... S...

Why the super tax got a rethink

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australia’s superannuation system is a bit unusual in the world as far as how we go about ensuring our population has a long-term savings plan for r...

Hamas makes moves in Gaza, and the mystery of Splatatouille

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday, 16 October: Hamas makes moves in Gaza; Three Australians are charged in Bali; A warning for rugby league stars; And the mystery of Splatatou...

Turning a page in Gaza, and a carry-on change

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday, 15 October: Turning a page in Gaza; Chaos in Madagascar; The PM's number is published; And a carry-on change... You can learn more about...

Squiz Shortcuts: Why Emmanuel Macron is facing a political crisis…

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

France has a major case of déjà vu, with yet another Prime Minister resigning last week after failing to get the country’s budget passed in a divi...

A long-awaited homecoming, and a viral baseball team goes big

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday, 14 October: A long-awaited homecoming; A super tax backtrack; Life expectancy is on the up; And a viral baseball team goes big... You can ...

The ceasefire agreement kicks in, and vale Diane Keaton

12 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Monday, 13 October: The ceasefire kicks in; Tensions rise between the US and China; Vale Diane Keaton; And one for the birders... SPONSORED: Check ...

What’s Coming Up: Getting you ready for the week ahead

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the past, our super useful segment What’s Coming Up to get you ready for news and events in the week ahead was squirrelled away at the back of ou...

Weekly Wrap Preview: What happens now for the Israel-Hamas ceasefire

10 Oct 2025

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...

A breakthrough in Gaza, and the ultimate taste test

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Friday, 10 October: A breakthrough in Gaza; An arrest over the LA fires; Counting down to the social media ban; And the ultimate taste test... SPONSO...

Squiz Shortcuts: The phenomenon of Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre in flood

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The spectacularly rare sight of Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre full of water and teeming with fish and birdlife is on full display for anyone who can get to no...

Trump dusts off an old law, and gossip is good for you

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday, 9 October: Trump dusts off an old law; Waiting for a decision on Sydney's pro-Palestine protest; Qantas faces a dire deadline; And gossip is...

Negotiating a Gaza deal, and an inland oasis springs up

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday, 8 October: Negotiating a Gaza deal; Chaos in French politics; An inland oasis springs up; And some Ramsay Street mementos... SPONSORED: ...

Squiz Shortcuts: Unpacking the peace plan for Gaza

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been 2 years since the terror group Hamas launched the October 7 attacks on Israel, triggering the war in Gaza that has taken a devastating tol...

Closing in on a Gaza deal, and Taylor Swift breaks new records

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday, 7 October: Closing in on a Gaza deal; Another headache for the Coalition; The Broncos bring it home; And Taylor Swift breaks new records... ...

Weekly Wrap Preview: What Taylor Swift did next

03 Oct 2025

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...

A defence treaty gets over the line, and a big weekend for Swifties

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Friday, 3 October: A defence treaty gets over the line; Erin Patterson plans an appeal; Rugby league grand finals are incoming; And a big weekend for ...

Ask the Squiz: How GDP works, and what's changed in the fertility industry

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome to Ask the Squiz, where we answer your questions about what’s been in the news. In this edition, we’ll look at what GDP is and w...

A standoff between BHP and China, and a Fat Bear Week winner

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday, 2 October: A standoff between BHP and China; The US government shuts down; Deja vu at the Dally Ms; And a Fat Bear Week winner... SPONSOR...

Change is in the air at Seven West, and an Aussie power couple calls it quits

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday, 1 October: Change is in the air at Seven West; Albanese backs the Gaza plan; Interest rates are held steady; And an Aussie power couple cal...

Squiz Shortcuts: Tylenol, RFK Jr and Make America Healthy Again

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, US President Donald Trump issued some health advice to pregnant women to avoid paracetamol, an ingredient in certain pain relief drugs, tha...

Another Optus outage strikes, and New Zealand's favourite bird

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday, 30 September: Another Optus outage strikes; Trump announces a Gaza peace plan; The Women's Cricket World Cup begins; And New Zealand's favour...

Trump targets a former FBI boss, and a date with the Devil

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Monday, 29 September: Trump targets a former FBI boss; Albanese meets with King Charles; The Lions defeat the Cats; And a date with the Devil... SP...

Weekly Wrap Preview: Making sense of what went down at the UN

26 Sep 2025

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...

The PM speaks at the UN, and a name to watch at the ARIAs

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Friday, 26 September: The PM speaks at the UN; The battle for Bradfield is over; It's Grand Final time in Aussie Rules, And a name to watch at the ARI...

Squiz Shortcuts: Much ado about Labubus

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You've probably spotted them around - cute but slightly creepy plush dolls with cheeky grins and pointy teeth. They're called Labubu dolls, and they'v...

A state of emergency at Optus, and an early Oscar front-runner...

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday, 25 September: A state of emergency at Optus, The super typhoon moves over China; Jimmy Kimmel returns, and an early Oscar front-runner... S...

Albanese locks in a Trump meeting, and Fat Bear Week returns

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday, 24 September: Albanese locks in a Trump meeting; A super typhoon threatens Asia, Jimmy Kimmel is back; And so is Fat Bear Week... SPONSO...

Squiz Shortcuts: What's going on at the UN this week?

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Leaders from around the world are in New York for ‘High-level Week’ at the 80th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly. Our PM Anthon...

Optus is under fire over outages, and a river cleanup works wonders

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday, 23 September: Optus is under fire over outages; Estonia raises the alarm over Russia, Rowell wins the Brownlow, And a river cleanup works won...

Waiting on a big Australia-US meeting, and some surprising science

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Monday, 22 September: Waiting on a big Australia-US meeting; Optus is in hot water; A golden night for Aussies in Tokyo; And some surprising science.....

Weekly Wrap Preview: A big climate announcement, and Pacific security deals not getting done

19 Sep 2025

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...

Australia's new emissions target is set, and some Friday fish cakes

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Friday, 19 September: Australia's new emissions target is set; A US talk show is pulled off air; King Charles backs AUKUS; And some Friday fish cakes....

Squiz Shortcuts: Why China built the world's tallest bridge

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The world’s tallest bridge, Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, is about to open in China but it’s not in a place you’d expect… Instead of linking p...

Another delayed deal in the Pacific, and Robert Redford's online legacy

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday, 18 September: Another delayed deal in the Pacific; Trump gets the royal treatment; The NBL gets underway, And Robert Redford's online legacy...

Israel's accused of genocide by a UN report, and vale Robert Redford

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday, 17 September: Israel's accused of genocide by a UN report; Trump sues the Times; Vale Robert Redford; And the White Lotus heads to France.....

Squiz Shortcuts: Qatar, the Middle East's 'prickly Switzerland'

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Qatar has typically been the mediator of choice for conflicts in the Middle East, but last week, Israel carried out its first-ever airstrike on the co...

The climate's in the spotlight, and Adolescence wins big at the Emmys

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday, 16 September: The climate's in the spotlight; Australia and PNG make a deal; State of Origin returns, And Adolescence wins big at the Emmys.....

Albanese announces billions for defence, and Bowie's favourite tracks

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Monday, 15 September: Albanese announces billions for defence; An arrest in the Charlie Kirk investigation; It's crunch time for footy finals; And Bow...

Weekly Wrap Preview: The assassination of Charlie Kirk

12 Sep 2025

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...

The search for a shooter in the US, and some educational noodles

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Friday, 12 September: The search for a shooter in the US; A week of chaos in Nepal; The NRL finals begin; And some educational noodles... SPONSORED...

Squiz Shortcuts Series: Menopause and the HRT Scoop

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the final instalment of our Squiz Shortcuts menopause series, our host Gillian Bradford talks to Professor Susan Davis - she’s a rockstar of meno...

Qatar is drawn into the fray, and a sluggish start to the morning

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday, 11 September: Qatar is drawn into the fray; A sub-stantial defence investment; Postecoglou makes his return; And a sluggish start to the mor...

The Murdoch succession plan succeeds, and some galloping gumboots

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday, 10 September: The Murdoch succession plan succeeds; A Pacific deal doesn't go through; ANZ cuts thousands of jobs, And some galloping gumbo...

Squiz Shortcuts: After the mushroom murders

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The spotlight this week is back on Erin Patterson, the Australian woman convicted of the mushroom murders, after her sentencing yesterday. In a first ...

Erin Patterson learns her fate, and an Aussie video game goes big

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday, 9 September: Erin Patterson learns her fate; Another French PM is ousted; Our big supermarkets face a big bill; And an Aussie video game winn...

A shark attack tragedy in Sydney, and the last Queen coins are rolled out

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Monday, 8 September: A shark attack tragedy in Sydney; Erin Patterson's due to be sentenced; A good weekend for rugby fans; And the last Queen coins a...

Weekly Wrap Preview: Xi’s massive flex that’s put the West on notice

05 Sep 2025

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...

A record Robodebt settlement, and some weekend wontons

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Friday, 5 September: A record Robodebt settlement; Portugal mourns after a tourist disaster; Vale Giorgio Armani; And some weekend wontons... SPONS...

Squiz Shortcuts Series: Menopause and feeling good

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re a woman around that perimenopause/menopause age, there's a fair chance your social feed is chock-full of the topic… So we’ve pulled to...

Dan Andrews raises eyebrows in China, and much ado about Lafufus

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday, 4 September: Dan Andrews raises eyebrows in China; Our national economy grows; The AFL finals kick off; And much ado about Lafufus... SPO...

Holding our immigration rate steady, and a long pause for applause

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday, 3 September: Holding our immigration rate steady; Violence in Indonesia; Vale 'Aussie Joe'; And a long pause for applause... SPONSORED: Y...

Squiz Shortcuts: Australia’s climate summit showdown

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australia’s climate goals are set to be in the news again with the Albanese Government preparing to announce a new emissions reduction target. The p...

A new alliance shapes up; and a Hottest 100 for bookworms...

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday, 2 September: A new alliance shapes up; Afghanistan is hit by a deadly quake; Police broaden the search for Dezi Freeman; And a hottest 100 fo...

A plan for immigration detainees, and when AI goes wrong

31 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Monday, 1 September: A plan for immigration detainees; The Houthis' leader is killed; Runners turn out in record numbers; And when AI goes wrong... ...

Table tennis, Trump talks and Taylor Swift: The Squiz Quiz of the Month

30 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Squiz Quiz. we're testing your knowledge of everything that happened in August with Squiz Founder Claire Kimball and Content Ma...