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A celebrity space mission, and some big names at Coachella
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday, 15 April: A celebrity space mission; More deadly Russian strikes; Rory finishes the story; And some big names at Coachella... SPONSORED: You...
Housing policies take centre stage, and a new use for potatoes
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monday, 14 April: Housing policies take centre stage; A tragedy in Goulburn; Trump's backtrack on tech; And a new use for potatoes... SPONSORED: You ...
The Squiz Quiz of March
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for our most exciting episode of the Squiz Quiz yet! Kate Watson is back for another crack at seeing if anyone can beat our dominant champ C...
The US and China face off, and some perfect pancakes
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friday, 11 April: The US and China face off; An Australian teen faces terror charges; The Masters get underway; And some perfect pancakes... SPONSORE...
Your Shortcut to... Week 2 of the federal election campaign
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's Week 2 and we're into the swing of the election campaign, but it's been an unusual one with US President Donald Trump's tariffs announcement domi...
Investigating a tourism tragedy, and a superstar's heading our way
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday, 10 April: Investigating a tourism tragedy; Trump dumps some tariffs; Another new sprint star; And a superstar's heading our way... SPONSORE...
Recession talk strikes, and highs and lotuses
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday, 9 April: Recession talk strikes; Albanese and Dutton face off, Extinct wolves make a comeback; And highs and lotuses... SPONSORED: For use...
Your Shortcut to... Trump's Liberation Day tariffs
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, US President Donald Trump revealed his plan to ‘Make America Wealthy Again’ by imposing tariffs on almost all imports to the US. There'...
A bad day on the Aussie stock market, and a box office sensation
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday, 8 April: Global markets take a hit; A painful anniversary approaches; A lifeline for Star; And mining for success... SPONSORED: For useful t...
Trump's tariffs cause market mayhem, and British slang has its moment
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monday, 7 April: Trump's tariffs cause market mayhem; The campaign continues; Time to check your passwords; And British slang has its moment... SPONS...
Trump's tariffs are revealed, and an unusual lemon
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friday, 4 April: Trump's tariffs are revealed; A big ruling in South Korea; Secrets of the spy world go on show; And a lemony pasta... Sign our petit...
Your Shortcut to... The Aussie federal election: Setting the scene
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's game on for the political parties and independent candidates across Australia. And it's game on for you - the voter - as you seek to make sense o...
It's Liberation Day for Trump, and a battle of the creepy crawlies
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday, 3 April: It's Liberation Day for Trump; The rain continues in Queensland; Vale Val Kilmer; And a battle of the creepy crawlies... Sign our ...
Trump's tariffs take off, and a very golden rabbit
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday, 2 April: Trump's tariffs take off; Myanmar's military blocks aid; Home prices soar; And a very golden rabbit... Sign our petition for th...
Your Shortcut to... Myanmar's civil war
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A major earthquake has struck Myanmar, but as rescuers try to reach people in the rubble, the military has continued to carry out airstrikes against p...
Flooding in outback Queensland, and don't try this at home...
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday, 1 April: Flooding in outback Queensland; Another Chinese ship is spotted; Kerr's cleared for a comeback; And don't try this at home... Sign ...
Searching for earthquake survivors, and some huge sports deals
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monday, 31 March: Searching for earthquake survivors; Hitting the campaign trail; Prince Harry's in hot water; And some huge sports deals... Sign our...
Counting down to the election, and delicious dumplings
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friday, 28 March: Counting down to the election; Team Trump is hit with a lawsuit; A time warp at the gym; And delicious dumplings... Sign our petiti...
Your Shortcut to... the plan for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a 100-day review, the Queensland Government has revealed its new plan for hosting the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games. It’s an ambitious...
A security blunder blows up, and a shroom with a view
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday, 27 March: A security blunder blows up; Deadly wildfires in South Korea; Jeanswest goes under; And a shroom with a view... The Squiz is your...
A new Olympic stadium, and Quidditch on horseback
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wedneday, 26 March: A new Olympic stadium's on the way; A final budget before the election; A major US security breach; And Quidditch on horses... T...
Your Shortcut to... the fight over salmon farming in Tassie
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s been a fight brewing in Tasmania for a while now between salmon producers, locals, and environmental groups - and the Albanese Government ha...
A big US merger tanks with investors, and a comeback for the ages
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday, 25 March: Pushback against a US merger; Turkey's opposition leader is jailed; A fishy election issue; And a comeback for the ages... The Squ...
The WFH debate flares up again, and a sharktopus strikes
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monday, 24 March: The WFH debate flares up again; Canada heads for an election; The US pulls uni funding; And a sharktopus strikes... The Squiz is yo...
Protecting the PBS, and what's the hottest hot cross bun?
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 21 March: The US takes aim at our PBS; Protests kick off in Turkey; The new kid on the track; And our hottest hot cross buns. The Squiz is you...
Your Shortcut to... What the PBS is all about
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) provides affordable access to necessary medicines for all Australians. It’s one of the cornerstones of our ...
Stranded astronauts are home, and a fish of the year upset
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday, 20 March: Stranded astronauts make it back safely; An Aussie JFK connection; the mystery of the missing Netflix show, and an upset winner in...
Fighting resumes in Gaza, and a rare move from the Oscars
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday, 19 March: Fighting resumes in Gaza; Trump v the Supreme Court; An ancient fish fossil is found; And a rare move from the Academy... The Sq...
Your Shortcut to... Fentanyl and the opioid crisis
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A powerful pain relief drug called fentanyl has been in the news a lot lately, and it’s frequently mentioned as being one of the reasons for the US ...
The CFMEU's in trouble again, and a good day for spuds
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday, 18 March: The CFMEU's in trouble again; A power struggle in Israel; Headed for a deficit; And a good day for spuds... The Squiz is your shor...
Aussie troops might go to Ukraine, and surviving 95 days at sea
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monday, 17 March: A chance of Aussie peacekeepers in Ukraine; US airstrikes hit Yemen; Piastri spins out of the Formula 1; And surviving 95 days at se...
The Squiz Quiz of February
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reckon you're full bottle on everything that happened in February? Well, time to test your mettle on the Squiz Quiz of the month! Quizmaster Andrew Wi...
More tariff trouble, and a twist on a Greek treat
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The tariff fallout continues; Russia pushes back on a ceasefire; Pokemon Go is on the move; And a twist on a Greek treat... SPONSORED: Here is the li...
Your Shortcut to... Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte's arrest
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The former president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, was arrested this week for crimes against humanity that were allegedly committed during his ...
A decision on Australia's tariff exemption, and a test of... still?
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday, 13 March: No tariff exemption for Australia; A possible ceasefire in Ukraine; A local equipped with a heart, And a test of still... SPONSOR...
A tough week for global markets, and songs fit for a King
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday, 12 March: A tough week for global markets; Duterte is arrested; A mega NRL deal; And songs fit for a King... SPONSORED: Here is the link fo...
Your Shortcut to... Why the US wants Greenland
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US President Donald Trump has made a lot of announcements in the short time he’s been back in the White House - but one that has raised some big que...
Flooding in the wake of Alfred, and some enterprising chefs
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday, 11 March: Flooding after Alfred; A Dural caravan plot update; A golfer to keep your eye on; And some chefs get thirsty... SPONSORED: Here is...
Alfred makes landfall; and an Aussie dog show champ
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monday, 10 March: Alfred makes landfall in the east; Labor romps home in the west; an update on Gene Hackman's death; and an Aussie champ at Crufts S...
It's our 8th birthday - what's next?
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Squiz is turning 8, if you can believe it - so we thought it was a good time to have a quick chat to the Squiz Today OGs Claire Kimball and Kate W...
Cyclone watch continues, and man's best friend battles it out
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friday, 7 March: Cyclone watch continues; The US and Hamas make contact; Vale Fred Stolle; And man's best friend battles it out... The Squiz is your s...
Your Shortcut to... The West Australian election
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Western Australia is about to go to the polls for the first time since the Labor government won an historic landslide victory in 2021. Since then, the...
More cyclone warnings, and a woolly small mouse
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday, 6 March: Tropical Cyclone Alfred warnings; Another nurse arrest; Trump's big speech; And a woolly small mouse... The Squiz is your shortcut ...
Cutting off support for Ukraine, and suede makes a comeback
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday, 5 March: Cutting off support for Ukraine; Preparing for a cyclone; The Aussies fall short in Dubai; And suede's comeback... The Squiz is yo...
Your Shortcut to... What's next for the Gaza ceasefire
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The first phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has ended, but despite agreeing to a blueprint for phase 2 back in January, the 2 si...
Keeping an eye on Alfred, and Anora wins big
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday, 4 March: Preparing for a cyclone; Zelensky is hoping for peace; Star Entertainment's problems grow; And Anora wins big... The Squiz is your s...
Zelensky runs into problems, and the fish doorbell rings
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monday, 3 March: Zelensky runs into problems; Defence spending in focus; Hanging up on Skype; And the fish doorbell rings... The Squiz is your shortcu...
A new partnership takes off, and a weekend salad
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friday, 28 February: A new partnership takes off; Farewell to a Hollywood legend; The Matildas band together; And a weekend salad.. The Squiz is your ...
Your Shortcut to... Oscars campaigns
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Academy Awards time, honouring the best movies and performances from last year - and behind the scenes, the nominees and their teams have been ...
Monitoring Chinese military moves, and ready to Go-Jo
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday, 27 February: Monitoring military moves; A new MH370 search; Farewell to an election guru; And ready to Go-Jo... The Squiz is your shortcut t...
Longtime allies at odds, and the case of the gold toilet
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday, 26 February: Longtime allies at odds; A citizenship conundrum; Bird flu spreads; And the case of the gold toilet... The Squiz is your short...
Your Shortcut to... Bird flu
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s been another outbreak of bird flu in Victoria, where thousands of chickens have been culled, adding extra pressure to our already-stretched ...
Chaos at the top of WiseTech, and some very good dogs
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday, 25 February: Chaos at the top of WiseTech, Germany goes to the polls, some breast cancer screening data, and some very, very good dogs The Sq...
A Medicare cash splash, and the goat's cheese GOAT
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monday, 24 February: A Medicare cash splash; The Pope's health worsens; A James Bond change; And the greatest goat's cheese... The Squiz is your short...
A steelworks rescue plan, and the tomb where it happens
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friday, 21 February: A steelworks rescue plan; A South Korean trial; Chipping towards the future; And the tomb where it happens... The Squiz is your s...
Your Shortcut to... the latest on Ukraine
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine approaches, talks about how to bring the war to an end are ramping up. So in this Squiz Sho...
Assessing our threats, and Kentucky loses an icon
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday, 20 February: Assessing our threats; A shaky steel situation; The Champions comp begins; And Kentucky loses an icon... The Squiz is your shor...
A long-awaited rate cut; and a toilet paper verdict
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday, 19 February: The Reserve Bank makes a big call; the US and Russia meet on Ukraine; Aussie kids falling behind on civics - and the top toile...
Your Shortcut to... Jannik Sinner's doping ban
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jannik Sinner is one of the most talented players on the tennis circuit, but the world #1 has been suspended from playing professionally for 3 months ...
More Russia-Ukraine talks, and the big BAFTA winners
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday, 18 February: More Russia-Ukraine talks; A rate decision's incoming; A bailout for Star; And the big BAFTA winners... The Squiz is your shortc...
Negotiating with Nauru, and the smell of history
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monday, 17 February: Negotiating with Nauru; More Russia-Ukraine talks; A Jay-Z suit is dropped; And the smell of history... The Squiz is your shortc...
Big changes to political donations, and some sultry poultry
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friday, 14 February: A big change to donation laws; A NSW Health probe continues; An influencer makes headlines; And celebrating a comedic icon... The...
Your Shortcut to... Belle Gibson
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The new Netflix series Apple Cider Vinegar has brought the story of Belle Gibson back into the headlines. If you’ve heard about or been watching the...
Outrage over antisemitic footage, and a top dog is crowned
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday, 13 February: Outrage over antisemitic footage; Modi visits Trump; Rex gets a lifeline; And a top dog is crowned... The Squiz is your shortcu...
A new ceasefire deadline, and an Aussie success story
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday, 12 February: A new ceasefire deadline; Kerr's found not guilty; Disney's streaming play; And a big success story... The Squiz is your short...
Your Shortcut to... conflict in DR Congo
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A major humanitarian crisis is happening in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, one of the most populous and mineral-rich nations in Africa. Nearly ...
Steel tariffs are on the cards, and a fatberg strikes in Perth
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday, 11 February: Steel tariffs on the cards; Richard White in more hot water; An Aussie's big win; And a fatberg strikes... The Squiz is your sho...
A warning sign for Labor, and brew-tiful bags
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monday, 10 February: A warning sign for Labor; Another ceasefire swap; Queensland's supply issue; And some brew-tiful bags... The Squiz is your shortc...
The Squiz Quiz of the Month - January
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reckon you're full bottle on everything that happened in January, from political slogans to corpse flowers? Well, time to test your mettle on the Squi...
Questions over a caravan plot, and a passionfruit pie
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friday, 7 February: Questions over the caravan plot; A poisoning probe stalls; Putricia's back; And a passionfruit pie... The Squiz is your shortcut t...
Your Shortcut to... the Treaty of Waitangi
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Late last year, thousands of New Zealanders protested against a bill that would see the Treaty of Waitangi - a founding agreement signed by Maori and ...
Pushback on Trump's Gaza plan, and a roo breakthrough
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 6 February: Pushback over Trump's Gaza plan; A big day across the ditch; Sam Kerr takes the stand; And a kangaroo breakthrough... The Squiz i...
Ceasefire talks continue, and a passion project for the ages
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday, 5 February: Truce talks continue; Cleaning up FNQ; A Hollywood battle begins; And a passion project for the ages... The Squiz is your short...
Your Shortcut to... Donald Trump's Tariffs
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re just a couple of weeks into the new term of President Trump’s administration in the United States, and he’s moving quickly to implement hi...
Parliament's back in session, and Beyonce wins big
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday, 4 February: Parliament's back in session; Queensland flooding continues; A high-profile case; And Beyonce wins big... The Squiz is your short...
Flooding in FNQ, and the Grammys get underway
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monday, 3 February: Flooding in FNQ; Trump's new tariffs; Move over, Concorde; And the Grammys get underway... The Squiz is your shortcut to being inf...
Questions over an antisemitic plot, and dumplings for all..
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friday, 31 January: Questions over an antisemitic plot; A deadly crash in the US capital; the Rugby World Cup takes shape; And dumplings for all... Th...
Your Shortcut to... DeepSeek and the US/China AI race
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new Chinese artificial intelligence app sent the tech world into a spin this week when investors realised a competitor to ChatGPT had been produced ...
Inflation drops again, and Lunar New Year takes off
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday, 30 January: Inflation drops again; An Oscar Jenkins update; A pharmacy megadeal; And Lunar New Year takes off... The Squiz is your shortcut...
The new AI chatbot on the block, and some tasty pastries
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday, 29 January: A new AI chatbot; Violence in Congo; Virgin drops a domestic route; And a tasty pastry competition... The Squiz is your shortcu...
Palestinians return to north Gaza, and the year of the snake
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday, 28 January: Palestinians head north; Yoon Suk Yeol is indicted; Dingo warnings on K'gari; And the year of the snake... The Squiz is your shor...
Musk questions a Trump initiative, and a cat-astrophe...
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friday, 24 January: Musk questions a Trump initiative; A new fire in LA; The Aus Open finals shape up; And a cat-astrophe... You can find Claire and K...
Your Shortcut to... Our interview with the Prime Minister
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A federal election is on the horizon, and with voters heading to the polls, we’re all about keeping you informed. That’s why we were pretty chuffe...
More action on antisemitism, and a big year for Austen fans
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 23 January: More action on antisemitism; Zelensky asks for support; de Minaur's out; And a big year for Austen fans... You can find Claire an...
Another antisemitic attack, and a multitasking frontman...
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday, 22 January: Another antisemitic attack; A dingo attack on K'gari; Trump swings into action; And a multitasking frontman... You can find Cla...
Your Shortcut to... Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's legal battle
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 2024 film It Ends With Us was a huge box office hit, raking in over 10 times its budget. But the film’s success has been overshadowed as its 2 s...
Donald Trump is sworn in, and a smell for the ages
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 21 January: Donald Trump is sworn in; Gaza's ceasefire holds; Star Entertainment trouble; And a smell for the ages... You can find Claire and ...
A ceasefire begins in Gaza, and 50 years of triple j
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monday, 20 January: A ceasefire begins; Trump's inauguration preparations; Djokovic isn't happy; And 50 years of triple j... The Squiz is your shortcu...
Joe Biden bids farewell, and a TikTok countdown
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friday, 17 January: Joe Biden says farewell; Vanuatu heads to the polls; A TikTok countdown; And a Turkish yoghurt cake... The Squiz is your shortcut ...
Your Shortcut to... Joe Biden's legacy
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On January 20th, President Joe Biden’s first and only term as President of the United States will come to an end as Donald Trump starts his second t...
A ceasefire deal is reached, and vale Simon Townsend
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday, 16 January: A ceasefire is reached; South Korea's President is arrested; Vale Simon Townsend; And a mystery cat... The Squiz is your shortcu...
A Gaza ceasefire is on the cards; Questions over an Australian's fate; Millions head to a huge Hindu festival; And reading the play...
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday, 15 January: A Gaza ceasefire is on the cards; Questions over an Australian's fate; Millions head to a huge Hindu festival; And reading the ...
More cash for the NBN; dangerous winds return to LA; a short-lived comeback for Kyrgios; and a fair go for tea drinkers...
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday, 14 January: More cash for the NBN; dangerous winds return to LA; a short-lived comeback for Kyrgios; and a fair go for tea drinkers... The Sq...
Dutton hits the campaign trail; Extra firefighters fly into LA; The Australian Open has a soggy start; And a masked singer farce..
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monday, 13 January: Dutton hits the campaign trail; Extra firefighters fly into LA; The Australian Open has a soggy start; And a masked singer farce.....
Wildfires worsen in LA; An inauguration in Venezuela; A rocky start to the AFL year; And a summery salad...
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friday, 10 January: Wildfires worsen in LA; An inauguration in Venezuela; A rocky start to the AFL year; And a summery salad... The Squiz is your shor...
Your Shortcut to... Daniel Duggan
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Duggan is a former US pilot facing extradition to the States from Australia on charges of arms trafficking and money laundering. Duggan became ...
A happy end to a long search; A wildfire burns in Los Angeles; A mixed bag of inflation stats; And our Cockney origins...
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 9 January: A happy end to a long search; A wildfire burns in Los Angeles; A mixed bag of inflation stats; And our Cockney origins... The Squi...
European leaders swipe back at Musk; A search continues in Kosciuszko; Kygrios gets the call-up; And a cabana conundrum...
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday, 8 January: European leaders swipe back at Musk; A search continues in Kosciuszko; Kygrios gets the call-up; And a cabana conundrum... The S...
Albanese hits the road; Canada faces a political shake-up; Things get frosty in the northern hemisphere; And Aussies miss out at the Globes...
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 7 January: Albanese hits the road; Canada faces a political shake-up; Things get frosty in the northern hemisphere; And Aussies miss out at th...
South Korean chaos continues; A search in rugged bushland; The Aussies pull off an epic cricket win; And awards season is incoming...
05 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monday, 6 January: South Korean chaos continues; A search in rugged bushland; The Aussies pull off an epic cricket win; And awards season is incoming....