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The US pushes for more defence spending, and a big weekend for Swifties

01 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Monday, 2 June: The US pushes for more defence spending; Gaza ceasefire talks progress; Piastri secures another win; And a big weekend for Swifties......

Trump's tariffs hit a snag, and our favourite potato recipe

29 May 2025

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Friday, 30 May: Trump's tariffs hit a snag, Magda Szubanski is diagnosed with cancer, The Aussie Rich List is out, And our favourite potato recipe... ...

Your Shortcut to... Ask the Squiz: Factions

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're almost a month past the federal election and the result that ended up being a lot more colourful than the campaign itself. Labor's sweeping vict...

The Coalition is back together, and spelling out some complaints....

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday, 29 May: The Coalition is back together, The North West Shelf extension gets approved, A big night for the Blues, and spelling out some compl...

Investigating the Liverpool parade attack, and the awkward sound of silence

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday, 28 May: Investigating the Liverpool parade attack; King Charles gives a major speech; It's State of Origin day; And the awkward sound of si...

Your Shortcut to... Sussan Ley

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The newly minted leader of the Liberals Sussan Ley has taken on the challenge of rebuilding the party after the Coalition’s recent election defeat. ...

Power bills are on the rise, and an epic voyage

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday, 27 May: Power bills are on the rise; An Australian is arrested in Bali; The French Open begins; And an epic voyage... SPONSORED: You can f...

Patching up the Coalition and going loco for Labubus...

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Monday, 26 May: Patching up the Coalition; Floodwaters begin to recede; Live sport pays off for streaming giants; And going loco for Labubus... SPO...

The Coalition pauses the divorce, and some very committed journalism

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Friday, 23 May: The Coalition hits pause on its divorce; The floods in NSW turn deadly; Ange has a huge win; And a serious commitment to journalism......

Your Shortcut to... Oscar Piastri's ride to the top of F1

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a lot of buzz around Formula One driver Oscar Piastri this year. He’s leading the world rankings coming into the prestigious Monaco Grand ...

The floods in NSW get worse; and a fake drama drops

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday, 22 May: The floods worsen in NSW; Getting the band back together; Jelena Dokic's father dies; And a fake drama drops... SPONSORED: You ca...

It's Splitsville for the Coalition, and giving away billions

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday, 21 May: The Coalition consciously uncouples; Israel faces criticism; Heavy rainfall hits NSW; And Spain says adios to Airbnb... SPONSORE...

Your Shortcut to... Australia's civics crisis

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Young Australians’ understanding of civics and how democracy works is at a 20-year low - and it’s got educators worried because we’re living in ...

Trump and Putin plan for peace, and the loss of the semi-colon

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday, 20 May: Trump and Putin plan for peace; Qantas is in court; A turnaround in Bradfield; And the loss of the semi-colon... SPONSORED: You ca...

Trump and Putin schedule a call, and the Eurovision winner is crowned

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Monday, 19 May: Trump and Putin schedule a call; The final votes are counted; Improving our kids' media literacy; And the Eurovision winner is crowned...

Putin passes on peace talks, and a cake for world baking day

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Friday, 16 May: Putin passes on peace talks; A juror is dismissed in Erin Patterson's trial; The Greens get a new leader; And a cake for world baking ...

Your Shortcut to... Australia at Eurovision

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For the past 10 years, Australia has taken part in the extravaganza that is the Eurovision Song Contest. It’s an annual competition held, not surpri...

The Menendez brothers are resentenced, and Eurovision kicks off

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday, 15 May: The Menendez brothers are resentenced; Albanese meets Subianto; McIlroy heads down under; And Eurovision kicks off... SPONSORED: ...

The UN makes a ruling on MH17, and Cannes cracks down

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday, 14 May: The UN makes a ruling on MH17; Trump heads to the Middle East; The Aussie Test team shapes up; And Cannes cracks down... SPONSOR...

Your Shortcut to... the conflict over Kashmir

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After decades of relative peace, India and Pakistan have resumed fighting over Kashmir - an area at the foothills of the Himalayas that’s at the cen...

The new Cabinet is revealed, and a mind-bending piece of art

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday, 13 May: The PM settles his new Cabinet; The US and China hit pause on tariffs; ANZ has a new boss; and a mind-bending piece of art SPONSOR...

The political shuffling continues, and some no-go baby names

11 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Monday, 12 May: The political shuffling continues; India and Pakistan's truce is on the rocks; A Soviet-era shock; And some no-go baby names... SP...

Test your news knowledge with the Squiz Quiz of April

10 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another episode of the Squiz Quiz! This time our Content Manager Nicoletta Hay is making her podcast debut, to take on quiz regular Clai...

A new Pope is chosen, and a ragu recommendation

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Friday, 9 May: A new pope is chosen; A verdict in the Cassius Turvey murder; More political shuffling after the election; And a ragu recommendation......

Your Shortcut to... Critical minerals

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Critical minerals have been in the news a lot lately, particularly in relation to world conflicts and trade deals, so in this Squiz Shortcut we though...

Tensions erupt between India and Pakistan, and Valerie's happy ending

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday, 8 May: Tensions erupt between India and Pakistan; The conclave begins; WA nabs a new NRL team; And Valerie's happy ending... SPONSORED: Y...

A mushroom meal witness testifies, and a Met Gala spectacular

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday, 7 May: A mushroom meal witness testifies; The Senate gets a shake-up; A social media ban for Kiwi kids; And a Met Gala spectacular... SP...

Your Shortcut to... the election result

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Well, here we are on the flip side - Labor has been returned to government in a resounding win over the Coalition, which is staring down the barrel of...

Taking stock of an election shock, and a mega moose migration

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday, 6 May: Taking stock of an election shock; A plan for Alcatraz; The Met Gala is almost upon us; And a mega moose migration... SPONSORED: Yo...

A result for the ages, and snake bites for a cause

04 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Monday, 5 May: A result for the ages; Prince Harry offers an olive branch; An investing guru retires; And snake bites for a cause... SPONSORED: You...

It's almost election time, and an adorable vulture

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Friday, 2 May: It's almost election time; a change at the White House; The Women's State of Origin kicks off; And an adorable vulture... SPONSORED:...

Your Shortcut to... Week 5 of the election campaign

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can you believe it - polling day in the 2025 federal election is almost here... Over the past 5 weeks, we've taken you through the notable twists and ...

Inflation hits its target, and a winning screech

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday, 1 May: Inflation hits its target; Trump marks 100 days in office; The Wallabies welcome a new coach; And a winning screech... SPONSORED: ...

Erin Patterson's trial begins, and a climber's conundrum

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday, 30 April: Erin Patterson's trial begins; Canadians elect their new PM; A major day in history; And a climber's conundrum... SPONSORED: F...

Your Shortcut to... what happens in the conclave

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Following the death of Pope Francis, the papal conclave - where Catholic cardinals gather to elect a new leader - will soon begin. It’s a ritual tha...

The Bondi Junction inquest begins; and secrets of the hard-boiled egg

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday, 29 April: The Bondi Junction inquest begins; Charges are laid in Vancouver; An ap-peeling technique; And rock'n'roll legends... SPONSORED:...

A symbolic meeting, and a little dog's big tale

27 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Monday, 28 April: A symbolic meeting in Rome; Counting down to the election; Another win for Wrexham; And a little dog's big tale... SPONSORED: To ...

Your Shortcut to... Week 4 of the federal election campaign

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Between the death of Pope Francis, Trump's tariffs, and back-to-back long weekends, it’s fair to say the election campaign has been fighting for air...

A tariff turnaround, and an ANZAC biscuit to savour

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday, 24 April: A tariff turnaround; Getting a headstart on voting; Vale to a cricket legend; And an ANZAC biscuit to savour... SPONSORED: For mo...

Planning a Pope's farewell, and some boozy chimpanzees

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday, 23 April: Planning a Pope's farewell; Albanese and Dutton face off; The Academy's new rules; And some boozy chimpanzees... SPONSORED: You ...

Your shortcut to... the Canadian election

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Canada is about to go to the polls after its new PM, Mark Carney, called a snap election. Faced with a stagnant economy, cost of living issues and a t...

Tributes flow for the Pope, and a brief band bust-up

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday, 22 April: Tributes for the Pope; An Aussie faces jail in Russia; Piastri sets a new record; And The Who's who of drama... SPONSORED: You can...

Your Shortcut to... Week 3 of the federal election campaign

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the words of the great Bon Jovi, we're halfway there (until polling day that is). In our Squiz Shortcut to Week 3 of the election campaign, we’ll...

Russia dominates the debate, and a fancy fish pie

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday, 17 April: Russia dominates the debate; More drama in the US security team; A peek at Flinders' letters; And a fish pie for Easter... SPONSO...

Russia becomes a campaign issue, and a large act of nature

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday, 16 April: Russia becomes a campaign issue; A US deportation dispute; Our new basketball star; And a large act of nature... SPONSORED: You ...

Your Shortcut to... South Korea's political turmoil

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Months of political upheaval in South Korea have come to a head recently with the impeachment and removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, foll...

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...