Squiz Today

By: Squiz Media
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  • A daily news podcast, getting you across the latest Australian and international news in under 10 minutes. Agenda-free, independent, and delivered by hosts that'll come to feel like mates. It's the news without the noise, cutting through with a touch of analysis and an eye on what's coming next. And there's always a quirky news story or two to give a touch of balance to the news of the day. News for busy people, out 6am weekday, perfect for your morning routine. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Top tip - check out The Squiz Today newsletter. It's the daily news stories, in your inbox each weekday at 6am, with links and more info to all the stories covered in The Squiz Today podcast. Sign up at www.thesquiz.com.au - it's free.
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  • Your Shortcut to... The West Australian election

    Your Shortcut to... The West Australian election
    Mar 6 2025
    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, there’s been a lot of changes… So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across the state of play, the main names to know, and what impact the WA poll might have on the upcoming federal election. Squiz Recommends: Reading: Even though Basil Zempilas isn’t in state parliament yet, there have been leadership tensions between him and current Liberal leader Libby Mettam. It was a big story late last year involving leaked polling, a party room vote, and a resignation, so we’re pointing you to an ABC article about it. Watching: This YouTube series from 9News that breaks down the issues and discussion points on the election, if you’d like to get into them.Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… This podcast was brought to you by Visit Canberra Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here
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    13 mins
  • More cyclone warnings, and a woolly small mouse

    More cyclone warnings, and a woolly small mouse
    Mar 5 2025
    Thursday, 6 March: Tropical Cyclone Alfred warnings; Another nurse arrest; Trump's big speech; And a woolly small mouse... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Find the Queensland Government's cyclone preparation tips here, more good information from The Guardian here, and the list of school closures here. You can listen to the Richard Scolyer Newsmakers episode here (NB: that's a Spotify link - you can also find his interview in the News Club feed on Apple Podcasts). Interested in what a woolly mouse looks like? We got you SPONSORED: To plan your next trip to Canberra, head to visitcanberra.com.au Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
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    12 mins
  • Cutting off support for Ukraine, and suede makes a comeback

    Cutting off support for Ukraine, and suede makes a comeback
    Mar 4 2025
    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 your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Find the Queensland Government's cyclone preparation tips here and the list of school closures here. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
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    12 mins

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Perfect morning podcast

Perfect way to get a grip on the world in the morning after coffee

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