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An Australian news podcast that'll get you across the main Australian news and international news stories of the day. It's like your smart friend taking you through it, always with a quirky/good news story or two as well. Opinion-free, agenda-free news, with a touch of analysis and an eye on what's coming next. You'll be across the news in under 10 mins, perfect for your morning routine.
Get across the news on your commute, at the gym, or over your morning coffee - out each weekday at 6am, 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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    • 4.8 • 1.5K Ratings

An Australian news podcast that'll get you across the main Australian news and international news stories of the day. It's like your smart friend taking you through it, always with a quirky/good news story or two as well. Opinion-free, agenda-free news, with a touch of analysis and an eye on what's coming next. You'll be across the news in under 10 mins, perfect for your morning routine.
Get across the news on your commute, at the gym, or over your morning coffee - out each weekday at 6am, 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.

    Powering up for a fight; Israel's war cabinet reshuffle; Tributes for Michael Mosley; And toys for big kids...

    Powering up for a fight; Israel's war cabinet reshuffle; Tributes for Michael Mosley; And toys for big kids...

    Tuesday, 11 June: Powering up for a fight; Israel's war cabinet reshuffle; Tributes for Michael Mosley; And toys for big kids...
    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).
    SPONSORED: To learn more about Woolworths Group and the Baronio family, click 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 latest episode about the resurgence of the humble magazine featuring an interview with Annabelle Hickson - Founder and Editor of Galah Magazine.
    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, including the latest episode on Rafael Nadal's legendary career.
    Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

    • 11 min
    Special Episode: A Squiz Kids Shortcut to Social Media

    Special Episode: A Squiz Kids Shortcut to Social Media

    A special episode from our Squiz Kids team, this Shortcut to Social Media is a great co-listening experience for parents with younger children. It takes a look at how long social media has been around, why people love it so much and what we should be careful of when using it.
    Squiz Kids is a news podcast, just for kids. It's news without the nasties - a kid-appropriate take on the big news stories of the day. Perfect for 8-12yos, there are new episodes each weekday morning. Just search for Squiz Kids in your podcasting app, or find out more at www.squizkids.com.au.
    While you're there, check out Newshounds, the Squiz Kids FREE media literacy resource for primary school kids.Join Squiz-E the Newshound on a fun, eight-part podcast adventure as he sniffs out misinformation and teaches kids to become critical consumers of media.

    For the full episode transcript, click here.
    For classroom resources, click here.

    • 15 min
    Your Weekly Wrap preview...

    Your Weekly Wrap preview...

    Weekly Wrap can be found on our News Club channel. Find it on Apple and Spotify (or search for it in your fave podcast app)

    • 1 min
    Israel moves on central Gaza; A double murder accused apologises; Apple takes a tumble; And a new take on tacos...

    Israel moves on central Gaza; A double murder accused apologises; Apple takes a tumble; And a new take on tacos...

    Friday, 7 June: Israel moves on central Gaza; A double murder accused apologises; Apple takes a tumble; And a new take on tacos...
    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).
    Friday Lites: Check out Kirsten Deneka's recipe for Big Mac tacos here.
    SPONSORED: If you want to learn more about how BHP is building a better future is a responsibility visit bhp.com/critical
    SPONSORED: Visit Moneysmart.gov.au/justask to find out more about hardship help
    SPONSORED: To find out more about Aware Super, visit aware.com.auOther 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 latest episode about the resurgence of the humble magazine featuring an interview with Annabelle Hickson - Founder and Editor of Galah Magazine.
    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, including the latest episode on Rafael Nadal's legendary career.
    Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

    • 12 min
    Elon Musk notches a win; Our economy slows; Biden cracks down on migrants; And the King's horses make a comeback...

    Elon Musk notches a win; Our economy slows; Biden cracks down on migrants; And the King's horses make a comeback...

    Thursday, 6 June: Elon Musk notches a win; Our economy slows; Biden cracks down on migrants; And the King's horses make a 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).
    SPONSORED: If you want to learn more about how BHP is building a better future, visit bhp.com/critical
    SPONSORED: Visit Moneysmart.gov.au/justask to find out more about hardship help
    SPONSORED: To find out more about Aware Super, visit aware.com.au
    SPONSORED: Head to taxcuts.gov.au and use their online tax cut calculator
    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 latest episode about the resurgence of the humble magazine featuring an interview with Annabelle Hickson - Founder and Editor of Galah Magazine.
    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, including the latest episode on Rafael Nadal's legendary career.
    Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

    • 9 min
    Your Shortcut to... The 80th anniversary of D-Day

    Your Shortcut to... The 80th anniversary of D-Day

    In this Squiz Shortcut, we'll get into what happened on D-Day - the dangerous and bloody event that changed the course of WWII. The 6th of June is the anniversary of the Allies' D-Day invasion of Normandy, France - and it’s a big one this year, being the 80th anniversary of that momentous day. 
    Squiz recommends:
    Watching: The Darkest Hour - a big film from 2017 about Churchill and those dark days of 1940 when Germany was storming through Europe to take France.
    More watching: The Tom Hanks film on Apple+, Greyhound. It's about a US convoy commander getting supplies from the US to Britain across the Atlantic, fighting off the Nazi U-Boats in 1942.
    Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here.

    • 18 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
1.5K Ratings

1.5K Ratings

Georgie777 ,

Thanks

Love the Squiz! Best way to start the day. Just the right length to hold my attention and just the right amount of info to keep me informed or pique my interest to find out more.

readingupatree ,

Recommended

Usually a great summary of news and interesting ideas- thanks.

But way way too much BBC/England focus.

Claire Kimball is smart, prepared, and a great communicator.

colldoll85 ,

Perfect start to the day

Thank you thank you for your amazing reporting. I have listened to this podcast from the very beginning and enjoy it as part of my morning routine to connect to the outside world. I love the combination of on point curated news with deep dives as well. Well done keep up the great work.

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