Friday, 10 May: A new plan for gas; Biden gives another warning to Israel; Another Aussie's Olympic dreams are over; And the gift mum really wants... 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: If the chilly weather has you craving something warming, this recipe for ginger meatballs in coconut broth is a winner. They’re flavourful, moreish and best of...

Thursday, 9 May: An assassination plot is foiled; The Hunter Valley bus crash accused pleads guilty; Sydney's wet week; And Sweden's Electric shock... 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 is a responsibility visit bhp.com/critical Check out News Club - the place for conversations...

In this Shortcut, we’re talking about nuclear power—which has been back in the news lately, with the Coalition announcing it wants it to be part of Australia’s energy mix. It’s far from a new idea, and while many countries have embraced it to generate their power cleanly and cheaply, Australia is still debating it. So we’ll look at what nuclear power is, how it could work in Australia, and whether it could be a realistic solution for our energy needs. Squiz recommends: Reading: This article...

Wednesday, 8 May: Rates are on hold; Israel crosses a line; Fast-tracking the mushroom murders trial; And mixed reviews from the MET Gala... 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 are building a better future is a responsibility visit bhp.com/critical Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the...

Tuesday, 7 May: Qantas's big payout; Evacuations begin in Rafah; A sad end in Mexico; And some critters with your wine... 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 are building a better future is a responsibility visit bhp.com/critical Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by...

Monday, 6 May: Teen terror is back in the spotlight; The search for answers in Mexico; An astronomical spectacle; And a very Aussie quest... 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). Here's a handy guide on how to check out the Eta Aquariids meteor shower. #Sponsored: To find out more about Aware Super visit aware.com.au #Sponsored: If you want to learn more about...

Friday, 3 May: Tensions flare at US colleges; Domestic violence advocates demand more; The Solomon Islands has a new PM; And we're ready for our close up... 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). If you’re concerned your personal information may have been leaked in the NSWClubs breach, contact ID Support for help. Friday Lites: With the weather outside a tad...

Thursday, 2 May: Coordinating a response to violence; Lehrmann's still on the hook; Qantas has a difficult day; And solving a wholemeal conundrum... 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). 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. Check...

In this Shortcut, we’re talking about people—specifically, the number of people in Australia and who they are… We’ll also look at how our population is changing and the need to prepare for an older Australia. Our population is crucial to Australia’s economic growth and continued development, but these issues are tricky to manage, often costly, and politically controversial… Squiz recommends: Reading: The 2023 Population Statement has heaps of detail about Australia's population if you like a...

Wednesday, 1 May: Bonza fails to take off; National Cabinet meets over DV; A new PM for the Solomon Islands; And a million dollar fish... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Support The Squiz and get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). 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...

Tuesday, 30 April: Albanese is under fire; Protesting for peace in the Middle East; Some high level comings and goings; And Taylor Swift ties with Madonna... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Support The Squiz and get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). 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...

Monday, 29 April: Tackling Australian violence; Albanese heads to Alice; The King is back in action; And forget about Fuji... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Support The Squiz and get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning. Sign up to the Saturday Squiz here - it's the news, weekend style. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including the latest...

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Friday, 26 April: A violence crisis flares up; Five teens facing terror charges; BHP makes a mega-offer; And cicada-geddon causes problems... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Support The Squiz and get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning. Sign up to the Saturday Squiz here - it's the news, weekend style. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Friday Lites: Prep a quick dinner with these easy chatter platter ‘recipes’ - if...

Donald Trump is finally appearing in court for one of the criminal cases against him… And look, we get it - there is so much Trump news, in a way that is both a little bit tedious while also being hard to follow. In this Shortcut, we give you a map of the 4 criminal cases against Trump, as well as the civil cases worth knowing about. Squiz recommends: Listening: The Run-Up podcast from The New York Times, which has excellent reporting from behind the scenes of the 2024 election. Reading:...

Wednesday, 24 April: Lehrmann could face a costly bill; Musk and Albanese face off; The UK enshrines a new deportation law; And a classic ANZAC biscuit... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Support The Squiz and get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning. Sign up to the Saturday Squiz here - it's the news, weekend style. You can watch 14yo Arisa Trew make skateboarding history here. Find the recipe for Claire's mum's ANZAC biscuits here or the old-school recipes...

Tuesday, 23 April: Retracing the ANZAC’s steps; Rumbling the rioters; Fingers crossed for another surplus: And it's time to trust your GPS... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Support The Squiz and get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning. You can listen to the Squiz Shortcut on Dementia Australia ambassador Wally Lewis and CTE here. #Sponsored: Try Sunbeam fruit snacks for yourself at Coles or Woolies. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts...

Monday, 22 April: Musk's online war with Oz; The US breaks a stalemate; A workout falling out; And Swift racks up more records The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Support The Squiz and get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning. Sign up to the Saturday Squiz here - it's the news, weekend style. Find out more about the hidden meaning in Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department here. #Sponsored: Try Sunbeam fruit snacks for yourself...

Friday, 19 April: Bondi Junction comes together; Seven's boss leaves early; Indians head to the polls for a mammoth vote; And a delicious zucchini loaf...  The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can find the recipe for chocolate zucchini loaf here. Find out more about Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department,...

Thursday, 18 April: All eyes on the Solomon Islands; The next big immigration case kicks off in the High Court; Mr Chalmers goes to Washington; And a devil in the sky... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Here's the guide to catch the 12P/Pons-Brooks - aka the Devil's Comet - this weekend. #Sponsored: Try Sunbeam fruit snacks...

For the first time, Iran has directly attacked Israel. Last weekend Iran launched more than 300 targeted missiles and drones, almost all of which were shot down by Israel's defence systems. Now the world is waiting to see how Israel responds, and whether the region will descend into all-out war. Squiz recommends: Listening: The Post Reports podcast from The Washington Post has a first-hand account of their reporter living through Iran's attack. Listening: On our very own News Club, Kate...

Wednesday, 17 April: Terror strikes in Sydney; The US hands over Assange documents; Supermarket bosses face the music; And a giant pumpkin's newfound purpose... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. #Sponsored: Check out Specsavers' latest deals here. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your...

Tuesday, 16 April: Lehrmann's day in court; An inquiry into the Bondi attack; Israel calls for Iranian sanctions; And making some super-animals... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news...

Monday, 15 April: Bondi bands together; Iran moves against Israel; A curfew countdown in Alice; And Wrexham wins again... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Squiz Kids - a news...