Squiz Today

Squiz Today

A daily news podcast presented by Andrew Williams, Anna Pykett and Larissa Huntington, 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 some 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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October 27, 2026 • 13 mins
Wednesday 28 October: An election turnaround in Brazil, new sunscreen rules could be on the way, its judgment day for Star Casino, and Meghan Markle is back on Masterchef SPONSORED: Stockland, helping give you an understanding of the property market. SPONSORED: Discover more with BHP If you want to have a crack at the Tassie Devils club song, have at it... Hosted by Andrew Williams and Jonathan Liondis Researched by Andrew Wi...
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Over in New Zealand, voting is already underway for the country’s next election, which is set for 7 November. And it could be a close one - New Zealand’s public broadcaster says it’s the most unpredictable election since it changed its voting system in 1996. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at how New Zealand’s elections work compared with ours, who’s in the running and what it all me...
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Tuesday 27 October: Israeli is heading to the polls, tributes to Helen Haines in federal parliament, an Aussie sets a race walking world record, and kids do their best bird calls... SPONSORED: Stockland, helping give you an understanding of the property market. SPONSORED: Discover more with BHP Here's our Squiz Shortcut to the Israeli election Here's Jane Saville reliving her devastating DQ from the Sydney Olympics And here's...
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Monday 26 October: The House of Reps returns, Brazilians head to the polls, Western Sydney gets a new airport, and we've launched a new newsletter SPONSORED: Stockland, helping give you an understanding of the property market. SPONSORED: Discover more with BHP Here's the first edition of the Sunday Note and here's the link to subscribe to all our newsletters Hosted by Anna Pykett and Andrew Williams Researched by Andrew Willia...
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Friday 23 October: Queensland gets a soaking, why millions of websites went dark yesterday, Airbnb brings in new rules, and winner of a midweek dinner... SPONSORED: Stockland, helping give you an understanding of the property market. Here's our interview with Governor-General Sam Mostyn - listen on Apple or Spotify Here's the link to donate to Save the Children Here's the recipe for Fridge Giver San Choy Bow Enjoy this Ge...
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Bryce Corbett is the Director of Newshounds and expert in media literacy for primary-aged kids. For more about our media literacy efforts check out Newshounds.And if you have primary-aged kids, Squiz Kids is our daily news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Hosted by Bryce CorbettProduced by Ryan Pemberton and Jonathan Liondis.
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October 22, 2026 • 20 mins
Coffee is a bit of an Aussie obsession - and it's no secret that we think we do it pretty well. Each year, 6 billion cups of it are consumed here, we’re the home of the flat white, and this weekend Australia will be defending its crown at the World Barista Championships in Panama. So we thought we’d have a look at how the competition works, why and how Australian coffee got so good, and why it can be so hard to find a d...
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Thursday 22 October: An update on the health of Helen Haines, the Ebola epidemic spreads in Africa, a big weekend in the Formula One, and the world championships of coffee-making SPONSORED: Stockland, helping give you an understanding of the property market. SPONSORED: Discover more with BHP Here are some resources if any of today's stories have affected you Hosted by Larissa Huntington and Jonathan Liondis Researched by And...
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Wednesday 21 October: Police have laid charges against Helen Haines' alleged attacker, Alberta votes no to independence, the National Australia Bank is cutting jobs, and Finland's non-stop, livestreamed puppies. SPONSORED: Stockland, helping give you an understanding of the property market. SPONSORED: Discover more with BHP Here are some resources if any of today's stories have affected you Here's a link to the Finnish dog live...
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Independent MP Helen Haines was critically injured on Monday afternoon when she was struck by a car outside her electorate office in Wangaratta in Victoria’s northeast. While the story around that incident is still evolving, we thought it might be helpful to give you an idea of who Helen Haines is, her journey into parliament, and what she’s best known for. Squiz Recommends:  Reading: Helen Haines’ maide...
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Tuesday 20 October: An Australian MP has been seriously injured, a UN agency is cutting aid to Gaza, Japan is heading to the moon, and the documentary we can't see yet... SPONSORED: Stockland, helping give you an understanding of the property market. SPONSORED: Discover more with BHP Hosted by Anna Pykett and Andrew Williams Researched by Andrew Williams, Anna Pykett, Larissa Huntington and Sophie Felice Get The Squiz Tod...
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Monday 19 October: The card debate continues in Canberra, thousands of protestors have been arrested in France, the new White House press secretary didn't last long, and it's time to count more than just your chickens SPONSORED: Stockland, helping give you an understanding of the property market. SPONSORED: Discover more with BHP Here's the website for the Aussie Bird Count Hosted by Anna Pykett and Andrew Williams Researched ...
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Friday 16 October: An investigation into a Greens Senator's conduct, the US cancels plans to livestream an execution, messy manicures, and a tasty street corn salad... SPONSORED: Stockland, helping give you an understanding of the property market. SPONSORED: Discover more with BHP Need help? Here are the instructions for the Street Corn Salad (third one in) And find the pilates grip socks here Hosted by Anna Pykett and ...
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The winter footy leagues might be done for the year, but the footy is far from over… The 2026 Rugby League World Cup kicks off today here in Australia, co-hosted with New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. It's a tournament with a long but patchy history, a stolen trophy, and a format that's unlike any other world championship. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we'll take a look at how the Rugby League World Cup came to be, why this one...
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Thursday 15 October: Trust issues in Canberra, an update on Pope Leo, thousands are still without power in Alice Springs, and a timely vote... SPONSORED: Stockland, helping give you an understanding of the property market. SPONSORED: Discover more with BHP Hosted by Larissa Huntington and Jonathan Liondis Researched by Andrew Williams, Anna Pykett, Larissa Huntington, Jonathan Liondis and Sophie Felice Get The Squiz To...
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Wednesday 14 October: Calls to block an execution livestream are getting louder, French fridges are being hacked, allegations of an egg carton cartel, and the search for Amelia Earhart's missing plane is underway SPONSORED: Stockland, helping give you an understanding of the property market. SPONSORED: Discover more with BHP Hosted by Andrew Williams and Jonathan Liondis Researched by Andrew Williams, Anna Pykett, Larissa ...
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October 13, 2026 • 11 mins
One of the biggest stories in the US over the last few weeks has been the case of the Cornell 7, a group of college students accused of sexual assault at a prestigious American university. It’s started a huge debate - not just in the US, but across the world - about consent and college culture, and shone a spotlight on how institutions respond to cases like this. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at the alleg...
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October 12, 2026 • 15 mins
Tuesday 13 October: A stoush over surcharges in Canberra, Aussie politicians want to block an execution livestream, why cows are wearing activity trackers, and Powderfinger's comeback is official... SPONSORED: Stockland, helping give you an understanding of the property market. SPONSORED: Discover more with BHP Hosted by Anna Pykett and Andrew Williams Researched by Andrew Williams, Anna Pykett, Larissa Huntington, Jonatha...
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Monday 12 October: A rollercoaster weekend between the US, Russia and Ukraine, the Firmus float falls over, a massive upset in Aussie football, and pumping up some plump pumpkins SPONSORED: Stockland, helping give you an understanding of the property market. SPONSORED: Discover more with BHP SPONSORED: Quick AI survey here Here's the link to the big pumpkin livestream Hosted by Anna Pykett and Andrew Williams Researched by An...
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October 8, 2026 • 13 mins
Friday, 9 October: Firmus' float plans in doubt, former prince Andrew has a legal win, some anti-aging tortoise DNA, and OG Honey Jumbles... SPONSORED: Stockland, helping give you an understanding of the property market. SPONSORED: Discover more with BHP Here's the recipe for Honey Jumbles Hosted by Anna Pykett and Larissa Huntington Researched by Andrew Williams, Anna Pykett, Larissa Huntington, Jono Liondis and Sophie...
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