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Squiz Shortcuts: Going deep on cave rescues
Jun 04, 2026
Rescue missions to reach people trapped inside caves have been in the news lately, with a crew in the southeast Asian country of Laos racing against the clock to save villagers who’ve been stuck deep…
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The US and Iran trade strikes, and introducing our new co-host
Jun 03, 2026
Thursday, 4 June: Iran and US trade strikes, there's a policing uproar in the UK, a Disney-duet legend dies, and a palaver over a Big Potato...
Here's a link to that duet by Peabo Bryson and Celine…
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Squiz Series: Do Aussies trust AI?
Jun 03, 2026
Artificial intelligence is the topic of a lot of conversations at the moment - and recent research commissioned by Minderoo Foundation shows that us Aussies have a bunch of concerns. So thanks to…
Minimum wages get a boost, and a devilish mystery on the Gold Coast
Jun 02, 2026
Wednesday, 3 June: Minimum wages get a boost; Russia ramps up attacks on Ukraine; Anthropic prepares to list; And a devilish mystery on the Gold Coast...
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The heated rivalry behind the Stanley Cup
Jun 02, 2026
The sport of ice hockey has transcended a game just for the fans this year as it's found itself at the centre of a couple of big cultural moments across the world. We’re talking, of course, about the…
The tax reform debate continues, and Farnesy tickets are on sale
Jun 01, 2026
Tuesday, 2 June: The tax reform debate continues; The ceasefire in Iran is up in the air; Our World Cup team is named; And some iconic voices make a noise...
You can find tickets to the John…
An update to our AUKUS plans, and cashing in on horror
May 31, 2026
Monday, 1 June: An update to our AUKUS plans; Ebola spreads in Africa; Another poll puts One Nation ahead; And cashing in on horror...
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The government launches a lawsuit over PFAS, and a huge French Open upset
May 28, 2026
Friday, 29 May: The government launches a lawsuit over PFAS; The US and Iran reach a deal; A huge upset in Paris; And a heated musical parody...
Our Shortcut on PFAS is here.
Here's one of the…
Squiz Shortcuts: Teal or no teal
May 28, 2026
You might’ve heard that several independent politicians in Australia known as ‘teals’ are looking to formalise the movement by creating a new political party. It’s early days, but experts say it’s a…
Tax changes are introduced to parliament, and NASA's grand moon plan
May 27, 2026
Thursday, 28 May: Tax changes are introduced to parliament; Fighting ramps up in Lebanon; A thriller to kick off State of Origin; And NASA's grand plan...
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The US launches strikes on Iran, and Ferrari goes electric
May 26, 2026
Wednesday, 27 May: The US launches strikes on Iran; More ISIS brides return home; The State of Origin begins; And Ferrari goes electric...
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Squiz Shortcuts: A Kylie commotion
May 26, 2026
The global interest in Aussie pop star Kylie Minogue has exploded over the last week, with a new 3-part documentary series dropping on Netflix. The series tracks her long and storied career - from…
Vale Neale Daniher, and the GOATs of cheese compete
May 25, 2026
Tuesday, 26 May: Vale Neale Daniher, investigating the Bondi Beach terror attack, more diphtheria cases in the Top End, and the goats of cheese compete
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A murky peace deal between the US and Iran, and roaches take over in India
May 24, 2026
Monday, 25 May: A murky peace deal between the US and Iran; Tony Abbott's new role; A big change for Canada; And roaches take over in India...
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Australia criticises an Israeli minister, and the reviews are in for Kylie
May 21, 2026
Friday, 22 May: Australia criticises an Israeli minister; Our unemployment rate jumps; A Magpie breaks the AFL games record; And the reviews are in for Kylie...
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Squiz Shortcuts: The woolly history of UGG boots
May 21, 2026
UGG boots are an Australian invention loved by millions of people around the world. But while the concept is ours, the right to use the UGG name has been the subject of a long legal fight. Earlier…
More federal Budget fallout, and a teenager's lofty achievement
May 20, 2026
Thursday, 21 May: More federal Budget fallout; The US charges a former Cuban leader; An NRL star is diagnosed with MND; And a teenager's lofty achievement...
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A former Governor-General dies, and Stephen Colbert's swansong
May 19, 2026
Wednesday, 20 May: A former Governor-General dies; A man is charged over a triple murder; The English Premier League heats up; And Stephen Colbert's swansong...
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Squiz Shortcuts: Explaining hantavirus
May 19, 2026
Hantavirus has been in the news a lot recently after an outbreak on a cruise ship called the MV Hondius made global headlines. Just 6 years after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the presence…
Putin heads to Beijing, and an asteroid blasts by Earth
May 18, 2026
Tuesday, 19 May: Putin heads to Beijing; A debate about trusts; A young star hits his stride; And an asteroid blasts by Earth...
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An Ebola outbreak in Africa, and Delta just misses out in Eurovision
May 17, 2026
Monday, 18 May: An Ebola outbreak in Africa; A fatal shark attack at Rottnest; The budget reactions are in; And Delta just misses out...
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China rolls out the red carpet for Trump, and some prehistoric dental work
May 14, 2026
Friday, 15 May: China rolls out the red carpet for Trump; Starmer's facing more problems; The Blues get it done; And some prehistoric dental work...
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Squiz Shortcuts: Australia’s immigration debate
May 14, 2026
Along with housing, immigration has become a key issue that’s influencing votes around the country. Some experts say the current rate of immigration is putting pressure on housing and the cost of…
Trump and Xi prepare to meet, and the end of a rugby league era
May 13, 2026
Thursday, 14 May: Trump and Xi prepare to meet; A child protection review in the NT; CommBank faces a drop; And the end of a rugby league era...
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Chalmers unveils the Budget, and Eurovision's back again
May 12, 2026
Wednesday, 13 May: Chalmers unveils the Budget; Another deadly military incident; A big native title payout; And Eurovision's back again...
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Squiz Shortcuts: Is the social media ban for under 16s working?
May 12, 2026
Australia’s world-first social media ban for children under 16 has been in place for around 5 months now. New studies are out giving us a clearer picture of how it’s going, so in this Squiz Shortcut…
Budget day is here, and whales make waves
May 11, 2026
Tuesday, 12 May: Budget day is here; Iran's peace proposal is rejected; Speed running into trouble; And whales make waves...
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One Nation wins big in Farrer, and Australian Fashion Week begins
May 10, 2026
Monday, 11 May: One Nation wins big in Farrer; A hantavirus cruise ship is evacuated; A fun time for football fans; And Australian Fashion Week begins...
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Australia's ISIS brides return home, and a global icon turns 100
May 07, 2026
Friday, 8 May: Australia's ISIS brides return home; Farrer heads to the polls; A cold snap moves in; And a global icon turns 100...
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Inching closer to a peace deal, and the blue dot fever phenomenon
May 06, 2026
Thursday, 7 May: Inching closer to a peace deal; ISIS brides return home; Vale Ted Turner; And the show must not go on...
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