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A severe drought that’s been going on for over a year has caused big problems in the southern states of Australia. The lack of rainfall has devastated crops and livestock, but it's not only affecting farmers and rural communities - it’s also having an impact on our national economy. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at what’s caused the big dry, the impact it's having, and what the outlook is…
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Reading: This ABC article goes into those rainfall forecasts and some other signs that relief could be on the way.
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Thursday, 5 June: A political storm in Tassie; Aid centres in Gaza hit pause; Patterson's evidence continues; And the search for an iconic prop...
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You can follow the search for Marty McFly's Back to the Future Gibson guitar here.
Or watch the famous prop in action here.
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Wednesday, 4 June: Erin Patterson's back in the witness box; Our minimum wage gets a boost; A big donation to Africa; And some accidental auction items...
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Read up on the airport auction here if you're in the mood for a bargain...
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Superannuation has been coming up in the headlines a bit recently, with an increase in tax on super accounts set to affect some of the wealthiest Australians - at least, in the short term… But some economists are concerned that over time, it could impact millions of us… So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll explain what the changes are, how they’ll be applied, and why they’ve sparked such a big debate.
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Number crunching: This ATO fact sheet on Division 296 has the formula for how the Taxation Office will calculate the new tax plus examples of various financial scenarios if you’re keen to dive in.
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Tuesday, 3 June: Russia and Ukraine meet again; Erin Patterson takes the stand; The Tillies have a new coach; And a busy week in the night skies...
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Monday, 2 June: The US pushes for more defence spending; Gaza ceasefire talks progress; Piastri secures another win; And a big weekend for Swifties...SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot here.SPONSORED: Find out more here and use the code SQUIZ15 for 15% off* until 17 July 2025. And PS - that link works for your travel buddies too.*T&Cs apply. Cover is subject to terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions outlined in the PDS. Consider the PDS, TMD and if this product is right for you. Issuer: Pacific International Insurance.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).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 topicsSupport The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
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Friday, 30 May: Trump's tariffs hit a snag, Magda Szubanski is diagnosed with cancer, The Aussie Rich List is out, And our favourite potato recipe...
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Find the recipe for Annabel Crabb's glass potatoes here. 🥔🥔🥔
You might like to watch some of the Full Frontal sketches while they cook...
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We're almost a month past the federal election and the result that ended up being a lot more colourful than the campaign itself. Labor's sweeping victory and the Coalition's comprehensive defeat raised a lot of questions about how PM Anthony Albanese will govern over the coming term, and how the Coalition will regroup to be competitive next time around. To answer those, we asked you what you wanted to know - and many said they wanted a better understanding of how the parties organise themselves. So in this episode of Ask The Squiz we're going to look at the major parties' factions - what they are, how they work, and who's in them.
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Thursday, 29 May: The Coalition is back together, The North West Shelf extension gets approved, A big night for the Blues, and spelling out some complaints...
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Here's a list to who's who in the newly reformed Coalition here
And check out what's happening at the Scripps National Spelling Bee here.
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Wednesday, 28 May: Investigating the Liverpool parade attack; King Charles gives a major speech; It's State of Origin day; And the awkward sound of silence...SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot here.SPONSORED: Find out more here and use the code SQUIZ15 for 15% off* until 17 July 2025. And PS - that link works for your travel buddies too.*T&Cs apply. Cover is subject to terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions outlined in the PDS. Consider the PDS, TMD and if this product is right for you. Issuer: Pacific International Insurance.You can take part in our 2025 audience survey here.We've found some State of Origin cheat sheets here and here. And you can see the weird audio-free Blake Shelton performance here.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).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 topicsSupport The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
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The newly minted leader of the Liberals Sussan Ley has taken on the challenge of rebuilding the party after the Coalition’s recent election defeat. She’s been in public life for over 2 decades, but we’ve heard from many Squizers that they don’t know much about her. So, in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across her background, her career in politics, and the job ahead…
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Reading: This piece in The Guardian is a good overview (with some entertaining anecdotes) of Ley’s political rise and the challenges she faces as leader of the Liberals.
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Tuesday, 27 May: Power bills are on the rise; An Australian is arrested in Bali; The French Open begins; And an epic voyage...
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Monday, 26 May: Patching up the Coalition; Floodwaters begin to recede; Live sport pays off for streaming giants; And going loco for Labubus...
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Friday, 23 May: The Coalition hits pause on its divorce; The floods in NSW turn deadly; Ange has a huge win; And a serious commitment to journalism...
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Find the recipe for baked lemon pudding cakes here.
And if you're in the mood for a history read with a touch of comedy, David Mitchell’s book Unruly is a good one.
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There’s a lot of buzz around Formula One driver Oscar Piastri this year. He’s leading the world rankings coming into the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix this Sunday - and if he wins, he’ll be well on his way to taking out the World Championship, something an Aussie hasn’t done in nearly half a century... So in this Squiz Shortcut we’ll get you up to speed with the young racer from Melbourne, why winning at Monaco is such a big deal, and who he’s out to beat.
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Watching: the Netflix doco series Formula One: Drive to Survive. It gives a behind-the-scenes look at what it's like on the F1 racing circuit for drivers and their teams - and it got a lot of people interested in car racing that had never entertained it before.
Reading: Sports writer Will Swanton’s coverage of the race in The Australian. He brings a fresh perspective to the sports he covers and has a terrific turn of phrase.
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Thursday, 22 May: The floods worsen in NSW; Getting the band back together; Jelena Dokic's father dies; And a fake drama drops...
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You can hear the podcast with Jelena Dokic here
You can see the trailer for Philly Justice here (and the full episode of Amy Poehler's podcast about it here)
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Wednesday, 21 May: The Coalition consciously uncouples; Israel faces criticism; Heavy rainfall hits NSW; And Spain says adios to Airbnb...
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Young Australians’ understanding of civics and how democracy works is at a 20-year low - and it’s got educators worried because we’re living in a time of mis and disinformation that our young people are consuming every day online. So in this Squiz Shortcut we’ll look at Aussies' working knowledge of democracy, what’s being done to fill the gaps, and how our Squiz Kids Newshounds program is helping…
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Looking: Squiz Kids’ Newshounds program - share it with any educators in your life that you think would be interested...
Listening: And while we’re at it, Squiz Kids also has a podcast series about Civics that’s a great introduction to the topic for kids…
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Tuesday, 20 May: Trump and Putin plan for peace; Qantas is in court; A turnaround in Bradfield; And the loss of the semi-colon...
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Here's more info on Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis
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Monday, 19 May: Trump and Putin schedule a call; The final votes are counted; Improving our kids' media literacy; And the Eurovision winner is crowned...
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Find out more about Squiz Kids' Newshounds program here.
Take a look at the Eurovision gallery (sparkles guaranteed...) here.
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