Squiz Shortcuts - The backstory to the big news stories
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Squiz Shortcuts
The backstory to the big news stories
Each Shortcut gives you the context to a big news topic - whether that's the situation in Afghanistan, China, the Census, Elon Musk, and so many more.
Drought in Australia
How bad is this drought…
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The background to one of the most commonly used phrases in news…
Read More...West Papua
West Papua is seeing an uprising that has led to deadly riots and mass arrests…
Read More...US, Turkey and the Syrian Kurds
The context behind the fallout of the US withdrawal from northeastern Syria…
Read More...Daylight Saving Time
Turns out there’s a history of people messing with time…
Read More...US and Iran
Understand why the relationship between the US and Iran is so significant for the world…
Read More...1MDB
Money, corruption, power, celebrity. This one has it all…
Read More...Brexit (Part 1)
It has more twists and turns than a good soapie, but far fewer good looking people…
Read More...Ash Barty
What a legend…
Read More...Finding the best Autumn leaves, SA’s rare tourist attraction, and the cutest faux pandas…
The Autumnal weather is firmly upon us bringing cooler temperatures and heavy rain in many areas, but on the plus side it’s a very pretty time of year as the leaves turn from green to red. And with this handy guide, you’ll be sure to find some of the best displays…
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13 May 2024
9.00am (AEST) – Appeal hearing to begin for Chris Dawson, convicted of murdering his wife Lynette in 1982 – Sydney
10.00am (AEST) – Judgement in eSafety Commissioner’s order for X to take down graphic content depicting the Wakeley terror attack – Sydney
10.00am (AEST) – The NSW Government is set to unveil new bail reforms in Parliament today – Sydney
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