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.
PFAS – The forever chemicals
We’ll get you across what forever chemicals are, where they’ve been found and what health and environmental impacts they can have.
Read More...The Paris Paralympics
We’ll get you up to speed with how they work, the sports involved, and the Aussies to watch out for.
Read More...The astronauts stranded in space
we take a look at what went wrong, what’s being done to get them home, and how this mission could impact Boeing and the future of commercial space travel.
Read More...Tim Walz
We’ll get you across who Tim Walz is, what he brings to Harris’ campaign, and the challenges they’re facing in the countdown to November.
Read More...JD Vance
We’ll get you across who he is, his brand of politics, and what the experts say about what he would bring to office.
Read More...The CFMEU
We’ll explain what the union does, the reasons it has come under scrutiny, and why this scandal is such a big issue for the Labor Party.
Read More...The preparations for the Paris Olympics
we’ll look at some of the trickiest issues organisers have faced, how they’ve dealt with them and what thousands of athletes and fans descending on the city can expect in the next fortnight.
Read More...Queen Camilla
We’ll take a look at Queen Camilla’s life, how she won over the British people, and why her role in the monarchy is now more important than ever.
Read More...The UK’s new government
We’ll introduce the new PM, look at some of the challenges he’s facing, and consider what the change of government could mean for Australia and the rest of the world.
Read More...A Foo Father, premium posh peaches, and move over Emily – Mrs Macron’s in Paris…
Post a big nuclear disaster in 2011, posh punters are spending $157 for a box of 3 peaches grown in Japan’s Fukushima region. The fancy fruit is being sold in London’s Harrods, and the fruit is said to have “unparalleled sweetness and juiciness.”
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12 September 2024
7.00am (AEST) – Politicians to team up with our Paris Olympians in the Australian Sports Foundation’s Pollie Relay Dash – Canberra
9.00am (AEST) – CAPA Airline Leader Summit Australia Pacific 2024 – Brisbane
9.15am (AEST) – Trade Minister Don Farrell to address the China Business Council – Canberra
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