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.
Digging into the election result
We get into where things have landed, the trends that delivered that remarkable result, and what’s next.
Read More...The life and times of Mike Cannon-Brookes
We take a look at his early life, his career in business, and why he’s so keen on getting his hands on AGL.
Read More...Roe v Wade
We look at the landmark Roe v Wade legal decision, the efforts over the years to overturn it, and what will happen if that occurs.
Read More...Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter
We take a look at the backgrounds of Twitter and Elon Musk, how this transaction came about, and what’s next for the platform Musk calls a digital “town square”.
Read More...The French election and the future of France
We run through the election result, what’s happening in France, and what it means for the world, including here in Oz.
Read More...The Russia-China alliance
We take a look at the 2 countries, their shared world views, and how this new alliance has been challenged by the war in Ukraine.
Read More...The Queen and the future of the British royal family
We look back Queen Elizabeth’s reign, what’s in store for the Jubilee celebrations, and what’s next for the scandal-plagued royal family.
Read More...The Solomon Islands and China
We’ll get you across our Pacific Island neighbour, their recent troubles, and how China fits into it all.
Read More...The pre-election Budget
We look at the health of the economy as we recover from the pandemic, the sweeteners in the Budget, and the politics of it all as we sprint to the ballot box.
Read More...‘Wizard of Oz’ dress withdrawn from auction, the largest wave ever surfed, and double-digit number plates in demand…
A Victorian set with the simple number ‘14’ were sold on Tuesday night for $2,383,500. And if you think that’s expensive, apparently the single digits are where the big money’s at…
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26 May 2022
National Sorry Day
Chardonnay Day
Birthdays for Stevie Nicks (1948), Lenny Kravitz (1964), Helena Bonham Carter (1966), and Lauryn Hill (1975)
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