Squiz Shortcuts - The backstory to the big news stories

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8 February 2024

Imran Khan and Pakistan’s Election

Pakistan’s former prime minister, Imran Khan, has received several jail sentences in recent weeks, all in the lead-up to Pakistan’s general election, today, on 8 February. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at Pakistan’s political history, Imran Khan’s rise to power and what might happen in the election.

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Easter Lites - 3 things we liked this week

A new season of Alone Australia, a taste of Italy with Stanley Tucci, and Nagi has us covered for Easter…

Easter = chaos for many. Sitting down may be your aim, and Alone Australia is a great visual remedy. It’s back for its second series and this time it’s set in Kiwiland, so the weather is hasher and the contestants more determined… Check it out on SBS TV.

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S'Quiz Yourself

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Reckon you know what made landfall in the Top End this week? Have a crack at the Squiz Quiz.

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Squiz The Day

28 March 2024

10.00am (AEDT) – Conciliation conference between Greenlife Resource Recovery Facility and the Environmental Protection Authority after asbestos-contaminated mulch found at various sites – Sydney

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