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All three episodes of our special AI series, in partnership with Minderoo, are now out. It's all about how we're feeling about AI in Australia, our level of trust in it, protecting our data and legal rights in the age of AI, and also what role AI plays when it comes to our national security. We're here to help you get across it.
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Artificial intelligence is the topic of a lot of conversations at the moment - and recent research commissioned by Minderoo Foundation shows that us Aussies have a bunch of concerns. So thanks to Minderoo, we’ve been able to talk to some of those experts in a special Squiz Series of podcasts on AI.
First up is Professor Nicole Gillespie - she’s the Chair of Organisational Trust with KPMG and she’s involved in polling the public on their level of trust in AI. So she’s an expert in public sentiment towards it - and she talks about how we’re feeling now in Australia, why we rank particularly low when it comes to attitudes towards AI, and where you can go if you’re keen to upskill.
Resources:
The SafeAI report, commissioned by Minderoo Foundation
KPMG's Trust in AI report from 2025
The introduction to AI course Nicole mentions -
Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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Artificial intelligence is the topic of a lot of conversations at the moment - and recent research commissioned by Minderoo Foundation shows that us Aussies have a bunch of concerns. So thanks to Minderoo, we’ve been able to talk to some of those experts in a special Squiz Series of podcasts on AI.
For part two, we’ve spoken to Peter Lee, who has been working at the centre of AI and the law for longer than most of us have probably known what it is. He’s a partner at the international law firm Simmons and Simmons, and he talks about how we can stay resilient in Australia when it comes to data, how we as workers can try and thrive in the age of AI rather than get left behind - and the ways in which AI can and can’t organise your haircut appointment.
Resources:
The SafeAI report, commissioned by Minderoo Foundation -
Artificial intelligence is the topic of a lot of conversations at the moment - and recent research commissioned by Minderoo Foundation shows that us Aussies have a bunch of concerns. So thanks to Minderoo, we’ve been able to talk to some of those experts in a special Squiz Series of podcasts on AI.
For part three, we’ve spoken with Professor Ian Langford. Ian is definitely a big-picture thinker - he’s a former brigadier in the Australian Defence Force, and he’s since turned his attention to looking at how artificial intelligence plays our national security. He talks about the link between energy and national security, how the global world order
has changed, and what we need to do to keep ourselves secure.
The SafeAI report, commissioned by Minderoo Foundation -
Friday, 19 June: The US-Iran ceasefire is locked in; The government updates its tax reforms; The Socceroos prepare for game 2; And finding a smaller Stonehenge...
SPONSORED: You can find out more and help the lifesaving work of MSF at msf.org.au
You can find our Shortcut to the Socceroos here.
And here are those beef brisket buns - enjoy!
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The FIFA men’s World Cup is under way and Australia’s Socceroos are off to a great start with a win over Turkey. Soccer fans will know that the squad has quite a few new faces in the mix with some remarkable stories behind them - but a lot of Aussies are hearing their names for the first time… So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across some of the players making news and their path to the World Cup…
Squiz Recommends:
Watching: Sarah Ferguson’s interview on ABC’s 7.30 with 2 of Nestory Irankunda’s sisters…
Watching: This TikTok video posted by The Guardian featuring the many different faces and backgrounds of our Socceroos squad
Reading: This story from SBS all about the Socceroos and our standing in the World Cup…
And you can watch all the action on SBS and SBS on demand
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Researched by Larissa Huntington
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SPONSORED - You can check out the full interview with Ian Langford, with thanks to Minderoo, here.
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Thursday, 18 June: Pauline Hanson addresses the press; More details of the US-Iran deal; The Maroons stage a comeback; And Toy Story 5 hits cinemas...
SPONSORED: You can find out more and help the lifesaving work of MSF at msf.org.au
Here's our recent Squiz Shortcut on Pauline Hanson and One Nation's rise.
You can watch some highlights from State of Origin Game 2 here.
You can check out the full interview with Ian Langford, with thanks to Minderoo, here.
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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.
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Wednesday, 17 June: Interest rates hold steady; The UK follows in our social media footsteps; Digging into our news trends; And the Williams sisters serve up their return...
SPONSORED: You can find out more and help the lifesaving work of MSF at msf.org.au
You can read the 2026 Digital News Report in full here, or some coverage of what's in it here.
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According to the polls, One Nation has seen a surge in support since last year’s federal election… Senator Pauline Hanson’s party is challenging the Coalition as Australia’s conservative party of choice - and she’s identified kicking Labor out of government as the major goal… So as One Nation shakes up this electoral cycle, this Squiz Shortcut will get you across the party’s signature policies and who is influencing them.
Squiz Recommends:
Listening/watching: Karl Stefanovic’s interview with Pauline Hanson on The Karl Stefanovic Show back in January where she outlines One Nation’s policies and her political ambitions.
Listening: To the latest News Club episode where political veterans Claire and Kate discuss One Nation’s popularity and why debates about politics are resonating with so many Australians right now.
Hosted by Alice Dempster and Anna Pykett
Researched by Larissa Huntington
SPONSORED - You can find out more and help their lifesaving work at msf.org.au.
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Tuesday, 16 June: A US-Iran ceasefire is locked in; Questions over fuel prices; Tackling crime that targets Australian kids; And Delta gets set to dance...
SPONSORED: You can find out more and help the lifesaving work of MSF at msf.org.au
You can catch up on our Shortcut to the Stanley Cup here.
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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.
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Monday, 15 June: Trump talks up a peace deal; Pauline Hanson jumps in the polls; The Socceroos beat the odds; And a parade fit for a King...
You can see some of those World Cup celebrations for the Socceroos here.
And here are some photos from Trooping the Colour.
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Researched by Anna Pykett, Claire Kimball, Alice Dempster, Larissa Huntington and Sophie Felice
Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news).
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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.
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Friday, 12 June: Trump hits the brakes on strikes; SpaceX prepares for launch; Going for gold in the women's T20 World Cup; And the perfect cinnamon bun...
The live blog covering the US-Iran conflict is here.
See the trailer for Remarkably Bright Creatures here.
And here's Nagi's cinnamon buns - and her new puppy, Jaffle...
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Researched by Andrew Williams, Alice Dempster, Larissa Huntington, Anna Pykett and Sophie Felice
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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.
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You might’ve heard in the news that medical workers in parts of Africa are struggling to bring an outbreak of Ebola under control… The World Health Organisation has declared the epidemic a public health emergency of international concern rather than a pandemic, but there’s still no vaccine available yet. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across what Ebola is, why there’s another outbreak and what’s next in the public health response…
Squiz Recommends:
Reading: This story from the BBC which explains why contact tracing has become such a challenge with this outbreak.
Listening: This episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast with Oxford University researchers who are working on a vaccine.
You can check out the full interview with Peter Lee, with thanks to Minderoo, here.
Hosted by Andrew Williams and Alice Dempster
Researched by Larissa Huntington
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Thursday, 11 June: The US and Iran trade strikes; More charges are laid over the Bondi terror attack; Kicking off the FIFA World Cup; And no privacy for some lovebirds...
You can find out more about FightMND here.
Here's our Shortcut to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
And if you'd rather watch the osprey cam, you'll find it here.
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Researched by Andrew Williams, Alice Dempster, Larissa Huntington, Anna Pykett and Sophie Felice
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Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
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Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news.
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Wednesday, 10 June: Another AI giant is going public; An exciting day for Squiz Kids; Barbeques Galore is no more; And voting on our favourite Aussie shows...
You can find our Shortcut on AI data centres here.
Here's more about the Newshounds program.
And here's that iconic moment Aussies were first welcomed to TV.
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Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
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The upcoming FIFA men’s World Cup is promising to be one of the most unusual and newsworthy in history. There are more teams, more games and more host countries than ever before - and the presence of the US as one of the hosts (and US President Donald Trump looming large over everything) adds an extra layer of uncertainty. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at how this tournament is different, some of the big news stories leading in, and what we can expect on the pitch.
Squiz Recommends:
Studying: This explainer from The Guardian on all things FIFA World Cup
Reading: And also this piece that takes a close look at Australia’s team, so you can get familiar with some of the players you’ll be hearing more about…
Hosted by Andrew Williams and Anna Pykett
Researched by Andrew Williams
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Tuesday, 9 June: Vale Professor Richard Scolyer, Iran and Israel launch - and then pause - strikes, some French Open first-timers, and thinking Pink at the Tonys...
Here's the link to our Newsmakers interview with the late Professor Richard Scolyer
And here's the P!nk performance of Lady Marmalade from the Tonys
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Researched by Andrew Williams, Anna Pykett and Sophie Felice
Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news).
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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.
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Friday, 5 June: Trump threatens more tariffs; Israel and Lebanon renew their ceasefire; A big Big Freeze is coming; And the Bayeux Tapestry is on the move...
You can find out more about The Big Freeze and MND here.
And here's that fragrant chicken noodle soup.
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Researched by Andrew Williams, Alice Dempster, Larissa Huntington, Anna Pykett and Sophie Felice
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Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
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Rescue missions to reach people trapped inside caves have been in the news lately, with a crew in the southeast Asian country of Laos racing against the clock to save villagers who’ve been stuck deep inside one for just over 2 weeks. The operation is one of a number of highly risky rescue missions that happen across the world every year. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at what attracts people into cave systems, who rescues them if they get into trouble, and what’s involved…
Squiz Recommends:
Watching: This Four Corners story on Dr Richard ‘Harry’ Harris and that incredible rescue of the soccer team in Thailand back in 2018.
Reading: This story from the Guardian which looks at the conditions inside the cave in Laos and what rescuers are up against.
You can check out the full interview with Nicole Gillespie, with thanks to Minderoo, here.
Hosted by Andrew Williams and Alice Dempster
Researched by Larissa Huntington
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Thursday, 4 June: Iran and US trade strikes, there's a policing uproar in the UK, a Disney-duet legend dies, and a palaver over a Big Potato...
Here's a link to that duet by Peabo Bryson and Celine Dion
Check out the full interview with Nicole Gillespie, with thanks to Minderoo here
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Researched by Andrew Williams, Larissa Huntington, Anna Pykett and Sophie Felice
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Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news, presented by OG Squizers Claire Kimball and Kate Watson .
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