04 October 2025 - Saturday Squiz

The best thing we can do with this real estate is put the links to stream Taylor Swift’s new album in case you don’t have it. Here it is on Spotify, and on Apple. You’re welcome… This weekend, if you have a soft spot for smelly cheese, a long weekend non-negotiable, or anything else you’d like to share, hit reply.

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This week’s top 5 news stories

The week’s most mentioned news stories in Australia across TV, radio and print, according to media analytics firm Streem…

1. Footy finals fever - Last weekend, it was all AFL. The Brisbane Lions took home a back-to-back premiership against the Geelong Cats, but it was a triumph for ratings too, with over 4 million people tuning in. This weekend, it’s the NRL’s turn, as the Brisbane Broncos take on the Sydney Roosters for the women’s premiership and then the Melbourne Storm in the men’s. As Sydneysiders, we’re contractually obligated to say ‘go the chooks’…

2. A Gaza peace deal is proposed - and partially agreed… - On Monday, US President Donald Trump unveiled his 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza with support from Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. And as Trump’s deadline loomed for Hamas to accept the deal or face Israel “finishing the job”, they’ve agreed to "release all Israeli prisoners, both living and dead, according to the exchange formula contained in President Trump's proposal, provided the field conditions for the exchange are met".

3. James Comey is indicted - He was the FBI Director at the start of the first Trump administration and was sacked for investigating whether Russia was involved in his 2016 presidential campaign. Trump’s now going after him via the Justice Department, and that gasp you could hear when the story broke a week ago was lawmakers who say it’s a “dangerous abuse of power”…

4. The National Guard is sent into Portland - This story has been bubbling away for a while, but it picked up pace on Thursday when President Trump deployed 200 troops to what he’s described as a “war-ravaged” city. It’s part of his response to protests sparked by ICE’s crackdown on immigration, as well as his broader plans to restore law and order to “crime-ridden cities”, though it hasn’t been a popular move with some…

5. The search is scaled back for missing 4yo - Nearly a week after disappearing from his family’s home in remote South Oz, police say they’re in the recovery phase for Gus Lamont after finding no significant evidence pointing to where he might’ve gone. With the release of his photo to the public yesterday, they’re asking for any information while preparing for the worst…

It’s you against the news…

Reckon you know which 2 countries are hosting the Women’s ODI Cricket World Cup this month? Test your knowledge with this week’s Squiz Quiz.

And if you aced that, try this on for size…

We’ve got a new/extra serving of quiz goodness for you in our new Weekly Squiz Quiz, hosted by the quizalicious Andrew Williams. This week, Squiz OGs Claire Kimball and Larissa Moore are taking on the 8-question challenge - if you can beat their scores, we’re all ears (and you can listen with yours here).

The Weekly Squiz Quiz will be out each Wednesday - hit follow on News Club so you don't miss the podcast as it's released, or subscribe to our YouTube channel. There'll be some celebrity guest star appearances in the coming weeks, so stay tuned...

Tribute of the Week

After a lifetime of groundbreaking work, renowned chimpanzee researcher and conservationist Jane Goodall has died at 91yo. Beginning with her first research trip to Gombe, Tanzania, in 1960, Goodall is credited with showing the world chimpanzees’ ability to use tools and show complex emotions. This tribute is a poignant reflection on her commitment and compassion that underscored her work. 

Travel smarter, not harder

If you're the kind of person who overpacks and stresses about airport security, new Aussie brand VOYG might be onto something… Their compression packing cubes will maximise space, while their Everyday Anti-Theft crossbody bag will stop anyone from wirelessly scanning your cards. It's designed for people who want gear that works and looks good. Pop over to check them out.

In the Kitchen

A long weekend calls for a good baking project to get stuck into, so we’ve dug up this recipe for cardamom buns to keep us busy for a couple of hours. They’re a bit of a labour of love, but you’ll be thanking us when your kitchen smells like heaven…

What we Shortcut for you this week

Why Tylenol’s in the headlines - Last week, US President Donald Trump and his Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr issued some health advice to pregnant women to avoid paracetamol due to its supposed connection to autism. With medical experts rushing to clarify the science, we look at the agenda to ‘Make America Healthy Again’, and what it means for the rest of the world. Read here or listen here.

Ask the Squiz - Squizers have some great questions that we don’t always get the chance to tackle in a full Shortcut, so we’re back with another episode to cover your queries on how GDP works, the IVF industry, and what Trump means when he talks about the “radical left”… Read that here or listen up.

Squiz the Week

Saturday - It’s another big weekend of sport - Australia play Sri Lanka in the Women's ODI Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka at 7.30pm - watch on Prime Video. In netball, at 7.30pm the Diamonds take on South Africa’s Proteas at Bendigo Arena ahead of the Constellation Cup, stream on Kayo Freebies. And the Wallabies take on the All Blacks in the second match of the Bledisloe Cup at Optus Stadium in Perth at 7.45pm local time - watch on Channel 9 or Stan Sport. And breathe…

Sunday - At 2am, clocks leap forward to 3am as daylight saving starts in the ACT, NSW, South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania. At 3.55pm, the NRLW Grand Final kicks off, followed by the NRL premiership game at 7.30pm - both on Channel 9. And go Oscar in the Singapore F1 race at 11.00pm, watch that on Kayo.

Monday - It’s a public holiday in the ACT, NSW, South Australia, and Queensland (and that means a sleep-in for Team Squiz… We’ll be back in your iinbox/ears on Tuesday). School goes back in Victoria and the NT for the start of Term 4. And the AFL trade period begins.

Tuesday - It’s the 2nd anniversary of the 7 October Hamas terror attacks on Israel. And it’s the start of a sitting week for the House of Reps in Canberra - cue leadership tensions for the Coalition with Andrew Hastie resigning from Sussan Ley’s frontbench late yesterday...

Wednesday - News Corp’s Aussie boss Michael Miller will be at the Melbourne Press Club to talk about the impact of big tech on journalism. And the cricket rolls on, as the Australian women play Pakistan at 8.30pm.

Thursday - Closing statements will be delivered in the coronial inquest into the Bondi Junction stabbing attack from April 2024. And for lovers of blue cheese, it’s National Mouldy Cheese day - have at it 🧀 …

Friday - And the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize will be announced in the early evening, our time. Daniel Day-Lewis also returns to the big screen in his new film Anenome, directed by his son Ronan.