07 December 2024 - Saturday Squiz

Woohoo we held our first-ever Squiz event this week, which was a blast. Some pics and vid will be on our socials, darling… This week, if you’ve got a favourite piece of Tupperware, a cake you make for special occasions, or anything else you want to share, hit reply.

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This week's top stories

1. Keeping it in the family… - Hunter Biden, who had been convicted of federal tax and gun charges, was granted a presidential pardon by his father this week. Joe Biden said his son was 'selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted', and 'treated differently', so it was a fair course of action. Donald Trump - also a convicted criminal - had a bit to say about that via his lawyers this week…

2. A short-lived fee change for Commbank … - If Australia’s largest bank thought shifting its ‘Complete Access’ customers to ‘Smart Access’ accounts (where they would be charged a $3 fee to withdraw money from a teller) would go unnoticed, well, here we are… The plan has been shelved for a bit.

3. Noticed some shortages on Woolies’ shelves? - Speaking of big companies in the spotlight… The United Workers Union has been picketing Woolworths’ distribution centres in NSW and Victoria over a pay dispute - it wants a 25% wage rise without productivity gains, and the supermarket giant has said nah to that… Yesterday, the Fair Work Commission ruled that the union is behaving unlawfully, but it’s not clear what’s next.

4. A short-lived constitutional crisis in South Korea - This was a bit out of the blue… President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in the country after accusing his political opponents of “anti-state activities plotting rebellion”. His parliamentary colleagues - including those from his own party - were not happy and called it off, and Yoon is now under pressure to resign…

5. A vote in support of Israel getting out of the Palestinian Territories - Australia was one of 157 nations to vote in support of the United Nations General Assembly resolution this week, but it was notable because it is a change in direction for us… Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said the “flip-flop” was “disappointing”.

S’Quiz me real good…

Reckon you know what a fashion-forward orca has been spotted wearing? Have a crack at the Squiz Quiz.

Picture of the Week

As mentioned, widespread protests demanding President Soon Suk Yeol's resignation are ongoing across South Korea. Hot tip: they’re expected to be big this weekend…

Question of the week

Singalong or shoosh?

The majority has it - Team Shoosh it is. As expected, there was some healthy debate in the comments…

It’s a solution - “Dedicated singalong sessions exist for a reason.”

Snap - “I go to a musical to listen to the performers, not necessarily the other people who think they can sing…”

Let them lean in - “What’s the point of going to a musical if you can't tap, clap or sing?”

🎄Some Christmas picks…

We’re here to help this Squiz’mas with gift ideas for those you love - or maybe a treat just for you. Make sure you check out these hot brands:

🌿Skipper - Eco-friendly home and body care - just add water. Build your own bundle and save up to $120.

🥛Kotia Skincare - 100% pure New Zealand deer milk, it’s perfect for the Skincare Squizer. The best part is a 15% discount; use GLOW15.

🍷Naked Wines - Curate 12 bottles of Aussie and Kiwi wines and get $100 off your first case. Effortless gifting, sorted.

_{*If you buy products using these links, The Squiz could get a little commission.}

In the Kitchen

Continuing from last week’s hosting theme… This week, we’re making Annabel Crabb’s ‘glass’ potatoes. It’s a simple recipe that only includes 3 ingredients - the magic is in the method.

What we’re Squizin’

A Squiz Shortcut on Syria - This was a big news story this week… In this Shortcut, we get you across their civil war, the latest developments, and why the city of Aleppo is so important. Tune into the podcast here.

And a Squiz Shortcuts on the Bali Nine - Aussie and Indonesian politicians are talking through a deal to transfer the remaining 5 back to Australia. The details are still being worked out, but here’s what we know. Tune into the podcast here.

Squiz the Week

Saturday - After a year of touring the country, the Mulletfest Grand Final is on in Kurri Kurri in the Hunter Valley

Sunday - Taylor Swift is closing out her nearly 2-year-long Eras Tour with the final show in Vancouver, Canada 🇨🇦

Monday - Aussie tennis talent will be celebrated at the Newcombe Medal tennis awards in Melbourne 

Tuesday - Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock will deliver the final interest rate decision for 2024 👀

Wednesday - A birthday for Australian media personality Hamish Blake… We hope someone bakes him a cake… 

Thursday - It’s an excuse to get creative and eat something yummy for Gingerbread House Day 

Friday - Schools out for Queensland, South Oz, Western Oz and Northern Territory kids ✌️

*Times in AEDT

Double-Tapping

Been in a store with acres of confusing/down-right-ugly homewares? This will strike a chord…