14 September 2024 - Saturday Squiz

Do you know how they say that about 99% of women don’t wear the proper-sized bra? We’re sure we’re one of ‘em - but we’re not this bad… This Saturday, if you’ve ever broken a record, ditched takeaway for the home-cooked version, or have anything else you want to tell us about, hit reply.

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This week's top stories

As weeks go, it was a hefty one…

1. He said, she said - It was the first time former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris had ever met, and after a purposeful handshake, they were off. Looking across the pundits’ verdicts, more thought Harris won the night, but there are a lot of undecided voters who remain unconvinced. Someone who’s made up her mind is Taylor Swift, who came out for Harris via a post-debate Insta post.

2. Far from peaceful… - The Land Forces expo in Melbourne's CBD attracted anti-war demonstrations over 3 days - including ugly scenes where police were pelted with rocks, manure and bottles filled with acid. At its peak, authorities said about 1,200 people had taken part, many of whom sported Palestinian flags.

3. Are you old enough? - The Coalition promised it, the eSafety Commission recommended it, and Premier Peter Malinauskas of South Oz is ready to crack on with it… And then PM Anthony Albanese said the federal government will trial age verification for social media signups - details TBC…

4. A big report is handed in - More than 3 years in the making, the Royal Commissioners handed in their 7-volume final report to the Governor-General, making 122 recommendations along the way. "Our sailors, soldiers and aviators deserve to receive the protection and support they need to thrive, grow and heal, both during their time in service and beyond," they said.

5. Shoring up aged care - These are “once in a generation reforms”, the Albanese Government says… After getting the Coalition side, the headline is that self-funded retirees and many part pensioners entering the system will pay more. Still, the sector has widely welcomed it… 

S’Quiz me real good…

Reckon you know why Foo Fighters lead singer David Grohl was in the headlines this week? Have a crack at the Squiz Quiz.

Picture of the Week

Taylor Swift cleaned up at Thursday night’s MTV Video Music Awards, taking home 7 moon men to take her career tally to 30. She now holds the record for the most VMAs ever won by a solo artist… Some people would say that’s greedy, others legendary…

Question of the week

Do you own a Country Women’s Association cookbook?

Well, of course. Nostalgic for some, a family staple for others, and irrelevant to a few - Squizers know what works for them…

An intergenerational connection - “I bought my own a few years back. Before that, I had my mum’s, which, as a member of the CWA, she had for many years. It finally fell to bits from use.”

Feeling nostalgic - “I inherited my mum’s which eventually fell apart and now is held together with a couple of elastic bands. I still sometimes look longingly at her footnotes and remember my favourites like her Anzac biscuits, lemon curd and rhubarb pie, but I rarely cook them myself these days.”

Burn… - “I'm not from that century, but I'm sure my mum or grandma owns one somewhere.”

In the Kitchen

If you’ve ever needed a sign to make butter chicken at home - this is it. This recipe’s everything you look for in a restaurant version - spicy, saucy, and sweet. And once you’ve organised all your spices, it’s surprisingly easy to make. Pair it with naan bread, and you’re away…

Stay connected with ConnectedAU

ConnectedAU do great work to combat loneliness through connection and community via their Letterbox Project. It safely matches you up with a new friend to write to, no matter where you’re located in Australia. But that's not all - they also have some wonderful online clubs and in-person events where you can connect over books, cooking, gardening and more. Find out about how to get involved in this community here. 

What we Squized this week

Your Shortcut to the Royal Family’s wealth… Prince Harry is turning 40yo tomorrow when he’ll inherit millions. So in this Shortcut, we get you across why he’s receiving that dough - and we’ll get you across the Royal Family’s income streams and how they spend their cash. Read or listen to the Shortcut here. 

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Squiz the Week

Saturday - You know spring has sprung when Floriade begins in Canberra…

Sunday - The Sydney Marathon is on, and it’s a big one… Depending on how it pans out, it could become the 7th race in the World Marathon Majors elite series - think the likes of the Boston, New York and London Marathons…

Monday - From 10am you can catch the 2024 Emmy Awards on Binge. And at the other end of the show biz spectrum - the Senate is sitting this week 

Tuesday - The Murdoch family’s legal stoush over who gets what when patriarch Rupert dies begins in Nevada.

Wednesday - Get outside to see the Supermoon tonight… But first, work out what time it’s visible from your location

Thursday - The Aussie Diamonds will play the England Roses in the first of a 3-game series here in Oz - this one’s at 7pm in Adelaide

Friday - It’s the 25th anniversary of Australia’s peacekeeping force arriving in what was then called East Timor after Indonesia took badly to a local vote for independence

*All times in AEST

Double-Tapping

This Fashion Critical Facebook post may begin with a story about a woman who was transported to her wedding via bus so she didn’t get ‘crutch whiskers’, but it ends up being about much more than that…