24 May 2025 - Saturday Squiz

No matter how discombobulating the week has been, take heart that you’ve probably come out of it in better nick than the Coalition... This weekend, if you’re wondering if geese come in primary colours, need a motivational gee-up, or have anything you’d like to share, hit reply.

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We want to get to know you a little better…

Have you done our 2025 Newsletter Audience Survey? That’s what Saturdays are for - along with getting a coffee and changing your sheets, but mostly surveys…

The response this week has been great, so if you’ve already done it - thank you. If not, now is fine. Did we mention there’s a prize up for grabs?

This week’s top 5 news stories

1. A quick trip to Splitsville - We’ve all had those couple-friends - relationship on the rocks, one of them goes rogue to blow it up… and then there’s the walk back… Since Nationals leader David Littleproud said on Tuesday that the party was out of the Coalition, it’s been an awkward tango with Liberal Party leader Sussan Ley…

2. A lot of action for little result - There was a glimmer of hope at the end of last week that ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas were back on, but they’ve come to nothing. That’s as Israel faces intense pressure over new military action in Gaza as aid is slowly trickling in after an 11-week total blockade.

3. Biden’s prostate prognosis - We heard last Sunday that former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an ‘aggressive’ form of prostate cancer, which has also spread to his bones. As one of the most common types of cancer among men, it’s a good idea to know the symptoms…

4. Floods hit NSW - At least 4 people have been killed, and almost 50,000 people were isolated due to the flooding caused by heavy rainfall across NSW’s Mid North Coast and Hunter regions. It’s been described as a once-in-500-year flooding event, and with more rain moving southward over the coming days, it’s not over yet. Stay safe out there...

5. Talking tanks in the Vatican - After attending the inaugural mass for Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican, PM Anthony Albanese met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to pledge Australia would do “whatever we can” to help in his country’s war against Russia. On that, we’ve promised to send old tanks to support the country’s war efforts, but they’re taking time, thanks to delays from the US.

It’s you against the news…

Reckon you know which club Aussie couch Ange Postecoglou took to a Europa victory? Test your knowledge at the Squiz Quiz.

Shot of the Week

When a truck tipped over spilling dye into a stream in Brazil last week, it was safe to say the driver really blue it… Local environment workers swooped in to save the affected birds and wildlife, but they were all left feeling blue…

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In the Kitchen

Few desserts make such consistent crowd-pleasers as a good apple crumble, and with the abundance of apples in supermarkets at the moment, this recipe is a great way to make the best of what’s in season - or to get rid of those apples you bought last week and haven’t eaten. Add some hazelnuts if you’re feeling fancy, serve with a hefty scoop of vanilla ice cream and enjoy…

What we Shortcut for you this week

Australia’s civics crisis - Young Aussies’ understanding of civics and how democracy works is at a 20-year low, and with the growing mis- and disinformation out there, it’s got educators worried. We look at how programs like Newshounds are helping to bridge the gaps in understanding - read up on that here or listen to the podcast here.

Oscar Piastri’s ride to the top of F1 - There’s been heaps of buzz around the F1 driver/Melbourne boy - and for pretty good reason. He’s leading the world rankings coming into the Monaco Grand Prix this Sunday - and if he wins, he’ll be well on his way to taking out the World Championship. You can read about that here or listen to the podcast here.

Squiz the Week

Saturday - Qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix F1 begins at 11.00pm on Kayo, with lights out for the first race at 11.00pm on Sunday

Sunday - Former US Presidential candidate Kamala Harris is heading to the Gold Coast to speak at the Australian Real Estate Convention at midday. And it’s the final day of the Premier League as players vie for the golden boot

Monday - Leaders from South East Asia will meet in Kuala Lumpur for the 2-day ASEAN Summit, with Australian Ambassador Tiffany McDonald in attendance. It’s also National Sorry Day. And the French Open begins with the finals marked for the 7-8 June - you can watch on 9Now 

Tuesday - National Reconciliation Week is on until 3 June. Also, the finale of The Handmaid's Tale is released on SBS on Demand. (Note: we’re speaking to one of the series’ directors Daina Reid in next week’s episode of The Call Sheet on our News Club show - that’s out on Wednesday)

Wednesday - Game One of the Men’s State of Origin kicks off at 8pm at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium, which you can watch on 9Now. And Martha Stewart will speak at ‘In Conversation’ at Sydney's Vivid

Thursday - It’s World Otter Day. And Wes Anderson’s new star-studded ensemble film The Phoenician Scheme is released in Australia, featuring Benicio del Toro, Scar Jo, Tom Hanks, and Benedict Cumberbatch

Friday - The IISS Shangri-La Dialogue will be held in Singapore, discussing security challenges in our region. And get your cheer on with the Commbank Matildas facing Argentina in the first of 2 friendly matches from 8pm in Melbourne. Watch that on 10Play

*All times in AEST