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26 April 2025 - Saturday Squiz
If you struggled to get out of first gear this week (đđťââď¸ ), hitting May in the next few days will surely serve as a kick in the bum⌠This weekend, if you have a poignant pic from the past, an insiderâs POV or anything else youâd like to share, hit reply.
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đ§ Weekly Wrapâs Easter/Anzac Day hiatus continues but will return next week. In the meantime, go head-to-head with your nearest and dearest with an all-new Federal Election QuizâŚ
A different perspective on the election campaignâŚ
This week, we thought weâd rise above the media bubble and have a look at what Aussies are searching for online as we get ready to vote. Let's just say that practical concerns are top of mindâŚ
Google Trends on Australian Politics - 17-24 April
1. The early bird catches the worm - Could this search be code for âmake it endâ? Aussies are an eager bunch - when early voting opened on Tuesday, a record number flocked to centres to cast their ballot papers - over 540,000 did the deed on day one, according to the Electoral Commission.
2. Four debates (and a funeralâŚ) - On Tuesday night, PM Anthony Albanese and Coalition leader Peter Dutton returned for the third election debate of the campaign, this time on Nine, with the panel declaring Dutton the winner. The word âliarâ was thrown around and probed, but the men were also asked to compliment each other. Aww⌠The next debate is tomorrow night on Seven.
3. International affairs flavour the campaign - Itâs the only election-aligned news story to make the top 5 of Aussiesâ online searches from the last week⌠Long story short, Indonesia has denied claims that Russia was looking to set up a base on its territory (while Russia didnât exactlyâŚ), but not before Dutton made some remarks that landed him in hot water.
4. Trumpet of what? - If youâve driven on, well, basically any major road in the country or watched any free-to-air telly of late, youâve probably seen the black and yellow advertising the Trumpet of Patriots. A few thousand Aussies are curious about Clive Palmerâs new party - and if it sounds vaguely Trumpian, thatâs because the billionaire has borrowed heavily from the American PresidentâŚ
5. Whenâs the election again? - If you havenât already, mark your calendar for next Saturday, 3 May, with polling booths opening at 8am local time. Check out the AECâs website for your nearest polling place. Or plan your trip around where the best sausage sizzle is. Whatever works for youâŚ
Squiz the Election Quiz
Reckon you know which Aussie delicacy made election news? Test your knowledge at the Squiz Quiz.
Reflection of the Week
They shall not grow old, as we who are left grow old. Anzac Day has come and gone for another year. We thought this gallery of images from the Sydney Morning Herald was rather beautiful.
Squiz Recommends
Scoping - This New York Times interactive map of the White Houseâs West Wing offices. Itâs a fun sticky beak at where Team Trump sit in the famed building, from Vice President JD Vance to âChief Disruptorâ Elon Musk. Talk about office politicsâŚ
Following - The Cardinal of New York Timothy Dolan. Heâs promised his followers on X to keep them updated as he arrived in Rome for Pope Francisâs funeral tomorrow and the conclave to confirm the next pontiff. And so far, heâs posted some interesting stuff from the insideâŚ
Watching - Unforgotten, a British crime drama that follows 2 detectives as they work to crack cold cases across London. Itâs been running since 2015, and now Season 6 is streaming on ABC iView. Itâs a good watch for a long weekend (maybe paired with a cuppa and an Anzac bickie)âŚ
Blindingly easy home improvement
Weekends are prime time for tackling home improvement projects, and changing your blinds might be a good place to start. Not only can they make your place more energy efficient, they can make it look a million bucks (or maybe $5 million if you're in a property hotspot...). For an easy home upgrade, get a consultation and quote now with DIYBlinds - they're also offering a 15% discount and a 30-day price lock in, so get on it.
In the Kitchen
With colder weather starting to creep in, a good, hearty tart will bring some warmth. This oneâs got butternut pumpkin, sage and hazelnut, and itâs the perfect way to get the Autumn vibes going plus your kitchen will smell amazing. Save us a sliceâŚ
Get yourself tarted upâŚ
A regional snapshot
Weâve confessed our love for Galah before - itâs the triannual magazine that captures whatâs great about living in regional Australia. A subscription is our go-to gift for people we really likeâŚ
But Galah is so much more than that, including its annual Regional Photography Prize. And this year, The Squiz is one of its arts patrons for the prize, which we, as country girls ourselves, think is super cool.
If youâd like to buy tix to the party in Armidale, NSW on Friday next week, you can do that here.
What we Shortcut for you this week
Week 4 of the election campaign - Between Trumpâs tariffs, the death of Pope Francis and back-to-back long weekends, itâs fair to say this election campaign has been fighting for airtime, but donât worry if youâve tuned out in the past few days - thatâs where we come in. You can read up on the latest policy announcements and what happened in the third debate here or listen to the podcast here.
The Canadian election - Canadaâs election is on Monday/Tuesday our time, after its new PM Mark Carney called a snap election in late March. In this Shortcut, weâll take you through the key issues leading up to the election, introduce you to the party leaders, and explain why many people around the world will be closely watching the results. You can read more here or listen to the podcast here.
Squiz the Week
Saturday - The funeral for Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at 88yo, will be held at 10am local time (6pm AEST) in front of St Peterâs Basilica, led by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals, before his burial at Basilica St Mary Major. With thousands expected to attend, including Prince William and US President Donald Trump, the Vatican will live stream the service, and Aussie free-to-air TV networks will also pick it up
Sunday - The fourth and final leadersâ debate between PM Anthony Albanese and Coalition leader Peter Dutton starts at 8pm AEST, live on 7News
Monday - A coronial inquest into the Westfield Bondi Junction attack that took place last year on 13 April is set to start in Sydney. And the trial for Erin Patterson - the woman charged with murder after an infamous mushroom-laced lunch - begins in Melbourne
Tuesday - Voting in Canada closes this morning, so weâll start to see results roll through. And dream big on World Wish Day
Wednesday - Itâs President Trumpâs 100th day in office. Time flies when youâre having funâŚ
Thursday - Womenâs State of Origin Game One kicks off between the NSW Blues and Queensland Maroons at 7.45pm AEST at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, which you can catch on Channel 9
Friday - Itâs International Harry Potter Day. Hope itâs magicalâŚ
Double-Tapping
This image of a young Pope Francis did the rounds this week - and if you want to read the post, it also offers some interesting insights into his early life. Across the week, people from across the world have mourned his death, as captured by the New York Times.
