27 June 2026 - Saturday Squiz

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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. Keep your birds at home - The H5N1 strain of avian influenza has hit Aussie shores, after cases were detected in Western Oz last weekend. It’s not much of a health risk to people, but it does raise some serious concerns for our native birds and poultry farmers. A case has been detected in South Australia, but experts say it’s not necessarily cause for major concern. Watch this space…

2. It’s 2 steps forward, one step back - According to mediators, negotiations between the US and Iran have progressed well. Israel v Hezbollah is still a thing though... And in the Strait of Hormuz, the UN had started escorting ships that were stuck for months, but had to pause when one of the ships was attacked. Baby steps…

3. The Socceroos make it through - The Aussies finished in second place in Group D of the initial round of the World Cup after a draw with Paraguay. That means we are through to round 32 (woot…). The Socceroos will play the runner-up of Group G next Saturday at 4am our time - it’s an early start, but sacrifices must be made…

4. The revolving door on Downing Street - After mounting calls for him to step down,, Keir Starmer has resigned as PM of the UK. The parliament’s newest MP, Andy Burnham, is expected to run uncontested for the role at this stage.

5. About 4,000 NDIS submissions later - The Senate inquiry into the NDIS has been extended with a due date for the report in mid-August. The Greens agreed to support the CGT changes in exchange for extending the inquiry after growing concerns from the disability sector. For its part, the Albanese Government is a bit grumbly about it, saying the extension will delay cost-cutting measures.

It’s you against the news…

Reckon you know the name of Australia's newest political party? Test your news knowledge from the last week with the Squiz Quiz.

Pic of the week

Swimmers took the plunge at dawn in Hobart for Dark Mofo’s annual nude solstice swim on Monday. And while dropping your pants in front of strangers is brave, keep in mind the 3C temperature that morning…

Starting the day with a fresh face

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In the Kitchen

If dessert for breakfast sounds like a great start to the day, then this frozen berry breakfast crumble might be for you… It’s healthier than it sounds because it’s basically just granola, oats and berries combined in an extra yummy way.

What we Shortcut for you this week

What's going on at KPMG? - A former employee at KPMG blew the whistle on how the company was using the confidential data of its clients, and the fallout has led to a Senate inquiry and several execs being shown the door. It’s got corporate tongues wagging, so in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across what the allegations are and why it’s getting so much attention… Read that here or listen up.

A change at the top in the UK - Britain is about to get its seventh PM in 10 years after the resignation of Labour’s Keir Starmer this week. The man tipped to replace him is former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. So in this Squiz Shortcut we’ll look at what went wrong for Starmer, what Burnham’s promising and how things stand in the UK a decade after Brexit. Read it here or listen to the pod.

Squiz the Week

Saturday - The Super Netball preliminary final between the Vixens and Fever is on in Melbourne - you can watch that one on Kayo.

Sunday - The Darwin Beer Can Regatta is on in the Northern Territory, which is exactly what it sounds like, and we can’t wait for the pics… And at 11pm, the F1 Austrian Grand Prix kicks off in Spielberg. You can see that on Kayo.

Monday - Block 3 of hearings in the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion will begin at 9am in Sydney. This block will focus on the sharing of anti-Semitic content and other hateful content online as well as in traditional media. And Wimbledon kicks off in London - it’s on until 12 July. We’ll be watching out for the return of Serena Williams…

Tuesday - The report for the inquiry into illegal tobacco is due in federal Parliament. And have a little scroll if you fancy, it’s Social Media Day.

Wednesday - At 12.30pm, Tim Duggan, chair of the Digital Publishers Alliance, will address the National Press Club, followed by a panel Q&A with Natalie Harvey from Mamamia and our very own Claire Kimball. And it’s Territory Day in the Top End.

Thursday - At 7.45pm, the NRLW season will kick off with an opening round match between the Sharks and the Knights in Sydney. Watch that on 9Now.

Friday - At 9.30pm, Australia’s basketballing blokes will play Guam in a World Cup qualifier in Perth - you can watch that on Kayo. And it’s the rumoured start date of wedding celebrations between Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift at Madison Square Garden in New York…

*Times in AEST