30 May 2026 - Saturday Squiz

Happy International Day of the Potato (aka the best day of the year)… This weekend, if you’re a new hockey fan, planning a shopping trip, or anything else you’d like to share, hit reply.

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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. Never-ending negotiations - An agreement between the US and Iran that extends the ceasefire for another 60 days and would launch talks on Iran’s nuclear program is still being considered by US President Donald Trump. It’s been a rollercoaster week, including airstrikes by both sides.

2. Another round of arrivals from Syria - Seven women and 12 children with links to ISIS landed in Sydney and Melbourne on Tuesday evening after leaving the al-Roj camp last week. No arrests have been made, but their belongings and devices have been searched. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has reiterated that the government did not assist these families to return…

3. Tax changes hit parliament - The Albanese Government introduced its Budget legislation this week, including the CGT changes that some business owners and startup founders say will hinder investment and innovation in Australia. The Greens have indicated they will play ball in Team Albanese’s quest to get it done and dusted by the end of June.

4. A second round of public hearings - This block is focusing on security and intelligence in the lead-up to the Bondi attack, with the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion hearing from ASIO boss Mike Burgess and senior federal and NSW police officers. There was a bit to unpack, so here are 2 articles to get you across the key revelations from ASIO and NSW Police.

5. The death of a legend - AFL great and last year’s Australian of the Year Neale Daniher died on Monday at 65yo - it was 13 years on from his diagnosis with Motor Neurone Disease (MND)… Daniher was AFL royalty before he worked tirelessly to raise awareness and a lot of money for the dreadful disease. There will be a state funeral for Daniher on 10 June at the MCG.

It’s you against the news…

Reckon you know which luxury car brand launched its first-ever fully electric vehicle this week? Test your news knowledge from the last week with the Squiz Quiz.

Pic of the week

Origin fever hit this week in a dramatic game between the NSW Blues and Queensland Maroons… In fact, ‘State of Origin’ got over a million Google searches in Australia this week. That’s a lot of Queenslanders wondering what just happened…

Winter is coming...

Aussies (should) know that the potential for UV damage doesn't go away when the temperatures drop, and that's why daily SPF is one of those year-round habits worth forming. If you're fresh outta sunscreen post-summer, iHerb has a buy one, get one 50% off deal across its SPF range until 9 June, with products for face, body and sensitive skin. It’s better to be safe than sorry…

In the Kitchen

Potato Day celebrations are obviously in full swing at the Squiz, and this potato lasagna (or pasagna) is a great way to enjoy the humble spud. This satisfying meal will also leave you with delicious leftovers all week long.

What we Shortcut for you this week

Teal or no teal - You might’ve heard that several independent politicians might be looking to formalise the movement by creating a new political party. There’s a lot going on as Aussies indicate their disillusionment with the mainstream parties, so in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across who the teals are, what they stand for and what might come next… Read that here or listen up.

A Kylie commotion - Last week, we recommended the new Kylie documentary series on Netflix, so this week, we brought you our very own Squiz Shortcut of the explosion of global interest over the Aussie pop star. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’re looking at Kylie Minogue’s career - and why the experts say she’s been so good for so long. Read it here or listen to the pod.

Squiz the Week

Saturday - At 11am in Crescent Head, there’s a memorial service and paddle out for Shane Stedman, the first major seller of Ugg boots in Australia (you can read our Shortcut to learn more about his legacy)… At 9.20pm is the first day of a 3-match ODI series between Australia and Pakistan, you can catch that on Kayo. And it’s the dolphin census in NSW…

Sunday - At 2am, the Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal kicks off in Budapest. You can watch it on 9Now if you don’t value your sleep…

Monday - ACT has a public holiday for Reconciliation Day, and on the other side of the country, it’s Western Australia Day… And it’s the start of LGBTQ Pride Month.

Tuesday - Calling all Farnsy fans… Tickets to the John Farnham tribute concert go on sale at 10am (good luck with that…). It’s also Rotisserie Chicken Day 🍗.

Wednesday - Sydney Film Festival begins. And it’s Mabo Day…

Thursday - It’s Budget Day in South Australia. And it’s Cheese Day 🧀…

Friday - At 12.30pm in Sydney, Australia's Economic Outlook hosted by Sky News and The Australian is on, with keynote speakers PM Anthony Albanese and RBA Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser.

*Times in AEST