6 December 2025 - Saturday Squiz

Never has the seasonal song ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’ been more inappropriate… Take care/stay hydrated if you’re out and about. This weekend, if you’ve been involved in a surprise wedding, want to dance like a maniac, or have 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. A stalemate in Ukraine-Russia peace prospects - We started the week with hope of an agreement, but talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and the US failed. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky remains hopeful, though, so TBC…

2. The Ashes head to the Gabba - By this stage last time the show was over, so things are a little more competitive as the second Test rolls on in Brisbane. Last night, Australia overtook England’s first-inning score, and will return to the crease later today with 4 wickets up their sleeve. The Poms weren’t great at catching yesterday…

3. Western Sydney shootings - We didn’t cover this, but last Saturday, 2 men were arrested and one charged with murder over the fatal shooting of a 28yo man in Blacktown. Then on Friday morning, police were called when 2 men opened fire in a Gregory Hills car park. No injuries were reported on that one, but reports say it’s gang-related.

4. Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in 75 years - The death toll in the blaze that burned through several high-rise buildings in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district last week has risen to 159, as search and rescue efforts continue for the 31 still missing.

5. F1 comes down to the wire - It’s exciting times as the season comes to a head in Abu Dhabi this Sunday/Monday morning. Last weekend saw Dutchman Max Verstappen take out first place in Qatar, with Aussie Oscar Piastri coming in second. It’s going to be a tight finish…

It’s you against the news…

Reckon you know which team became AFLW Premiers last weekend? Test your knowledge with this week’s Squiz Quiz.

And if you aced that, try this…

Vying for glory are Larissa Moore and Nicoletta Hay, with Claire Kimball playing host after Andrew Williams went down with a snot-related lurgy. Come join us as the team puts their news knowledge to the test.

The Weekly Squiz Quiz is out each Wednesday - listen here and/or watch on our YouTube channel.

Nuptials of the Week

Anthony Albanese became our first PM to tie the knot while in office when he married Jodie Heydon at the Lodge on Saturday. While some were looking at the guest list for what it says about the PM’s inner circle, others reckon it was the ring-bearing Toto who stole the show…

For the person who's done with doom-scrolling

Some of the best gifts teach you something new and get you off your screen. Cardigang's DIY kits have everything you need to make jumpers and scarves (yes, even if you've never touched yarn before). Forget panic-buying another candle and consider the gift of a new hobby. It’s the ultimate anti-doom-scrolling device that comes with bragging rights. Take a peek at Cardigang's feel-good kits.

In the Kitchen

Mango season is in full swing, so we’re marking the first week of summer with this mango passionfruit sorbet. With only 3 ingredients, the hardest part of the process is waiting for it to freeze…

What we Shortcut for you this week

Why are Japan and China in a row over Taiwan? - We’ve been asking the same question, so we got answers. We break down China's claim over Taiwan, why Japan has weighed in, and how it might affect us here in Australia… Read here or listen here.

How will the social media ban work? - We’re just days away from the ban coming in on 10 December. So in Part 2 of our special series, we unpack how the policy will be enforced, how the tech giants will identify who is underage, and what the implications could be for kids looking for online alternatives…. Read that here or listen up.

Squiz the Week

Saturday - Troye Sivan will co-chair the stylish annual NGV Gala. Equally stylish is the 2025 Mulletfest Grand Final in Kurri Kurri...

Sunday - At 4am, we’ll learn the full schedule for the 2026 Men’s FIFA World Cup matches (here’s hoping the Socceroos don’t end up playing Brazil…) after the groups were announced this morning.

Monday - Carrying over from Sunday night, the final F1 Grand Prix gets underway in Abu Dhabi at midnight - you can watch that on Kayo. And the Reserve Bank board starts their 2-day meeting to review interest rates.

Tuesday - It’s another midnight start with the Golden Globe Awards nominations announcement. We’ll find out about interest rates at 2.30pm. And Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan will make a formal apology to First Peoples on behalf of the state in a special sitting of Victorian parliament.

Wednesday - The Albanese Government’s social media ban for under-16s comes into effect. It’s Human Rights Day. And Kiwi chef Ben Shewry will address the National Press Club in Canberra on leading a creative life.

Thursday - Westpac and Myer have their AGMs. And we’ll get the latest figures on employment from the ABS.

Friday - It’s the last day of school in the Northern Territory, Queensland and South Oz. Olympic gold medallists Kaylee McKeown, Cam McEvoy and Mollie O’Callaghan will compete in the Australia v The World swimming meet - it’s a made-for-TV spectacle that will be on 9Now.