7 March 2026 - Saturday Squiz

It’s World DJ Day on Monday, so remember if Paris Hilton can do it, maybe you can too… This weekend, if you’re excited about Australia’s Eurovision entry, have a new favourite podcast, 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. And the week has been dominated by events in the Middle East…

1. Tensions turn to conflict - Last Saturday, the US and Israel struck Iran, killing the Supreme Leader Ayotollah Ali Khamenei. Many nations in the region have been hit by Iran in retaliation, including Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia. It’s a rapidly evolving story…

2. Keir Starmer calls for de-escalation - The UK PM has said negotiations are the best way forward and has stood by the decision not to be involved in the initial attack, a call criticised by US President Donald Trump. Starmer has described the UK public as “worried sick” over the UK citizens caught up in conflict.

3. Flights back to Oz from the Middle East resume - The first group of Aussies stranded in the Middle East flew home on Thursday. Foreign Minister Penny Wong has confirmed that commercial flights are the fastest way for Aussies to get home, as government repatriation flights have not been arranged at this time.

4. Hilary Clinton’s testimony - This is from former First Lady/Secretary of State’s appearance before the Congressional committee looking through the data dump on dead sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The committee released footage of the Clintons’ testimonies - both have denied any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes.

5. The economic impact at home - Economists have warned that Australian petrol prices could go up by 40c/l in the coming weeks, but some petrol retailers have already been accused of price gouging and using the conflict as an excuse to hike prices. The ACCC’s on it…

It’s you against the news…

Reckon you know the name of the song Delta Goodrem's taking to Eurovision? Test your news knowledge from the last week with the Squiz Quiz.

Update of the week

Savannah Guthrie returned to the set of NBC’s Today show to thank her colleagues for their support following the disappearance of her mother Nancy at the end of January. The 84yo has not been found, and police haven’t confirmed if they have a suspect.

Canberra, here they come…

Squiz Kids has launched a competition, ‘PM For A Day’, and we’re asking Aussie kids to send in a video explaining the one thing they would do to make Australia a better place. The winning prize is a trip for 2 to Canberra for a private tour of Parliament House, a meeting with the Governor General Sam Mostyn - and maybe even a meeting with the (actual) PM Anthony Albanese himself…

It’s all part of The Squiz’s commitment to digital literacy and civics engagement among the next generation. To find out more about the competition and how to enter, go to Squiz Kids - but hurry, entries close on 13 March.

In the Kitchen

If you need one less thing to think about in the morning, might we suggest some overnight oats? They’re customisable, easy to make in advance and are perfect to grab as you run out the door so you don’t forget to eat breakfast… again.

What we Shortcut for you this week

Iran after Khamenei - The death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei marks a major moment with implications for not just the Middle East, but the world at large. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at who he was, his influence over Iran and what his demise might mean for the world more broadly. Read that here or listen up.

Rethinking the Capital Gains Tax - We’re getting closer to the federal budget in May, and there could be some big tax changes in store for investors. One particular tax has been getting a lot of attention: Capital Gains Tax. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at what the tax is, why the government might be looking to change it and what the reaction has been. Read here or listen here.

Squiz the Week

Saturday - There’s a by-election for the Northern Territory electorate of Nightcliff, and the eighth and final season of Outlander is released on Binge.

Sunday - The F1 Grand Prix is on in Melbourne at 3pm, you can watch that on 9now. And the Matildas are playing South Korea in the Women's Asian Cup in Sydney - watch it on 10play. It’s also International Women’s Day. And The Squiz turns 9. So there’s a bit on…

Monday - It’s a public holiday in a lot of states, Labour Day in Victoria, Canberra Day in the ACT, Eight Hours Day in Tasmania and in South Oz, the Adelaide Cup Day. And Newcastle Surfest begins, streamed live on worldsurfleague.com.  

Tuesday - In the Victorian Supreme Court, a class action begins, brought by thousands of business owners against the Victorian Government over the financial hit they took during the second lockdown of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wednesday - NAPLAN begins for school kids in years 3, 5, 7 and 9. Good luck, kiddos…

Thursday - ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr will deliver the 'State of the Territory' speech at noon, and SXSW Texas begins.

Friday - There’s an ABS data release on multiple job-holders for December. Due to cossie livs, there are a few eyes on that one…

*Times in AEDT