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8 February 2025 - Saturday Squiz
We hope Saturday is hitting just right - and if you’re in FNQ, we hope that means you're safe and dry… This week, if you have an epic dessert, a companion that brings you joy, or anything else you’d like to share, hit reply.
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This week's top stories
Streem Leading News Stories - 1-7 February
1. You get a tariff, and you get a tariff, and you get a tariff… - The only reason this is ahead of the next story on the list is that it’s been around a few days longer. Last weekend, US President Donald Trump confirmed an election promise to put a 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican exports - but that’s been postponed for a bit. Goods from China, which already face various rates of duties, will face an additional 10% tariff. Did someone say trade war?
2. “The Riviera of the Middle East” - As one report said: “President Donald Trump’s unprecedented announcement that he was planning to seize control of the Gaza Strip and oust 2.2 million Palestinians, temporarily at least, has provoked shock and disbelief around the world”. This BBC explainer on the practicalities is worth a look…
3. Sam Kerr on trial - This week in a London courtroom, we heard the Matildas captain say that calling a police officer “stupid and white” was a result of her view that he was inappropriately using his position of power to hold her after a night out went off the rails. Her team will sum up on Monday, and then it’s over to the jury to decide…
4. Rain, rain, go away… - More rain for Townsville and that part of far North Queensland over the last day and into this weekend has put exhausted locals back on alert. Since last weekend, rain records have been broken across 8 local council areas.
5. Aussie police not on the Laos methanol poisoning investigation - The offer was given, but Deputy PM Richard Marles this week confirmed our investigators have not been brought in. Aussies Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles, along with 4 other foreign nationals, died after drinking alcoholic drinks containing methanol in Laos. The government there has promised to "bring the perpetrators to justice".
S’Quiz me real good…
Reckon you know which movie has caused legal trouble between stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni? Have a crack at the Squiz Quiz here.
Photo of the Week
As mentioned, the floods in Far North Queensland are enormous. Here are some photos of streetscapes, homes, and roads inundated with water from flash flooding.
Squiz Recommends
Listening - Chappell Roan won Best New Artist at this week’s Grammy Awards, and her acceptance speech made headlines for calling out the labels that make it challenging for developing artists to succeed. If that’s got you curious about her story, this podcast interview is the place to start. It’s a bit old, but it’s all about her 7 years in the industry before she made it to winning Best New Artist.
Watching - Muster Dogs: Collies & Kelpies on ABC. It’s on to its third season, but this one is different because they put 2 prominent breeds - the Kelpie and the Collie - to the test. Good boys and girls all of ‘em… .
Reading - Another story this week was Kanye West (aka Ye) and his Australian wife Bianca Censori at the Grammys - particularly her invisible dress. Got questions? This article, The Naked Truth About Bianca Censori’s Grammys Look by Vogue, has a go at explaining.
In the Kitchen
After all the hype over the viral Dubai chocolate bar, we opted to make this deconstructed version. Is it a little over the top? Yes. Was it delicious? Indeed, it was. Katafi pastry is a little tricky to come by, but your best bet is a local gourmet retailer.
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What we got across for you this week
Your Shortcut to Trump’s tariffs - The announcement that US President Donald Trump would impose new tariffs on all goods imported from America’s 3 largest trading partners - China, Mexico and Canada - was huge this week, so we get you across what happened and what it could mean for Australia. Listen to the podcast here.
Your Shortcut to Waitangi Day - Late last year, thousands of New Zealanders protested against a bill that would see the Treaty of Waitangi - a founding agreement signed by Māori and the British - reinterpreted. This year, protestors turned out again on Waitangi Day, so we get you across the history of the treaty and why the bill has Kiwis so divided. Listen to the podcast here or watch it on YouTube.
Squiz the Week
Saturday - The Australia Sail Grand Prix casts off at 2pm on Sydney Harbour. And chuckle while raking it in on Laugh and Get Rich Day
Sunday - At 8am, the star-studded opening ceremony of the 2025 Invictus Games begins in Whistler, Canada. That’s all on 9Now
Monday - At 10:30am, the advertising extravaganza/Superbowl kicks off between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans, broadcast live on Kayo and 7Plus
Tuesday - If you ever needed a reason… It’s National Make-a-Friend Day
Wednesday - Following on from the Lunar New Year… On the 15th day of the first month in the lunisolar Chinese calendar, the Lantern Festival begins
Thursday - Get your big undies on… Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy comes out in cinemas, and the National Indian Film Festival of Australia starts in Dendy Cinemas across Australia
Friday - For our book worms - it’s International Book Giving Day and Library Lovers Day 📚
