9 May 2026 - Saturday Squiz

Eurovision will be big next week, so we’re kicking off the weekend by revisiting this Icelandic act (and their groovy sweaters) from 2020, and we suggest you do too… This weekend, if you’re trying a new hairstyle, curling up with a good book, 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. So, what’s happening in the Strait this week? - Great question… Project Freedom (America’s plan to escort ships through the Strait) started on Monday and was then paused as the US and Iran exchanged fire in the Strait on Thursday night and Friday morning. But the ceasefire is sort/kinda still in effect, so what happens next on moving this on is anyone’s guess…

2. More details on the sad life of Kumanjayi Little Baby - We found out that 6 child protection reports were filed before her abduction and death last week. An investigation is underway, and 3 people were stood down (with 2 since reinstated) from the Northern Territory’s Department of Children and Families… Thousands of Aussies gathered at vigils held across the country on Thursday, where her mother urged “everyone to take care of your little ones”.

3. Murder in Sydney’s southwest - We didn’t cover this one, but police were called to a home where a mother, father and son had been killed and another son was injured early Sunday morning. The alleged attacker - the third son of the family - has been arrested.

4. One journey ends, another begins - Four women and their kids from Islamic State-linked families returned to Australia from Syria on Thursday night. Three of the women were arrested on arrival - 2 were charged with offences related to slavery, and one with terror-related charges. The slavery charges are unprecedented in Oz, so there’ll be lots of eyes on it.

5. Reserve is the word - The Albanese Government announced 2 initiatives to shore up our fuel supply this week… Next week’s Budget will include an increase in Australia’s petrol stockpile to 37 days and the diesel and jet fuel supply to around 50 days (which is a lot more than we had…). And gas producers in Oz will need to start reserving 20% of their export volume, but it doesn’t apply to export deals already done.

It’s you against the news…

Reckon you know which team took out the F1 Miami Grand Prix this week? Test your news knowledge from the last week with the Squiz Quiz.

Portrait of the week

In the rush of the news of the week, you might have missed the awarding of this year’s Archibald Prize… It’s by Richard Lewer, and it’s of Iluwanti Ken, a Pitjantjatjara Elder, artist and healer. You can read more about it here.

The autumn city-swap

Now that the long weekends are done, you might be thinking about your next getaway - and this year's Sydney Comedy Festival could be just the ticket. It's the festival's 21st anniversary, so the lineup is massive: think international headliners at the Opera House and hidden gems in the Inner West. A great reason to book those flights and leave the entertaining up to others - you can have a look at the lineup and start planning out your itinerary now...

In the Kitchen

French toast casserole, anyone? It is seriously delicious and v easy - including the fact that can make it the night before. Caramelised pieces of soft brioche warm from the oven, yum…

What we Shortcut for you this week

Fashion Critical's take on the 2026 Met Gala - We had the internet’s undercover critic extraordinaire @fashion_critical join us on the pod this week to talk all things Met Gala. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’re covering the lewks, the history and why the Met Gala is such a big deal (plus some of FC’s faves from the night)… Read that here or listen up.

Getting the Port of Darwin back - The Port of Darwin has been leased to Chinese company Landbridge, but the Albanese Government wants it back, which could test our relationship with China. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at how the port ended up in Chinese hands, the steps being taken to get it back, and what’s next… Read here or listen to the pod here.

Squiz the Week

Saturday - Farrer is heading to the polls for a by-election, and you can check out our handy Shortcut all about it… And Groovin the Moo music festival is returning to Lismore after a 2-year hiatus.

Sunday - Happy Mother’s Day to all who celebrate.

Monday - Australian Fashion Week begins and is on until 15 May - you can check out the full schedule here. And for your weekend planning purposes, The Real Review is announcing the Australian winery of the year…

Tuesday - And happy federal Budget day to all who celebrate... Also, the Cannes Film Festival begins, from where you’d rather be…

Wednesday - At 5am, it’s the first Eurovision semi-final - you can catch that on SBS (and you can read our Shortcut from last year to learn more about it)…

Thursday - For the NRL fans, at 7.45pm the Women’s State of Origin game 2 is on in Newcastle, you can see that on 9Now… And US President Donald Trump is set to travel to Beijing to meet with the Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Friday - At 5am, it’s the second semi-final for Eurovision - Delta Goodrem will be performing her song Eclipse for Australia. Watch it on SBS… And it’s the final day of the first block of public hearings on the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.

*Times in AEST