- 1 minute 48 secondsSquiz Series on Artificial Intelligence
All three episodes of our special AI series, in partnership with Minderoo, are now out. It's all about how we're feeling about AI in Australia, our level of trust in it, protecting our data and legal rights in the age of AI, and also what role AI plays when it comes to our national security. We're here to help you get across it.
19 June 2026, 7:00 pm - 18 minutes 33 secondsSquiz Series: Do Aussies trust AI?
Artificial intelligence is the topic of a lot of conversations at the moment - and recent research commissioned by Minderoo Foundation shows that us Aussies have a bunch of concerns. So thanks to Minderoo, we’ve been able to talk to some of those experts in a special Squiz Series of podcasts on AI.
First up is Professor Nicole Gillespie - she’s the Chair of Organisational Trust with KPMG and she’s involved in polling the public on their level of trust in AI. So she’s an expert in public sentiment towards it - and she talks about how we’re feeling now in Australia, why we rank particularly low when it comes to attitudes towards AI, and where you can go if you’re keen to upskill.
Resources:
The SafeAI report, commissioned by Minderoo Foundation
KPMG's Trust in AI report from 2025
The introduction to AI course Nicole mentions
19 June 2026, 6:30 am - 17 minutes 1 secondSquiz Series: AI agents and the law
Artificial intelligence is the topic of a lot of conversations at the moment - and recent research commissioned by Minderoo Foundation shows that us Aussies have a bunch of concerns. So thanks to Minderoo, we’ve been able to talk to some of those experts in a special Squiz Series of podcasts on AI.
For part two, we’ve spoken to Peter Lee, who has been working at the centre of AI and the law for longer than most of us have probably known what it is. He’s a partner at the international law firm Simmons and Simmons, and he talks about how we can stay resilient in Australia when it comes to data, how we as workers can try and thrive in the age of AI rather than get left behind - and the ways in which AI can and can’t organise your haircut appointment.
Resources:
The SafeAI report, commissioned by Minderoo Foundation
19 June 2026, 6:28 am - 19 minutes 15 secondsSquiz Series: AI, national security, and the shifting world order
Artificial intelligence is the topic of a lot of conversations at the moment - and recent research commissioned by Minderoo Foundation shows that us Aussies have a bunch of concerns. So thanks to Minderoo, we’ve been able to talk to some of those experts in a special Squiz Series of podcasts on AI.
For part three, we’ve spoken with Professor Ian Langford. Ian is definitely a big-picture thinker - he’s a former brigadier in the Australian Defence Force, and he’s since turned his attention to looking at how artificial intelligence plays our national security. He talks about the link between energy and national security, how the global world order has changed, and what we need to do to keep ourselves secure.
The SafeAI report, commissioned by Minderoo Foundation
19 June 2026, 6:26 am - 11 minutes 7 secondsThe US-Iran ceasefire is locked in, and unearthing a smaller Stonehenge
Friday, 19 June: The US-Iran ceasefire is locked in; The government updates its tax reforms; The Socceroos prepare for game 2; And finding a smaller Stonehenge...
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You can find our Shortcut to the Socceroos here.
And here are those beef brisket buns - enjoy!
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18 June 2026, 8:19 pm - 12 minutes 25 secondsSquiz Shortcuts: The Socceroos World Cup squad
The FIFA men’s World Cup is under way and Australia’s Socceroos are off to a great start with a win over Turkey. Soccer fans will know that the squad has quite a few new faces in the mix with some remarkable stories behind them - but a lot of Aussies are hearing their names for the first time… So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across some of the players making news and their path to the World Cup…
Squiz Recommends:
Watching: Sarah Ferguson’s interview on ABC’s 7.30 with 2 of Nestory Irankunda’s sisters…
Watching: This TikTok video posted by The Guardian featuring the many different faces and backgrounds of our Socceroos squad
Reading: This story from SBS all about the Socceroos and our standing in the World Cup…
And you can watch all the action on SBS and SBS on demand
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SPONSORED - You can check out the full interview with Ian Langford, with thanks to Minderoo, here.
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18 June 2026, 6:30 am - 10 minutes 55 secondsPauline Hanson addresses the press, and Toy Story 5 hits cinemas
Thursday, 18 June: Pauline Hanson addresses the press; More details of the US-Iran deal; The Maroons stage a comeback; And Toy Story 5 hits cinemas...
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Here's our recent Squiz Shortcut on Pauline Hanson and One Nation's rise.
You can watch some highlights from State of Origin Game 2 here.
You can check out the full interview with Ian Langford, with thanks to Minderoo, here.
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17 June 2026, 7:56 pm - 9 minutes 49 secondsInterest rates hold steady, and the Williams sisters serve up their return
Wednesday, 17 June: Interest rates hold steady; The UK follows in our social media footsteps; Digging into our news trends; And the Williams sisters serve up their return...
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You can read the 2026 Digital News Report in full here, or some coverage of what's in it here.
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16 June 2026, 7:52 pm - 16 minutes 8 secondsSquiz Shortcuts: A closer look at One Nation’s policies
According to the polls, One Nation has seen a surge in support since last year’s federal election… Senator Pauline Hanson’s party is challenging the Coalition as Australia’s conservative party of choice - and she’s identified kicking Labor out of government as the major goal… So as One Nation shakes up this electoral cycle, this Squiz Shortcut will get you across the party’s signature policies and who is influencing them.
Squiz Recommends:
Listening/watching: Karl Stefanovic’s interview with Pauline Hanson on The Karl Stefanovic Show back in January where she outlines One Nation’s policies and her political ambitions.
Listening: To the latest News Club episode where political veterans Claire and Kate discuss One Nation’s popularity and why debates about politics are resonating with so many Australians right now.
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16 June 2026, 6:30 am - 10 minutes 53 secondsA US-Iran ceasefire is locked in, and Delta gets set to dance
Tuesday, 16 June: A US-Iran ceasefire is locked in; Questions over fuel prices; Tackling crime that targets Australian kids; And Delta gets set to dance...
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You can catch up on our Shortcut to the Stanley Cup here.
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15 June 2026, 8:18 pm - 11 minutes 47 secondsTrump talks up a peace deal, and the Socceroos beat the odds
Monday, 15 June: Trump talks up a peace deal; Pauline Hanson jumps in the polls; The Socceroos beat the odds; And a parade fit for a King...
You can see some of those World Cup celebrations for the Socceroos here.
And here are some photos from Trooping the Colour.
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