Wednesday, 9 December - New alcohol guidelines; Australia leads the world in forcing Google and Facebook to pay for news; Japan's modern solution to boost their population; And Bluey is minted.

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Squiz Shortcuts: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au  Chromebooks (sponsored): https://www.google.com/chromebook/  Disclaimer: Battery life may vary based on device and upon usage and other conditions. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.