The search for a 5yo in Central Australia, and Taylor Swift moves on AI

This episode of Squiz Today covers a high-stakes search for five-year-old Sharon Granitz in Central Australia, believed to have been abducted by 47-year-old Jefferson Lewis, who has a criminal history and was recently released from prison. Authorities, including Indigenous trackers and specialist units, are conducting a large-scale search, with police emphasizing that Sharon is still believed to be alive. The episode also reports on the UAE's decision to exit OPEC, a move expected to influence global oil markets, and the ongoing development of Australia's News Media Bargaining Code, which now includes a 2.25% levy on tech giants like Meta and Google to fund Australian journalism—though AI platforms remain excluded for now. In entertainment, Taylor Swift is proactively filing trademarks to protect her voice and likeness from AI misuse, following viral deepfake endorsements of Donald Trump. The episode concludes with a feature on Bella Pereira, founder of Australian fashion label Bear Park, who has partnered with ComBank to design its corporate wardrobe, reflecting her mission to create timeless, functional workwear. The segment highlights her journey from banking to fashion and her upcoming show at Australian Fashion Week.