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Squiz Kids

Squiz Kids is a news podcast, just for kids! 10 minutes of age-appropriate news, delivered with positivity and humour. Make it part of your daily routine by playing it over breakfast, during the drive to school or - for all the Squiz teachers out there - in the classroom. There"s also kids v adults quizzes, a book club, kids-only Q&As (with people like the Prime Minister!), deep dives into topics kids love (from Barbie to Halloween, toys, sport, inventions, crazy science stuff, and so much

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10:17

Dino-prints in Aussie playground, and Saturn has all...

Squiz Kids ·

2025/03/12

What’s a tariff and why should you care?; Dino-prints in Aussie playground; Marvel’s Black Widow gets cranky; and Saturn has all the moons.America is slapping a 25% extra charge (a "tariff") on Aussie steel and aluminium. That means it’s more expensive for American companies to buy from us, which could affect jobs in Australia. Economics in action! Turns out Saturn has way more moons than we thought—128 more, to be exact! That brings its total to 274, leaving Jupiter’s 95 moons in the

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24:14

It’s NAPLAN time again, and Vienna’s vibing veggies.

Squiz Kids ·

2025/03/11

It’s NAPLAN time again; Vienna’s vibing veggies; row row row your pumpkin; and an annual British riot.Your daily kids news podcast. NAPLAN is here! Over a million students are diving into reading, writing, and maths tests this week. It’s not about passing or failing—just seeing where you’re at. Forget guitars—how about a cucumber saxophone? The Vienna Vegetable Orchestra has taken home a Guinness World Record, playing 344 concerts using instruments made from fresh veggies! A scientist in NSW

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9:48

Peru... Squiz the World

Squiz Kids ·

2025/03/10

Each fortnight, we give the world globe a spin and see where we land. Then, we take the kids of Australia on an audio excursion to visit that country and its people. Join your captain, Amanda Bower, on an audio adventure. Today, we’re off to a country where you can swim at Pacific Ocean beaches, trek through the Amazon jungle, and hike the Andes mountains—all without leaving the country's borders! It's a place where you’ll find ancient cities built by the mighty Inca Empire, where potatoes were

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8:29

The sting in Cyclone Alfred’s tail, and the...

Squiz Kids ·

2025/03/09

The sting in Cyclone Alfred’s tail; Giants and Hawks win big; Moon landings and Sun missions; and the mysterious woolly mammoth mouse. Your daily kids news podcast. Wild winds, torrential rain, and massive floods hit Queensland and NSW as Tropical Cyclone Alfred wreaks havoc! Over 300,000 homes lost power, and 500 schools shut down—giving kids an unexpected day off! Rescuers worked nonstop, and now, the big clean-up begins. The Moon was the place to be last week! One spacecraft landed

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6:40

Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

Squiz Kids ·

2025/03/06

Who's smarter, kids or adults?For the full episode transcript, click here. What is Newshounds - video explainer. Find out more about Newshounds. Get started for free HERE.

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10:16

Millions brace for Cyclone Alfred, and the return of...

Squiz Kids ·

2025/03/05

Your daily kids news podcast.Millions brace for Cyclone Alfred; Return of the fish doorbell; AFL season kicks off; and a record-breaking polar bear swim. Batten down the hatches! Cyclone Alfred is charging towards Australia’s east coast, bringing wild winds, heavy rain, and the risk of flooding. Schools are closing, supermarkets are packed, and sandbags are in high demand. In the Czech Republic, thousands of brave (or bonkers) swimmers dived into a freezing 3-degree lake to break the world

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10:16

A doughnut emergency, and a Blue Ghost on the Moon.

Squiz Kids ·

2025/03/04

Your daily kids news podcast.A doughnut emergency; seven years in the saddle; a Blue Ghost on the Moon; and virtual dessert. A spacecraft the size of a hippo has landed safely on the Moon! Built by Firefly Aerospace, the Blue Ghost lander sent back stunning images and is now running experiments for NASA. A little boy in Oklahoma used an old phone to call 9-1-1 for an "emergency"—doughnuts! Listen to the call. Two adventurers are riding horses 30,000 km from Argentina to Alaska! No backup, just

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11:48

Classic - The Food That Changed The World... Your...

Squiz Kids ·

2025/03/03

Humans have been slurping them for thousands of years. We're going to take you through WHY it is that we humans love noodles so much; WHERE in the world we can eat noodles; and—I think I'll be surprised by this one—WHEN we can eat them. This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to The Food That Changed The World—the podcast where we dig into the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the big news stories. Your Noodle Word Search For the full episode transcript, click here. Check out the Squiz Kids

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10:19

Brisbane battens down the hatches; Oscars fever takes...

Squiz Kids ·

2025/03/02

Your daily kids news podcast. Batten down the hatches, Queenslanders! Tropical Cyclone Alfred is hovering off the coast, and there’s a chance it could head straight for Brisbane. Hollywood is buzzing as the biggest night in movies—the Oscars—takes centre stage! Will The Wild Robot take home the gold for Best Animated Feature, or will another film surprise everyone? The NRL season kicked off in the bright lights of Las Vegas, where the Raiders and Panthers scored big wins while the Warriors and

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10:05

Squiz Kids Q+A with R U OK?'s Dr. Hannah Brown

Squiz Kids ·

2025/03/02

Dr Hannah answers questions from Aussie kids in a very special Squiz Kids Q+A. She explains how to be a kind kid and a good friend, how to ask a friend if they're OK on any day of the year, and what to do if a friend tells you that they're not OK. Because, by asking, listening, encouraging action and checking in with them you could change a life. https://www.ruok.org.au/ This podcast is sponsored by R U OK?

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10:29

Classic - Islam... Your Shortcut

Squiz Kids ·

2025/02/28

It's the second biggest religion in the world, and the fastest growing... and this month, believers are observing the Holy Month of Ramadan. We'll take you through WHAT Islam is... HOW Ramadan is celebrated ... and WHY Mecca is so important.LINKS: Interactive map of Muslim majority countries: https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/muslim-majority-countries Interactive map of global Muslim population: https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/muslim-population-by-country BBC's

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9:03

Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

Squiz Kids ·

2025/02/27

Who's smarter, kids or adults? For the full episode transcript, click here. What is Newshounds - video explainer. Find out more about Newshounds. Get started for free HERE.

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10:52

Warships in the Tasman; an Arctic vault deposit;...

Squiz Kids ·

2025/02/26

Your daily kids news podcast.Newshounds letter to the Principal. A pilot flying over the Tasman Sea got a shock when he was warned mid-flight that Chinese warships below were testing weapons! While China says they followed the rules, Australia wasn’t too happy about the surprise. About 30 flights had to change course to stay safe. Way up in the freezing Arctic, a special vault stores seeds from all over the world—just in case we ever need to regrow important crops like wheat and corn. This week,

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9:22

Queensland on cyclone watch; Ukraine’s sad...

Squiz Kids ·

2025/02/25

Your daily kids news podcast.Cyclone Alfred is swirling over the Coral Sea and could become a powerful category-three storm. While it might stay out at sea, weather forecasters say it's unpredictable—so coastal towns are staying alert. Your Shortcut to Cyclones, Hurricanes and Typhoons. It's been three years since Russia invaded Ukraine, sparking a war that continues today. People in Ukraine are standing strong, and leaders from around the world gathered in Kyiv to show support. Move over,

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11:58

Qatar... Squiz the World

Squiz Kids ·

2025/02/24

Squiz the World goes to... Qatar Each fortnight, we give the world globe a spin and see where we land. Then, we take the kids of Australia on an audio excursion to visit that country and its people. Join your captain, Christie Kijurina, on an audio adventure. Today, we’re heading to Qatar, a country where robots ride camels, falcons have their own passports, and kids go to school from Sunday to Thursday. So, buckle up and get ready to discover Qatar! For the full episode transcript, click

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9:52

Prayers for the Pope; Flying car takes flight;...

Squiz Kids ·

2025/02/23

Your daily kids news podcast. Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, is sick with a lung infection. Since he’s 88 years old, people are worried about his health. Catholics around the world are praying for his recovery. A town in Pennsylvania is serving up some seriously wild food! From raccoon and beaver to stingray and coyote, this buffet is NOT for picky eaters. It was a rough day for Australian soccer fans as the Matildas lost big to Japan. And their next match? Against the world’s

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8:10

Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

Squiz Kids ·

2025/02/20

Who's smarter, kids or adults? For the full episode transcript, click here. What is Newshounds - video explainer. Find out more about Newshounds. Get started for free HERE.

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9:15

Operation Whale Rescue in Tasmania; Billie Eilish...

Squiz Kids ·

2025/02/19

Your daily kids news podcast. Talk about a whale of a problem! Over 150 false killer whales got stuck on a beach in Tasmania, and rescuers rushed to save them. Scientists aren’t sure why whales do this, but one idea is that they follow their leader. New Zealand’s Lake Constance has water so clear it looks like glass! But with all those visitors snapping selfies, there’s a hidden danger—sneaky algae hitching a ride on dirty shoes. Rangers are reminding everyone: clean boots = clean lake! Music

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9:44

A megalodon match-up; cloudy with a chance of...

Squiz Kids ·

2025/02/18

Your daily kids news podcast. The Sensational World of Civics Gang-Gang's Guide to Referendums Turns out, primary school kids are beating high schoolers when it comes to understanding civics! A national test showed only 28% of Year 10 students passed. Scientists found deep scratches on ancient Megalodon teeth—marks that could only have been made by another Megalodon! These giant sharks might have battled each other for food, territory, or just to prove who had the biggest chomp. NASA’s Curiosity

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12:42

The Sensational World of Civics!

Squiz Kids ·

2025/02/18

Politics … a total snoozefest, right? Wrong! How our government works and the decisions it makes reaches into almost every part of our everyday lives. How and why you go to school, the sports you play, the roads you drive on, the hospitals you rely on, the kind of society you’re going to grow up and live in, and so much more... So settle in as we explore the history of Australian democracy and pull apart how our system of government works .. it’ll be heaps more fun than it sounds. Promise! Find

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