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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

kids & family daily news

All Episodes

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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9:59

Designer Pets... Your Shortcut

Squiz Kids ·

2025/02/17

Humans have been creating them for thousands of years… some are fluffy, some are bald… and some even glow in the dark. This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to Designer Pets—the podcast where we dig into the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the big news stories. Classroom resources For the full episode transcript, click here. Check out the Squiz Kids website for all of our other Fun, Free and Fresh offerings! What is Newshounds - video explainer. Find out more about Newshounds. Get started for

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9:28

Cyclone Zelia leaves her mark; Chilean kayaker...

Squiz Kids ·

2025/02/16

Your daily kids news podcast. A massive Category 4 cyclone has ripped through Western Australia, tearing off roofs and flooding homes! Luckily, no serious injuries have been reported. Meanwhile, Tasmania has both bushfires and snow. How cyclones form Your Squiz Kids Shortcut to Cyclones, Hurricanes and Typhoons A kayaker in Chile got the surprise of his life when a giant humpback whale scooped him up—before realizing, oops, wrong snack! Experts say it was just a case of mistaken identity, not a

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7:46

Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

Squiz Kids ·

2025/02/13

Who's smarter, kids or adults?For the full episode transcript, click here. Check out the Squiz Kids website for all of our other Fun, Free and Fresh offerings! What is Newshounds - video explainer. Find out more about Newshounds. Get started for free HERE.

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8:56

Invictus Games inspire the world; monkey causes Sri...

Squiz Kids ·

2025/02/12

Your daily kids news podcast.Prince Harry’s Invictus Games are in full swing in Canada! This special Olympics-style event features incredible athletes who have served their countries and overcome injuries. One mischievous monkey had the whole of Sri Lanka in the dark—literally! The little troublemaker climbed into a power station, causing a countrywide blackout for 22 million people. A rare first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was found in a trash bin—and later sold for over

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10:19

Waste warriors in the NT; an earthquake swarm shakes...

Squiz Kids ·

2025/02/11

Your daily kids news podcast.An Indigenous-owned business in Darwin, EcoMob, is tackling food waste by turning scraps into plant-loving soil boosters! The gorgeous Greek island of Santorini is getting a serious shake-up! Over 12,800 earthquakes have hit in just weeks, and scientists are watching closely for signs of a volcanic eruption. Forget the Super Bowl—this showdown was all about adorable pups! Team Fluff edged out Team Ruff 68-66 in the cutest game ever. The best part? Every puppy playing

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11:26

Norway... Squiz the World

Squiz Kids ·

2025/02/10

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, Christie Kijurina, on an audio adventure. Today, we’re heading to Norway, a breathtaking country known for its stunning fjords, forests of trolls, and Viking history. So, buckle up and get ready to discover Norway! For the full episode transcript, click here. Links: Troll's Path:

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10:14

Super Bowl and Swifties; Minecraft meets microscopes;...

Squiz Kids ·

2025/02/09

Your daily kids news podcast. Watch your step, Australia! With warm weather and rain, snakes are popping up everywhere—even sea snakes are turning up in weird places! 102 red-bellied black snakes! In the Czech Republic, a beaver family did what humans couldn’t—built a dam in just two days! Officials spent years trying to get approval for a $2 million project, but these furry engineers got it done for free. Beavers at work. Scientists built a microscopic universe inside Minecraft! Players can zoom

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9:57

Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

Squiz Kids ·

2025/02/06

Who's smarter, kids or adults?The Periodic Table Song For the full episode transcript, click here. Check out the Squiz Kids website for all of our other Fun, Free and Fresh offerings! What is Newshounds - video explainer. Find out more about Newshounds. Get started for free HERE.

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10:38

Trump’s new trade tariffs; a record-breaking violin;...

Squiz Kids ·

2025/02/05

Your daily kids news podcast.Parents, click here for a letter to your school's Principal encouraging them to do Newshounds. New tariffs are making things pricier in the U.S.! President Trump is adding extra charges to goods from Canada, Mexico, and China to encourage local shopping. A 300-year-old Stradivarius violin could sell for a record $28 million! This legendary instrument, played by music masters, is going up for auction in New York. But here’s the best part—its sale will help fund

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10:08

Record rain in North Queensland; a cave-dwelling...

Squiz Kids ·

2025/02/04

Your daily kids news podcast.North Queensland has been hit with record-breaking rain, causing floods, road washouts, and power outages. Some towns got over two metres of rain in just three days. Scientists are working on underwater pods that could let people live in the ocean’s twilight zone—home to glowing creatures and deep-sea mysteries! Scientists filming a nature show in Ireland found a fungus that turns spiders into zombies! Beyoncé finally won Album of the Year and now holds the most

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11:29

Classic - Learning Disabilities... Your Shortcut

Squiz Kids ·

2025/02/03

Up to one in ten Aussie kids has one... so did Albert Einstein... and they can make school really hard. This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to learning disabilities—the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why and how of the big news stories. For the full episode transcript, click here. LINKS: Thank You, Mr Falker: read aloud https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abN2aP_Dzd0 Check out the Squiz Kids website for all of our other Fun, Free and Fresh offerings! What is Newshounds - video

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12:20

A volcano gets a voice; DeepSeek disrupts tech world;...

Squiz Kids ·

2025/02/02

Your daily kids news podcast. DeepSeek, a new AI chatbot, has skyrocketed to fame, beating ChatGPT in app downloads! It’s cheaper, open-source, and running on older tech—but not everyone’s thrilled. New Zealand’s stunning Mount Taranaki is now legally a person! That means it must be respected and protected, just like a human. The Māori people have always seen it as an ancestor—now the law agrees! The Mountain movie trailer. Astronaut Suni Williams set a record for most time spent

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9:27

Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

Squiz Kids ·

2025/01/30

Who's smarter, kids or adults?For the full episode transcript, click here. Check out the Squiz Kids website for all of our other Fun, Free and Fresh offerings! What is Newshounds - video explainer. Find out more about Newshounds. Get started for free HERE.

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10:51

Scientists make a sun; Panda Cam is back; an Ashes...

Squiz Kids ·

2025/01/29

Your daily kids news podcast. The Aussie women are smashing records in the Ashes. The first women’s Test at the MCG since 1949 is set to break crowd records—let’s go, Australia! The Smithsonian National Zoo has two new giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, and you can watch them live on Panda Cam! With 40 cameras streaming their every move, it’s panda-monium! Chinese scientists have kept a fusion reaction going for 18 minutes—a new record! This clean energy source could one day power the world without

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10:14

Year of the Snake slithers in; explosive thieves nab...

Squiz Kids ·

2025/01/28

Your daily kids news podcast.Lunar New Year has arrived, bringing fireworks, feasts, and red envelope luck! Families are reuniting with over 9 billion trips in China alone. This year’s star is the wise and charming Snake—check your zodiac animal to join the fun! Find out about the story behind the Chinese Zodiac. Thieves in the Netherlands blasted their way into a museum, stealing a 2,400-year-old gold helmet. Can they catch the robbers before it’s too late? Fu Zai, a hardworking bomb-sniffing

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11:15

Singapore... Squiz the World

Squiz Kids ·

2025/01/27

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 Singapore, a fascinating city-state known for its dazzling skyline, lush green spaces, and mouth-watering food scene. From its famous hawker centres and the Supertrees of Gardens by the Bay to its intriguing history and unique blend of cultures, there’s

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2:00

Holiday Brainteaser #23 - Answer

Squiz Kids ·

2025/01/24

Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEDT for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.For more great content, check us out at squizkids.com.au

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2:13

Holiday Brainteaser #23

Squiz Kids ·

2025/01/23

Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEDT for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content, check us out at squizkids.com.au

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1:29

Holiday Brainteaser #22 - Answer

Squiz Kids ·

2025/01/23

Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEDT for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content, check us out at squizkids.com.au

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