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Squiz Kids

Squiz Kids is a news podcast, just for kids! Presented by Bryce Corbett and Christie Kijurina, it"s a 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,

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11:31

Creepy Crawlies and Slithery Snakes - Bumper Holiday...

Squiz Kids ·

2024/06/30

A quiz that's about creepy crawlies and slithery snakes.Who's smarter? Kids or adults? Find out with this fun, ten-minute quiz. Perfect for while you're lazing around at home or on that long school holiday road trip. For the full episode transcript, click here.

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9:54

Kids v Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

Squiz Kids ·

2024/06/27

Who's smarter, kids or adults? For the full episode transcript, click here.

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11:26

Aussie whistleblower free at last; Blues big win sets...

Squiz Kids ·

2024/06/26

Your daily kids news podcast.Aussie whistleblower free at last; Blues big win sets up Origin decider; Sudan’s enormous antelope migration; and Squiz-E sharpens his pencil. Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, is finally back in Australia after over 2000 days in prison and a 14-year legal battle. Known for sharing secret information, Assange is now free after a plea deal with the US. Welcome home, Julian! In South Sudan, the largest migration of land mammals is underway, with 6 million antelope

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9:15

Australia receives reef report card; World’s ugliest...

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2024/06/25

Your daily kids news podcast.The Great Barrier Reef, a huge and vibrant coral wonder visible from space, dodged an "in danger" label. But Australia got a stern warning to step up its climate game. From colorful corals to endangered sea cows, this World Heritage Site needs extra care to stay spectacular! In California, an adorable 8-year-old Pekinese named Wild Thang finally snagged the title of World's Ugliest Dog. With his tongue-out charm and paddling paw, this beloved pup proves that

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13:15

Arisa Trew, Skateboarding Sensation - Squiz Kids Q+A

Squiz Kids ·

2024/06/24

Women's world number two park skateboarder Arisa Trew answers questions from Aussie kids in a very special Squiz Kids Q+A. Even as she's busy preparing for the Olympics, Arisa Trew takes time out to answer the questions put to her by the kids of Australia. Squiz Kids want to know how often she trains, what her favourite skateboarding trick is, does she ever get nervous before she competes, and, as she's representing Australia on the world stage, does she like Vegemite? For the full episode

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11:08

Plastic clean up clash goes to court; Herculaneum’s...

Squiz Kids ·

2024/06/23

Squiz Kids Media Literacy Survey Your daily kids news podcast. Baltimore is tired of cleaning up plastic waste left by big companies like Coca-Cola and PepsiCo. The city is suing these companies for creating so much trash. Scientists found that just 60 companies produce half of the world's plastic waste. Time to reduce, reuse, recycle and keep our planet clean! Herculaneum, Italy, is reopening its beach after 2,000 years! This ancient town was buried by Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. Archaeologists have

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9:09

Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

Squiz Kids ·

2024/06/20

Squiz Kids Media Literacy Survey Who's smarter, kids or adults? For the full episode transcript, click here.

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10:43

Nuclear power in play; Egypt’s Marge Simpson mummy;...

Squiz Kids ·

2024/06/19

Squiz Kids Media Literacy Survey Your daily kids news podcast. Nuclear power in play; Egypt’s Marge Simpson mummy; Social media warning; and Mbappe’s nose and Ronaldo’s return. Get ready to hear a lot about nuclear energy! The Federal Opposition has announced plans to build nuclear power plants if they win the next election. Nuclear power is super efficient but can be dangerous. Stay tuned for more election updates! Archeologists in Egypt found a 3,500-year-old mummy with a striking resemblance to

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10:23

A native title victory in the Sunny State; a...

Squiz Kids ·

2024/06/18

Your daily kids news podcast. After a long 14-year legal battle, the Kabi Kabi people of South East Queensland are finally recognised as the Traditional Owners of their land. This big win means they can hunt, fish, and camp on their ancestral land, including popular spots like Noosa and Bribie Island! A California king snake caused a commotion on a busy Hong Kong train during rush hour. The train was evacuated, and the snake was safely captured. Luckily, no one, including the snake, was hurt. It was

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11:32

Russia... Squiz the World

Squiz Kids ·

2024/06/17

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 off to Russia, the world's largest country! This vast nation stretches across Europe and Asia, spanning 11 time zones and offering a rich tapestry of cultures and landscapes. Along the way, we'll learn some Russian language, delve into its unique history, and

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11:28

New pandas for Adelaide Zoo; New Zealand’s whale...

Squiz Kids ·

2024/06/16

Your daily kids news podcast. Wang Wang and Fu Ni, Australia’s beloved panda duo, will head back to China at the end of the year after 15 years at Adelaide Zoo. But don’t worry, a new pair of pandas will soon take their place. In New Zealand, a Maori king has signed a pledge to treat whales like people, aiming to protect these majestic creatures. This promise hopes to ensure whales have rights to a clean and safe ocean. Other Pacific Island leaders are joining in, and they hope King Charles will

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8:49

Kids v Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

Squiz Kids ·

2024/06/13

Who's smarter, kids or adults?For the full episode transcript, click here.

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9:51

Panda diplomacy in Adelaide; Mars’ snowy mountains;...

Squiz Kids ·

2024/06/12

Your daily kids news podcast.Adelaide's buzzing as China’s Premier visits, ready to decide if pandas Wang Wang and Fu Ni will stay! It's a huge deal since it's the first top Chinese leader visit in seven years. The whole city is tidying up for this special occasion. In Kenya, elephants have been found calling each other by name! Scientists used AI to decode their sounds, revealing a whole new level of elephant intelligence. Turns out, elephants are even more like us than we thought, even shouting

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11:50

Celebs take and icy plunge; asparagus predicts an...

Squiz Kids ·

2024/06/11

Your daily kids news podcast.Get ready for a cool story! At the Demons vs Collingwood footy match, over 88,000 fans rocked blue beanies for Neale Daniher’s ‘Big Freeze at the G’. Celebrities slid into icy baths dressed as rock stars, raising a whopping $3 million for Motor Neuron Disease. Talk about a chilly way to help! Find out more or donate. Hold onto your asparagus! Jemima Packington, the world’s only asparamancer, predicts England will win the UEFA Euro 2024 by tossing asparagus spears. Her

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13:34

Your Shortcut to...Vanquished Viruses and Banished...

Squiz Kids ·

2024/06/10

We'll take you through WHAT illnesses people used to worry about, HOW they treated them, and WHY we don't have to fear them as much today. So let's plunge into the Petrie dish of pestilence and find out.For the full episode transcript, click here. Link to Classroom Resources

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8:53

Kids v Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

Squiz Kids ·

2024/06/06

Who's Smarter, Kids or Adults?For the full episode transcript, click here.

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11:06

Kings and soldiers celebrate D-Day; Rocket collects...

Squiz Kids ·

2024/06/05

Your daily kids news podcast.Today marks the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings! Kings, presidents, and prime ministers are gathering in France to remember the brave soldiers who stormed the beaches of Normandie. The real stars of the show? The heroic veterans who were there 80 years ago, fighting for freedom! A Chinese spaceship has collected rocks from the far side of the Moon for the first time ever! This cool mission is part of an exciting space race to get humans back on the Moon and maybe

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11:19

Giant goose dino discovery; Mexico’s mummy museum;...

Squiz Kids ·

2024/06/04

Your daily news podcast.Giant goose dino discovery; Mexico’s mummy museum; historic space flight countdown; and big wins for Matildas and the Demon. Palaeontologists in Australia have discovered a perfectly preserved skull of a giant goose that roamed 50,000 years ago! This colossal bird, weighing about 240 kg, lived alongside megafauna and early Indigenous Australians. Imagine the size of its eggs! Check out the link for an amazing drawing of this ancient bird. Shortcut to Megafauna In Mexico, a

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9:28

San Marino... Squiz the World

Squiz Kids ·

2024/06/03

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 San Marino, the world's oldest republic! This tiny country, surrounded by Italy, is so small it has no airport or train stations. We’ll land in Italy and drive to this charming place, known for its clifftop castles and steep cobblestone streets. We'll learn some

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10:04

Rocket lands on the far side of Moon; America’s...

Squiz Kids ·

2024/06/02

Your daily kids news podcast. China's Chang-e 6 rocket landed on the Moon's far side, marking a big step toward sending astronauts there. A rover will gather Moon dirt and rocks, then launch them back to Earth for scientists to study. It's a mind-blowing mix of math and engineering magic! In the USA, 12-year-old Bruhat Soma won the Spelling Bee, correctly spelling 29 tough words in 90 seconds. With words like heautophany and nachschläge, Bruhat took home a whopping $75,000 prize. Who knew spelling

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