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It’s time for a Bumper Kids v Adults Holiday S’Quiz — and this one is all about Memes, Online Games and The Internet.

From viral videos and YouTube superstars to Roblox, Minecraft, and the mysterious origins of the save icon, kids take on ten questions before the adults step up to test their digital know-how.

Who rules the online world… kids or adults? Plug in, log on, and let the battle begin. 💻🎮📱

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Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

It’s time for a Bumper Kids v Adults Holiday S’Quiz, and this one’s all about the world’s most famous landmarks.

From towering icons like Big Ben and the Eiffel Tower to ancient wonders like the Pyramids, Stonehenge and Machu Picchu, kids take on ten questions before the adults step up for their turn.

Who knows their world wonders best… kids or adults? Grab a pen, keep score, and let the globe-trotting quiz begin. 🌍

Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

This is your From the Vault episode, revisiting our Shortcut to Easter! Let's get ready to dive into the chocolate fountain to unwrap WHY people celebrate Easter, to discover WHERE all those Easter symbols like eggs and bunnies originated, and to explore HOW different cultures put their own unique twist on this egg-citing holiday. So adjust your Easter bonnets, because here we go!

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It’s time for a Bumper Kids v Adults Holiday S’Quiz, and this one’s all about Easter! 🐣

From hot cross buns and chocolate eggs to bilbies, bunnies and big Easter traditions from around the world, kids take on ten egg-cellent questions before the adults step up for their turn.

There’s a mix of fun, food, faith and a few tricky surprises in this one… so sharpen your brain, grab a pen, and keep score.

Who knows Easter best — kids or adults? 🐰

Let’s find out.

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New privacy rules for YouTube and Roblox; Moon mission countdown; fake climate news; and a cute set of capybara triplets.

By age 13, kids could have 72 MILLION bits of data collected about them. That’s like a giant digital puzzle of your life! New rules might soon make apps ask both kids AND parents before collecting info.

Four astronauts might be heading to the Moon to orbit it for a week. It’s all practice for future Moon landings—and maybe even a Moon base!

Three baby capyba...

What happens when a 12-year-old from regional Queensland steps into the shoes of Australia’s Prime Minister… and then sits down with the real one?
In this special episode, we head to Parliament House to follow Jett Jarvis, our PM for a Day winner, as he lives a day most adults will never experience.
After almost 500 incredible entries from kids right across Australia, Jett’s idea stood out: tackling food waste by helping Australians understand that wonky fruit and veg still taste just as good.
You’ll hear Jett sit down with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to ask w...

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Our PM meets the real PM; a traditional Mexican bird parade; electric planes take flight; and lucky socks avoid the wash.

12-year-old Jett swapped the paddock for Parliament and met the Prime Minister! He shared a clever idea about saving “wonky” veggies from the bin—and even got a shoutout in Parliament.

Imagine walking through streets full of singing birds stacked in sky-high cages! 🐦🎶 In Mexico City, this colourful tradition is still alive—but it’s slowly fading as people work to protect the birds.

Planes that sound like...

Drumroll, please… 🥁

After sifting through almost 500 incredible entries from kids right across Australia, the moment has finally arrived — we’re announcing the winner of Prime Minister for a Day!

In this special episode, you’ll hear some of the brilliant, bold, and downright creative ideas Aussie kids came up with to make the country a better place, from big, world-changing plans to clever, kid-powered solutions (and a few that might just make you smile). We also reveal our standout runners-up before crowning the one student who is in Canberra to step into the Prime Minister’s shoes for a...

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Counting down to a moon mission; Maryland’s stinky sock festival; a Little Athletics legend; and making music with mayonnaise.

NASA hit pause after some pesky rocket problems—but now Artemis 2 is ready to roar! Four astronauts will zoom around the Moon for the first time in 50 years.

In Maryland, people celebrate spring by tossing their stinky winter socks into a giant bonfire!

Rylan Wooster isn’t your average 11-year-old—he’s breaking records left, right, and centre! With wins in multiple races, this speedy star is racing...

We’re cracking open the Squiz Kids vault this week to bring you back one of our most mind-bending episodes — the Shortcut to the Deep Sea.

It’s a place where sunlight never reaches, creatures glow in the dark, and survival means adapting to some of the toughest conditions on Earth. In this episode, we explore what lives deep beneath the ocean’s surface, how these animals survive, and why scientists are still uncovering new discoveries down there.

Strange, surprising, and still full of mystery — the deep sea is a world like no other.

Why do humans have chins… and no other animals do?

It’s one of the strangest little features on your face — and scientists still aren’t entirely sure why it’s there. In this episode, we explore what a chin actually is (hint: it’s more complicated than you think), why it’s unique to humans, and what new research suggests about its origin.

It’s a short, curious look at one of the most human things about being human… and a reminder that evolution doesn’t always follow a plan.

A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who’s been paying the most attention to the week in news.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

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Ebike ban for under 16s; creatures from the deep in the Caribbean; Squiz-E on the propaganda trail; and the world’s tallest baller. 

Some kids might have to park their speedy e-bikes. New rules are saying “not so fast!” to under-16 riders.

Scientists peeked into the dark ocean and found super strange creatures! Think glowing, wiggly, and totally weird.

This basketball star is HUGE—like, really HUGE! With sky-high height, they’re dunking like it’s easy peasy. Opponents might need a ladder just to keep up!

Fo...

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A global squeeze on oil; droids deliver fast food; Aussie athletic excellence; and a do-it-yourself quantum computer.

Leaders are in a tense “do this or else” standoff over a super important oil route! The good news? There’s still hope they’ll talk it out instead of escalating.

In Shanghai, robots dressed like McDonald’s staff are flipping the script on fast food!

Jessica Hull ran like the wind to make history, smashing the four-minute mark! Meanwhile, Aussie teammates grabbed medals and records too.

Imagine bu...

It's been used in wars, shaped big moments in history, and today… it is popping up in your social media feed. But what exactly is propaganda — and how can you spot it?

In this episode of Squiz Kids Shortcut, Christie and Bryce unpack what propaganda is, when and where it’s been used throughout history, and why it works so well on our brains.

And most importantly, they share simple ways to help you think critically, ask smart questions, and spot propaganda in the wild.

🎧 Perfect for curious kids who want to understand how ideas...

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Cyclone Narelle packs a punch; Historic win in SA; Tillies take a tumble; and Punch has a brand new friend.

Cyclone Narelle sounded sweet—but acted super stormy! It smashed trees, cut power, and soaked everything across northern Australia.

Seoul went bonkers as BTS made their epic comeback! No army uniforms—just dancing, singing, and screaming fans everywhere.

So close! The Matildas gave it everything but lost 1–0 in a nail-biting final. One amazing goal made the difference—but wow, what a fight!

Best news ever—Pun...

What does it mean to leave your home and start again somewhere new?

In this From the Vault episode, we revisit our Squiz Kids Shortcut to Refugees — exploring who refugees are, why people are forced to flee their countries, and where many of the world’s refugees come from today.

Released during Harmony Week, this episode is a reminder of the importance of kindness, inclusion, and understanding — and the strength people carry with them when they begin a new chapter in a new place.

What will humans look like in the future… and could we ever evolve into something completely different?

In this Squiz Kids Science Short, we explore how evolution works, how humans are still changing today, and why something as simple as drinking milk can tell a surprising story about our past.

It’s a fascinating mix of science, history, and big questions… including whether the future of humans will be shaped by nature, technology — or us.

A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who’s been paying the most attention to the week in news.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

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Cyclone chaos up north; California’s super sticky traffic jam; a planet made of lava; and is that a mountain-climbing lion?

A mega cyclone is heading for northern Australia—and it might cross the country THREE times! With super-strong winds and heaps of rain, flooding could follow.

A truck spilt tonnes of syrup all over a California highway—turning it into a gooey mess!

Scientists found a wild planet where the ground is basically melted rock—everywhere! With boiling-hot lava oceans and no solid land, it’s like the...

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Basketball madness in the US; Demon Hunters conquer the Oscars; the croc that hunted our ancestors; and the search for future Olympians

Australia is hunting for future Olympic heroes! You don’t need medals yet—just speed, strength, or quick reactions.

In the US, college basketball goes wild with “March Madness”!

Millions of years ago, a massive crocodile may have hunted early humans like Lucy!

A K-pop movie dazzled the Oscars, winning big and making history for Korea! Meanwhile, Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first Bl...

Science legend Dr Karl Kruszelnicki joins Squiz Kids for a very special Q+A — answering questions sent in by curious kids from around Australia. From the size of the universe and whether aliens might exist, to why fish can’t breathe air, how dogs stay cool, and the mystery of where Dr Karl gets his bright shirts from… nothing is off limits.

Tune in to hear Dr Karl tackle big science questions, share his love of curiosity, and help Squiz Kids listeners understand how the world works.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

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Petrol pump politics; Matildas through to semis; Oscar time in LA; and whale-munching micro fish.

Ever noticed mum or dad groaning at the petrol pump? A lot of the oil used to make petrol comes from the Middle East. When conflict makes it risky for ships to move oil through places like the Strait of Hormuz, less oil gets through—so petrol prices go up!

The Oscars have rolled out the red carpet in Los Angeles, and an Adelaide visual effects team is right in the spotlight!

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Cute little bunnies. Fluffy cats. Tiny mice. They might look sweet and harmless — but in Australia, some introduced animals are causing big problems for our environment.

In this From The Vault episode of Squiz Kids Shortcuts, we explore the fascinating story of invasive species. What exactly makes a species “invasive”? How did animals like cane toads, feral cats and Indian myna birds end up here? And why can they cause so much trouble for Australia’s unique plants and animals?

Listen carefully… there’s a Squiz at the end!