Squiz Kids

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 bomb wreaks school holiday havoc; Taiwan’s prehistoric paddle; do pets belong in bed?; and The Cat In The Hat is back.

While Aussies were soaked, Europe roasted! With temps hitting the high 40s, it got so hot in Paris that the top of the Eiffel Tower had to close! Tourists were left sweating in line while the iconic landmark took a heat break.

Taiwanese scientists recreated a prehistoric sea journey using stone tools and a handmade canoe! They paddled hundreds of kilometres to Ja...

Squiz Kids Q+A with Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, Australia's Governor-General - Part Two.

On the first anniversary of her appointment as Governor-General, Australia’s official representative of the King and the person who helps keep our democracy ticking, GG Sam (as she’s known to us) has kindly agreed to hop into the Q+A hot seat.

From questions about what a Governor-General actually does, to how she feels about homework, and even what the King is really like in person, Squiz Kids from around the country have come through with the...

Squiz Kids Q+A with Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, Australia's Governor-General - Part One.

On the first anniversary of her appointment as Governor-General, Australia’s official representative of the King and the person who helps keep our democracy ticking, GG Sam (as she’s known to us) has kindly agreed to hop into the Q+A hot seat.

From questions about what a Governor-General actually does, to how she feels about homework, and even what the King is really like in person, Squiz Kids from around the country have come through with the...

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Australia has an inland sea; Latvia’s maggots to the rescue; Grizzly bear visits the dentist; and Squiz Kids school holiday content.

Thanks to Cyclone Alfred’s mega rains, Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre in Australia’s middle has come alive with shrimp, fish, flowers, and birds from Japan to Russia, all throwing a wild nature party in the outback!

In Latvia, wriggly maggots are on garbage duty! These tiny trash-chompers are gobbling up waste by the tonne—cleaning up the planet one squirmy bite at a time.

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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 Gout Gout breaks a new record; Fat Bear Week gets underway; King Charles in fake video scam; and runaway bears raid the honey jar.

While most of us are planning beach trips or movie marathons, Aussie teen Gout Gout is spending his holidays smashing national sprint records in Europe! The 17-year-old ran the 200m in just 20.02 seconds—getting scarily close to Usain Bolt’s world record.

Two cheeky bears in the UK pulled a classic bear move—busting out of their enclosure to raid a honey s...

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Calls for a YouTube ban for kids; Selfie madness in Florence; do orcas have a beauty routine?; and Victoria’s giant pear.

YouTube might soon be off-limits for kids under 16 in Australia. The government’s working on ways to keep the internet safe (no more endless video binges). But don't panic—it's just an idea for now and not set in stone!

A tourist in Italy tried to take the perfect selfie—but ended up ripping a priceless painting instead!

Orcas were spotted rubbing...

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 this audio adventure.

Today, we're taking a trip to Cuba, a vibrant island where vintage cars cruise past colourful buildings, where the rhythm of salsa spills onto every street corner, and where the sweet scent of sugar cane mingles with the ocean breeze. It's a place where music tells stories and where every meal comes with a side of...

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Winter solstice with a bang; Rewilding Rwanda’s rhinos; Nudie swim in Hobart; and Labubu craze hits fever pitch.

Saturday was the shortest day of the year, and wow, did it feel chilly! Australia shivered through record cold, while the other side of the world partied in the sunshine.

Seventy endangered rhinos took the ultimate African road trip – and air trip – moving from a South African farm to a wild new life in Rwanda.

Labubus—those wild-eyed plush toys—are taking over! From NBA stars...

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.

Your daily kids news podcast.

Pokemon card craze in full swing; Japan’s sleeping puffer jacket; Maroons win State of Origin; and saving your grandma from a Facebook scam.

Pokemon cards are hot right now — like, flaming Charizard hot. But some folks are taking the trading too far, with stores being robbed and collectors going card-crazy.

Only in Japan! They've made a puffer jacket that literally helps you fall asleep. With lights, sounds, and even a nap-detecting ring, it's like wearing your bed.

Queensland win State of Origin - Ga...

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Aussie outback bounces back; Britain’s real-life spy-boss revealed; Pixar’s purr-fect new plans; and Grandad shreds the skatepark.

After floods soaked Thargomindah, the town bounced back with a joyful Shearers Shindig! There were pig races, colour runs, and lightning-fast sheep haircuts!

Say hello to the new head of MI6—Blaise Metreweli, the first woman to lead Britain’s top-secret spy team! Once a gadget genius, now she’s the real-life boss behind Britain's spy missions.

Pixar’s got BIG news! Elio, a kid-turned-E...

This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to Dragons—the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why, and how of big news stories.

We'll take you through WHERE the myths and legends of dragons come from, WHO the dragons of stories, books and movies are, and WHY they still breathe fire into our imaginations today.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

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Middle East tensions explained; Golden loo still missing; South Africa wins the cricket; and Sonic takes on Mario.

A serious argument between two countries—Israel and Iran—has gotten fiery. World leaders are watching closely, hoping things calm down. It’s happening far away, but it’s important to know about.

Six years ago, a toilet made entirely of gold vanished from a palace in England! Two sneaky thieves finally got caught and are off to jail. The shiny loo was worth $5 million—but now it's in bi...

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.

Your daily kids news podcast.

World Cup here we come!; BTS released from army; electric vehicles in the spotlight; and the zebra that ran away.

Australia’s soccer stars are heading to the World Cup after a nail-biting 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia! Connor Metcalfe’s first-ever goal and Mitch Duke’s header sealed the deal.

Two BTS members have left the army and teased a reunion! Fans are buzzing at the chance of new hits. Meanwhile, Kendrick Lamar stole the BET Awards with five big wins.

A pet ze...

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 Los Angeles in turmoil; Syria’s lost tomb; A tiny violin that’s no joke; and a giant meatball you don’t want to eat!

Los Angeles is buzzing with protests, and some rallies turned rowdy, leading the government to send in the National Guard.

A construction worker in Syria made a jaw-dropping discovery—an ancient tomb complex full of treasures dating back 1,500 years!

Scientists in the UK have made the world’s tiniest violin using 3D printing! It’s smaller than a strand of hai...

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 zipping across the globe to Hong Kong—a bustling city where East meets West in a dazzling skyline of glass and steel. It’s a place where dumplings steam in bamboo baskets, where street markets glow with neon signs, and where pink dolphins swim in the surrounding waters. So grab your chopsticks and get re...

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 A prince’s plan to save the oceans; meet the Donald Trump pumpkin; NBA playoffs get to pointy end; and the elephant who went grocery shopping.

The UN Oceans Conference is happening in Nice, France, where world leaders (plus Prince William and Sir David Attenborough!) are talking about how to save our oceans.

A London veggie-carving contest turned pumpkins, cucumbers, and cauliflowers into famous faces! From a “Trumpkin” to a cauliflower Dolly Parton, the Lambeth Country Show served up laughs and creative goodness that’d make any...

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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Plastics battle for World Environment Day; pilgrims head to Mecca for the Haj; Squiz-E sniffs a pollie porky; and sloths the size of elephants.    

It’s World Environment Day, and the UN wants us all thinking about plastic! While plastic helps our lives, it’s hurting oceans and animals too. Let’s learn how to use less plastic and recycle more—so our planet can breathe easier.

A million Muslims are gathering in Mecca for the annual Haj—a journey in the desert to honour an ancient p...

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Etna’s big eruption; Korea’s parkour robot; a teen checkmates a chess king; and VR for your vision.

Mount Etna, Europe’s largest and most active volcano, erupted in Sicily! A dazzling lava fountain and a huge ash cloud put on a show.

A four-legged robot in South Korea is taking parkour to the next level! With advanced AI, it can run up walls, jump gaps, and race over rocky ground.

Teen chess champ Gukesh Dommaraju beat Norwegian grandmaster Magnus Carlsen in Norway...

This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to Eddie Mabo and Native Title—the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why, and how of big news stories.

We'll take you through  WHO Eddie Mabo was, WHY this fight mattered, and HOW the Mabo decision shapes Australia today.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Links:

Eddie Koiki Mabo 
Native title, rights and interests 
The significance of Mabo Day 
Counted: Gail Mabo and Native Title 

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The importance of Mabo Day; wildfires in Canada; truck crash causes bee chaos; and the Governor General joins Squiz Kids.   

Eddie Mabo, a determined gardener from a small island, changed Aussie history by proving First Nations people owned the land before Europeans arrived. His fight led to the Native Title Act! One small voice CAN change everything.

Huge wildfires in Manitoba have forced over 17,000 people to leave their homes. Helicopters rescued people trapped by flames. This early fire season is blamed on climate change. Stay sa...

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.

Your daily kids news podcast.

Youngest Aussie pollie ever; NSW win State of Origin; Squiz E vs the snakes; and meet the new Harry Potter.

One minute Charlotte Walker was blowing out 21 candles, and the next she was voted into Parliament! She’s now Australia’s youngest ever federal politician.
Squiz Kids Civics Series

Grab your broomsticks — a brand-new Harry Potter TV show is in the works! Three lucky kids in the UK just got cast as Harry, Hermione and Ron. Thousands tried, but these three are about to become...

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A daring ocean voyage; a three-eyed predator of the sea; battle of the breakfasts; and a cheese rolling champ is crowned!

Oliver and his cat Phoenix ditched boring jobs for salty seas, sailing 3,000km to Hawaii! After learning to sail on YouTube, they battled broken boat bits and saw dolphins galore.
@Sailing_with_Phoenix https://www.instagram.com/sailing_with_phoenix/

A cheese wheel raced down a massive hill, and so did dozens of people! In England’s wildest (and silliest) race, runners rolled an...

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 flying across the Pacific to Jamaica—a Caribbean island bursting with rhythm, sunshine, and good vibes. It’s the birthplace of reggae music, where jerk chicken sizzles on the grill and waterfalls tumble through tropical rainforests.  So grab your sunnies and get ready to feel the beat of Jamaica!

For the full ep...

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NSW’s big flood cleanup; Norway’s big boat wakeup call; Aussies kicking goals; and the scoop on penguin poop.

Floods hit NSW hard, but locals are finally drying out and starting a big cleanup.

Imagine opening your front door and finding a 135-metre cargo ship! That’s what happened to Johan in Norway. The ship missed his house by just metres.

Green and gold are shining all over Europe! Coach Ange helped Spurs lift a trophy after 16 long years, and Arsenal’s Aussie t...

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.

Stay listening after today's podcast as Bryce chats with Stephen Gniel, head of Australia's national curriculum authority, about why media literacy is now part of the curriculum.

A big political break-up; Massachusetts’ Magna Carta millions; octopus or pancake?; and the mega-quake misinformation.

Even political besties can have a bust-up! After decades as a team, Australia’s Liberal and National Parties have split over energy plans. Now they’re sitting separately in Parliament. Will they patch things up?

A super old copy of the Magna Carta just turned up at Harvard Law School...

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Floods and drought cause chaos; Origin debutants step up; record-breaking run across Australia; and could the Pope visit Australia?

Australia’s doing weather the wild way! While wild rain floods homes in NSW and closes 40 schools, farmers in SA are battling the worst drought in years. Umbrellas in the east, water trucks in the west!

Pope Leo just addressed 200,000 people at his very first mass in Rome as pope! There were kings, queens, and even our PM in the crowd.

It's that time ag...

This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to Ancient Egypt—the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why, and how of big news stories.

We'll take you through WHAT some of those main myths about Ancient Egypt are; WHY Egyptian men and women wore makeup; and HOW to make a mummy at home. Grab your sandals and your camel and let's go!

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Link: How to mummify a chicken

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Fake news in school lesson shake-up; Tornados tear through US mid-west; Crystal Palace win FA Cup final; and Austria wins Eurovision.  

Australia’s adding media smarts to the school curriculum! From kindy to high school, kids will now learn how to sniff out fake news like pro Newshounds.

Tornado season is spinning wild in the U.S., tossing trees and tearing up homes. Over 5,000 houses damaged! These whirling winds don’t mess around — but locals are taking shelter and staying strong.

Crystal Palace has fina...

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.

Your daily kids news podcast.

Underwater volcano ready to blow; Switzerland’s speeding duck; Bulldogs v Broncos in fan battle; and Mr Beast and the gorilla fake.

A giant underwater volcano called Axial Seamount might explode off the U.S. coast! It's hiding deep under the sea but could create one of the biggest underwater blasts this year.

A speedy Swiss duck broke the law—kind of! A mallard was caught flying at 52 km/h in a 30 zone. The speed camera snapped it mid-flight, but no number plate = no fine.

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The Libs' First Lady; Yorkshire’s puffins pop-up, a Capybara’s great escape; and a sky show stuns the West.

Sussan Ley has just made history, becoming the first woman to lead the federal Liberal Party! From punk-rock rebel to Parliament powerhouse.

The puffins have landed! Thousands of these colourful seabirds are back on Yorkshire’s cliffs, raising their cute baby pufflings under the moonlight.

Doubao the capybara is still dodging zookeepers after 40+ days on the run in China. Big, furry, and built like a...

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Tension flares in India; Pope Leo is in the house; 50 year-old spaceship crashes to Earth; and here comes the Milkshake Man!

Aussie cricket stars had to pack their bags and zoom out of India as things heated up between India and Pakistan. With fighting near the border, the world is watching.

Say hello to Pope Leo the 14th—formerly known as Robert from Chicago! The Catholic Church has a brand-new leader, and he’s already getting to work!

A spaceship from 1972 finally fell back...

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.