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Your daily kids news podcast. Even the best plans have hiccups, as seen in the Olympic Village! Athletes complained about skimpy meals and less-than-comfy cardboard beds. But despite these quirks, Aussie swimmer Ariarne Titmus still snagged gold and silver medals. In California, sharks and beachgoers are sharing the waves! But don't worry, SharkEye, a cool drone system, keeps everyone safe by spot...

We'll talk you through WHY the Olympics were rekindled, WHO competed in the early Modern Olympic Games and HOW some of the Olympic traditions that we're so familiar with today, came to be. So grab your running shoes, get on your marks, get set and let's go! For the full episode transcript, click here. LINKS: Classroom Resources Barcelona Opening Ceremony

Your daily kids news podcast. This weekend at the Paris Olympics was full of inspiring stories! Meg Harris, despite her hearing impairment, swam to victory with her team in the 4x100m relay, winning gold for the fourth time in a row! Meanwhile, Matt Dawson of the Australian men's hockey team showed incredible dedication by having part of his finger amputated to compete! What a weekend! Iconic Olym...

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Your daily kids news podcast. It may be cold where you are, but Earth's temperature just hit a new high! Scientists are worried about the planet's warming trend, but there's hope as more homes switch to solar power. The NRL Women's season is here! Tonight, the Knights take on the Roosters, marking the start of the biggest year yet for women's rugby league. With more teams and fans, it's a great ti...

Your daily, kids news podcast. Big news in US politics: President Joe Biden won't run for a second term, passing the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris, who’s eyeing the Democratic spot. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump has his party's support. While the US battles a heatwave, animals at Florida’s Palm Beach Zoo are keeping cool with special ice treats. Black bears have ice piles, sea o...

We'll take you through WHEN the Ancient Olympics happened; WHAT sports the athletes participated in and; WHO competed in these ancient games. For the full episode transcript, click here. LINKS: Squiz Kids Shortcut Classroom Resources. Pankration men's final video. Welcome to the Ancient Olympic Games.

Your daily kids news podcast. A huge tech crash on Friday made supermarket checkouts freeze, airline check-ins stop, and even took TV stations off-air! But the tech wizards fixed it fast. Keep your eyes peeled, though—cyber scammers might be sneaky after this! It's been 55 years since Neil Armstrong first stepped on the Moon, calling it "one giant leap for mankind." Now, countries are planning to...

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!

Your daily kids news podcast. Up in Western Australia, scientists are tackling a real-life cane toad invasion! These pesky toads are spreading, causing havoc for native wildlife. But there's hope! New York City had a sky-high surprise yesterday when a meteor zoomed across the Manhattan skyline! The State of Origin decider was a nail-biter! After 65 minutes without a try, NSW Blues finally broke th...

Your daily kids news podcast. Get ready to be amazed! Italian scientists found a giant cave on the moon using NASA's radar. It's as deep as a Rugby League field is long and might lead to an underground moon world! This could be the perfect spot for future moon bases, keeping astronauts safe from the harsh lunar surface. Meet Eamonn Keaveney, the Irishman who unicycled 495 kilometres across Ireland...

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 France, the land of croissants, cheese, and the Eiffel Tower! This beautiful country, known for its rich culture and history, is the most visited in the...

Your daily kids news podcast. Former US President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt during a rally. As investigations unfold, we remind listeners to trust only credible news sources. Social media can be misleading, so check your facts! Berlin is buzzing as England and Spain face off in the Euro 2024 final. With a crowd of 75,000 cheering and millions watching worldwide, all eyes are o...

This is the first in a series of Squiz Kids podcasts made especially for adults. Conversations with people about issues important to parents and carers of kids. In today’s episode, Bryce chats with Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman-Grant about social media and kids - and the parliamentary inquiry currently looking at how to keep kids safe online. The Joint Select Committee on Social Me...

Join us from Tuesday to Friday throughout the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 3pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content check us out at squizkids.com.au

Join us from Tuesday to Friday throughout the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 3pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content check us out at squizkids.com.au

Join us from Tuesday to Friday throughout the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 3pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content check us out at squizkids.com.au

Join us from Tuesday to Friday throughout the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 3pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content check us out at squizkids.com.au

Join us from Tuesday to Friday throughout the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 3pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content check us out at squizkids.com.au

Join us from Tuesday to Friday throughout the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 3pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content check us out at squizkids.com.au

Join us from Tuesday to Friday throughout the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 3pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content check us out at squizkids.com.au

Join us from Tuesday to Friday throughout the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 3pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content check us out at squizkids.com.au

A quiz that's about The Olympics! 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.

Join us from Tuesday to Friday throughout the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 3pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content check us out at squizkids.com.au

Join us from Tuesday to Friday throughout the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 3pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content check us out at squizkids.com.au