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Squiz the World goes to... Qatar 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 Qatar, a country where robots ride camels, falcons have their own passports, and kids go to school from Sunday to Th...

Your daily kids news podcast. Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, is sick with a lung infection. Since he’s 88 years old, people are worried about his health. Catholics around the world are praying for his recovery. A town in Pennsylvania is serving up some seriously wild food! From raccoon and beaver to stingray and coyote, this buffet is NOT for picky eaters. It was a rough day for...

Who's smarter, kids or adults? For the full episode transcript, click here. What is Newshounds - video explainer. Find out more about Newshounds. Get started for free HERE.

Your daily kids news podcast. Talk about a whale of a problem! Over 150 false killer whales got stuck on a beach in Tasmania, and rescuers rushed to save them. Scientists aren’t sure why whales do this, but one idea is that they follow their leader. New Zealand’s Lake Constance has water so clear it looks like glass! But with all those visitors snapping selfies, there’s a hidden danger—sneaky alga...

Your daily kids news podcast. The Sensational World of Civics Gang-Gang's Guide to Referendums Turns out, primary school kids are beating high schoolers when it comes to understanding civics! A national test showed only 28% of Year 10 students passed. Scientists found deep scratches on ancient Megalodon teeth—marks that could only have been made by another Megalodon! These giant sharks might have...

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 pu...

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 Fr...

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...

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.

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...

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 p...

LINKS Interactive volcano and earthquake mapping: https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/buac17-68-sci-ess-quakevolint/earthquakes-and-volcanoes-interactive/ Build your own seismograph: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/shaky-science-build-a-seismograph/

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!...

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...

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.

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...

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 fung...

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...

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!...

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.

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 rea...

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-ol...

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...

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

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