Squiz Kids

Australia's Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers answers questions from Aussie kids in a special Squiz Kids Q+A. As Mr. Chalmers prepares for the task of presenting the Federal Budget, he takes time to answer a diverse array of questions from our young audience. Squiz Kids are curious about the complexities of managing a nation's finances, the personal stories behind a politician's career choice, and ev...

Your daily kids news podcast. Great news for peanut fans and not-so-fans! Scientists are buzzing with progress on treating peanut allergies. Imagine munching on a Snickers without worry! Though it's early days, a new drug is showing promise, making peanut scares a thing of the past for some lucky kids. The Mayor of Paris is diving into the Seine to show it's not yucky anymore, just in time for the...

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Your daily kids news podcast Indonesia's famous volcano put on a real firework show, spewing lava and even sparking lightning! Luckily, no tsunamis this time, as smart scientists predicted the eruption. Nature's own action movie! Planet Earth’s layers https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/core/ Squiz Kids Shortcut on Earthquakes and Volcanoes https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-sho...

Your daily kids news podcast Get ready to leap into the future with a big investment in Australia - our very own quantum computer. Calculating with quarks, muons and bosons has never been as accessible and should provide a big boost to the Aussie economy. Imagine packing for a trip and accidentally sending your cat instead! Meet Galena, the kitty who travelled from Utah to California in a box of b...

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. Hop aboard the Squiz Kids Super Fast Supersonic Jetliner as we zoom off to explore India with your guide, Amanda Bower! This week on Squiz the World, we’re spinning the globe and landing in India, a land of ancient civilizations and v...

Your daily kids news podcast. Big news: the U.S. might ban TikTok because they're worried about data privacy. TikTok says it won't happen, but the debate is on! Keep your eyes peeled as this story unfolds. In the UK, the World’s Funniest Crab Joke Competition had everyone laughing! The top joke? A crab using the sidewalk instead of crossing the road. Get ready to giggle with these claw-some jokes!...

Who's smarter, kids or adults? For more on the week's news stories, visit the Squiz Kids website. For the full episode transcript, click here.

Your daily kids news podcast. Tomorrow's sunrise will bring more than just light; it’ll reflect the enduring courage of the Kokoda heroes. Aussie Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and PNG Prime Minister James Marape are walking through history, camping under the same stars that once watched over brave soldiers. London’s Australia House turns into Bluey House! Amid cheers and music, Bluey wags her ta...

Your daily kids news podcast. Earth Day turns the spotlight on plastics this year with the theme "Planet vs Plastics." Imagine a world without plastic spoons or bags— that was us not too long ago! Now, it's time to clean up and aim for a plastic-free 2040. Tunde Onakoya, a chess whizz from Nigeria, just might have set a new record by playing chess for 60 hours! He's not just moving pawns and knigh...

Who's smarter, kids or adults? For more on the week's news stories, visit the Squiz Kids website. For the full episode transcript, click here.

Your daily kids news podcast. This week, grab your telescopes and look up! The Devil's Comet, a giant space rock with cool, comet 'horns,' is swinging by Earth. It's a rare sight, appearing once every 71 years, glowing bright after sunset. Don't miss out, it's a stellar show in the sky! The Olympic torch is blazing its way to Paris from its ancient home in Olympia, Greece! With new games like brea...

Your daily kids news podcast. Archaeologists have turned into real-life treasure hunters on Jiigurru Island, digging up ancient pottery that proves Aboriginal Australians were potters and sailors long before Europeans arrived. Dive into history with this cool find! Imagine the biggest water balloon fight ever—that's the Songkran festival in Thailand! For three days, everyone from kids to grandpare...

As we approach Anzac Day, join your captain, Amanda Bower, on an exciting audio adventure as we whirl into the vibrant country of Türkiye, also known as Turkey. This week, we’ll soar across continents in our Squiz Kids Super Fast Supersonic Jetliner, exploring Istanbul, a city that spans both Europe and Asia and boasts a rich tapestry of history from the Byzantine and Ottoman empires. Plus, we lea...

Your daily kids news podcast. Bluey just made TV history with a super-sized 28-minute episode that had everyone glued to their screens! As the Heeler family faced a big change, Bluey taught us all about the unexpected signs in life. More fun ahead—Bluey isn't going anywhere! Hold onto your hats! China's new maglev train is about to change travel forever, floating at speeds that could outpace plane...

Support News Club by signing up to our newsletter and following us on Instagram Bluey is one of the most-streamed TV shows in the world. But whilst Bluey is owned and produced by Ludo Studios - an Aussie outfit based in Brisbane - the commercial rights are owned by the BBC. It’s all a bit interesting, so this week, News Club will be about the juggernaut that is Bluey.  Club Picks: An interview in...

A quiz that's all about Under the Sea. 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.

Support News Club by signing up to our newsletter and following us on Instagram Bryce Corbett is the director of Squiz Kids. In this special episode, he discusses the challenges facing the next generation of news consumers and how we, through our media literacy program Newshounds, are doing our bit to help. Bryce also discusses his life as a journalist, his work as a ghostwriter on two best-sellin...

It's the second biggest religion in the world, and the fastest growing... and this month, believers are celebrating the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan. We'll take you through WHAT Islam is... HOW Ramadan is celebrated ... and WHY Mecca is so important. LINKS: Interactive map of Muslim majority countries: https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/muslim-majority-countries Interactive map...

A quiz that's all about Great Women in History. 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.

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. Hop aboard the Squiz Kids Super Fast Supersonic Jetliner with your captain, Amanda Bower, for an exhilarating trip to Brazil! From the lively streets to the lush Amazon, Brazil dazzles with its rich culture, diverse wildlife, and vibr...

Who's smarter? Kids or adults? Find out with this fun, ten-minute quiz all about Easter. Perfect for while you're lazing around at home or on that long school holiday road trip.

Your daily kids news podcast. Imagine a world where you can't scroll through TikTok dances or double-tap Instagram posts before you're 14! Florida's governor thinks it's for the best, to keep young minds healthy. Time to find more offline adventures, or maybe just read a book... or ten! Chocolate lovers, brace yourselves! With cacao trees having a tough time, your favourite sweet treats are gettin...

Your daily kids news podcast. The moon is not just a night light but an environment to be protected! From icy craters and sunny ridges to quiet spots perfect for cosmic eavesdropping, it's a space explorer's dream. But as more moon missions launch, scientists urge for a space agreement to shield these lunar gems. Before the Olympic flame lights up Paris, the city's cafe crew are racing through the...

This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to the 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! Classroom Resources For the full episode...