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Your daily kids news podcast. Princess Catherine's sharing her cancer treatment journey is super brave! She's showing the world that even royals have battles to fight but with lots of love and amazing doctors, hope is always there. Plus, she's being a superhero mom explaining it all to her little royals. Holi in India is like a color explosion marking spring's arrival! Imagine being in a rainbow s...

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Your daily kids news podcast Great news from Canberra for animal lovers! After diplomatic talks, Australia's beloved pandas, Wang Wang and Fu Ni, will continue their stay at Adelaide Zoo. This means more bamboo feasting and adorable antics for us to enjoy. It's a fluffy victory for panda fans! An erupting volcano in Iceland has the small fishing village of Grindavik on high alert. With lava potent...

Your daily kids news podcast. In Borroloola, Australia, the townsfolk had to bunk up in safe spots as Megan brought a whoosh of 170 km/h winds and buckets of rain. But guess what? Everyone's safe, proving Borroloola is tougher than a tropical storm! Your Squiz Kids Shortcut... to Cyclones, Hurricanes and Typhoons Gulf of Carpentaria Map Dive into a real-life pirate adventure deep under the sea, wh...

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 Captain Christie Kijurina, on a whirlwind adventure with "Squiz the World" as we dive into the vibrant and diverse world of Papua New Guinea (PNG), Australia's closest neighbor and a rugby league enthusiast's paradise. From the b...

Your daily kids news podcast.   In a sky-high drama, a SpaceX Starship turned into a fireworks show, going kaboom before hitting the ocean, but scientists cheered, calling it a step towards moon trips. No astronauts aboard, just lessons learned and a promise of lunar leaps ahead. Albert the alligator, the blind pool party legend, got his invite revoked. Decades of splashy fun ended as he’s off to...

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Your daily kids news podcast. The princess and the photo fail; Paris’ space invaders; whirlpools from Mars; and the village covered in bird poo. When the Duchess of Wales got a tad too creative with Photoshop, it sent the world into a tizzy! From health hoax hullabaloos to a forced apology, it's a good reminder to double-check before you double-click. A mysterious street artist turns Paris into a...

Your daily kids news podcast. Hey kids, guess what? It's Naplan time. It's not some scary monster, but more like an education selfie, showing off what you know. It's popping up early this year, so your teachers can give you a super-boost in learning. Just relax and do your best. Today, the globe has stopped in Ghana, where the African Games are underway! Imagine 5,000 athletes from 52 countries pl...

This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to the Australian Gold Rush! The call of gold beckons us to find out WHEN the Australian Gold Rush took place, WHO joined the hunt for gold, and WHAT lasting effects the Gold Rush had on the nation of Australia. So, fellow explorers, grab your maps and your gold pans, because here we go! Classroom Resources LINKS Gold - Australian Government Geoscience: https://ww...

Your daily kids news podcast. Imagine wearing shorts in Hobart in autumn! This weekend, Hobart turned into a sauna, experiencing its hottest night in over a century. Meanwhile, Melburnians had to swap parade plans for cool indoor spots as extreme heat led to event cancellations. A tip for my friends in South Australia: keep your ice cream close, as the scorcher continues! If you were in Sydney on...

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Your daily kids news podcast. Imagine tiny invaders with six legs taking over Australia, causing more trouble than rabbits or cane toads! This week, politicians are scratching their heads over fire ants. These little critters are not just pests; they're a pain (literally!) with a bite that packs a punch. It's like the ultimate superhero face-off, but with voters and candidates! Super Tuesday saw f...

Your daily kids news podcast. Australia's facing a snack snag, thanks to tricky supply chains. But hey, it's the perfect time to become a beetroot pickling wizard or say bye to sugary sodas. Adventure awaits in the aisles! Here's a beetroot recipe to get you pickling. Meet Lasse, the German teen who turned trains into his home, sweet home! With the world as his office, he's coding apps and choosin...

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. Buckle up with your captain, Amanda Bower, on the Squiz Kids Super Fast Supersonic Jetliner as we zoom into China - land of 1.4 billion people, a Communist government, and where "heaps of homework" is an understatement. We'll sneak a...

Your daily kids news podcast. Aussie NRL stars made the desert their playground this weekend, getting their rugby league on in Las Vegas. Then there's cricket in Wellington and golf in Singapore. Plus, a desert storm added extra drama! Go, Aussies! Some folks in Dubai decided walking is too boring and took to the air with jet packs, just like superheroes. Flying past the world's tallest building m...

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Your daily kids news podcast. Leaplings have a birthday; a chilly job up for grabs; Meta on AI election watch; and footy fever is here. If you're a Leap Day baby, you're in the rarest birthday club! Leap Days are those extra special 24 hours we get every four years, thanks to some ancient Roman and later, Papal, calendar tweaks. So, leaplings, party hard because your next birthday bash is in four...

Your daily kids news podcast. Kids everywhere are diving into grown-up beauty routines, thanks to those ever-persuasive 'skinfluencers' on TikTok and Instagram! But, doctors are waving red flags, saying these adult products aren't playthings for young skin. Imagine expecting a chocolate paradise and ending up in a lolly-less shed! That's what happened in Scotland at a Willy Wonka event that was mo...

This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to the Taylor Swift! We're on a mission to uncover WHO Taylor Swift was before the fame, WHY she's become a beacon of hope and inspiration to millions, and HOW she became the dazzling, chart-topping, record-breaking superstar we know today. So, grab your glittery microphones, and let's get this show on the road! LINKS Christmas Tree Farm (song): https://www.youtube...

Your daily kids news podcast. Matildas one step closer to Olympics; Moon mission accomplished; Panthers pipped at post; and a hospital for kiwis. The Matildas showed the world their soccer superpowers this weekend, zooming past Uzbekistan with a dazzling 3-0 win! With goals flying left and right, these soccer heroes are one step closer to Olympic glory. New Zealand just got a bit more awesome with...

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Your daily kids news podcast. Super Rugby players are now suiting up with mouthguards that not only protect their pearly whites but also chat with computers to keep their noodles safe. It's like having a tiny superhero inside your mouth! Menton, France, is squeezing every drop of fun out of lemons for their annual festival, turning the town into an Olympic-sized citrus spectacle! Imagine lemon sta...

Your daily kids news podcast. Imagine swapping your safe and cosy bedroom for life on a rocky red planet. NASA is looking for four brave souls to do just that. But instead of blasting off to space, they'll be stepping into a Mars-like shed filled with red dirt, right here on Earth. In a tale that sounds straight out of a cartoon, a dog in China has turned its nose into a treasure finder, sniffing...

Each week, 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. Buckle up kids. Amanda Bower is your captain, and we're jetting off to a place filled with adventure and mystery—Indonesia! Imagine a land where you're never more than a hop, skip, and a jump away from an island (over 17,000 of them, to be...