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Today, we'll take you through WHAT we think are some of the most interesting traditions observed on December 31; WHERE in the world New Year is celebrated on different dates; and WHY humans care so much about turning over the calendar, anyway. 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. G...

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, where kids in Australia explore different countries each fortnight! Today, we’re heading to Japan, the land of Hello Kitty, sushi, and sumo wrestling. Our Super Fast Supersonic J...

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.

We'll take you through WHERE you can find some of the most unusual Christmas dishes—to our Aussie palates, at least; WHY some families sit down to a 12-course meal; and WHAT is on the menu for dessert.  LINKS: Mattak in Greenland: https://guidetogreenland.com/travel-blogs/lisa-germany/food-tasting-whale-blubber-and-mattak-are-you-brave-enough/?affiliate=5 Smalahove: https://travelfoodatlas.com/tra...

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and who better to answer Aussie kids' burning questions than the big man himself—Santa Claus! In this very special Squiz Kids Q+A, Santa takes a break from his busy schedule at the North Pole to chat with Bryce and answer questions sent in by kids from all over Australia. Ever wondered how Santa gets into houses without chimneys? Or how he manages to visit...

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.

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

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

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

Today, we’re unwrapping what challenges Santa faces every Christmas Eve, how science might explain the magic behind Santa’s tricks, and why a little Christmas magic can inspire big ideas. So, grab your jingle bells and a mug of hot chocolate, and let’s get started! For the full episode transcript, click here. Check out the Squiz Kids website for all of our other Fun, Free and Fresh offerings! What...

Who's smarter, kids or adults? For the full episode transcript, click here. The Mystery of Friday the 13th 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. Taylor Swift takes a final bow; Santa Tracker is switched on; PNG gets its footy team; and cow fart fake news. Taylor Swift’s epic Eras Tour has ended with record-smashing numbers: 149 concerts, over $3 billion in ticket sales, and millions of fans! NORAD’s radar is ready to track Santa as he zooms from the North Pole! This high-tech tradition keeps kids updated on th...

Your daily kids news podcast. Syrians are cautiously celebrating as rebels oust the ruling regime after 13 years of civil war. With President Assad fleeing to Russia, there’s hope for peace and a brighter future. Norway’s AI-powered robots are wowing the world! Neo the helper can brew coffee and chat, while ZRob the drummer makes beats no human can match. A German scientist is breaking records by...

Today, we’re piecing together WHY toys are so important, WHAT they reveal about the cultures they come from, and HOW they’ve changed over the years. So, grab your nearest pogo stick and let’s get bouncing! For the full episode transcript, click here. Classroom Resources LINKS: Not A Box read aloud Not a Box Paper dolls from around the world Australian Museum's Indigenous toys Diabolo world champio...

Your daily kids news podcast. At just 16, Gout Gout from Brisbane is rewriting history books, beating times set by Usain Bolt at his age! Notre Dame is back! After a devastating fire in 2019, the iconic Paris landmark has been fully restored. Adelaide Zoo’s new stars, Yi Lang and Xing Qui, are on their way! These cuddly cuties are replacing Wang Wang and Fu Ni. The famous ruby slippers from The Wi...

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. It’s official—Australia just had its warmest spring since records began 110 years ago! With summer now in full swing, it’s staying hot, hot, hot. Australia’s most trusted brands for 2024 have been revealed, and Bunnings is the big winner. It’s no surprise to anyone who’s ever had a sausage sizzle there! But not all brands are golden—Optus and Facebook are stuck on the...

Your daily kids news podcast. A freeway snaky stowaway; Scotland’s Nessy explanation; ‘checkmate’ champs battle it out; and ‘brain rot’ takes the crown. “Brain rot” just became Oxford’s Word of the Year, thanks to Gen Z and Alpha slang. Meanwhile, in history news, researchers are decoding ancient graffiti at the Tower of London. Is the Loch Ness Monster real, or just a sneaky wave trick? Researche...

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 flying to the United States of America—a country known for its world-famous landmarks, like the Grand Canyon, and traditions like Thanksgiving with turkey and...

Your daily kids news podcast. Aussie lawmakers are making history with a big rule: no social media for kids under 16 starting next year. If it works, we’ll be world-first leaders in protecting kids online. Japan’s genius inventors have created a washing machine—for humans! It uses micro-jets and bubbles to clean you up. The Kangaroos snagged their first AFLW premiership, leaving Lions fans in the...

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 news podcast. Spring heatwave sweeps east coast; China’s mile-high sky ladder; India’s 13 yo cricket star; and influencers that just don’t check. Hold onto your hats (literally)! Sydney is baking under a heatwave while parts of Victoria clean up from record-breaking storms. Western Sydney? Scorching above 35°C for five days straight! Daredevils in China are scaling a jaw-dropping steel...