Squiz Kids

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Your daily kids news podcast. Hey there, winter warriors! It's not just humans catching the flu—our feathered friends in Victoria have bird flu. But don't panic! The super scientists are on it, making sure this bird bug doesn't spread. And guess what? It's still safe to enjoy your chicken and eggs! Yum! Hold onto your hats, Japan's got a raccoon invasion! These cute but pesky critters were pets go...

Your daily kids news podcast. At 90 years young, Ed Dwight finally got his long-awaited lift-off! After decades of waiting, he zoomed to the edge of space, experiencing weightlessness. This former Air Force pilot and renowned sculptor showed that dreams have no expiration date. What a stellar adventure! Ever heard of finger wrestling? In Germany, competitors face off in an intense game of fingerha...

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...

Your daily kids news podcast. Help us improve Squiz Kids survey. Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a plan to protect kids online with "age verification" technology. This new trial will help ensure kids are old enough for social media. The goal? To keep young minds safe from harmful content. Sounds like a smart move! An adventurous scientist from Australia is trekking across...

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Your daily kids news podcast Help us improve Squiz Kids survey. They don't have a school building but young students in Gaza have plenty of persistence. With the support of volunteer teachers and the UN, they're returning to school in tents and on sand, determined not to miss out on an education. The Mountain Chicken frog of Dominica, once a local delicacy, now battles extinction due to disease an...

Your daily kids news podcast Help us improve Squiz Kids survey. Hey kids, South Australia is on a mission to make under-14s go cold turkey on social media like TikTok and Instagram! They think it’s time to shield young eyes from the not-so-kid-friendly stuff online. It's going to be tough, but they're trying to make the internet a safer space. Treasurer Jim Chalmers has opened Australia’s piggy ba...

We'll take you through HOW YouTube came into being; WHO are some of the most famous YouTubers... and WHY you need to stop, think, and check when watching YouTube. For the full episode transcript, click here. LINKS: Newshounds, Squiz Kids' free media literacy curriculum: https://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/ The first YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNQXAC9IVRw The first mil...

Your daily kids news podcast Help us improve Squiz Kids survey. A magical display, the Aurora Australis, painted the Australian skies with waves of colour this weekend, thanks to a giant sunspot. Lucky onlookers in Tassie, Victoria, and Western Australia witnessed this rare celestial symphony of pinks, reds, greens, and blues. Truly a night to remember! In Morocco, donkeys weren't just beasts of b...

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Your daily kids news podcast. Imagine Katy Perry dazzling at the Met Gala, except she wasn’t even there! A cheeky AI whipped up a photo so real, everyone thought Katy had hit the ball in a stunning gown. But nope, it was all digital magic! Remember, not everything we see online is true—watch out for those crafty AI creations! Silia Kapsis, a 17-year-old from Sydney, is rocking the Eurovision stage...

Your daily kids news podcast. Some boys just got expelled for making a list about girls' appearances. It's a big reminder about treating everyone with respect. And hey, let’s celebrate the amazing women and girls in our lives this Mother's Day! Talk about a bus ride adventure! When Acie Holland saw his bus driver pass out, he jumped to the rescue, stopping the bus and saving the day. This brave ac...

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!...

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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...

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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...