Squiz Kids is a news podcast, just for kids! 10 minutes of age-appropriate news, delivered with positivity and humour. Make it part of your daily routine by playing it over breakfast, during the drive to school or - for all the Squiz teachers out there - in the classroom. There's also kids v adults quizzes, a book club, kids-only Q&As (with people like the Prime Minister!), deep dives into topics kids love (from Barbie to Halloween, toys, sport, inventions, crazy science stuff, and so much m ...
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An Australian news podcast that'll get you across the main Australian news and international news stories of the day. It's like your smart friend taking you through it, always with a quirky/good news story or two as well. Opinion-free, agenda-free news, with a touch of analysis and an eye on what's coming next. You'll be across the news in under 10 mins, perfect for your morning routine. Get across the news on your commute, at the gym, or over your morning coffee - out each weekday at 6am, T ...
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Chocolate shortage at Easter; Social media ban for u14s; Bluey’s off to a wedding; and it’s our 1,000th episode!
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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 …
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The ASEAN special summit kicks off, Meta meddles with Aussie media, The NRL's big show in Vegas, And reading our cats' cues...
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Monday, 4 March 2024 – The ASEAN special summit kicks off, Meta meddles with Aussie media, The NRL's big show in Vegas, And reading our cats' cues... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning…
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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.By Squiz Media
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A crackdown on crime in Alice; The detainee debate continues; Inflation holds steady; And some creative hangover cures...
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Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Thursday, 28 March: A crackdown on crime in Alice; The detainee debate continues; Inflation holds steady; And some creative hangover cures... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz…
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Your Shortcut to... the Global Chocolate Crisis
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It’s Easter this weekend, so for the season of chocolate we thought we’d take Shortcuts off the beaten track and look at the world of chocolate production. Where does chocolate come from, and why are prices about to soar? Squiz recommends: Watching: The wonderful John Oliver of Last Week Tonight has his own segment on chocolate, which covers a lot …
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Protections for the lunar landscape; Paris’ waiters race for glory; an Indian girl-group’s on the scene; and a Lego hero hangs up his helmet
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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 …
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Assange gets a lifeline; US-Israel relations are on the rocks; A legislative rush in Canberra; And a sticky situation...
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Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Wednesday, 27 March: Assange gets a lifeline; US-Israel relations are on the rocks; A legislative rush in Canberra; And a sticky situation... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz…
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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 he…
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Trump's clashing court dates; Pushing to raise the minimum wage; A plan to protect the moon; And a cat lover recruits some help...
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Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Tuesday, 26 March: Trump's clashing court dates; Pushing to raise the minimum wage; A plan to protect the moon; And a cat lover recruits some help... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in T…
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A Princess bares her soul; Hindu festival of Holi begins; Formula One takes over Melbourne; and the half-million dollar space meal.
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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 mark…
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Russia’s ready for retribution; Kate's cancer comms; Tassie's election results are in; And making a love triangle pay...
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Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Monday, 25 March: Russia’s ready for retribution; Kate's cancer comms; Tassie's election results are in; And making a love triangle pay... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz To…
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Who's smarter, kids or adults? For more on the week's news stories, visit the Squiz Kids website.By Squiz Media
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Tassie heads to the polls; An Assange deal is floated; Australia's population hits new heights; And a film for the car buffs...
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Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Friday, 22 March: Tassie heads to the polls; An Assange deal is floated; Australia's population hits new heights; And a film for the car buffs... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The S…
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Pandas to stay in Adelaide; Iceland’s village munching volcano; a fake Royal scandal; and Ariana’s record-breaking grandma.
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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 vi…
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Trump targets Kevin Rudd; A new search ends in failure; Some panda diplomacy; And a sideline scandal at the Aussie Grand Prix...
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Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Thursday, 21 March: Trump targets Kevin Rudd; A new search ends in failure; Some panda diplomacy; And a sideline scandal at the Aussie Grand Prix... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in Th…
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Your Shortcut to... Tasmania's Surprise Election
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In a surprise move, Tasmania’s premier, Jeremy Rockliff, called a state election – to be held this weekend, on 23rd March. The election is a roll of the dice for Rockliff, who is currently leading the only Liberal state government in the country, albeit from the minority. In this Squiz Shortcut, we tell the story of what led to the election announc…
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A fifth cyclone this season; sunken treasure to see the light; help for penguin parents; and the Tassie Devils tackle the AFL.
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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…
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Power prices begin to stabilise; China's Foreign Minister visits; Trump's money problem; And more Royal rumours...
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Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Wednesday, 20 March: Power prices begin to stabilise; China's Foreign Minister visits; Trump's money problem; And more Royal rumours... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today…
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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 an…
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The detainee debacle continues; Putin claims victory in Russia; Getting over an Olympic hurdle; And vegemite to the rescue...
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Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Tuesday, 19 March: The detainee debacle continues; Putin claims victory in Russia; Getting over an Olympic hurdle; And vegemite to the rescue... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Sq…
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