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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. Get started for free 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. 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 Jetliner takes us to the bustling city of Tokyo, lush forests, and unique islands. Learn fun facts about Japan’s geography, culture, and language, with cool videos and interactive activities. Experience Japanese school life, including delicious kyoshoku lunches, and plunge into the world of sumo wrestling. Get ready for an exciting trip to the Land of the Rising Sun! For the full episode transcript, click here. LINKS: Shibuya crossing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH29fAOE1kw Kyoshoku, or school lunch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hL5mKE4e4uU Sumo Wrestling 101: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj_QyxPZE8M Chanko Nabe: https://www.japanesecooking101.com/chanko-nabe-recipe/ Your Shortcut to... Earthquakes and Volcanoes

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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/traditional-norwegian-smalahove-recipe Chinese peace apples: https://news.cgtn.com/news/7a41544d31457a6333566d54/index.html

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 every child in just one night? And does he really have a favourite snack to find waiting for him on Christmas Eve? Santa spills all—plus a few festive secrets—in this holly-jolly episode that's sure to bring a smile to kids (and grown-ups) everywhere. For the full episode transcript, click here. 🎧✨

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 is Newshounds - video explainer. Find out more about Newshounds. Get started for free HERE.

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 the big guy’s Christmas Eve journey. Papua New Guinea is joining the NRL in 2028! Rugby league is the national sport there, and players with PNG roots are already stars. Internet cowspiracy alert! Scientists made cows less gassy to help the planet, but rumours are swirling online. Squiz-E the Newshound reminds us: STOP, THINK, CHECK before sharing. 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. 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 living underwater for 120 days in a cozy capsule. He’s proving humans might someday live under the sea. Young athlete Guot Guot’s amazing run was as awesome as we said—but we got his name wrong! Turns out it’s Guot, not Gout. Thanks to his family for setting the record straight. For the full episode notes, 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.

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 champion Chinese yoyo in China DIY wire car DIY toys around the world 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. 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 Wizard of Oz have found a new home—for $43 million! Meanwhile, Beyonce is officially the Queen of Pop 2024. 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.

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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 naughty list. A massive ferry meant for Tasmania is stuck in Scotland! Why? Devonport’s port isn’t big enough yet. Looks like the Spirit of Tasmania is taking a holiday in the UK while we play catch-up. 🚢 A cricketer’s cap has bowled everyone over, selling for almost $500,000! This special baggy green belonged to Aussie legend Don Bradman, whose batting skills are the stuff of sports legend. 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. 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? Researchers are on the hunt, but Nessie’s secrets are still safe. A Melbourne driver survived this wild ride with a tiger snake thanks to quick thinking and expert snake catchers. Chess takes centre stage in Singapore! Defending World Chess champ Ding Liren and teen sensation, Gukesh Dommaraju are locked in a battle of wits for a $2.5 million prize pool. Watch all the action on YouTube. 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.

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 pumpkin pie. It’s where basketball was invented and where you’ll find everything from towering skyscrapers to vast deserts. So, strap yourselves into the Squiz Kids Super Fast Supersonic Jetliner as we take off and explore the USA! For the full episode transcript, click here. LINKS: Map of the USA and territories Nat. Geo. Kids USA Nat. Geo. Kids The First Thanksgiving The invention of Basketball Pumpkin Pie Recipe 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. 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 dust. A banana taped to a wall sold for $9.5 million—and then got eaten! The buyer turned art into lunch, proving that creativity (and bananas) are priceless… or just delicious... or both! PlayStation turns 30. 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.

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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 cable ladder hanging between cliffs 1,500 metres high! Meet Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 13-year-old cricket star smashing records and earning a whopping $200,000 in the IPL 75% of Facebook users share stories without reading past the headline! That’s how misinformation snowballs. Squiz-E says, “STOP, THINK, CHECK”, before clicking share. 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. Sports like surf lifesaving, pickleball, and frisbee are competing for a spot in the Brisbane 2032 Olympics! With eight years to go, only a lucky few sports will make the cut. A hidden bottle from 1892 was found in Corsewall Lighthouse! Lighthouse keepers left a message that felt like meeting old friends. Now, a new note will be added for future treasure hunters. The Matildas are back for friendly matches this week, with stars like Emily van Egmond earning her 150th cap! Missing some big names, but this team is ready to bring the heat. Go, Tillies! Minnesota’s EagleCams are live, giving fans a peek into eagle life as nesting season approaches. And in turkey news, two lucky birds, Peach and Blossom, were pardoned by President Biden. 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.

Today, we’re diving into who created the Bluey, how it became such a worldwide hit, and why it’s captured the hearts of everyone, from toddlers to grannies, everywhere. So grab your imaginary balloon and join us for some facts, fun, and family! 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. Gus, the Emperor Penguin, swam 3,000 km to Australia, became the first of his kind to visit the mainland, and enjoyed a seaside feast to regain strength. After some TLC, he's back at sea, heading home to his Antarctic tuxedo crew. A tricky weasel turned a Japanese kindergarten into its personal treasure trove, stealing shoes and hiding them in hilarious spots. Thanks to a secret camera, the sneaky critter’s antics are now internet gold. The Brisbane Lions and North Melbourne Kangaroos are set for a rematch in the AFLW Grand Final! The Lions are defending champs, but the Roos are roaring for revenge after last year’s heartbreak. It’s going to be an epic showdown! It’s witches versus warriors at the movies! “Wicked” flew past “Gladiator II” in its opening weekend, raking in a magical $180M. With spellbinding success, the witches proved they're truly "popular" this season. 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.

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Your daily kids news podcast. Roblox, the online universe loved by millions of kids, is levelling up its safety! New rules mean no messaging for under-13s and parents can now manage accounts, check friends, and set time limits. It’s all about staying safe and smart in the gaming world! Thousands of passionate protestors have marched for Maori rights in New Zealand. They’re speaking up about changes to an important law tied to a historic treaty. Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal is retiring after an incredible career, including a record 14 French Open wins. His rival Roger Federer calls him one of the greatest ever. AI images of a “secret Opera House basement” fooled many online, creating a snowball of misinformation. Squiz-E the Newshound says: Stop, Think, Check before sharing. For the full episode transcript, click here. 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. The Great Barrier Reef is in trouble—scientists report coral bleaching is taking a toll. But there's a win for underwater wonders: the world’s largest coral, over 300 years old, has been found near the Solomon Islands. Listen to our Shortcut on The Great Barrier Reef. A plane in Portugal was delayed for four days after 132 hamsters chewed through their cages and scurried loose. Workers had to track down the tiny troublemakers before takeoff. Carl the raccoon is PBS Kids’ first lead character on the autism spectrum! He’s teaching viewers about neurodiversity while solving everyday challenges with his friends. Listen to our Shortcut that's All About Autism. Microsoft’s “Droidspeak” lets AIs chat using a mathematical code, speeding up problem-solving by almost three times! 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.

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 Ethiopia, a breathtaking country known for its scorching temperatures and bubbling volcanoes, incredible highlands and farmland, unique culture and delicious coffee. From the "Roof of Africa" to one of the oldest known human-like fossils and the great Nile River, there’s so much to uncover. So, buckle up and get ready to explore Ethiopia. For the full episode transcript, click here. LINKS: All About Ethiopia (Documentary for Kids) Ethiopia's Blue Lava Volcano Injera Bread Recipe UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Ethiopia 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. Wild weather and silly shirts at APEC; Robo-sharks in China; a crazy sky-high world record; and Lucy, the world’s oldest human fossil. World leaders met in Peru to chat about big issues like trade and climate change. And guess what? They wore traditional Peruvian shawls for a group photo! It’s a tradition that sometimes leads to some pretty special outfits. Ethiopia is partying for Lucy, a fossil superstar who walked the Earth 3.2 million years ago. Discovered 50 years ago, she’s proof humans were upright much earlier than we thought. A robotic whale shark is making waves in a Chinese aquarium. Conservationists love the idea, but some visitors want to see real sharks. Cool tech or fin-tastic flop? Dive in and decide! Slacklining pros balanced 2.5 km above the ground between two hot air balloons! It’s a new Guinness World Record and definitely not a hobby for the faint of heart. Watch the video and gasp! For the full episode transcript, click here.

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Your daily kids news podcast. Stinky whales and corpse flowers; Paris church bells ring again; AFLW semis are on; and the ghost Halloween parade. Crowds in Geelong, Australia are lining up to catch a whiff of the “corpse flower”—a rare plant that only blooms once every 10 years and smells like a super smelly garbage bin! In Azerbaijan, artists have created a giant, smelly model of a dead whale filled with rotten fish to grab attention during important climate talks. Paris’s famous Notre Dame Cathedral is about to re-open after a big restoration from a 2019 fire. Three new bells have been added to celebrate its return, including one rung by Olympic gold medal winners! This weekend’s AFLW semi-finals will see the Crows and Dockers face off, followed by the Hawks vs. Power. Adelaide’s top talent is shining with both Crows and Power in the semis—grab the popcorn for a nail-biting weekend of women’s footy! Hundreds of people in Dublin showed up for a Halloween parade that didn’t exist, all due to a TikTok hoax. If only they’d used Squiz-E’s tips: Stop, Think, and Check! For the full episode transcript, click here. What is Newshounds - video explainer. Find out more about Newshounds. Get started for free HERE.

Your daily kids news podcast. A cicada summer’s on the way; Mexico City’s Mariachi party; Aussie surfers win big in Cali; and the night-riding dumpling craze. Australia’s east coast is gearing up for a summer buzzing with cicada songs as these noisy insects emerge by the thousands. Led by the “green grocer” cicada, different types are joining in for an epic, record-breaking “cicadathon” that’s sure to be the soundtrack of summer! Over a thousand Mariachi musicians gathered in Mexico City, dressed in their best charro suits, to set a world record with the largest-ever Mariachi performance. Trumpets, guitars, and violins filled the plaza, celebrating the first-ever World Mariachi Congress with this grand fiesta! Huge shoutout to Kai Colless and Jocelyn Neumueller, who just made Australia proud at the Para World Surfing Championships! Taking gold in prone surfing, their amazing achievements boosted the Aussie team, the Irukandjis, to third place overall. Young people across China are pedalling all night to reach Kaifeng, famous for its tasty soup dumplings. This “Night Riding Army” craze has filled highways with two-wheel traffic jams. For the full episode transcript, click here. What is Newshounds - video explainer. Find out more about Newshounds. Get started for free HERE.

We'll take you through when we’ve been involved in conflicts, why we’ve joined both fighting and peacekeeping missions, and how we keep the memory of those who served alive. So, strap on your boots as we explore Australia at War. For the full episode transcript, click here. For access to classroom resources, click here. Links : The Armistice Agreement and How WWI Ended Australia Frontier Wars Facts for Kids What is Remembrance Day and why do we commemorate it? Wars and Peacekeeping Missions involving Australia

Your daily kids news podcast. Social media ban for kids; the great ape escape; Wallabies win in England; and the how and why of Remembrance Day. Australia’s set to put TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat off-limits for kids under 16 next year! The government thinks it’ll protect young minds, but not everyone agrees. Some teens are saying, “It’s not fair!” In South Carolina, 43 rhesus macaque monkeys made a daring escape from a research facility when a new employee forgot to latch a gate! The clever monkeys are hanging around nearby woods, enjoying their taste of freedom while workers try to lure them back with food! Australia’s Wallabies scored a stunning comeback against England, winning 42-37 in extra time! With help from new star Joseph Sua’alii, the team turned around a rough year and silenced the London crowd. Tonight’s Taurid meteor shower promises shooting stars before sunrise! Thousands of space particles from comet Encke will light up the sky in a dazzling show. Patience is key, though—you might see only five meteors per hour, but they’re extra bright, so make a wish! For the full episode transcript, click here. What is Newshounds - video explainer. Find out more about Newshounds. Get started for free HERE.

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Your daily kids news podcast. Trump wins the White House; Kenya’s elephant beehives; Squiz-E’s election sniffing; and a new planet for our solar system. After months of buzzing rallies and fierce campaigning, the U.S. picked Donald Trump as president once more! Despite polls predicting a tight contest, Trump won big, defeating Kamala Harris. While this won’t change things for Aussies day-to-day, the world is watching America’s next steps closely! In Kenya, farmers are using a surprising defence against elephants munching on their crops: bees! It turns out these giant animals are terrified of bee stings, and beehives keep them away from farms naturally. Scientists think they might have found a ninth planet in our solar system! It’s hiding way out in the icy Kuiper Belt, far beyond Neptune. They’re calling it “Planet Nine” for now. We’ll find out next year when new supertelescopes start looking way out there! With the U.S. election causing a storm of wild rumours online, it’s Newshounds to the rescue! Squiz-E reminds everyone to Stop, Think, and Check what they read, so we don’t fall for fake stories. For the full episode transcript, click here. What is Newshounds - video explainer. Find out more about Newshounds. Get started for free HERE.

Your daily kids news podcast. The Melbourne Cup, Australia’s legendary horse race, was a nail-biter this year! Knight’s Choice barely edged out Warp Speed to claim the win—and a prize of $4.4 million. But not everyone’s celebrating; more Aussies are questioning the event’s impact on horses and fans. Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi volcano erupted with incredible force, shooting ash and hot lava into the sky. Thousands of people have had to leave their homes. Indonesia sits on the “Ring of Fire,” where volcanoes and earthquakes are common, keeping locals on their toes. Your Squiz Kids Shortcut to... Earthquakes and Volcanoes. It’s election day in the U.S., and Americans are picking their next president! With six time zones in play, votes will trickle in all day. And the winner isn’t just decided by votes—there’s a system called the Electoral College that plays a big role Meet Pando, the world’s biggest tree—a forest of aspen trees sharing one root system! Scientists found Pando is a whopping 34,000 years old, dating back to the Ice Age! But climate and disease now threaten it. Let’s hope this incredible tree can keep growing strong. New fossil evidence shows a gigantic bird once ruled ancient South America—a 3-meter-tall “terror bird”! These flightless predators had sharp beaks perfect for hunting. But even they had enemies: one fossil shows it may have been chomped by a massive prehistoric crocodile! 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. Join your captain, Amanda Bower, on an audio adventure. Today, we're flying west to South Africa, a captivating country known for its stunning landscapes, vibrant wildlife, and rich cultural diversity. From the majestic savannas and the 'Big Five' animals to its fascinating history and unique blend of languages, there’s so much to discover. So, buckle up and get ready to explore South Africa LINKS: Kruger National Park adventure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYc36RX-jZc Three sample Kruger Tales: http://krugertales.co.za/ Melktert recipe: https://www.africanbites.com/milk-tart/

Your daily kids news podcast. Tomorrow, Americans pick their next President: Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. It’s a nail-biting race, and if Kamala wins, she’ll make history as the first woman US President. Who will take the top job? Stay tuned! The underdog team from Tonga pulled off a rugby surprise, edging out New Zealand 25-24 in the Pacific Cup. Their victory was all heart, proving that sometimes it’s not about size but spirit. Now, Tonga heads to the final against Australia. Go, team Tonga! A father-daughter team cracked an alien-like code from a Mars spacecraft! The mystery message? The molecular structure of amino acids—life’s building blocks! The competition was Earth-made, but the victory was out of this world. Forget the monkey-Shakespeare myth! Aussie mathematicians prove it’s nearly impossible. Turns out, even typing “bananas” is a long shot. So if you’re hoping a chimp will write a play, it might take a few billion years! For the full episode transcript, click here.

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Get ready for a ghostly adventure with Squiz-E! 🎃 It's Halloween night, and Squiz-E’s just about to settle in after trick-or-treating when… KNOCK! KNOCK! Something’s at the door. But who could it be so late? Follow Squiz-E into the dark, shadowy night as he faces his fears, braves creepy corners, and discovers a glowing secret that’s got everyone spooked. Will he solve the mystery of the Ghostly Glow? Find out in this spine-tingling tale, full of spooky twists and a heartwarming surprise! 👻 Check out more of what we do at https://www.squizkids.com.au/

Your daily kids news podcast. In an out-of-this-world mission, three astronauts have rocketed off to China’s Tiangong space station to work on building blocks for a future Moon base! They’re testing "lunar bricks" made from Moon-like dirt, and China hopes to have humans living on the Moon by 2035. In a 500-year-old English manor, eerie “witch marks” have been found on walls! Long ago, people believed these carved symbols could protect against witches. Now, they’re getting attention just in time for Halloween. Calling all movie monsters! From The Nightmare Before Christmas to Hotel Transylvania, the ultimate Halloween movie list has arrived. Perfect for fans of all things spooky and silly, these movies guarantee Halloween chills and thrills—and maybe some laughs too. Social media falsely claimed Disney World had a “magnetic force field” to stop hurricanes! Luckily, Squiz-E the Newshound busted the hoax. His advice? Always check before you believe strange stories—especially ones involving superpowers and theme parks! For the full episode transcript, click here. What is Newshounds - video explainer. Find out more about Newshounds. Get started for free HERE. Sponsored Content ZOWN is available in the app stores - or find out more at www.zown.app It’s free, and there’s a premium option for more features. For free access to premium for 3 months, just use the code SQUIZ24 .

Your daily kids news podcast. Did you know tossing out food is like throwing away money? Australians toss out tonnes of perfectly good food each year just because it doesn’t look "perfect." But charities like FareShare turn leftovers into meals for those in need, making a huge difference! Burmese pythons have taken over Florida! These massive snakes swallow prey like alligators and deer, stretching their jaws to make it possible. Herpetologists (reptile experts) are working to protect Florida’s wild animals from these snake invaders. In an amazing comeback, the Matildas defeated Germany with incredible goals from Kyra Cooney-Cross and Clare Hunt! Plus, young Caoimhe Bray made WBBL history with her debut in cricket. A Timothée Chalamet look-alike contest in NYC got a surprise guest—Timothée himself! Fans went wild as he joined in, but things got so crazy, police had to break it up. For the full episode transcript, click here. What is Newshounds - video explainer. Find out more about Newshounds. Get started for free HERE. Sponsored Content ZOWN is available in the app stores - or find out more at www.zown.app It’s free, and there’s a premium option for more features. For free access to premium for 3 months, just use the code SQUIZ24 .

We'll take you through WHERE Halloween comes from, WHY people dress up, and WHAT the traditions of pumpkin carving, apple bobbing, and haunted houses are all about. For the full episode transcript, click here. Click here to check out some spook-tacular classroom resources!

Your daily kids news podcast. Queensland has a new premier after a big election! While voters were busy deciding, Brisbane’s Story Bridge saw an unexpected sight—thousands of people posing with nothing on! Famous photographer Spencer Tunick captured the daring shot, leaving locals with a lot to talk about and probably a need for sunscreen! In Lahore, Pakistan’s mega-city, kids are being told to skip outdoor play because of thick, unhealthy smog from car exhaust, factories, and crop burning. With over 14 million people living in the city, the air is getting harder to breathe safely. With Halloween around the corner, bats in Oregon are starring in a “Bat Beauty Contest” to show off their cute side! Conservationists hope this online contest helps people see these flying friends in a new light. Cricket fans were stunned this weekend as New Zealand defeated India on their home turf—a rare event in 12 years! Meanwhile, Western Australia struggled with a low score, bowled out for only 53 runs, and lost 8 wickets for just one run. For the full episode transcript, click here. What is Newshounds - video explainer. Find out more about Newshounds. Get started for free HERE. Sponsored Content ZOWN is available in the app stores - or find out more at www.zown.app It’s free, and there’s a premium option for more features. For free access to premium for 3 months, just use the code SQUIZ24 .

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