Squiz Kids

Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content, check us out at ⁠⁠⁠squizkids.com.au

Politics, prawns, and poo — oh my! Annabel Crabb joins Bryce in the Squiz Kids Spotlight to chat about her new book, There’s A Prawn In Parliament House. Along the way, we cover falcons, moths, and why kids should care about civics and the media. It’s lively, thoughtful, and full of the surprises only Annabel can deliver. There's a Prawn in Parliament House: The Kids' Guide to Australia's Amazing Democracy Think you’ve got the perfect one-liner to help Speaker of the House, Milton Dick, wrangle those noisy politicians? Share it with us by emailing [email protected]

Bryce and Christie give you the buzz on the new kids' movies hitting cinemas these school holidays – from the return of everyone's favourite good Bad Guys, to a zoo overrun by zombie animals, the Gabby Cats on the big screen, and a feel-good film that's set to become an Aussie kids classic - Kangaroo. The perfect boredom buster for your school break!

We'll talk you through WHO Roald Dahl was, WHY kids and adults love his books so much, and WHAT you can do to write like him. So grab your everlasting gobstoppers and let's go! For the full episode transcript, ⁠click here⁠. Link: ⁠A toxicological analysis of George's Marvellous Medicine - The British Medical Journal.⁠ ⁠Listen and describe, and create your own character task. ⁠ ⁠Create your own Marvellous Medicine!⁠ Check out the ⁠Squiz Kids website ⁠for all of our other Fun, Free and Fresh offerings!

This week on Squiz Kids Science Shorts: With trillions of planets out there, is it possible that we are alone in the universe, or are aliens out there? In this Squiz Kids Science Short, we break down under what conditions life might flourish, how we define life anyway, and with so many other stars and galaxies.... where is everyone?! Watch this episode on YouTube Every Saturday, Squiz Kids Science Shorts answers the big, curly questions you’ve been wondering about — breaking down weird facts, everyday mysteries, and the latest science stories in a fun and kid-friendly way. Quick, curious, and packed with answers you didn’t even know you needed. Do you have a science question you're dying to know the answer to? Email us at [email protected]

A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who’s been paying the most attention to the week in news. For the full episode transcript, click here. Watch this week's Science Short on YouTube, where we answer the question: Are Aliens Real?

Your daily kids news podcast. Ragasa roars across Asia; Egypt’s 3,000-year-old security siren; a moon mission countdown; and five million view a fake. Super Typhoon Ragasa has slammed the Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam and southern China with monster winds, wild rain, and giant waves. It’s the biggest storm of the year. Archaeologists in Egypt found an old cow toe bone with a hole — and it wasn’t just weird old trash. It’s a 3,000-year-old whistle! NASA’s Artemis II mission is heading for the Moon in 2026! Four astronauts will orbit further than anyone’s ever gone, testing deep-space living. Video showing Trump saluting to Darth Vader’s music? Totally fake! AI images and sneaky edits are fooling millions online. That’s why Squiz-E the Newshound says: Stop, Think, and Check before you believe the internet. Cathy Freeman's 400m gold medal victory. For the full episode transcript, click here.

Your daily kids news podcast. The world’s first dinosaur choir; Fat Bear voting is open; a strong pong sparks an emergency; and a very, very good staffy. Fat Bear Week is back, and these salmon-loving giants are chunkier than ever. Vote for your favourite heavyweight as they waddle their way to victory. A gas leak emergency turned out to be... a fruit?! A super-smelly durian caused a full-blown response from police and gas crews in England. Move over, trumpets — here come the dinosaurs! Scientists have recreated the eerie honks of a 75-million-year-old Corythosaurus using 3D-printed skulls. When smoke filled the house, this smart staffy didn’t panic — he grabbed his leash! For the full episode transcript, click here.

Your Shortcut to... The United Nations We'll take you through what the United Nations is, how it works, and why it matters—even to kids like you listening right now. For the full episode transcript, click here. Click here to check out some world-class classroom resources! LINKS: The United Nations - Britannica Kids History of the United Nations - Behind the News The United Nations on Children The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals

Your daily kids news podcast. Silly science awards; Big weekend for Sharks, Panthers, Cats and Lions; Tokyo Athletics update; and Fat Bear Week is back! From zebra-striped cows to cheese-chomping lizards, this year’s Ig Nobel Prizes celebrated the wackiest science ever! These awards are all about silly experiments that make you laugh first… and then scratch your head in wonder. It’s Fat Bear Week in Alaska – where bears who’ve bulked up for winter hibernation go head-to-head in an online competition! It’s finals frenzy time in both AFL and NRL! The Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions are clawing their way to the top, while the Sharks and Panthers are powering through in league. Our Aussie stars in Tokyo have been amazing! Heroes on the field and off it. Go team Australia! For the full episode transcript, click here. Fat Bear Week voting page https://explore.org/fat-bear-week Katmai National Park - Brooks Falls Live Feed https://explore.org/livecams/brown-bears/brown-bear-salmon-cam-brooks-falls

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 million-view video: Ronaldinho magic: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpU7lsKcL2s⁠⁠ The first billion-view video: Gangnam Style by PSY: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bZkp7q19f0⁠⁠ The Baby Shark video by PINKFONG Songs for Children: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqZsoesa55w⁠

This week on Squiz Kids Science Shorts: Think bushfires are Australia’s deadliest disaster? Think again. Heatwaves quietly claim more lives than any other extreme weather. In this Squiz Kids Science Short, we break down what a heatwave actually is, how extreme heat can overwhelm our bodies, why some communities are hit harder than others, and what we can all do to stay cool and safe. Science has never been this sizzling! Watch this episode on YouTube Every Saturday, Squiz Kids Science Shorts answers the big, curly questions you’ve been wondering about — breaking down weird facts, everyday mysteries, and the latest science stories in a fun and kid-friendly way. Quick, curious, and packed with answers you didn’t even know you needed. Do you have a science question you're dying to know the answer to? Email us at [email protected]

A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who’s been paying the most attention to the week in news. For the full episode transcript, click here. Watch this week's Science Short on YouTube, where we answer the question: Why are heat waves so dangerous?

Your daily kids news podcast. Gout Gout sprints into history; New York celebrates Rytoberfest; Squiz-E’s bad news warning; and a big weekend for women’s footy. Seventeen-year-old Aussie Gout Gout sprinted into the history books at the World Athletics Championships in Japan, It was a Ryan-a-palooza in NYC as hundreds (maybe thousands!) of people named Ryan gathered to break a world record! NRLW and NRL finals kick off this weekend with epic showdowns! The Knights, Titans, Sharks, Cowboys, Raiders, Bulldogs, and more all want a shot at glory. And in AFL land, Hawks, Lions, Cats, and Pies are roaring toward the Grand Final! After a major news event, sneaky fake stories often pop up online. But Squiz-E the Newshound is on the case! He’s reminding kids everywhere to stop, think, and check before believing what they see. Stay smart and sniff out the facts! For the full episode transcript, click here.

Your daily kids news podcast. Australia’s climate risk revealed; China’s viral loo-roll video; an airbag idea taking off; and Jess Hull makes history. Just like teachers prep before an excursion, Australia’s planning for climate change! With rising seas, heatwaves and floods on the radar, this new assessment helps everyone from governments to First Nations groups prepare for the future. A video from China has gone viral, apparently showing a wild new toilet paper dispenser — where you might need to watch an ad or pay for your paper! The World Athletics Championships are bringing the heat — literally! Athletes are smashing records and sweating buckets in Tokyo. Two clever students invented a way to make plane crashes safer using giant airbags! They’d pop out in under two seconds if something goes wrong. It’s just a prototype, but if it flies, it could save lives. Plus... Squiz the World goes to... Papua New Guinea. For the full episode transcript, click here.

This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to Outlaws and Rebels. The podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why, and how of big news stories. They’ve led uprisings, robbed banks, and refused to give up a seat on the bus. Some wore armour, some carried banners, and others just quietly changed the world. In this Shortcut, we take you into the world of outlaws and rebels — from Ned Kelly and the Eureka Stockade, to Rosa Parks, the suffragettes, and even the legendary duo Bonnie and Clyde. We'll explore who these rebels are, why we sometimes cheer for them, and what they can teach us. So grab your black cape and your eyepatch, and let’s get stuck in… For the full episode transcript, click here.

Your daily kids news podcast. Democracy, debate and Charlie Kirk; signs of life on Mars; Footy finals winners and losers; and Demon Hunters dominate the charts. Today’s all about democracy — yep, that fancy word that means we get a say! It also means learning to disagree nicely. After some sad and shocking news from the U.S., it’s a good reminder to talk things out, be kind, and give your brain a break when it needs one. The Mars rover, Perseverance, has found some pretty wild markings on red rocks — and scientists think teeny-tiny ancient aliens (microorganisms!) may have made them. Footy fans, unite! NRL and AFL finals are heating up with roaring Lions, soaring Hawks, and Panthers chasing history. Teams are battling for glory, and some have already been sent packing. K-Pop Demon Hunters is absolutely slaying it — five songs from the Netflix hit are dominating the charts, and “Golden” is still number one! For the full episode transcript, click here.

They live in every ocean, they've been around since before the dinosaurs, and they've got a reputation that makes lots of people shiver. This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to Sharks—the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why, and how of big news stories. We’ll take you through HOW a scared surfer became a shark scientist, WHAT makes sharks so weird and wonderful (including baby sharks that eat their siblings!), and WHY many shark species are now endangered—and what we can all do to help. For the full episode transcript, ⁠⁠click here⁠⁠. LINKS: ⁠⁠The marine food web, and how overfishing affects it⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is sustainable fishing? 15 minute film⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Where to find sustainable seafood⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The"insane biology" of hammerhead sharks⁠

This week on Squiz Kids Science Shorts: Ever eaten a chilli and felt your tongue on fire? Ouch! But why does it also sting at the other end — the dreaded “Ring of Fire”? In this Squiz Kids Science Short we unpack the sneaky molecule capsaicin, the Scoville scale, why water won’t help, and why milk and ice cream save the day. Science never tasted so spicy! ⁠⁠Watch this episode on YouTube⁠.⁠ Every Saturday, Squiz Kids Science Shorts answers the big, curly questions you’ve been wondering about — breaking down weird facts, everyday mysteries, and the latest science stories in a fun and kid-friendly way. Quick, curious, and packed with answers you didn’t even know you needed. Do you have a science question you're dying to know the answer to? Email us at [email protected]

A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who’s been paying the most attention to the week in news. For the full episode transcript, click here. Watch this week's Science Short on YouTube, where we answer the question: Why do Chillies Burn your Mouth... and your Bum??

Your daily kids news podcast. Victoria makes treaty history; a slimy culprit caught in Germany; giant oysters on the move; and the fake astronaut scam. Victoria just made history by introducing laws for a treaty with First Nations people — the first in Australia! A late-night doorbell mystery turned slimy when police in Germany found the culprit: a slug! From tree-eating beetles to ruler-sized oysters, Australia’s got two new invasive pests. One’s boring holes in trees, the other’s shelling out trouble in waterways. A pretend astronaut tricked an elderly woman into sending him money—saying his spaceship was in danger. Turns out he wasn’t even in space! For the full episode transcript, click here.

Your daily kids news podcast. Super corals in global reef rescue; Gippsland’s Gumboot Gift; new record for Barefoot Lego Dash; and Emil the celebrity moose. A special type of coral in Palau is handling hot water like a champ. These “super corals” could help save places like Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Scientists are studying them now. Emil the adventurous moose has trotted hundreds of kilometres across Europe, becoming a four-hoofed celeb! Fans are tracking him online, but after a train track surprise, Emil has disappeared again. In a squelchy, slippery showdown, farmers raced 120 metres in heavy gumboots through mud and rain in Gippsland! It’s called the Gumboot Gift, and it's as fun (and muddy) as it sounds. A mum in New Zealand ran barefoot across a track full of Lego to break a world record! 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, Christie Kijurina, on the Squiz Kids Super Fast Supersonic Jetliner as we take off for Italy — a country shaped like a boot, where legends tell of twin brothers raised by a wolf, where pizza and pasta were born, and where gondolas still glide through winding canals. There’s so much to explore. So buckle up and get ready to discover Italy. For the full episode transcript, click here. Links: Map of ItalyColosseum facts for kidsThe inventions of Leonardo Da VinciThe Sistine ChapelThe Crazy Engineering of VenicePasta Shapes Dictionary

Your daily kids news podcast. Record Aussie team heads to Tokyo; Croatia’s really long strudel; blood moon in the skies; and who wants a Halloumi McMuffin? The World Athletics Championships are on in Tokyo, and Australia’s sending its biggest-ever team! Croatia just cooked up the world's longest apple strudel—over 3km long! That’s a pastry parade of 8,900 slices using literal truckloads of flour and apples. McDonald’s is feeding the world—with a twist! A new book shows how Maccas serves up local flavours, from spicy paneer wraps in India to cheesy raclette burgers in Switzerland. If you were up at 3am, lucky you! A rare blood moon lit up the sky during a total lunar eclipse. The moon turned a glowing red as Earth’s shadow passed over it. For the full episode transcript, click here.

This week on Squiz Kids Science Shorts: A girl climbs a crane while asleep. A boy boards a train in his pyjamas and travels 100 miles. Yep, it’s all true! But why do people sleepwalk? In this Squiz Kids Science Short, we unpack the science behind sleepwalking. ⁠Watch this episode on YouTube⁠. Every Saturday, Squiz Kids Science Shorts answers the big, curly questions you’ve been wondering about — breaking down weird facts, everyday mysteries, and the latest science stories in a fun and kid-friendly way. Quick, curious, and packed with answers you didn’t even know you needed. Do you have a science question you're dying to know the answer to? Email us at [email protected]

A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who’s been paying the most attention to the week in news. For the full episode transcript, click here.

Your daily kids news podcast. Driverless cars on horizon; its AFL footy finals time; Squiz-E heads for the clouds; and Molly, our new world surf champ! The future has arrived! Self-driving cars are hitting Aussie roads. You still need a human in the seat (for now), but one day, a robo-taxi might drop you at school! Feeling awful didn’t stop Aussie surfer Molly Picklum from catching world champ glory! Battling the flu, she shredded the waves off Fiji and rode all the way to the top. It's footy finals time! With epic matches from Adelaide to Perth, teams are battling it out for a spot in the big final. Some fibs floated around about magical vaccine clouds—yep, really! But Squiz-E the Newshound sniffed out the nonsense and reminded us all to STOP, THINK and CHECK. Not every cloud has a conspiracy lining! For the full episode transcript, click here.

Your daily kids news podcast. Bushfire Banksias bounce back; San Francisco’s Goose Busters; Medieval mayhem in armour; and an ocean rowing record. Volunteers planted 800 baby Banksia plants on Mount Burrowa to help bring back bushfire-damaged forests. Foster City is under attack… by geese! With up to 400 Canada geese causing chaos (and heaps of poo), the city is launching a high-tech goose-busting mission. The medieval sport of Buhurt is taking off in Australia, with more women joining all-armour battles. Three Scottish brothers rowed across the entire Pacific Ocean – that’s 9,000 miles! They powered through storms and setbacks to raise over $1.6 million for clean water in Madagascar. For the full episode transcript, click here.

This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to Guinness World Records. The podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why, and how of big news stories. They’ve been used to settle pub arguments, they’ve sold more than 143 million copies, and they’ve crowned everything from the world’s tallest person to the fastest sock-putter-onner. This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to Guinness World Records — the book that celebrates the biggest, fastest, weirdest and wackiest achievements on the planet. We’ll take you through how a beer company accidentally invented it, what kinds of records make it in (and which ones don’t), and why humans love chasing fame and glory, even if it just means wearing 23 pairs of underpants at once. For the full episode transcript, click here.

Your daily kids news podcast. Schools banning screen time; world record redhead-gathering; England’s stinky poo zoo; and the world’s most expensive wave. Laptops or lined paper? Classrooms are caught in a battle between screens and scribbles! Strawberry blondes from all over the world gathered in the Netherlands to celebrate their fiery locks. Scientists in the UK are diving into rhino doo-doo to help save this endangered species. Turns out, their poop is packed with info. In Abu Dhabi, a giant wave pool lets you surf the perfect wave… but it’ll cost you a whopping $230 a ride! For the full episode transcript, click here.

This week on Squiz Kids Science Shorts: Are energy drinks really bad for you? We unpack what’s inside, why people drink them, and why doctors say kids shouldn’t.” Watch this episode on YouTube. Every Saturday, Squiz Kids Science Shorts answers the big, curly questions you’ve been wondering about — breaking down weird facts, everyday mysteries, and the latest science stories in a fun and kid-friendly way. Quick, curious, and packed with answers you didn’t even know you needed. Do you have a science question you're dying to know the answer to? Email us at [email protected]

A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who’s been paying the most attention to the week in news. For the full episode transcript, click here.

Your daily kids news podcast. Project Mars has lift off; Bog snorkelling in Wales; Squiz-E meets the K-Pop Demon Hunters; and Tay Tay is getting married. SpaceX nailed its 10th test flight, launching a rocket, dropping off satellites, and landing safely back on Earth. In the UK, people have been flopping through bogs and body-slamming in buckets of gravy. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially engaged! The singer and the football star shared their big news online with a sweet message. Our trusty internet detective dog, Squiz-E, barked the truth about a viral K-Pop claim! For the full episode transcript, click here.

Your daily kids news podcast. Checking in on our Green Goals; a very messy festival; a chirp-off champion crowned; and human hair toothpaste. Australia's making strides on its climate goals, slashing emissions and plugging into renewable power—but experts say we’ve gotta pick up the pace. A tomato-throwing festival in Spain - the world is full of gloriously goofy traditions! Nearly 100 wannabe birds impersonators flapped onto the stage in Hong Kong, competing to sound like owlets and sparrows. The bird call contest helped raise awareness for protecting the city’s feathered friends, Scientists have discovered that keratin (yep, the stuff in your hair and sheep’s wool!) might rebuild tooth enamel. They’ve mixed it with pretend spit to create a protective coating that could stop cavities in their tracks. 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, Christie Kijurina, on an audio adventure. Today, we’re flying high into the Himalayas to visit Bhutan — a tiny kingdom known as the Land of the Thunder Dragon. From its breathtaking mountains and unusual animals, to spicy food, no traffic lights, and a happiness index that’s more important than money, there’s so much to explore. So buckle up and get ready to discover Bhutan! For the full episode transcript, click here. Links: Map of Bhutan Takin - Bhutan's National Animal Bhutan's National Dish - Ema Datshi The Yeti in Bhutan

Your daily kids news podcast. Frozen trees and koala conservation; Vampire bats love to cuddle; Sydney’s big wet and astro-turfing; plus a big week for K-Pop Demon Hunters. Scientists are freezing rare trees to protect them from deadly fungus (just like sci-fi heroes!), and koalas are bouncing back in NSW with a surprise baby boom. You’d think false vampire bats were scary little beasties—but surprise! They’re actually super snuggly. Scientists caught them on video giving each other big bat hugs. K-Pop Demon Hunters is everywhere! From chart-busting soundtracks to wild sing-along cinema nights—and now maybe even sequels, a musical, and a live-action movie! Sydney just had its soggiest August in 27 years, and weekend sports have taken a hit. Councils are considering swapping grass for turf—but will muddy fun ever be the same again? Squiz Kids Shortcut: Invasive Species For the full episode transcript, click here.

A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who’s been paying the most attention to the week in news. For the full episode transcript, click here.

Your daily kids news podcast. SA’s soy-sauce fish ban; India’s garbage cafes; the great London Zoo weigh-in; and a cruise-ship-chaos fake. Those cute little fishy soy sauce bottles? They’re swimming away for good in South Australia! A new law is banning single-use plastics like them to help protect the environment In India, you can pay for your lunch… with garbage! These amazing “garbage cafes” give tasty meals in exchange for plastic rubbish. It’s weigh-in week at London Zoo! From penguins to pythons, every animal is stepping on the scales to help zookeepers track their health. A wild video showing a cruise ship battling giant waves is going viral — but guess what? It’s totally fake! Made by AI, it’s a good reminder to always Stop, Think, and Check before believing everything online. For the full episode transcript, click here.

Your daily kids news podcast. The solar system gets a visitor; a 10-year-old makes chess history; skibidi goes mainstream; and solar cars race the outback. An interstellar comet is zipping through our solar system like a space tourist with no time to stop! It’s super fast, super far, and maybe even alien (probably not, but wouldn’t that be cool?). At just 10 years old, Bodhana Sivanandan checkmated a grandmaster! This chess superstar started playing at five and just made history. The Cambridge Dictionary just got a glow-up with silly words like skibidi and delulu. It’s official—chaos now has vocabulary! Zooming across Australia using only sunshine? That’s what teams are doing in the World Solar Car Challenge! For the full episode transcript, click here.

Squiz Kids Q&A with Aussie kids author extraordinaire, Andy Griffiths. Andy Griffiths is back in the Q+A hot seat for the fourth time — this time to launch his brand new book, You and Me and the Peanut Butter Beast. From what inspired him to become a writer, to how he handles stress, whether his imagination ever goes quiet, and even which Treehouse feature he’d sneak into his own home — Squiz Kids have the hard questions covered. It’s fun, fast, and full of Andy’s trademark silliness.

Your daily kids news podcast. Earthquake rattles Queensland; China’s robot Olympics; Wallabies stun the Springboks; and Black Pink break a record. A 5.6-magnitude earthquake shook parts of Queensland, the biggest one on land in Australia in 50 years! In China, robots raced, played soccer, and even kickboxed in a weekend of wacky robo-sports. There were plenty of spills and giggles, but it’s just the start of what these clever machines might do in the future. The Wallabies pulled off a rugby miracle, smashing a 62-year losing streak to beat South Africa in their own backyard. Blackpink made pop history, becoming the first K-pop girl group to play two massive shows at Wembley Stadium in London. ⁠Your Shortcut to Earthquakes and Volcanoes⁠ For the full episode transcript, click here.

A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who’s been paying the most attention to the week in news. For the full episode transcript, click here. Why is the sky blue??? This week on Squiz Kids Science Shorts, Christie answers this question. Find it in the Shorts menu on the Squiz Kids YouTube channel. A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who’s been paying the most attention to the week in news. For the full episode transcript, click here. Why is the sky blue??? This week on Squiz Kids Science Shorts, Christie answers this question. Find it in the Shorts menu on the Squiz Kids YouTube channel.

Your daily kids news podcast. 80 years since a World War’s end; jellyfish jam a French power plant; the AFLW kicks off; and big kidfluencer concerns. In 1945, Australia celebrated VP Day as Japan surrendered and World War Two finally ended. Thousands of jellyfish swarmed a French nuclear power plant, clogging pipes and forcing a shutdown. The AFL Women’s 10th season kicks off tonight with 18 teams, more games, and fierce finals ahead. Some kids are famous online for showing off toys, sneakers, and trips—but experts worry about their rights, pay, and privacy. The Newshounds lesson “Unmasking Social Media” helps kids spot influencers and stay cybersafe. For the full episode transcript, click here.

Your daily kids news podcast. Recognising Palestine: what it means; Santa’s cycling helpers; Meteorite buzzes Melbourne; and yee-haa it’s rodeo time. Australia’s joined other countries in recognising Palestine as its own state, hoping one day kids in both Israel and Palestine can grow up as neighbours, sharing peace, not conflict. Three super-fit postal “elves” are cycling nearly 3,000 km from Germany to Santa’s home in Finland to deliver letters by hand. That’s Christmas spirit with a side of leg cramps. A meteorite blazed across Victoria, sparking a sky show and a sonic boom. Scientists are on the hunt—because these cosmic travellers can be billions of years old. More than 700 cowboys and cowgirls are showing off at the Mt Isa Rodeo—riding, roping, wrestling, and hanging on for dear life. Helmets on, yee-haws loud. For the full episode transcript, click here.

People once believed the Earth was flat. That illnesses were caused by bad smells. And that bleeding a patient with leeches could cure almost anything. In this Shortcut, released for National Science Week, we dig into some of the biggest scientific ideas that turned out to be wrong. We’ll explore how science corrects itself through experiments, evidence, and peer review, and why admitting mistakes is what makes it so powerful. Plus, we uncover the myth that caused real-world harm before the facts set the record straight. So, pop on your safety goggles, it’s time to investigate! For the full episode transcript, click here. Sciencey Shortcut Archive SpaceThe Space Race - ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/your-shortcut-to-the-space-race/⁠The Webb Deep Space Telescope - ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/the-webb-deep-space-telescope/⁠Mars - ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/mars/⁠ EnvironmentThe Great Barrier Reef - ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/the-great-barrier-reef/⁠The Deep Sea - ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/the-deep-sea/⁠Water - ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/water/⁠Climate Change - ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/climate-change-cop28-shortcut/⁠ BodyVanquished Viruses and Banished Bacteria ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/your-shortcut-to-vanquished-viruses-and-banished-bacteria/⁠Blood - ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/blood/⁠The History of Vaccines - ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/the-history-of-vaccines/⁠ Natural PhenomenaEarthquakes and Volcanoes - ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/earthquakes-and-volcanoes/⁠Cyclones, Hurricanes and Typhoons - ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/your-shortcut-to-cyclones-hurricanes-and-typhoons/⁠Bushfires - ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/bushfires_shortcut/⁠The Secret World of Maths - ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/the-secret-world-of-maths/⁠The Theory of Evolution - ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/your-shortcut-to-the-theory-of-evolution/⁠ AnimalsGalapagos Islands - ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/the-galapagos-islands/⁠Invasive Species - ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/the-deep-sea/⁠Sharks - ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/your-shortcut-to-sharks/⁠World's Toughest Animals - ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/your-shortcut-to-the-worlds-toughest-animals/⁠Clever Critters - ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/clever-critters/⁠ OtherSugar - ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/sugar/⁠Aussie Inventions That Changed The World - ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/aussie-inventions-that-changed-the-world/⁠

Your daily kids news podcast. National Science Week kicks off; Belgium’s ferret rat-busters; 12-year-old surf champ; and the World’s Ugliest Dog. A Japanese rocket is zooming through space, chasing a giant, cigar-shaped “dark comet” that may hold clues to how water first came to Earth. Brussels is thinking of sending ferrets into drains to chase away an explosion of stinky brown rats. These furry pest-busters could be the city’s secret weapon. Meet Kelia Mehani Gallina — the fearless 12-year-old who took on one of the world’s toughest surf breaks in Tahiti. The World’s Ugliest Dog contest has a new champ — Petunia, a hairless English-French bulldog who snagged first place (and $5,000!). For the full episode transcript, click here. Sciencey Shortcut Archive SpaceThe Space Race - https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/your-shortcut-to-the-space-race/The Webb Deep Space Telescope - https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/the-webb-deep-space-telescope/Mars - https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/mars/ EnvironmentThe Great Barrier Reef - https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/the-great-barrier-reef/The Deep Sea - https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/the-deep-sea/Water - https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/water/Climate Change - https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/climate-change-cop28-shortcut/ BodyVanquished Viruses and Banished Bacteria https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/your-shortcut-to-vanquished-viruses-and-banished-bacteria/Blood - https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/blood/The History of Vaccines - https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/the-history-of-vaccines/ Natural PhenomenaEarthquakes and Volcanoes - https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/earthquakes-and-volcanoes/Cyclones, Hurricanes and Typhoons - https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/your-shortcut-to-cyclones-hurricanes-and-typhoons/Bushfires - https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/bushfires_shortcut/The Secret World of Maths - https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/the-secret-world-of-maths/The Theory of Evolution - https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/your-shortcut-to-the-theory-of-evolution/ AnimalsGalapagos Islands - https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/the-galapagos-islands/Invasive Species - https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/the-deep-sea/Sharks - https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/your-shortcut-to-sharks/World's Toughest Animals - https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/your-shortcut-to-the-worlds-toughest-animals/Clever Critters - https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/clever-critters/ OtherSugar - https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/sugar/Aussie Inventions That Changed The World - https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/aussie-inventions-that-changed-the-world/

A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who’s been paying the most attention to the week in news. For the full episode transcript, click here. Are Aliens real??? This week on Squiz Kids Science Shorts, Christie answers this question. Exclusive to YouTube. Find it in the Shorts menu on the Squiz Kids YouTube channel.

Your daily kids news podcast. A big battery powers up; French statues talk back; a bear trolls a troll; and a TikTok tall tale. One of the world’s biggest batteries, yep, the size of eight footy fields, just switched on in Australia! It stores solar power for when we need it most. A giant grizzly bear charged at an ice hockey mascot dressed as a troll in Alaska. Luckily, the troll (and the humans) escaped soggy but safe! At France’s famous Versailles Palace, statues are now talking...thanks to AI! Scan a code, and they’ll dish out palace gossip and mythological tales. A viral TikTok claimed a couple was found after 25 years lost at sea—but it was all made up! Luckily, Squiz-E the Newshound did the sniffing and called out the fishy facts. Always check before you click! For the full episode transcript, click here.

Your daily kids news podcast. Australians rally for big causes; marimba magic rocks South Africa; a teen pilot takes flight; and a Labubu boo-hoo. From the sounds of didgeridoos in the Northern Territory to chants for peace on Sydney's Harbour Bridge, Aussies gathered to stand up for culture and peace. What do you get when more than 1,200 students grab their mallets and play in harmony? A joyful, record-breaking marimba jam! South Africa’s young music-makers have officially bopped their way into the history books Fifteen-year-old Byron Waller’s weekend plans include flying around the entire planet! At just 15, he’s setting records and raising awareness for kids with chronic illnesses.Track Byron's amazing adventure. Labubu dolls are cute, rare, and super collectable—so of course, the fakes have arrived! These dodgy “Lafufus” might have scary teeth and dodgy fur, but worst of all? They could be dangerous! Spot the real deal and keep your collection cuddly, not creepy. 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, Christie Kijurina, on an audio adventure. Today, we’re flying across the Indian Ocean to Madagascar — the world’s fourth-largest island, famous for upside-down-looking trees, lots of lemurs, and a Hollywood movie that shares its name. So, buckle up and get ready to discover this wild and wonderful island! For the full episode transcript, click here. Links:Map of MadagascarMadagascar's unique wildlifeRomazava Recipe