Who's smarter, kids or adults? For more on the week's news stories, visit the Squiz Kids website. For the full episode transcript, click here ..read more

This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to ANZAC Day—the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why and how of the big news stories. For the full episode transcript, click here. LINKS: A Camera on Gallipoli: https://www.awm.gov.au/learn/schools/resources/cameraongallipoli Understanding Gallipoli: https://www.awm.gov.au/learn/schools/resources/understanding-gallipoli ANZAC Diversity: https://www.awm.gov.au/learn/schools/resources/anzac-diversity ..read more

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 tail at fans, scooping up a special award and proving she’s the world's favourite healer. After a 17-day solo tour of Melbourne, Milo, the speedy terrier, is back with his family. Next stop? A cozy stay ..read more

Your Shortcut to... Australian Women War Heroes We'll take you through WHO is Australia's most decorated woman; WHY Nancy Wake was the most wanted woman in Germany; and WHERE Ruby Boye-Jones fought off crocodiles to serve her country. For the full episode transcript, click here ..read more

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 knights; he's helping Nigerian kids get to school. Checkmate to boredom and a win for learning! Pop goes the record! St Stephens’ School in Perth just exploded the world record for most confetti cannons fi ..read more

Who's smarter, kids or adults? For more on the week's news stories, visit the Squiz Kids website. For the full episode transcript, click here ..read more

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 breakdancing and skateboarding, this year's Olympics are sure to be extra groovy. Join the torch relay fun and cheer all the way to the opening ceremony! Get ready for a splash of color at your next bbq w ..read more

Your daily kids news podcast. Archaeologists have turned into real-life treasure hunters on Jiigurru Island, digging up ancient pottery that proves Aboriginal Australians were potters and sailors long before Europeans arrived. Dive into history with this cool find! Imagine the biggest water balloon fight ever—that's the Songkran festival in Thailand! For three days, everyone from kids to grandparents soaks each other with water guns and buckets, washing away last year's bad luck to splash into a lucky new year! In Cape Town, a hippo turned night owl and decided to take a garden tour in the sub ..read more

As we approach Anzac Day, join your captain, Amanda Bower, on an exciting audio adventure as we whirl into the vibrant country of Türkiye, also known as Turkey. This week, we’ll soar across continents in our Squiz Kids Super Fast Supersonic Jetliner, exploring Istanbul, a city that spans both Europe and Asia and boasts a rich tapestry of history from the Byzantine and Ottoman empires. Plus, we learn about Türkiye's unique school commutes and tantalising national dishes like manti. Ready for a fun-filled journey? Strap in, and let’s take a squiz at Türkiye! For the full episode transcript, cli ..read more

Your daily kids news podcast. Bluey just made TV history with a super-sized 28-minute episode that had everyone glued to their screens! As the Heeler family faced a big change, Bluey taught us all about the unexpected signs in life. More fun ahead—Bluey isn't going anywhere! Hold onto your hats! China's new maglev train is about to change travel forever, floating at speeds that could outpace planes. Imagine zooming 1000 km/h just inches above the track—this is the future of trains! Ever seen a parrot playing an iPad game? Researchers are discovering that these clever birds might just love a di ..read more