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In this special short episode, we help kids understand what happened in the Bondi attack — who was targeted, what the aim of terror is, and why events like this are very rare. We explain why it's normal to feel anxious, why kids are safe, and why coming together as a community matters most. It’s a gentle, reassuring conversation designed to inform, not frighten — and to remind us to look out for one another.

Join us in the morning each Monday and Wednesday 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.

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Join us in the morning each Monday and Wednesday 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

Two billion people celebrate Christmas each year, but no two celebrations look the same! In this Shortcut, Amanda and Bryce explore festive traditions from the Philippines to Poland and Japan to Venezuela — discovering how different cultures light up, feast, and come together. From giant lanterns to rollerskates to a 12-course meal, this holiday episode is full of amazing stories and global cheer.

LINKS:

⁠Christmas traditions all over the world⁠

⁠KFC prepares for finger-licking Japanese Christmas⁠

⁠San Fernando's Giant Lantern Festival gallery⁠

⁠ Ukranian Kutya recipe⁠

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In this Squiz Kids Science Short, Christie explores five weird and wonderful things that can happen when you go overboard on the healthy stuff.
From “radioactive” bananas and carrot-powered orange skin, to asparagus wee, colourful beetroot surprises, sneaky cyanide in fruit seeds, and beans that turn your gut microbes into a toot orchestra — we unpack the playful science hiding in your plate.
Got a question you want answered? Email us at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au and it might feature in a future episode!

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.

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World watches as ban kicks in; Rwanda’s dancing gorilla; Squiz-E doubles down; and the world’s longest dog tongue.

Australia just hit the pause button on social media for kids under 16, booting over 200,000 from TikTok! The world is watching—and some countries might copy the idea.

A cheeky young gorilla from Rwanda busted out some wild dance moves—and now he’s the winner of the funniest wildlife photo of the year!

Meet Ozzy, the Oklahoma pup whose tongue is so long it’s now i...

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Bluey levels up; the Swiss yodel to the UN; shed smashes speed record; and some mullet magic

From today, kids under 16 in Australia are officially banned from using apps like Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube. The Prime Minister says it’s to protect young brains and boost real-life fun.

Bluey’s stepping off the TV screen and into your hands with her first-ever Aussie-made video game—Bluey's Quest for the Gold Pen!

Yodelling—aka musical mountain shouting—is up for world heritage status! Switzerland wants the...

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 lift off for Chile...  a country stretched like a ribbon down the edge of South America, where deserts are so dry they look like Mars, mountains tower into the clouds, and icy winds whip across the wilds of Patagonia.

From Rapa Nui’s mysterious moai statues, to flamingos tip...

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Piastri’s desert decider; King’s crown jewels custard-bombed; Outfoxing feral foxes; and the seal that walked into a bar.

Oscar Piastri gave it everything in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, but a second-place finish wasn’t enough to win the F1 championship.

Protesters in London tossed apple crumble and custard onto the display case of the royal Crown Jewels!

A seal pup in New Zealand flopped into a busy bar and hid behind the loo!

Scientists are tricking feral foxes into a...

It’s been a massive week for the Matildas — with Sam Kerr making her long-awaited return to Aussie soil in Adelaide for the first time in 763 days, and back-to-back wins over New Zealand. Plus, with just 86 days until Australia kicks off its AFC Women’s Asian Cup campaign in Perth, there’s no better time to look back at how women’s football began, how far it’s come, and why it matters so much today.

LINKS:

Women's football - primary sources

The story of women's football in England

History of women's foot...

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Humans have been chewing sticky stuff for thousands of years, but how much of what we think we know about gum is actually true? In this Squiz Kids Science Short, Christie digs into the science behind five big gum questions.

A sticky, stretchy, surprising trip into the chemistry, biology and brain science hiding inside every chew.

Got a science question you’re dying to know the answer to? Email us at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au!

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 the Bradfield Bear video here.

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Rage Bait takes the crown; kids comment on social media ban; Trinity Library transforms; and Dodgeball til you drop.

Rage Bait! It’s a sneaky online trick to make you mad and it just got crowned Word of the Year.

Dublin’s most famous library is going full glow-up mode! The 300-year-old Trinity College Library is packing up thousands of ancient books, some older than your gran’s gran, to clean, scan and protect them.

Imagine dodging dodgeballs for two days straight! That’s what 2...

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Action on supercharged e-bikes; there’s a bear in the air; backyard sausage burials; and some sticky science

E-Bikes are zipping all over Aussie streets, but some are way too fast! 🚴💨 New rules are rolling out and putting the brakes on to keep kids safe.

A school science project launched a teddy bear into the stratosphere! 🚀 But Bradfield Bear bailed mid-flight and floated away. Now there’s a bear hunt across England.

Chewing gum that’s over 10,000 years old? YEP. Scientists found old sticky stuff in...

This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to The Moon. The podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why, and how of big news stories.

It lights the night, pulls the tides, and keeps our whole planet steady on its axis. It’s inspired stories of rabbits, men and cheese in the sky, and for centuries humans have watched it, wondered about it, and dreamed of walking on it. In this Shortcut, we head to our nearest cosmic neighbour... the Moon. We’ll explore why humans are so fascinated by it, how it shapes life on E...

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Moon planet crash science; South Africa’s hippo town; Roos and Matildas celebrate wins; and the world’s smallest horse.

It’s ball-mania in Australia! The Matildas kicked off summer with a 5–0 soccer blitz against NZ (without Sam Kerr!). Meanwhile, the AFLW grand final saw the Kangaroos hop into history, smashing the Lions to go back-to-back champs!

In the town of St Lucia, South Africa, hippos are leaving the wild and waddling into people’s front yards for late-night lawn snacks!

Scientists have cracked mo...

He brought us barbaloots, wockets and the zizzer-zazzer-zuzz... His middle name is actually pronounced "Zoice"... and he makes millions of dollars every year, even though he died in 1991. We'll take you through WHO Dr Seuss was; WHAT makes his books so fantastic; and WHY his foundation decided last year to stop printing six of his books.

LINKS

Springfield matching activity

Official Dr Seuss videos

Official Dr Seuss games

Allergies are super common — but what’s actually going on inside the body when someone reacts to peanuts, pollen or pets? In this Squiz Kids Science Short, we crack the case of allergies and anaphylaxis, explore the difference between an intolerance and an allergy, and explain antihistamines and EpiPens in calm, kid-friendly language. A must-listen for anyone who lives with allergies… or wants to help keep their friends safe.

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...

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.

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Fire and ice in wild summer onslaught; Colombia’s sunken treasure trove; AFLW final fever; and Crikey! Robert Irwin’s a winner.

Thunderstorms, power cuts, hailstorms and even a cyclone – all in one wild week across the country!

More than $30 billion in gold and silver coins has been found on a 300-year-old shipwreck off Colombia. Now there’s a treasure tug-of-war between countries trying to claim it.

It’s the AFLW Grand Final and the North Melbourne Kangaroos are facing off (again!) against the Brisba...

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The Social Media shake-up starts; a big win in the Sumo ring; a self-portrait smashes records; and Batman makes us kinder.

Big news from Australia! From December 10, kids under 16 won’t be allowed on social media — including TikTok, Instagram, and even Roblox chats. Apps are already warning users, and you might need ID to prove you're old enough.

Wrestling history alert! A 21-year-old from Ukraine, Danylo Yavhusishyn, has won one of Japan’s biggest sumo tournaments!

More than 70 years after her death, Frida Kahlo...

Each fortnight, we give the world globe a spin and see where we land, taking 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 lift off for Switzerland — a country of soaring snow-covered mountains, chocolate that melts in your mouth, four national languages, and cows that jingle with bells as they wander alpine meadows. From the mighty Matterhorn to yodelling across misty valleys, there’s so much to discover. So buckle up and get ready to expl...

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Cyclone Fina smashes Darwin; Kenya’s maggot rubbish revolution; Toy Story turns 30; and Travis Head saves the day.

Cyclone Fina came in like a wild wind ninja, yanking up trees, flattening roofs, and leaving Darwin in the dark! Luckily, no one was hurt, but the cleanup will be epic.

Gross but genius! Scientists in Kenya are using maggots to eat stinky garbage and turn it into fertiliser.

The Ashes got flipped upside down this weekend! Australia and England traded wickets like Pokémon car...

From WiFi to Google Maps, the black box to the bionic ear, this Shortcut uncovers the Aussie inventions that have changed the way the world works. Amanda and Bryce trace the real stories behind lifesaving pacemakers, antibiotics, ultrasound, spray-on skin and even a vaccine that stops cancer. They meet the scientists who made them possible, explore how a search for black holes led to WiFi, and discover why Australians, from Indigenous innovators to early settlers to today. Aussies have such a long history of clever problem-solving. A fascinating look at the ideas and inventors that put Australian innovation on...

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Why do we hiccup, and what’s actually happening inside our bodies when they strike?
In this Squiz Kids Science Short, Christie unpacks the strange reflex that makes us hic! at the worst possible moments: from babies hiccupping before they’re even born to what frogs and tadpoles have to do with it. Find out why hiccups happen, how long they can last, and whether any of the so-called “cures” really work.

Every Saturday, Squiz Kids Science Shorts answers the big, curly questions you’ve been wondering about — breaking down weird f...

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.

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New rules for Roblox; AFLW footy finals kick off; Squiz-E sniffs a cricket fake; and Buddy the owl takes off.

Big changes are coming to Roblox! Soon, you'll only be able to chat with players your own age. The game will even guess your age using your face. It's all about keeping kids safe and stopping strangers from sneaking into your game time.

A giant owl named Buddy has busted out of a wildlife park in England! With wings as wide as a 14-year-old is...

The Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives has one of the most important jobs in Canberra.

Bryce chats with Milton Dick MP, the man whose job is to keep order in Australia’s Parliament, make sure everyone plays by the rules, and keep the country’s business moving. What happens when Aussie kids tell the Speaker of the House how to keep politicians in line? Find out in this special Question Time Takeover.

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An Ice Age Cold Case; Germany’s fluffy traffic jam; a goanna goes to school; and our Hall of Fame heroes.

A 39,000-year-old woolly mammoth called Yuka may have been in serious trouble when he froze, and scientists just uncovered his stressed-out RNA to prove it! It’s the oldest RNA ever found and might help us peek into the everyday lives of extinct animals.

In Nuremberg, Germany, hundreds of sheep strolled through the city like fluffy commuters! Every year, they hoof it 10km to thei...

Introducing Blaze, Flo, Gust, Rocky, Scraps and Buzz - a new gang of super-connected superheroes. Together, they’re tackling climate change.

This six-part podcast series introduces kids to the different types of renewable energy that will power the world they will grow up to live in.

In each episode, a different energy superhero walks kids through the basic science of how each renewable works while an expert addresses the most common myths surrounding them.

Each episode comes complete with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a dedicated classroom worksheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

It’s a series designed to pique kids’ curiosity about exciting n...

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Ancient caves new beginnings; world’s biggest spider web;  deer in the tuck shop; and Wicked flies back for box office battle.

Five years after a blast destroyed a sacred Indigenous site in WA, plans are underway to rebuild a replica! Inspired by ancient art in France, the Puutu Kunti Kurrama people are leading the healing project, with help from the very miners who caused the damage.

A web bigger than your house? It’s real! And, it’s in a cave in Albania! With 110,000 spiders...

How did a joke “death notice” turn into one of sport’s greatest rivalries? In this classic Shortcut, Amanda and Bryce time-travel back to 1882 to uncover the origins of the Ashes, revisit heroes like Don Bradman, and explain how the women’s series adds a fast, fierce twist. A quick, fun hit of cricket history — with a S’Quiz at the end!

Watch this episode on YouTube. Can humans use science to help cool the planet? 🌏 In this Squiz Kids Science Short, Christie explains geoengineering — the big idea of using technology to change Earth’s climate on purpose.

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 s...

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.

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Tree-climbing crocodiles; America’s real-life mer-people; a coral baby boom; and a password problem goes viral.

Scientists found ancient croc eggs in Queensland that may have belonged to tree-climbing crocodiles!

In Washington, DC, a group of fun-loving folks dress up as mermaids and mermen and swim together! With sparkly tails and giant flippers, they twirl and splash like underwater royalty and welcome all newcomers.

The Great Barrier Reef is bursting with baby coral! Scientists are helping these tiny sea critters grow safely and se...

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Astronauts stuck in space; Christmas feels in New York; Falcon watch grips Melbourne; and Bluey’s mega keepy-uppy.

Oops! A chunk of old space junk has bonked into China’s space station, putting the astronauts’ ride home on pause. Don’t worry — they’re safe and floating fine!

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in New York! A giant 22-metre spruce tree just rolled into Rockefeller Plaza. Soon it’ll be twinkling with 50,000 lights and topped with a 400kg sparkle star.

High above Mel...

Introducing Blaze, Flo, Gust, Rocky, Scraps and Buzz - a new gang of super-connected superheroes. Together, they’re tackling climate change.

This six-part podcast series introduces kids to the different types of renewable energy that will power the world they will grow up to live in.

In each episode, a different energy superhero walks kids through the basic science of how each renewable works while an expert addresses the most common myths surrounding them.

Each episode comes complete with ⁠⁠⁠⁠a dedicated classroom worksheet⁠⁠⁠⁠.

It’s a series designed to pique kids’ curiosity about exciti...

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The world stops for Remembrance Day; Kiwis win the footy; spelling bee champs take a bow; and Mouse the lion dog.

At 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month, people all over the world will pause for one minute to remember soldiers who gave their lives in war. It’s called Remembrance Day—and red poppies are worn to honour those brave heroes. Lest we forget!

People in Ireland freaked out when they thought they saw a lion in the woods—but it turned...

With FrogID Week hopping into gear, Christie dusts off a fun and fascinating Shortcut on Clever Critters. Rats that save lives... Frogs that pretend to be insects ...and plants that can count? What more do you need on a Sunday?

Links:

World's tiniest frog (and vertebrate): ⁠https://video.link/w/VeVFc⁠

Snowball the dancing cockatoo: ⁠https://video.link/w/oaVFc⁠

Rat school in Africa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrzpEfCUnjc

BBC video on Venus fly trap: ⁠https://video.link/w/0aVFc

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Is 3I/ATLAS an alien probe zipping through our solar system — or just an icy wanderer from another star? We explain what scientists know, why Harvard’s Avi Loeb is stirring up talk of aliens, and what’s most likely really going on. 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 s...

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.

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New home for huge croc; Mexico’s liver munching orcas; Paddington Bear’s big musical; and spider robots in Antarctica?

Old Faithful is a HUGE croc who’s lived peacefully in a Queensland water hole for years—but now he's being moved to Australia Zoo!

In the ocean off Mexico, orcas are using their super smarts to outwit great white sharks—just to eat their livers! Yuck (and wow)!

Paddington Bear has swapped his suitcase for the spotlight in a brand-new London musical!

Some people onl...

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Half Yours makes history; Spanish church reaches new heights; an influencer family packs up; and a lost cow comes home.

As horses thundered through the Melbourne Cup, jockey Jamie Melham zoomed into history — winning not just this race, but also the Caulfield Cup. That's a double whammy no woman’s done before.

Barcelona’s fairytale-like church, the Sagrada Familia, just added a mega tower — making it the tallest church on Earth!

One emu raced through traffic like a feathered tornado — confusing drivers and dodging cops in Arizona.<...

Introducing Blaze, Flo, Gust, Rocky, Scraps and Buzz - a new gang of super-connected superheroes. Together, they’re tackling climate change.

This six-part podcast series introduces kids to the different types of renewable energy that will power the world they will grow up to live in.

In each episode, a different energy superhero walks kids through the basic science of how each renewable works while an expert addresses the most common myths surrounding them.

Each episode comes complete with ⁠⁠⁠a dedicated classroom worksheet⁠⁠⁠.

It’s a series designed to pique kids’ curiosity about ex...

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King Tut’s golden comeback; Dodgers win World Series; Kangaroos win the Ashes; and mice in space .

Egypt’s famous boy pharaoh, King Tutankhamun, is back in the spotlight! His shiny golden coffin and other ancient treasures are dazzling visitors at a brand-new mega museum in Cairo.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have swung their way to another World Series win – back-to-back champs!

Australia’s Kangaroos triumphed in the rugby league Ashes, while the Wallabies couldn’t quite hop to victory. Back home, the AFLW finals are sizzling –...

Christie shares one of our most popular Shortcuts after Hurricane Melissa wreaked havoc in the Caribbean this week.

We take you through WHAT cyclones, hurricanes, and typhoons are, WHY we're hearing so much about them lately, and HOW we can prepare, if one is headed our way.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

LINKS:

⁠Cyclone Experiment - Cyclone in a bottle⁠

⁠How do hurricanes form⁠

⁠2023 Tropical Cyclone report⁠

⁠Cyclones: how they form; how they're rated; and who comes up with the names?

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First came Fat Bear Week, now it’s Fat Squirrel Week! But all that snacking isn’t just for fun — it’s for hibernation. So what really happens when animals hibernate? And could humans ever snooze through winter too? 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...

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.

It’s Halloween night, and Squiz-E the Newshound is on patrol around Squiz Kids HQ — when he discovers a dusty old pair of headphones tangled in cobwebs.

Join Squiz-E on a spine-tingly, laugh-out-loud Halloween adventure.

With spooky sound effects, fun frights, and one unforgettable twist, Squiz-E and the Haunted Headphones is the perfect mix of mystery, mischief, and Halloween magic — for brave listeners big and small.

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Storm of the century smashes Caribbean; Duke crowned top dog; rise of the AI fakes; and Halloween at the zoo.

Yikes! Jamaica and Cuba have been walloped by Hurricane Melissa — a massive Category 5 storm with crazy winds and floods.

It’s Halloween time at the San Francisco Zoo, and the animals are celebrating in style! Lemurs are pumpkin diving, snow leopards are munching gourds, and spooky decorations are everywhere.

Meet Duke, the superhero border collie from Queensland who just won the 2025 Cobber Challenge. He ran a jaw...

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French jewel thieves busted; a huge hurricane hits Jamaica; a message in a bottle; and a chunky Squirrel King

Two sneaky crooks who pulled off a $160 million jewel heist at the Louvre have been caught by French police!

Hurricane Melissa, the largest storm on Earth this year, is crossing the coast of Jamaica this morning.

A bottle tossed into the sea in 1916 has just been found in Western Australia. Inside? Notes from two WWI soldiers.

Move over Fat Bear Week—Texas now has Fat Sq...

Introducing Blaze, Flo, Gust, Rocky, Scraps and Buzz - a new gang of super-connected superheroes. Together, they’re tackling climate change.

This six-part podcast series introduces kids to the different types of renewable energy that will power the world they will grow up to live in.

In each episode, a different energy superhero walks kids through the basic science of how each renewable works while an expert addresses the most common myths surrounding them.

Each episode comes complete with ⁠⁠a dedicated classroom worksheet⁠⁠.

It’s a series designed to pique kids’ curiosity abou...

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 Christmas Island crab march; Switzerland’s rescue robots; Big weekend for Aussie sport; and Halloween goes green.

It’s a sideways stampede! Over 100 million red crabs are dancing their way to the ocean on Christmas Island.

From the land of chocolate and cheese comes… rescue robots! Magnecko climbs walls like Spider-Man and Roboa slithers like a super-snake, squeezing into tight spots to save lives.

Australia’s sporting stars were on fire! Gout Gout sprinted like lightning in Brisbane, swimmer Mollie O’Callaghan broke records in Canada, and our rug...

Bryce shares one of his favourite Shortcuts just in time for Spooky Season!

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!

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In this Squiz Kids Science Short, Annabel and her dad Shaun ask the question: Why does our skin turn purple when we get bruised? It looks dramatic — but there’s some seriously cool science behind those changing colours. Find out how your body recycles blood, one colour at a time! 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...

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.

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Heatwave sweeps the east; Kangaroos shape up for Ashes; AI Summaries under a cloud; and 6-7 gets ready for Halloween.

From Sydney's scorching 39 degrees to Victoria’s wind-whipping chaos, spring in Australia is putting on a wild weather show! With bushfire warnings and outback towns hitting 46 degrees, it’s time to slap on sunscreen, hold onto your hats.

In America, kids are swarming burger joints just to hear their order number called—yep, 6-7 mania has hit In-N-Out! They're filming the moment like it's the Oscars. And guess what...

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Zombies march in Mexico City; scooter bandits steal royal bling; a rare deal between leaders; and a holiday from hospital.

When Aussie PM Anthony Albanese met US President Donald Trump, they didn’t just shake hands — they made a mega-deal on rare metals for tech gadgets and confirmed a huge submarine project.

Four sneaky thieves in disguises broke into the Louvre and made off with priceless royal jewels — using power tools and scooters!

Thanks to one Aussie filmmaker, sick kids and adults can take a wild VR tri...

Introducing Blaze, Flo, Gust, Rocky, Scraps and Buzz - a new gang of super-connected superheroes. Together, they’re tackling climate change.

This six-part podcast series introduces kids to the different types of renewable energy that will power the world they will grow up to live in.

In each episode, a different energy superhero walks kids through the basic science of how each renewable works while an academic addresses the most common myths surrounding them.

Each episode comes complete with ⁠a dedicated classroom worksheet⁠.

It’s a series designed to pique kids’ curiosity...

Your daily kids news podcast.

Albo’s big meeting with Trump; Diwali celebrations light up; Teen pilots and record-breaking rowers; and a K-Pop Demon sing-along.

Australia’s Prime Minister, Albo, is in the USA to chat with President Trump!

The festival of lights, Diwali, is here – lighting up homes, skies, and hearts!

Sixteen-year-old Byron flew around the whole planet! Meanwhile, two brave rowers paddled across the massive Pacific Ocean for five months straight. That’s oarsome!

The KPop Demon Hunters movie is coming back to cinemas – with karaoke-style singalongs just in ti...

Christie shares one of her favourite Shortcuts. Find out WHEN the Australian Gold Rush took place, WHO joined the hunt for gold, and WHAT lasting effects the Gold Rush had on the nation of Australia.

Grab your maps and your gold pans, because here we go!

⁠ClassroomResources⁠

LINKS

Gold - Australian Government Geoscience: ⁠https://www.ga.gov.au/education/minerals-energy/australian-mineral-facts/gold⁠

Victorian goldfields for kids: ⁠https://www.nma.gov.au/learn/kspace/victorian-goldfields-1854/kids⁠

Eureka Stockade: ⁠https://www.nma.gov.au/defining-moments/resources/eureka-stockade⁠

Gold diggers - Res...

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In this Squiz Kids Science Short, Zach asks the question: Why do we sometimes get zapped by metal? It's happened to all of us, and it can sting, so what is causing the ZAAAAPPP!?

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 kno...

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 we sometimes get zapped when we touch metal?'

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Roblox warning for Aussie kids; England’s dinosaur super-highway; Instagram’s new rules for teens; and Australia votes for its favourite.

Roblox might be fun, but experts are warning it’s not always safe. With millions of kids playing, new rules are coming to protect players under 17 – including limits on chatting.

Palaeontologists in England just uncovered a 200-metre-long trail of massive dinosaur footprints – the longest ever found - left behind by bus-sized plant-munching Cetiosauruses!

Which feathery friend will fly to victory in the Australian...

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Tears and cheers in Israel and Gaza; two fearless felines; baseball goes Bananas; and Royal Conkers to the rescue.

After years of scary fighting, a ceasefire has brought a big deep breath to people in Israel and Gaza.

England's wildest nut-smashing showdown crowned two new Conker champs!

From Ray Ray’s roof-riding road trip to Mango the motorbike-riding mustering cat, these fearless felines are living their nine lives to the fullest!

Baseball’s gone bonkers thanks to the Savannah Bananas! With dancing players, wild rule...

Introducing Blaze, Flo, Gust, Rocky, Scraps and Buzz - a new gang of super-connected superheroes. Together, they’re tackling climate change.

This six-part podcast series introduces kids to the different types of renewable energy that will power the world they will grow up to live in.

In each episode, a different energy superhero walks kids through the basic science of how each renewable works while an academic addresses the most common myths surrounding them.

Each episode comes complete with a dedicated classroom worksheet.

It’s a series designed to pique kids’ curios...

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Good news for Gaza; Venezuela’s peace prize winner; Diamonds netball clean sweep; and Tay Tay’s record breaks a record.

Big news from the Middle East—Israel and Hamas might finally stop fighting. If the ceasefire holds, prisoners will be swapped and peace talks can begin. Fingers crossed this pause leads to a peaceful future.

Maria Corina Machado from Venezuela just won the Nobel Peace Prize! She’s been fighting for fair elections—even when banned from running.

The Aussie Diamonds crushed it in Adel...

Bryce shares a Halloween-inspired Shortcut on the science of skeletons.

LINKS

Google Slides of Classroom Activities: ⁠Moon⁠; Star⁠; ⁠Sun⁠

Making a Dancing Skeleton activity

For the full episode transcript, click here.

In this Squiz Kids Science Short: from trapped air and gassy bacteria to the reason they make different sounds (yes, even the squeaky ones), you’ll find out what’s really going on in your guts. 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 th...

A quiz that's all about all things Australia!

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.

⁠What is Newshounds⁠⁠ - video explainer.

Find out ⁠⁠more about Newshounds⁠⁠.

Get started for free ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠.

Check out the ⁠⁠Squiz Kids website ⁠⁠for all of our other Fun, Free and Fresh offerings!

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

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

Roller coasters used to be called Russian mountains… and today they’re a school holiday favourite for thrill seekers everywhere. Hang on tight — and maybe keep a bucket handy…

Links: Ferrari drivers ride at Ferrari World: ⁠https://video.link/w/jfdrd⁠

Kingda Ka tallest rollercoaster:⁠ https://video.link/w/afdrd⁠

Upside down 14 times on The Smiler: ⁠https://video.link/w/2edrd⁠

Roller coaster records: ⁠https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2017/8/national-roller-coaster-day-10-theme-park-ride-records-for-thrill-seekers-486590⁠

Richard Rodriguez's 112 days on a roller coaster:⁠ https://www.lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/man-who-spent-112-days-2207189⁠7

This week on Squiz Kids Science Shorts: If a snake bites itself, will it die, or is it immune to its own venom?

In this Squiz Kids Science Short, we break down why a snake might bite itself and whether that bite would be deadly!

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 y...

A quiz that's all about the Countries of the World!

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.

What is Newshounds⁠ - video explainer.

Find out ⁠more about Newshounds⁠.

Get started for free ⁠HERE⁠.

Check out the ⁠Squiz Kids website ⁠for all of our other Fun, Free and Fresh offerings!

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

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

From Sydney to the stars, Katherine Bennell-Pegg is blazing a trail.
Australia’s very first astronaut joins Christie under the Squiz Kids Spotlight to talk training for space missions, chasing big dreams, and why STEM is for everyone. Along the way, we cover zero-gravity, space missions, and how you go to the toilet in orbit. It’s fascinating, funny, and full of down-to-earth wisdom from someone aiming for the skies.

And speaking of space… don’t miss IAC Space Day powered by LEGO® Play on October 3 — the biggest public event of IAC 2025 Space Week, and you’re invited! I...

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...

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...

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...

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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...

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...

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/w...

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 w...

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 glor...

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!

Th...

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 s...

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 ro...