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Squiz Kids is a news podcast, just for kids! 10 minutes of age-appropriate news, delivered with positivity and humour. Make it part of your daily routine by playing it over breakfast, during the drive to school or - for all the Squiz teachers out there - in the classroom. There's also kids v adults quizzes, a book club, kids-only Q&As (with people like the Prime Minister!), deep dives into topics kids love (from Barbie to Halloween, toys, sport, inventions, crazy science stuff, and so much m ...
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The place to go for conversations about the news. Each Saturday, Claire Kimball and Kate Watson present the Weekly Wrap - the week in news and what's coming up. Super handy if you're busy and want a recap of the week that was, a way to get ahead of next week and some helpful news recommendations on your way through... Then there's our limited interview series, in which Kate sits down with journalists and experts to help give you an understanding of the news behind the headlines. The Squiz is ...
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A daily news podcast, getting you across the latest Australian and international news in under 10 minutes. Agenda-free, independent, and delivered by hosts that'll come to feel like mates. It's the news without the noise, cutting through with a touch of analysis and an eye on what's coming next. And there's always a quirky news story or two to give a touch of balance to the news of the day. News for busy people, out 6am weekday, perfect for your morning routine. The Squiz is your shortcut to ...
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So many podcasts, so little time - what to listen to? On PodSoup, Michelle and Tracey fuel their podcast obsession by producing a podcast...about podcasts. Favourites shared, suggestions welcomed.
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Pink balaclava-clad alternative comedian Ross Purdy hosts a show where he brings on comedians, musicians and other creatives and subjects them to rambling, absurdist, unpredictable interviews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Big changes to political donations, and some sultry poultry
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Friday, 14 February: A big change to donation laws; A NSW Health probe continues; An influencer makes headlines; And celebrating a comedic icon... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). The list of the 50 best SNL ske…
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Who's smarter, kids or adults? 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.By Squiz Media
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Weekly Wrap: NSW nurses stood down, dodging US tariffs, and Kendrick vs Drake
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The reaction and fallout to antisemitic comments made by two nurses in Sydney, Trump’s call with Vladimir Putin, and what happened with tariffs this week. Plus, we explain the Drake/Kendrick Lamar feud, and the first RBA interest rate decision of 2025 is coming... LINKS Our shortcut to...Belle Gibson Video of a kayaker getting swallowed by a whale …
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The new Netflix series Apple Cider Vinegar has brought the story of Belle Gibson back into the headlines. If you’ve heard about or been watching the show, you might be wondering about the true story of the young Aussie wellness influencer who claimed that she cured herself of brain cancer through natural therapies and a healthy diet - before being …
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Outrage over antisemitic footage, and a top dog is crowned
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Thursday, 13 February: Outrage over antisemitic footage; Modi visits Trump; Rex gets a lifeline; And a top dog is crowned... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). You can take a look through the best of the best at t…
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Invictus Games inspire the world; monkey causes Sri Lankan blackout; the Harry Potter bin bargain; and Squiz-E’s world tour.
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Your daily kids news podcast. Prince Harry’s Invictus Games are in full swing in Canada! This special Olympics-style event features incredible athletes who have served their countries and overcome injuries. One mischievous monkey had the whole of Sri Lanka in the dark—literally! The little troublemaker climbed into a power station, causing a countr…
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A new ceasefire deadline, and an Aussie success story
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Wednesday, 12 February: A new ceasefire deadline; Kerr's found not guilty; Disney's streaming play; And a big success story... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for…
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Waste warriors in the NT; an earthquake swarm shakes Santorini; some furry football fun; and a rare rotten meat flower.
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Your daily kids news podcast. An Indigenous-owned business in Darwin, EcoMob, is tackling food waste by turning scraps into plant-loving soil boosters! The gorgeous Greek island of Santorini is getting a serious shake-up! Over 12,800 earthquakes have hit in just weeks, and scientists are watching closely for signs of a volcanic eruption. Forget the…
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Your Shortcut to... Earthquakes and Volcanoes
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LINKS Interactive volcano and earthquake mapping: https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/buac17-68-sci-ess-quakevolint/earthquakes-and-volcanoes-interactive/ Build your own seismograph: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/shaky-science-build-a-seismograph/By Squiz Media
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A major humanitarian crisis is happening in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, one of the most populous and mineral-rich nations in Africa. Nearly 3,000 people have died and millions have been forced to leave their homes since fighting between militia and the Congolese military broke out in recent weeks, but it’s part of a conflict that’s been g…
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Steel tariffs are on the cards, and a fatberg strikes in Perth
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Tuesday, 11 February: Steel tariffs on the cards; Richard White in more hot water; An Aussie's big win; And a fatberg strikes... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). You can watch Serena Williams at the Super Bowl h…
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Each fortnight, we give the world globe a spin and see where we land. Then, we take the kids of Australia on an audio excursion to visit that country and its people. Join your captain, Christie Kijurina, on an audio adventure. Today, we’re heading to Norway, a breathtaking country known for its stunning fjords, forests of trolls, and Viking history…
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A warning sign for Labor, and brew-tiful bags
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Monday, 10 February: A warning sign for Labor; Another ceasefire swap; Queensland's supply issue; And some brew-tiful bags... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for …
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Super Bowl and Swifties; Minecraft meets microscopes; a beaver building project; and it’s snakes in the rain.
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Your daily kids news podcast. Watch your step, Australia! With warm weather and rain, snakes are popping up everywhere—even sea snakes are turning up in weird places! 102 red-bellied black snakes! In the Czech Republic, a beaver family did what humans couldn’t—built a dam in just two days! Officials spent years trying to get approval for a $2 milli…
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Reckon you're full bottle on everything that happened in January, from political slogans to corpse flowers? Well, time to test your mettle on the Squiz Quiz of the month! Quizmaster Andrew Williams is joined by the Weekly Wrap team of Claire Kimball and Kate Watson to take on the challenge. Can you beat our Squiz news experts in the studio? Here's …
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Weekly Wrap: Trump’s Gaza plan, Queensland floods, and who is Bianca Censori?
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We break down President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza, and what happened this week in the US trade wars. Plus, why Bianca Censori's Grammy outit caused such a stir, and Mecca might be up for grabs. In what's coming up - it's Super Bowl Sunday. UPDATE: Since recording, MCoBeauty confirmed its sale to retail/pharmacy entrepreneur Dennis Bastas, who is…
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Who's smarter, kids or adults? The Periodic Table Song 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.By Squiz Media
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Questions over a caravan plot, and a passionfruit pie
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Friday, 7 February: Questions over the caravan plot; A poisoning probe stalls; Putricia's back; And a passionfruit pie... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). You can find the recipe for passionfruit and Anzac crumb…
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Your Shortcut to... the Treaty of Waitangi
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Late last year, thousands of New Zealanders protested against a bill that would see the Treaty of Waitangi - a founding agreement signed by Maori and the British - reinterpreted. Large protests are expected again today on Waitangi Day, so in this Squiz Shortcut we’ll get you across the history of the treaty and why the bill has Kiwis so divided. Sq…
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