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The case of the missing devil, and Operation Mozzie takes off Jun 03, 2026

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Your daily kids news podcast.

The case of the missing devil; Operation Mozzie takes off; AFL’s Hawks fans in fake photo drama; and the World Cup’s unlikely hero.

Mary the Tasmanian Devil has escaped from a Queensland wildlife park and is still on the loose!

A New Zealand footballer has gone from 5,000 followers to more than 4 million after being crowned the World Cup’s unlikely hero by an Argentinian influencer.

Scientists are releasing millions of specially bred mosquitoes that could help stop diseases like malaria and dengue fever.

A fake AI-generated image showing a football stadium on fire tricked plenty of people online. Luckily, Squiz-E was on the case, reminding everyone to STOP, THINK and CHECK before believing dramatic posts.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Researched and hosted by Bryce Corbett

Mega month of sport begins! And, the world’s largest paper plane? Jun 02, 2026

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Your daily kids news podcast.

Mega month of sport begins; chalk art hits the road; a tiny turtle triumph; and the world’s largest paper plane?

The Socceroos are heading to the biggest FIFA World Cup ever, while ice hockey and basketball finals also burst into action this week.

Artists in Missouri are transforming streets into giant 3D illusions that look like monsters, cliffs and giant holes bursting from the pavement.

More than 9,000 baby green sea turtles are heading out to sea after scientists helped protect their eggs from heat and rising seas.

Students in China may have built the world’s biggest remote-controlled paper plane!

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Researched and hosted by Christie Kijurina

The History of Money: Boulders, Banks and Bitcoin - Your Shortcut... Jun 01, 2026

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In this episode of Squiz Kids Shortcut, Christie and Bryce explore the weird, surprising and sometimes downright bonkers history of money. From giant limestone wheels on the Pacific island of Yap to the first coins stamped by kings, paper money in ancient China, Renaissance banks, gold bars, Bitcoin and beyond.

Discover what actually makes something “money” in the first place, how money changed from shells, salt, giant stone wheels, shiny coins and paper notes, and why something only becomes money if enough people trust it.

There’s also a S’Quiz at the end… so listen carefully!

For the full episode transcript, click here.

This episode was hosted by Bryce Corbett and Christie Kijurina

Research by Christie Kijurina

Amazing cave rescue in Laos, and the world’s best spellers May 31, 2026

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Your daily kids news podcast.

Amazing cave rescue in Laos; a rare blue micromoon; big weekend for soccer fans; and the world’s best spellers.

Five men trapped underground in a flooded cave in Laos were rescued after a week of tense efforts.

Shrey Parikh, 14, raced through 32 tricky words in 90 seconds to win the world’s biggest spelling bee.

Australia’s Socceroos kicked off World Cup prep with a 1–0 loss to Mexico in front of 78,000 fans, while PSG snatched Champions League glory from Arsenal after a tense penalty shootout.

Last night, a Blue Moon appeared—the second full moon of the month—and it was also a micromoon, looking smaller than usual because it’s at the far end of its orbit.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Written and hosted by Bryce Corbett

Eddie Mabo and Native Title - From the Vault May 30, 2026

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Who was Eddie Mabo… and how did one man help change Australian law forever?

In this special From The Vault episode for Reconciliation Week, we revisit the remarkable story of Eddie Koiki Mabo, a Torres Strait Islander man whose fight for fairness led to one of the most important legal decisions in Australian history.

Discover what terra nullius really meant, why land is so deeply connected to culture and identity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and how the landmark Mabo decision changed the way Australia understands land rights.

It’s a story of courage, truth, fairness… and proof that one determined person really can change history.

Researched by Christie Kijurina

Hosted by Christie Kijurina and Bryce Corbett

Could scientists really bring animals back from extinction… and should they? Science Short May 29, 2026

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What if a woolly mammoth wandered past your school oval… or a Tasmanian tiger trotted through the playground?

In this week’s Squiz Kids Science Short, we explore the surprising science of de-extinction... the real-life effort to bring vanished animals back using ancient DNA, gene editing and even giant artificial eggs.

Could scientists really recreate creatures like mammoths, moa birds or the thylacine? And if science can do it… should it?

Listen carefully — there’s no test, but plenty to think about!

Researched and hosted by Christie Kijurina

Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz May 28, 2026

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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.

Written and hosted by Christie Kijurina

We’re off to the Moon! and Blues win first Origin May 27, 2026

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Your daily kids news podcasts.

We’re off to the Moon!; Blues win first Origin; Squiz-E sniffs a fake; and Britain’s cheese rolling championships

NASA wants humans living on the Moon by 2032!

In England, brave and slightly bonkers racers chased a rolling cheese wheel down a steep hill.

NSW pulled off a huge State of Origin comeback, beating Queensland 22–20 with a last-minute try.

Squiz-E is warning kids about false claims spreading online about diphtheria.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Researched and hosted by Bryce Corbett.

National Reconciliation Week starts, and an Aussie astronaut’s invited to space. May 26, 2026

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Your daily kids news podcast.

National Reconciliation Week starts; a student tractor take-over; some furry film stars; and an Aussie astronaut’s invited to space.

Australia is marking National Sorry Day and National Reconciliation Week by remembering the Stolen Generations and thinking about how people can listen, learn and move forward together.

Millions of Muslims from around the world are gathering in Mecca for the Hajj, an important pilgrimage filled with prayer, reflection and community.

Forget buses... students in rural Michigan, USA, celebrated finishing school by driving tractors, golf carts and giant farm vehicles to class!

At the fancy Cannes Film Festival, rescue dogs Yuri and Tormenta stole hearts and won the Palm Dog Award for their movie roles.

Australian astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg could be heading to the International Space Station!

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Your Shortcut to Eddie Mabo and Native Title.
Our chat with Katherine Bennell-Pegg.

The United Arab Emirates - Squiz the World goes to... May 25, 2026

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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 flying to the United Arab Emirates, a country where desert traditions and futuristic ambition race side by side. From robot camel jockeys and towering skyscrapers to pearl-diving history, giant shopping malls and skiing with penguins in the desert, there’s so much to discover.
So, buckle up and get ready to explore the UAE.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Researched and hosted by Christie Kijurina.

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