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Holiday Brainteaser #66 Sep 21, 2026

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Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday 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.

Holiday Brainteaser #65 - Solution Sep 21, 2026

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Holiday Brainteaser #65 Sep 20, 2026

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The United Nations -Your Shortcut... From the Vault Sep 19, 2026

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The United Nations General Assembly is underway in New York, with world leaders, heads of state and diplomats gathering to discuss some of the biggest issues facing our planet.

But what exactly is the United Nations? Why was it created? How does it get almost 200 countries to work together—and what does any of that have to do with kids?

In this week’s From the Vault, we’re dusting off our Shortcut to the United Nations. Christie and Bryce discover how the UN began, what happens inside its very long General Assembly, why five countries have special veto powers and how the UN works to protect peace, human rights, health, education and the environment.

So pop on your diplomatic headphones and get ready to discover why the UN matters to all of us.

Why do fingernails grow faster than toenails? Science Short Sep 18, 2026

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It’s the world’s slowest race: fingernails versus toenails.

They’re made from the same tough stuff and grow in much the same way, so why do our fingernails race ahead while our toenails trail behind? Christie investigates the tiny nail factories hidden beneath our skin, discovers just how slowly nails really grow, and finds out how blood flow, warmth and all the work done by our busy fingers might give fingernails an unfair advantage.

If you have a science question you'd like Christie to investigate, email us at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz Sep 17, 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.

Japan’s record-breaking 100-year-olds, and taming the AI robots. Sep 16, 2026

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Your daily kids news podcast.

Celebrating Aussie Citizenship Day; Japan’s record-breaking 100-year-olds; big weekend for AFL and NRL; and taming the AI robots.

It’s Australian Citizenship Day! A chance to think about what unites Australians, from democracy and equality to freedom and the famous fair go.

Japan has reached one seriously impressive milestone: more than 100,000 people are now aged 100 or older!

It’s crunch time! Sydney faces Fremantle and Hawthorn takes on Brisbane, with two precious AFL Grand Final spots up for grabs. Add massive NRL elimination clashes into the mix and you’ve got one gigantic weekend of footy.

An alarming magazine cover might look convincing, but Squiz-E says appearances can deceive in the AI age.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Researched and hosted by Bryce Corbett

Bringing back the Tassie Tiger, and keeping Venice afloat Sep 15, 2026

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Your daily kids news podcast.

Bringing back the Tassie Tiger; keeping Venice afloat; dinosaur poo delivers a clue; and the Big Peg is up for sale.

Could the Tasmanian tiger be about to claw its way back from extinction?

Venice’s incredible flood barriers have already saved the floating city more than 150 times. But rising seas mean they’re being used more and more, creating a tricky new problem.

Scientists peering inside 66-million-year-old fossilised dung discovered amazingly preserved feathers, bird bones and fish scales.

Forget the pool and renovated kitchen — this NSW property comes with a 5.2-metre steel clothes peg!

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Researched and hosted by Christie Kijurina

Panama - Squiz the World goes to... Sep 14, 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 to Panama, a skinny, S-shaped country known as the “Bridge of the World, Heart of the Universe”. Discover how giant ships climb a watery staircase through the rainforest, meet golden frogs that wave to one another, and learn why the famous Panama hat isn’t actually Panamanian. Buckle up... we’re taking off for Panama!

Want to explore some more?

For the full episode transcript, ⁠click here.⁠

Researched and hosted by Christie Kijurina

Screen time limits in classrooms, and Footy semi-finals bring the action Sep 13, 2026

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Your daily kids news podcast.

Screen time limits in classrooms; England’s planet-saving zoo; Footy semi-finals bring the action; and celebrating International Democracy Day.

NSW classrooms are heading for a digital detox, with screen time set to shrink and good old pen-and-paper making a comeback.

Bristol Zoo is giving its animal collection a conservation makeover, focusing on species threatened with extinction.

September footy is getting serious! AFL and NRL teams battled through a massive weekend of finals, the NRLW locked in its contenders, and the NFL took over the MCG.

Today’s Squiz Kids Salute goes to kids proving you don’t need to be a grown-up to make a difference.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Researched and Hosted by Bryce Corbett

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