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Aussie outback bounces back, and Britain’s real-life spy-boss revealed. Jun 17, 2025

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Your daily kids news podcast.

Aussie outback bounces back; Britain’s real-life spy-boss revealed; Pixar’s purr-fect new plans; and Grandad shreds the skatepark.

After floods soaked Thargomindah, the town bounced back with a joyful Shearers Shindig! There were pig races, colour runs, and lightning-fast sheep haircuts!

Say hello to the new head of MI6—Blaise Metreweli, the first woman to lead Britain’s top-secret spy team! Once a gadget genius, now she’s the real-life boss behind Britain's spy missions.

Pixar’s got BIG news! Elio, a kid-turned-Earth-ambassador, and Gatto, a musical cat in Venice, are heading to screens soon. Oh, and Toy Story 5? It’s happening!!!!

Mandurah’s skate park has a new boss—Gavin, the scooter-riding grandpa! At 52, he’s doing wild tricks and wheelies on his mobility scooter.

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Dragons... Your Shortcut Jun 16, 2025

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

We'll take you through WHERE the myths and legends of dragons come from, WHO the dragons of stories, books and movies are, and WHY they still breathe fire into our imaginations today.

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Middle East tensions explained, and Sonic takes on Mario. Jun 15, 2025

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Your daily kids news podcast.

Middle East tensions explained; Golden loo still missing; South Africa wins the cricket; and Sonic takes on Mario.

A serious argument between two countries—Israel and Iran—has gotten fiery. World leaders are watching closely, hoping things calm down. It’s happening far away, but it’s important to know about.

Six years ago, a toilet made entirely of gold vanished from a palace in England! Two sneaky thieves finally got caught and are off to jail. The shiny loo was worth $5 million—but now it's in bits and missing.

South Africa hit their way to the top of world Test cricket, beating Australia in a stunning twist! With a heroic 136 runs from Aidan Markram, they scooped the championship. A proud moment for captain Temba Bavuma—and a big "howzat!" to the world.

Sonic's new racing game is zooming into the spotlight and might just outshine Mario Kart! Meanwhile, Toothless is back on the big screen with “How To Train Your Dragon” crushing it at cinemas. Gaming and dragons? Epic combo!

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Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz Jun 12, 2025

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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.

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World Cup here we come! And BTS released from army. Jun 11, 2025

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Your daily kids news podcast.

World Cup here we come!; BTS released from army; electric vehicles in the spotlight; and the zebra that ran away.

Australia’s soccer stars are heading to the World Cup after a nail-biting 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia! Connor Metcalfe’s first-ever goal and Mitch Duke’s header sealed the deal.

Two BTS members have left the army and teased a reunion! Fans are buzzing at the chance of new hits. Meanwhile, Kendrick Lamar stole the BET Awards with five big wins.

A pet zebra in Tennessee gave police the runaround, hiding in fields before being helicoptered back to its owner. Yep, you read that right—Ed the Zebra is home safe.

Australians have been tricked by false info about electric cars running out of juice. Squiz-E says: always STOP, THINK, and CHECK before you believe everything online.

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Los Angeles in turmoil, and a giant meatball you don’t want to eat! Jun 10, 2025

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Your daily kids news podcast.

Los Angeles in turmoil; Syria’s lost tomb; A tiny violin that’s no joke; and a giant meatball you don’t want to eat!

Los Angeles is buzzing with protests, and some rallies turned rowdy, leading the government to send in the National Guard.

A construction worker in Syria made a jaw-dropping discovery—an ancient tomb complex full of treasures dating back 1,500 years!

Scientists in the UK have made the world’s tiniest violin using 3D printing! It’s smaller than a strand of hair and doesn’t play music, but it shows just how small technology can go.

Imagine every human turned into mince—yuck! A mathematician calculated it’d make a giant meatball one kilometre wide. And if you made a sausage from every insect on Earth, it’d weigh a billion tonnes. That’s one recipe we’re skipping for dinner!

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Hong Kong... Squiz the World Jun 09, 2025

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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 zipping across the globe to Hong Kong—a bustling city where East meets West in a dazzling skyline of glass and steel. It’s a place where dumplings steam in bamboo baskets, where street markets glow with neon signs, and where pink dolphins swim in the surrounding waters. So grab your chopsticks and get ready to taste the adventure of Hong Kong!

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A prince’s plan to save the oceans, and NBA playoffs get to pointy end. Jun 08, 2025

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A prince’s plan to save the oceans; meet the Donald Trump pumpkin; NBA playoffs get to pointy end; and the elephant who went grocery shopping.

The UN Oceans Conference is happening in Nice, France, where world leaders (plus Prince William and Sir David Attenborough!) are talking about how to save our oceans.

A London veggie-carving contest turned pumpkins, cucumbers, and cauliflowers into famous faces! From a “Trumpkin” to a cauliflower Dolly Parton, the Lambeth Country Show served up laughs and creative goodness that’d make any salad bar jealous!

Sport fans are cheering as the Socceroos score a big win against Japan, inching closer to the World Cup! Meanwhile, the NBA Finals are in full swing with the Pacers leading the Thunder 1-0.

In Thailand, a hungry elephant went on a snack run—literally! It wandered into a shop, grabbed some treats, and left with a trunkful of chips.

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Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz Jun 05, 2025

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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.

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Plastics battle for World Environment Day, and sloths the size of elephants. Jun 04, 2025

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Your daily kids news podcast.

Plastics battle for World Environment Day; pilgrims head to Mecca for the Haj; Squiz-E sniffs a pollie porky; and sloths the size of elephants.

It’s World Environment Day, and the UN wants us all thinking about plastic! While plastic helps our lives, it’s hurting oceans and animals too. Let’s learn how to use less plastic and recycle more—so our planet can breathe easier.

A million Muslims are gathering in Mecca for the annual Haj—a journey in the desert to honour an ancient pilgrimage. It’s one of the world’s largest and most spiritual events!

Scientists say ancient sloths were as big as elephants—complete with armoured skin! No sleepy tree-hugging here.

A politician wrongly claimed solar panels can’t be recycled, but fact-checkers—and a helpful newshound—proved him wrong! Turns out, 90% can be recycled right here in Australia.

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