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Floods and drought cause chaos, and a record breaking run across Australia. May 20, 2025

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Your daily kids news podcast.

Floods and drought cause chaos; Origin debutants step up; record-breaking run across Australia; and could the Pope visit Australia?

Australia’s doing weather the wild way! While wild rain floods homes in NSW and closes 40 schools, farmers in SA are battling the worst drought in years. Umbrellas in the east, water trucks in the west!

Pope Leo just addressed 200,000 people at his very first mass in Rome as pope! There were kings, queens, and even our PM in the crowd.

It's that time again when NSW and Queensland lose their minds over rugby league! State of Origin is here, and this year brings fresh faces to both teams.

William Goodge just became the fastest person to run across Australia! That’s over a month of non-stop running — to honour his mum and raise money for cancer. Two and a half marathons every day? Someone get this guy a medal... and maybe a nap.

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Ancient Egypt... Your Shortcut May 19, 2025

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

We'll take you through WHAT some of those main myths about Ancient Egypt are; WHY Egyptian men and women wore makeup; and HOW to make a mummy at home. Grab your sandals and your camel and let's go!

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Link: How to mummify a chicken

Fake news in school lesson shake-up, and Austria wins Eurovision. May 18, 2025

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Fake news in school lesson shake-up; Tornados tear through US mid-west; Crystal Palace win FA Cup final; and Austria wins Eurovision.

Australia’s adding media smarts to the school curriculum! From kindy to high school, kids will now learn how to sniff out fake news like pro Newshounds.

Tornado season is spinning wild in the U.S., tossing trees and tearing up homes. Over 5,000 houses damaged! These whirling winds don’t mess around — but locals are taking shelter and staying strong.

Crystal Palace has finally done it! After over a century and a half, they’ve won the FA Cup — and fans are going bonkers.

Austria’s techno-opera jam just won Eurovision! Meanwhile, Australia’s entry "Milkshake Man" sadly didn’t shake things up. But hey, sauna songs and glittery madness still made it the silliest music showdown.

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Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz May 15, 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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Underwater volcano ready to blow, and Bulldogs v Broncos in fan battle. May 14, 2025

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Underwater volcano ready to blow; Switzerland’s speeding duck; Bulldogs v Broncos in fan battle; and Mr Beast and the gorilla fake.

A giant underwater volcano called Axial Seamount might explode off the U.S. coast! It's hiding deep under the sea but could create one of the biggest underwater blasts this year.

A speedy Swiss duck broke the law—kind of! A mallard was caught flying at 52 km/h in a 30 zone. The speed camera snapped it mid-flight, but no number plate = no fine.

As the NRL heats up, clubs are battling for more than just points—they’re fighting for the largest home crowd! The Broncos still lead, but the Bulldogs are charging up.

A fake video claimed Mr Beast made 100 people battle a gorilla. (Spoiler: he didn’t!) It looked real—but it was full of fibs.

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The Libs' First Lady, and a sky show stuns the West. May 13, 2025

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The Libs' First Lady; Yorkshire’s puffins pop-up, a Capybara’s great escape; and a sky show stuns the West.

Sussan Ley has just made history, becoming the first woman to lead the federal Liberal Party! From punk-rock rebel to Parliament powerhouse.

The puffins have landed! Thousands of these colourful seabirds are back on Yorkshire’s cliffs, raising their cute baby pufflings under the moonlight.

Doubao the capybara is still dodging zookeepers after 40+ days on the run in China. Big, furry, and built like a giant potato with legs, he’s stolen hearts... and maybe a few carrots.

A blazing meteor lit up Western Australia in a flash of green and orange, zipping across the sky like a cosmic light show.

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Classic - Morocco ... Squiz the World May 12, 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, Amanda Bower, on an audio adventure.

Today, we’re flying north-west to Morocco—a country of colourful markets, desert dunes, and ancient cities that feel like stepping back in time. From camel rides in the Sahara to minty-smelling tanneries and delicious couscous cooked the traditional way, there’s so much to explore. So buckle up and get ready to discover Morocco!

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Links:

Tamazight alphabet: ⁠https://theberber.wordpress.com/the-berber-language/⁠

Fes leather tannery: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeuMcYB4BL8⁠

Beef tagine:⁠ https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/beef-recipes/beef-tagine⁠/

Tension flares in India, and 50 year-old spaceship crashes to Earth. May 11, 2025

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Tension flares in India; Pope Leo is in the house; 50 year-old spaceship crashes to Earth; and here comes the Milkshake Man!

Aussie cricket stars had to pack their bags and zoom out of India as things heated up between India and Pakistan. With fighting near the border, the world is watching.

Say hello to Pope Leo the 14th—formerly known as Robert from Chicago! The Catholic Church has a brand-new leader, and he’s already getting to work!

A spaceship from 1972 finally fell back to Earth! It never made it to Venus, but after 53 years of orbiting, it splashed down near Indonesia.

Get ready to boogie! Eurovision is back with wild costumes, funky tunes, and Australia’s Go-Jo singing Milkshake Man. It’s silly, it’s catchy, and there's talk that we just might make the finals!

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Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz May 08, 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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A Dum-Dum delivery disaster, and Attenborough’s Ocean action. May 07, 2025

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New Zealand’s Cybersafety Plan; a Dum Dum delivery disaster; Young Archies’ big talent; and Attenborough’s Ocean action.

New Zealand's Prime Minister wants to keep kids safe online by banning under-16s from joining social media.

An 8-year-old from Kentucky accidentally ordered 70,000 lollipops while planning a party, costing his mum nearly $4,000! Luckily, Amazon gave a refund. Lesson learned: always check with grown-ups before shopping online

The Young Archies art competition is bursting with creativity! Over 3,000 kids and teens across Australia created portraits of people who inspire them.

Nature legend Sir David Attenborough turns 99 and celebrates with a new film all about our oceans! He says protecting the sea is key to saving the planet.

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