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Millions brace for Cyclone Alfred, and the return of the fish doorbell. Mar 05, 2025

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Your daily kids news podcast.

Millions brace for Cyclone Alfred; Return of the fish doorbell; AFL season kicks off; and a record-breaking polar bear swim.

Batten down the hatches! Cyclone Alfred is charging towards Australia’s east coast, bringing wild winds, heavy rain, and the risk of flooding. Schools are closing, supermarkets are packed, and sandbags are in high demand.

In the Czech Republic, thousands of brave (or bonkers) swimmers dived into a freezing 3-degree lake to break the world record for the biggest polar bear swim.

In the Netherlands, fish get VIP treatment! A special underwater camera alerts locals when fish are stuck at river gates, so they can call the city to open the locks.

Check out the Fish Doorbell yourself!

Remember: only ring the doorbell if you see a fish waiting.

Watch out! The internet is flooded with fake videos of Cyclone Alfred—some from storms years ago! Why? Clicks and money. Remember: STOP, THINK, CHECK before sharing!

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A doughnut emergency, and a Blue Ghost on the Moon. Mar 04, 2025

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A doughnut emergency; seven years in the saddle; a Blue Ghost on the Moon; and virtual dessert.

A spacecraft the size of a hippo has landed safely on the Moon! Built by Firefly Aerospace, the Blue Ghost lander sent back stunning images and is now running experiments for NASA.

A little boy in Oklahoma used an old phone to call 9-1-1 for an "emergency"—doughnuts!

Listen to the call.

Two adventurers are riding horses 30,000 km from Argentina to Alaska! No backup, just them and their trusty steeds. It could take seven years, but with kind locals and strong horses, they’re off to an incredible start!

Scientists have made an artificial tongue that can recreate flavors in VR! So far, it can mimic sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami.

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Classic - The Food That Changed The World... Your Shortcut Mar 03, 2025

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Humans have been slurping them for thousands of years. We're going to take you through WHY it is that we humans love noodles so much; WHERE in the world we can eat noodles; and—I think I'll be surprised by this one—WHEN we can eat them. This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to The Food That Changed The World—the podcast where we dig into the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the big news stories.

Your Noodle Word Search

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Brisbane battens down the hatches; Oscars fever takes LA; NRL kicks off in Vegas; and tracking koalas by their poo. Mar 02, 2025

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Batten down the hatches, Queenslanders! Tropical Cyclone Alfred is hovering off the coast, and there’s a chance it could head straight for Brisbane.

Hollywood is buzzing as the biggest night in movies—the Oscars—takes centre stage! Will The Wild Robot take home the gold for Best Animated Feature, or will another film surprise everyone?

The NRL season kicked off in the bright lights of Las Vegas, where the Raiders and Panthers scored big wins while the Warriors and Sharks missed out. Meanwhile, Australia’s Young Socceroos made history, winning their first-ever Asian Cup in a thrilling penalty shootout!

Meet Max, the koala-saving super dog! This clever pup sniffs out koala poop in NSW forests to help rangers track and protect Australia’s furry friends.

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Squiz Kids Q+A with R U OK?'s Dr. Hannah Brown Mar 02, 2025

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Dr Hannah answers questions from Aussie kids in a very special Squiz Kids Q+A. She explains how to be a kind kid and a good friend, how to ask a friend if they're OK on any day of the year, and what to do if a friend tells you that they're not OK. Because, by asking, listening, encouraging action and checking in with them you could change a life.

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Classic - Islam... Your Shortcut Feb 28, 2025

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It's the second biggest religion in the world, and the fastest growing... and this month, believers are observing the Holy Month of Ramadan. We'll take you through WHAT Islam is... HOW Ramadan is celebrated ... and WHY Mecca is so important.

LINKS:

Interactive map of Muslim majority countries: https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/muslim-majority-countries

Interactive map of global Muslim population: https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/muslim-population-by-country

BBC's Guide to the Hajj: https://video.link/w/QdVid

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Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz Feb 27, 2025

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Who's smarter, kids or adults?

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Warships in the Tasman; an Arctic vault deposit; Girls Scout Cookie caution; and a dog’s favourite colour. Feb 26, 2025

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Newshounds letter to the Principal.

A pilot flying over the Tasman Sea got a shock when he was warned mid-flight that Chinese warships below were testing weapons! While China says they followed the rules, Australia wasn’t too happy about the surprise. About 30 flights had to change course to stay safe.

Way up in the freezing Arctic, a special vault stores seeds from all over the world—just in case we ever need to regrow important crops like wheat and corn. This week, 14,000 new seeds are being added!

Scientists in India found that street dogs really, REALLY love yellow! Even when given bowls of food, they still picked the yellow ones over grey or blue.

Social media went wild claiming Girl Scout cookies are toxic—but the truth? You’d have to eat 9,000 in a day for it to be a problem! Turns out, some influencers were just trying to share their own cookie recipes.

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Queensland on cyclone watch; Ukraine’s sad anniversary; the case of the golden toilet; and the blockbuster film you’ve never heard of. Feb 25, 2025

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Cyclone Alfred is swirling over the Coral Sea and could become a powerful category-three storm. While it might stay out at sea, weather forecasters say it's unpredictable—so coastal towns are staying alert.

Your Shortcut to Cyclones, Hurricanes and Typhoons.

It's been three years since Russia invaded Ukraine, sparking a war that continues today. People in Ukraine are standing strong, and leaders from around the world gathered in Kyiv to show support.

Move over, Inside Out 2—there’s a new box office champion! Ne Zha 2, a Chinese animated film about a boy god battling dragons, has made a whopping $1.7 billion.

A solid gold toilet was stolen from an English castle six years ago, and now the suspects are on trial! The loo has never been found—was it melted down into jewellery? Are you wearing it right now?

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Your Shortcut to... Cyclones, Hurricanes and Typhoons Feb 25, 2025

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Your Shortcut to... Cyclones, Hurricanes and Typhoons

LINKS:

Cyclone Experiment - Cyclone in a bottle

How do hurricanes form

2023 Tropical Cyclone report