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Holiday Brain Teaser #17 Dec 16, 2024

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Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEDT for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

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The Science of Santa... Your Shortcut Dec 15, 2024

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Today, we’re unwrapping what challenges Santa faces every Christmas Eve, how science might explain the magic behind Santa’s tricks, and why a little Christmas magic can inspire big ideas. So, grab your jingle bells and a mug of hot chocolate, and let’s get started!

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Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz Dec 12, 2024

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Who's smarter, kids or adults?

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The Mystery of Friday the 13th

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Taylor Swift takes a final bow; Santa Tracker is switched on; PNG gets its footy team; and cow fart fake news. Dec 11, 2024

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Your daily kids news podcast.

Taylor Swift takes a final bow; Santa Tracker is switched on; PNG gets its footy team; and cow fart fake news.

Taylor Swift’s epic Eras Tour has ended with record-smashing numbers: 149 concerts, over $3 billion in ticket sales, and millions of fans!

NORAD’s radar is ready to track Santa as he zooms from the North Pole! This high-tech tradition keeps kids updated on the big guy’s Christmas Eve journey.

Papua New Guinea is joining the NRL in 2028! Rugby league is the national sport there, and players with PNG roots are already stars.

Internet cowspiracy alert! Scientists made cows less gassy to help the planet, but rumours are swirling online. Squiz-E the Newshound reminds us: STOP, THINK, CHECK before sharing.

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Celebrations in Syria; robots rock Norway; an under-sea adventure; and Guot Guot gets his name back! Dec 10, 2024

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Syrians are cautiously celebrating as rebels oust the ruling regime after 13 years of civil war. With President Assad fleeing to Russia, there’s hope for peace and a brighter future.

Norway’s AI-powered robots are wowing the world! Neo the helper can brew coffee and chat, while ZRob the drummer makes beats no human can match.

A German scientist is breaking records by living underwater for 120 days in a cozy capsule. He’s proving humans might someday live under the sea.

Young athlete Guot Guot’s amazing run was as awesome as we said—but we got his name wrong! Turns out it’s Guot, not Gout. Thanks to his family for setting the record straight.

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Toys Around the World... Your Shortcut Dec 09, 2024

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Today, we’re piecing together WHY toys are so important, WHAT they reveal about the cultures they come from, and HOW they’ve changed over the years. So, grab your nearest pogo stick and let’s get bouncing!

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Classroom Resources

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Not A Box read aloud

Not a Box

Paper dolls from around the world

Australian Museum's Indigenous toys

Diabolo world champion

Chinese yoyo in China

DIY wire car

DIY toys around the world

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The fastest kid in Australia; Paris cathedral rises from the ashes; Adelaide's two new pandas; and Dorothy’s ruby slippers make millions. Dec 08, 2024

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At just 16, Gout Gout from Brisbane is rewriting history books, beating times set by Usain Bolt at his age!

Notre Dame is back! After a devastating fire in 2019, the iconic Paris landmark has been fully restored.

Adelaide Zoo’s new stars, Yi Lang and Xing Qui, are on their way! These cuddly cuties are replacing Wang Wang and Fu Ni.

The famous ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz have found a new home—for $43 million! Meanwhile, Beyonce is officially the Queen of Pop 2024.

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Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz Dec 05, 2024

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Who's smarter, kids or adults?

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Hottest Spring on record; Tassie ferry marooned in Scotland; Big-selling baggy green; and beware the fake weather posts. Dec 04, 2024

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It’s official—Australia just had its warmest spring since records began 110 years ago! With summer now in full swing, it’s staying hot, hot, hot.

Australia’s most trusted brands for 2024 have been revealed, and Bunnings is the big winner. It’s no surprise to anyone who’s ever had a sausage sizzle there! But not all brands are golden—Optus and Facebook are stuck on the naughty list.

A massive ferry meant for Tasmania is stuck in Scotland! Why? Devonport’s port isn’t big enough yet. Looks like the Spirit of Tasmania is taking a holiday in the UK while we play catch-up. 🚢

A cricketer’s cap has bowled everyone over, selling for almost $500,000! This special baggy green belonged to Aussie legend Don Bradman, whose batting skills are the stuff of sports legend.

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A snaky freeway stowaway; Scotland’s Nessy explanation; ‘checkmate’ champs battle it out; and ‘brain rot’ takes the crown. Dec 03, 2024

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A freeway snaky stowaway; Scotland’s Nessy explanation; ‘checkmate’ champs battle it out; and ‘brain rot’ takes the crown.

“Brain rot” just became Oxford’s Word of the Year, thanks to Gen Z and Alpha slang. Meanwhile, in history news, researchers are decoding ancient graffiti at the Tower of London.

Is the Loch Ness Monster real, or just a sneaky wave trick? Researchers are on the hunt, but Nessie’s secrets are still safe.

A Melbourne driver survived this wild ride with a tiger snake thanks to quick thinking and expert snake catchers.

Chess takes centre stage in Singapore! Defending World Chess champ Ding Liren and teen sensation, Gukesh Dommaraju are locked in a battle of wits for a $2.5 million prize pool. Watch all the action on YouTube.

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