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A Princess bares her soul; Hindu festival of Holi begins; Formula One takes over Melbourne; and the half-million dollar space meal. Mar 24, 2024

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Your daily kids news podcast.

Princess Catherine's sharing her cancer treatment journey is super brave! She's showing the world that even royals have battles to fight but with lots of love and amazing doctors, hope is always there. Plus, she's being a superhero mom explaining it all to her little royals.

Holi in India is like a color explosion marking spring's arrival! Imagine being in a rainbow snowball fight, but with powders and water balloons. Plus, yummy snacks. It's the ultimate color party!

The Australian Grand Prix was wild! Cars zooming, engines booming, and a comeback story with Carlos Sainz zooming past the finish line first. And Aussie Oscar Piastri making the home crowd go wild with a top-four finish. Start your engines!

Ever dreamed of eating dinner floating above the Earth? Space Perspective's making it happen with a space balloon and a meal cooked by one of the world's top chefs. It's a meal that's literally out of this world!

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Kids v Adults Weekly News S'Quiz Mar 21, 2024

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Who's smarter, kids or adults?

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Pandas to stay in Adelaide; Iceland’s village munching volcano; a fake Royal scandal; and Ariana’s record-breaking grandma. Mar 20, 2024

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Great news from Canberra for animal lovers! After diplomatic talks, Australia's beloved pandas, Wang Wang and Fu Ni, will continue their stay at Adelaide Zoo. This means more bamboo feasting and adorable antics for us to enjoy. It's a fluffy victory for panda fans!

An erupting volcano in Iceland has the small fishing village of Grindavik on high alert. With lava potentially swallowing their homes, residents watch nature's power unfold. It's a real-life drama of fire and ice, showcasing Earth's awe-inspiring forces.

Ariana Grande's grandma, Nonna, proves you're never too old to rock the music charts. Featured on Ariana's new song, Nonna dishes out marriage advice and steals our hearts. It's a chart-topping moment that bridges generations with a melody.

Squiz-E the Newshound is on the case, sniffing out royal fake news scandals. This week's tale? A false report of King Charles' demise. Thankfully, it's just a rumor. It's a timely reminder to pause and check the facts before jumping to conclusions in our digital world.

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A fifth cyclone this season; sunken treasure to see the light; help for penguin parents; and the Tassie Devils tackle the AFL. Mar 19, 2024

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In Borroloola, Australia, the townsfolk had to bunk up in safe spots as Megan brought a whoosh of 170 km/h winds and buckets of rain. But guess what? Everyone's safe, proving Borroloola is tougher than a tropical storm!

Your Squiz Kids Shortcut... to Cyclones, Hurricanes and Typhoons

Gulf of Carpentaria Map

Dive into a real-life pirate adventure deep under the sea, where the San Jose galleon sleeps with treasures galore. Gold, silver, emeralds – a whopping $17 billion waiting to be discovered! With archaeologists setting sail for an exploration, who knows what wonders they'll find.

Penguin Island's Little Penguins are throwing a housewarming party for their new, cool nesting boxes! With the sun turning up the heat, these ingenious homes are a game-changer, making sure our feathered friends stay cool and keep the baby penguin party going.

Tasmania is breaking into a victory dance as the Tassie Devils join the Aussie Rules big league! With both men's and women's teams ready to show their stuff, it's time to paint the town green, yellow, and red. Let's hear it for the Devils, making history and bringing the island spirit to the field!

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Squiz the World goes to... Papua New Guinea Mar 18, 2024

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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 Captain Christie Kijurina, on a whirlwind adventure with "Squiz the World" as we dive into the vibrant and diverse world of Papua New Guinea (PNG), Australia's closest neighbor and a rugby league enthusiast's paradise. From the bustling rainforests housing 5% of the world’s biodiversity to the cultural mosaic of over 800 languages, PNG is a land of natural wonders and rich traditions. Discover the heroic tales of WWII, explore the educational strides in bilingual classrooms, and get a taste of local customs and cuisines, like the unique Mumu cooking. Strap in for an audio journey to meet the friendly faces of PNG, learn a bit of Tok Pisin, and uncover the treasures of this tropical haven. Whether it's understanding matrilineal societies or cheering for a potential NRL team, there's no shortage of stories to spark curiosity and inspire young minds to explore the connections between nations and cultures.

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Links:

A map of Papua New Guinea: https://www.infoplease.com/atlas/pacific-islands/papua-new-guinea-map

Pineapple and sweet potato skewers: https://tarasmulticulturaltable.com/kaukau-na-painap-papua-new-guinean-sweet-potato-and-pineapple-skewers/

Starship explosion a big win; Italy on top of rugby world; the alligator in the swimming pool; and the vet who wears a fox mask. Mar 17, 2024

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In a sky-high drama, a SpaceX Starship turned into a fireworks show, going kaboom before hitting the ocean, but scientists cheered, calling it a step towards moon trips. No astronauts aboard, just lessons learned and a promise of lunar leaps ahead.

Albert the alligator, the blind pool party legend, got his invite revoked. Decades of splashy fun ended as he’s off to a chill retirement home. Lesson of the day: Swimming with gators is out, inflatable dolphins are in. Bye-bye, poolside chomps!

Italy's rugby team showed the world how to party for second-last place like it's a win! Ditching the wooden spoon, they celebrated a victory of spirit. It’s not about winning; it’s about playing the game and giving it your all. Go, Italy!

A vet turned into a fox mom with a mask, all to help a baby fox feel at home. This furry tale of disguise and giggles shows how far we go for our animal friends. Sneaky, sneaky human, but it's all for a good cause.

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Kids v Adults Weekly News S'Quiz Mar 14, 2024

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Who's smarter, kids or adults?

The princess and the photo fail; Paris’ space invaders; whirlpools from Mars; and the village covered in bird poo. Mar 13, 2024

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Your daily kids news podcast.

The princess and the photo fail; Paris’ space invaders; whirlpools from Mars; and the village covered in bird poo.

When the Duchess of Wales got a tad too creative with Photoshop, it sent the world into a tizzy! From health hoax hullabaloos to a forced apology, it's a good reminder to double-check before you double-click.

A mysterious street artist turns Paris into a pixel playground, leaving space invader mosaics everywhere! It's like a blast from the past, but this time, you can spot the invasion from space. Talk about leveling up your art game!

Just when you thought whirlpools were Earth's own twisty treat, Aussie scientists discover Mars has been stirring our seas from millions of miles away! Every 2.4 million years, the planets align to create oceanic twisters. Mind. Blown.

Starlings in England are putting on airshows that leave the crowd below both amazed and, well, covered in bird poo. It's a spectacular, if somewhat stinky, sight to behold. Remember, where there's a flock, there's a...splash.

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It’s NAPLAN time!; Mammoths make a comeback; Sprints and Scrabble in Ghana; and a wild west winter showdown. Mar 12, 2024

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Hey kids, guess what? It's Naplan time. It's not some scary monster, but more like an education selfie, showing off what you know. It's popping up early this year, so your teachers can give you a super-boost in learning. Just relax and do your best.

Today, the globe has stopped in Ghana, where the African Games are underway! Imagine 5,000 athletes from 52 countries playing 30 sports. It’s a sports bonanza with a side of scrabble. Get ready for action, inspiration, and a bit of competition excitement!

In a plot twist straight out of "Ice Age," scientists are on a mammoth mission to turn back time. With a sprinkle of science magic, they’re hoping to bring these furry giants back and maybe, just maybe, cool down our planet a bit. Stay tuned for Mammoths 2.0!

Strap in for the wildest ride with skijoring, where cowboys and skiers unite for a snowy race that’s part video game, part adrenaline rush. It’s a tradition that’s all about fun, bravery, and possibly future Olympic dreams!?

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Your Shortcut to... The Australian Gold Rush Mar 11, 2024

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This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to the Australian Gold Rush! The call of gold beckons us to find out WHEN the Australian Gold Rush took place, WHO joined the hunt for gold, and WHAT lasting effects the Gold Rush had on the nation of Australia. So, fellow explorers, grab your maps and your gold pans, because here we go!

Classroom Resources

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Gold - Australian Government Geoscience: https://www.ga.gov.au/education/minerals-energy/australian-mineral-facts/gold

Victorian goldfields for kids: https://www.nma.gov.au/learn/kspace/victorian-goldfields-1854/kids

Eureka stockade: https://www.nma.gov.au/defining-moments/resources/eureka-stockade

Gold diggers - Resources Victoria: https://resources.vic.gov.au/geology-exploration/minerals/metals/gold/gold-mining-in-victoria/gold-diggers#:~:text=A%20diggers'%20toolkit%20included%20a,exhausted%20diggers%20leaving%20the%20goldfields.

Chinese on the goldfields: https://mhnsw.au/stories/general/chinese-goldfields/

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