Squiz Kids

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Your daily kids news podcast.Q+A Callout - Arisa TrewGet ready for the Paris Olympics, where skateboarding makes its debut! Aussie skateboarding sensation Arisa Trew, just 14, is ready to wow the world. She's the first female to land a 720 trick in competition, and she's taking the hotseat for our next Squiz Kids Q+A. Send in your questions and find out what makes Arisa a skateboarding superstar! squizkids@thesquiz.com.auGet ready for a soggy weekend as a huge north-west cloud band spreads rain across 80% of Australia! While farmers cheer for the much-needed water, kids and parents nervously check if their weekend sports will be rained out. Plus, a new cloud-watching satellite, the White Dragon, is now in orbit to help scientists study climate change!Today, South Africa's 27 million voters hit the polls to decide their next leader. This election is a big deal because it might end the 30-year reign of the African National Congress, a party once led by the legendary Nelson Mandela. It’s like your school captain election but way, way bigger!Everyone’s favorite lasagna-loving cat, Garfield, is back in cinemas with Chris Pratt voicing him! And guess what? The iconic Home Alone house is for sale for $6 million, complete with an indoor basketball court. Time to start saving those pennies!With 64 elections happening worldwide this year, disinformation is on the rise. Squiz-E the Newshound reminds us to stop, think, and check before believing what we see online. Governments are fighting back with 'pre-bunking' to help people spot fake news. Stay sharp, Newshounds!For the full episode transcript, click here.

Your daily kids news podcast.Q+A Callout - Arisa TrewGet ready for the Paris Olympics, where skateboarding makes its debut! Aussie skateboarding sensation Arisa Trew, just 14, is ready to wow the world. She's the first female to land a 720 trick in competition, and she's taking the hotseat for our next Squiz Kids Q+A. Send in your questions and find out what makes Arisa a skateboarding superstar! squizkids@thesquiz.com.auHold on to your hats! Scientists in Brisbane have discovered that the helpful bacteria in our bellies, known as the gut microbiome, might help with Parkinson's Disease! They're starting a world-first study to see if tweaking these tiny helpers can fight this big condition. Our bodies are awesome!A team of scientists and soldiers in Southern Greece have tested 3,500-year-old armour in an epic 11-hour battle simulation. The armour, found in the 1960s, proved its strength, showing us how ancient soldiers rocked the battlefield. History and science make a winning team!Get ready to sing! Tasmania’s AFL team, the Tassie Devils, will join the competition in 2028, but their victory song is still a mystery. AFL songs are legendary, and now a Tasmanian might write the next hit. Who knows? Maybe you could create the anthem they sing after their first big win!Straight out of a sci-fi movie! Scientists in Singapore have made cyborg cockroaches by attaching tiny backpacks with computers to their backs. These bug-bots can help each other and might one day save lives in disaster zones. With great power comes great responsibility, even for cyborg cockroaches!For the full episode transcript, click here.

We'll take you through HOW long it's been around, WHY people love it so much, and WHAT we should be careful of when using it. So put down your devices, and let's get started.For the full episode transcript, click here.For classroom resources, click here.

Your daily kids news podcast.Koala vaccine provides new hope; Landslide in Papua New Guinea; big weekend for Mariners and Man Utd; and Thailand’s marauding monkeys.Q+A Callout - Arisa TrewGet ready for the Paris Olympics, where skateboarding makes its debut! Aussie skateboarding sensation Arisa Trew, just 14, is ready to wow the world. She's the first female to land a 720 trick in competition, and she's taking the hotseat for our next Squiz Kids Q+A. Send in your questions and find out what makes Arisa a skateboarding superstar! squizkids@thesquiz.com.auKoalas are fighting back against a nasty disease! Researchers at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary have developed a fantastic vaccine to protect koalas from chlamydia. Thanks to their hard work, infection rates have dropped, and 34 adorable joeys have been born. Plus, there's a nifty micro-chip that gives koalas vaccine boosters without needing a shot!A mountain village in Papua New Guinea has been hit by a landslide, but Australian rescue teams are on the scene helping out. This beautiful but rainy country sees many landslides, and the brave rescuers are doing all they can to save lives and help the community recover. We're sending all our good wishes to the people of PNG!In the town of Lopburi, Thailand, monkeys are causing chaos! These clever macaques have outnumbered the people and are taking over. Shops are protected by wire fences, and even tasty fruit traps aren't fooling these cheeky critters. It's wild! Monkeys 1 - Humans 0!The Central Coast Mariners have made soccer history by winning the A-League grand final for the third year in a row! Fans went wild, storming the field in celebration. Meanwhile, over in England, Manchester United pulled off a huge upset, beating Man City 2-1 in the FA Cup Final. What a weekend for soccer fans!For the full episode transcript, click here.

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Your daily kids news podcast.Hey there, winter warriors! It's not just humans catching the flu—our feathered friends in Victoria have bird flu. But don't panic! The super scientists are on it, making sure this bird bug doesn't spread. And guess what? It's still safe to enjoy your chicken and eggs! Yum!Hold onto your hats, Japan's got a raccoon invasion! These cute but pesky critters were pets gone wild thanks to an old anime. Now, they're causing chaos in the forests. It's a wild tale of how adorable pets can become pesky problems. Watch out for those sneaky raccoons!Great news from Kenya! Park rangers are using GPS to keep an eye on endangered animals like rhinos and elephants. It's like 'Find My Friends' for wildlife! Thanks to this tech, more black rhinos are roaming free and fewer elephants are in danger. Go, tech-savvy rangers!Attention, Newshounds! Mr Beast is caught in a scam. Fake news reports claim he's endorsing a betting game called 'Beast Plinko,' but it's all lies! These deep fakes are just tricks. Remember, always Stop, Think, and Check. Stay smart online, and don't get fooled by fakes!For the full episode transcript, click here.Your Shortcut to... Invasive Species

Your daily kids news podcast.At 90 years young, Ed Dwight finally got his long-awaited lift-off! After decades of waiting, he zoomed to the edge of space, experiencing weightlessness. This former Air Force pilot and renowned sculptor showed that dreams have no expiration date. What a stellar adventure!Ever heard of finger wrestling? In Germany, competitors face off in an intense game of fingerhakeln, pulling a leather strip with just one finger! It might sound simple, but it’s serious business with strained muscles and even dislocated fingers. Definitely not for the faint-hearted!Soccer star Sam Kerr won’t join the Olympics due to a knee injury. But fear not! Midfielders Katrina Gorry and Aivi Luik are on the mend and ready to play. Catch some Matildas in action this Friday at Marvel Stadium. Get your cheers ready!Bluey fans went wild, crashing the internet to snag tickets for Bluey World in Brisbane. This immersive event lets you explore Bluey’s life-size home and play interactive games. It’s set to draw 200,000 visitors and boost the local economy by $18 million. Ready for a Bluey adventure?For the full episode transcript, click here. 

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, where kids in Australia explore different countries each fortnight! Today, we’re heading to Japan, the land of Hello Kitty, sushi, and sumo wrestling. Our Super Fast Supersonic Jetliner takes us to the bustling city of Tokyo, lush forests, and unique islands. Learn fun facts about Japan’s geography, culture, and language, with cool videos and interactive activities. Experience Japanese school life, including delicious kyoshoku lunches, and plunge into the world of sumo wrestling. Get ready for an exciting trip to the Land of the Rising Sun!For the full episode transcript, click here.LINKS:Shibuya crossing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH29fAOE1kwKyoshoku, or school lunch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hL5mKE4e4uUSumo Wrestling 101: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj_QyxPZE8MChanko Nabe: https://www.japanesecooking101.com/chanko-nabe-recipe/Your Shortcut to... Earthquakes and Volcanoes 

Your daily kids news podcast.Help us improve Squiz Kids survey.Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a plan to protect kids online with "age verification" technology. This new trial will help ensure kids are old enough for social media. The goal? To keep young minds safe from harmful content. Sounds like a smart move!An adventurous scientist from Australia is trekking across Greenland's ice cap to study snow density. Armed with skis and sleds, these brave explorers are gathering data to understand why Greenland's ice is shrinking. Talk about a chilly but important mission!Farming has gone high-tech! Instead of horses and motorbikes, farmers are using drones to herd their livestock. These drones, controlled from miles away, guide cattle across the fields. It’s an amazing blend of tradition and technology!In Florida, school kids got a wild surprise when a huge alligator wandered onto their road. Wildlife officers had to wrestle and tape the massive reptile before relocating it far away. It’s not every day you see an alligator on the way to school!For the full episode transcript, click here.