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Archaeologists unearth ancient Aboriginal pottery on Jiigurru Island, proving their seafaring skills; Thailand's Songkran Water Festival brings a massive water fight tradition; a hippo takes a midnight stroll in Cape Town suburbs; Bark Air offers luxury flights for pets, with free human travel perks.

As we approach Anzac Day, join your captain, Amanda Bower, on an exciting audio adventure as we whirl into the vibrant country of Türkiye, also known as Turkey. This week, we’ll soar across continents in our Squiz Kids Super Fast Supersonic Jetliner, exploring Istanbul, a city that spans both Europe and Asia and boasts a rich tapestry of history from the Byzantine and Ottoman empires. Plus, we learn about Türkiye's unique school commutes and tantalising national dishes like manti. Ready for a fun-filled journey? Strap in, and let’s take a squiz at Türkiye!For the full episode transcript, click here.LINKS:Map of Turkey: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Map-of-Turkey-http-pasinexcom-location-maps_fig1_272493266Top 10 tourist attractions of Istanbul: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwmjJvM_rLsThe Trojan Horse story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTTRjZAOFrITraditional Turkish Manti recipe: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/154920/homemade-manti-traditional-turkish-dumplings/

Your daily kids news podcast.Bluey just made TV history with a super-sized 28-minute episode that had everyone glued to their screens! As the Heeler family faced a big change, Bluey taught us all about the unexpected signs in life. More fun ahead—Bluey isn't going anywhere!Hold onto your hats! China's new maglev train is about to change travel forever, floating at speeds that could outpace planes. Imagine zooming 1000 km/h just inches above the track—this is the future of trains!Ever seen a parrot playing an iPad game? Researchers are discovering that these clever birds might just love a digital challenge. They're tapping away with beaks and tongues—no fingers needed!Jhaniele Fowler, netball's unstoppable MVP, just made history! Scoring every shot in a game? That's how you lead the West Coast Fever to a record-breaking win. Way to go, Jhaniele!For the full episode transcript, click here.

Support News Club by signing up to our newsletter and following us on InstagramBluey is one of the most-streamed TV shows in the world. But whilst Bluey is owned and produced by Ludo Studios - an Aussie outfit based in Brisbane - the commercial rights are owned by the BBC. It’s all a bit interesting, so this week, News Club will be about the juggernaut that is Bluey. Club Picks:An interview in The Independent with the creator of Bluey, Joe Brumm.A piece in the Financial Review from a few years ago which goes through how the ABC missed out on the commercial rights to Bluey. A recent piece by Bloomberg that throws up the possibility Bluey won’t continue forever. You can listen to the transcript of that for free here. And ahead of the Bluey ‘movie’ on Sunday, an interview in the Weekend Australian with Melinda Zanetti aka Chilli.

A quiz that's all about Under the Sea.Who's smarter? Kids or adults? Find out with this fun, ten-minute quiz. Perfect for while you're lazing around at home or on that long school holiday road trip.For the full episode transcript, click here.

Support News Club by signing up to our newsletter and following us on InstagramBryce Corbett is the director of Squiz Kids. In this special episode, he discusses the challenges facing the next generation of news consumers and how we, through our media literacy program Newshounds, are doing our bit to help.Bryce also discusses his life as a journalist, his work as a ghostwriter on two best-selling biographies, and how his journey from gossip columnist to deputy editor at the Women's Weekly, to author, and more personally to father led him to be at the forefront of helping the next generation become critical news consumers.Host: Kate WatsonProducer: Annelise Taylor

It's the second biggest religion in the world, and the fastest growing... and this month, believers are celebrating the end of 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-countriesInteractive map of global Muslim population: https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/muslim-population-by-countryBBC's Guide to the Hajj: https://video.link/w/QdVidClassroom ResourcesFor the full episode transcript, click here.

A quiz that's all about Great Women in History.Who's smarter? Kids or adults? Find out with this fun, ten-minute quiz. Perfect for while you're lazing around at home or on that long school holiday road trip.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.Hop aboard the Squiz Kids Super Fast Supersonic Jetliner with your captain, Amanda Bower, for an exhilarating trip to Brazil! From the lively streets to the lush Amazon, Brazil dazzles with its rich culture, diverse wildlife, and vibrant traditions. Learn cool Portuguese phrases, discover the unique schooling system, and get intrigued by how indigenous people use tech to protect the Amazon. Marvel at pink dolphins, and savour the national dish, feijoada. This adventure-packed journey promises to bring the wonders of Brazil to life, making every listener dream of their own Brazilian escapade.For the full episode transcript, click here.Links:Boto dolphins:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCJgvabihQ8Feijoada recipe: https://www.sbs.com.au/food/recipes/feijoada

Who's smarter? Kids or adults? Find out with this fun, ten-minute quiz all about Easter. Perfect for while you're lazing around at home or on that long school holiday road trip.