Squiz Kids

A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who’s been paying the most attention to the week in news. For the full episode transcript, click here. What is a harmful algal bloom, and why is the one in South Australia so bad? This week on Squiz Kids Science Shorts, Christie answers this question. Exclusive to YouTube. Find it in the Shorts menu on the Squiz Kids YouTube channel.

Your daily kids news podcast. YouTube ban for kids; Aussie rocket goes boom; AI tiger trade fake; and a giant claw grabs a record. The Aussie government is hitting pause on YouTube for kids under 16 in Australia! It’s joining TikTok and the crew on the social media banned list. But don’t worry—YouTube Kids is still good to go. It's all about keeping the internet safer (and way less weird) for young viewers. The Philippines just levelled up claw machines... big time! A giant grabber the size of a house has taken the world record. Australia’s first homegrown rocket launched with a bang—and landed with a thud! While it didn’t hit space, it made history and gathered tons of data. A wild video showed tigers for sale in a market—but wait, it was all made by AI! Clever tools like reverse search and SynthID helped sniff out the truth. For the full episode transcript, click here. Find out about Newshounds Find out about SynthID

Your daily kids news podcast. Oscar Piastri’s sprint to history; Gaza crisis rallies the world; First Nations first in Canberra; and it’s meteor shower time. Oscar Piastri from Melbourne just zoomed into the record books by winning five Formula 1 races this season! That puts him in pole position to become the first Aussie in 45 years to win the whole championship. In Gaza, families are struggling to get food because of a long and painful conflict. People around the world are racing to help, trying to bring food and peace to the region. The Aquariids meteor shower is putting on a dazzling light show this week! It’s like space is throwing a glitter party – but you’ll need to stay up late, bundle up warm, and find a dark spot to catch the magic. Marion Scrymgour just became the first Aboriginal person to lead the House of Representatives! That’s the big, green room where politicians make big decisions. She’s proof that change is happening – and that everyone deserves a seat at the table. Go Marion! For the full episode transcript, click here.

This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to The Tour de France—the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why, and how of big news stories. They’ve been racing it for more than 120 years. It was started by a French newspaper to sell more copies. And riders pedal more than 3,000 kilometres across mountains, fields and cobblestones. In this Shortcut, we take you inside the world’s most famous bike race — from how the stages and teams work, to the meaning behind those colourful jerseys. We’ll uncover wild cheating scandals, high-tech gear, and the rise of the women’s race — the Tour de France Femmes. Plus, we celebrate the Aussie who made history. Strap on your helmet and get ready to ride! For the full episode transcript, click here.

Your daily kids news podcast. Asteroid with its sights on the Moon; heartbreak for the Wallabies; Prague’s vulture puppets; Australia’s surfing grandad. Scientists are tracking a space rock the size of a small building that could crash into the Moon in 2032. Don’t panic — Earth’s safe! But the Moon might want to duck. Rain finally poured over South Australia, bringing smiles to farmers and soggy paddocks to thirsty livestock. With more showers on the way, this could be the drought-buster we’ve all been waiting for! In Prague, zookeepers are using a puppet glove that looks like a vulture to feed a baby bird in need. It’s like aeroplane spoons—but with feathers and endangered species flair! Footy fans were stunned when Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield left the game… for a kebab! His team still won by over 100 points. For the full episode transcript, click here. Send in your questions for Andy Griffiths by Tuesday, August 5, to be in the running to win one of ten copies of Andy’s new book .. AND the best question - as judged by Andy - will win a double pass to see Andy at his Opera House show in Sydney in September. Email them to ⁠squizkids@thesquiz.com.au⁠   

A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who’s been paying the most attention to the week in news. For the full episode transcript, click here. Can a snake bite itself to death? This week on Squiz Kids Science Shorts, Christie answers thisssss question. Exclusive to YouTube. Find it in the Shorts menu on the Squiz Kids YouTube channel.

Your daily kids news podcast. First week jitters for Aussie pollies; Utah’s underground power station; the action hero in fake news foul-up; and Australia’s top dog. It’s back-to-school vibes for Australia’s freshly elected politicians! They’ve suited up and headed to Parliament House, where they’re giving their “First Speeches” and getting down to business. A mega-drill in Utah is tapping into super-hot underground rocks to make clean electricity! It’s called geothermal energy, and it might one day power homes across the whole planet. Meet Eva, the border collie from Queensland who rounded up cows like a boss and won Australia’s top cattle dog prize! Fake internet posts claimed some famous celebs had died—but surprise! They hadn’t. Action star Jason Statham and talent judge Simon Cowell are both very much alive. Remember to STOP, THINK, and CHECK before believing wild stuff online. Send in your questions for Andy Griffiths by Tuesday, August 5, to be in the running to win one of ten copies of Andy’s new book .. AND the best question - as judged by Andy - will win a double pass to see Andy at his Opera House show in Sydney in September. Email them to squizkids@thesquiz.com.au  For the full episode transcript, click here.

Your daily kids news podcast. South Australia’s blooming disaster; an Ancient Roman big-foot; puppy TV preferences; and robo-rabbits to the rescue. South Australia’s sea is in serious trouble! A monstrous algal bloom the size of 72 Sydney Harbours is killing fish and messing up marine life. Archaeologists found Roman shoes near Hadrian’s Wall—and some are HUGE! Like, size-14-huge. Were ancient soldiers giants, or just into extra-thick socks? No one knows. Your dog’s TV style might match their personality! Excitable pups chase stuff on screen, while nervous ones get spooked by TV doorbells. A new study says knowing what dogs like to watch could keep them calm and happy. Florida scientists are fighting back against giant pythons with robot rabbits! These high-tech fluffballs act like real bunnies to lure sneaky snakes out. 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, Christie Kijurina, on an audio adventure. Today, we're heading to one of Europe’s tiniest countries—Luxembourg! Wedged between France, Germany and Belgium, this pint-sized powerhouse is packed with castles, culture, and curious facts. From its three official languages to its border-hopping locals, there’s plenty to discover. So, buckle up and get ready to explore Luxembourg! Gromperekichelcher Recipe For the full episode transcript, click here.

Your daily kids news podcast. Ancient ice in secret lab; Shark dancing in the Bahamas; how maths and soccer combine; and Pikachu takes on the Fantastic Four. Scientists in England are thawing ⁠a 1.5 million-year-old ice block ⁠like a giant ancient popsicle! Inside it? Dust, ash, and teeny algae that could reveal what Earth was like waaay back when humans weren’t even around yet! Forget ballroom dancing—how about ⁠underwater salsa with sharks⁠?! A wild new TV show has scuba divers twirling with tiger sharks and hammerheads. Who knew ⁠maths could be your secret sports weapon⁠? Soccer stars are using stats to predict where goalies dive. It’s a pop culture smackdown! The Fantastic Four blast into cinemas, but Pikachu steals the spotlight with a DJ teaser and big announcements in a livestream. For the full episode transcript, ⁠click here⁠.