Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour.

‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent)

This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.

Fun. Free. Fresh. 

LINKS

Today’s Quick Links: 

Lap 1 crash:

https://wwos.nine.com.au/videos/motorsport/formula-1-news-charles-leclerc-bombs-out-of-australian-grand-prix/clfyy7v5k001f0kpjbidx7brw 

Crash for red flag #1

https://wwos.nine.com.au/videos/motorsport/formula-1-news-alex-albon-crashes-out-of-australian-grand-prix/clfyyhrjz00130jjzf1vxy0en 

Zyon’s mum dominates school sports day

https://news.sky.com/story/jamaican-sprint-legend-shelly-ann-fraser-pryce-takes-on-other-mums-at-school-sports-day-12847246 

Snailfish at 8,336m

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-65148876 

Police arrest alligator

https://apnews.com/article/police-capture-alligator-tampa-bay-bbffc2bb9d8bb9fa878e5d5df593f40a 

April 3, 1973 —Hello, Shoe Phone

https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/history/info-2018/first-cell-phone-call.html

Dig Deeper:

The history of Formula 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbPOCRmpAzY

Who is Oscar Piastri: https://www.sportingnews.com/au/formula-1/news/who-oscar-piastri-australian-motorsport-star-verge-f1-seat/yxdakal5thubltgkkkxt5jnl

Formula One beginners’ guide

https://www.sportingnews.com/au/fia-f1-world-championship/news/formula-1-beginners-guide-scoring-system-rules/dwtlsqkyd9g0eefqpf6kpeqp 

The deep sea: https://ocean.si.edu/ecosystems/deep-sea/deep-sea

What are snailfish: https://oceanconservancy.org/blog/2022/05/26/slimy-scaleless-snailfish/

Urban beasts: how wild animals have moved into cities: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/may/20/urban-beasts-how-wild-animals-have-moved-into-cities

Clean alligator jokes: https://funkidsjokes.com/alligator-jokes/ 

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