Squiz Kids

Your daily kids news podcast.

Roblox, the online universe loved by millions of kids, is levelling up its safety! New rules mean no messaging for under-13s and parents can now manage accounts, check friends, and set time limits. It’s all about staying safe and smart in the gaming world!

Thousands of passionate protestors have marched for Maori rights in New Zealand. They’re speaking up about changes to an important law tied to a historic treaty.

Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal is retiring after an incredible career, including a record 14 French Open wins. His rival Roger Federer calls him one of the greatest ever.

AI images of a “secret Opera House basement” fooled many online, creating a snowball of misinformation. Squiz-E the Newshound says: Stop, Think, Check before sharing.

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The Great Barrier Reef is in trouble—scientists report coral bleaching is taking a toll. But there's a win for underwater wonders: the world’s largest coral, over 300 years old, has been found near the Solomon Islands.

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A plane in Portugal was delayed for four days after 132 hamsters chewed through their cages and scurried loose. Workers had to track down the tiny troublemakers before takeoff.

Carl the raccoon is PBS Kids’ first lead character on the autism spectrum! He’s teaching viewers about neurodiversity while solving everyday challenges with his friends.

Listen to our Shortcut that's All About Autism.

Microsoft’s “Droidspeak” lets AIs chat using a mathematical code, speeding up problem-solving by almost three times!

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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 your captain, Christie Kijurina, on an audio adventure. Today, we're flying to Ethiopia, a breathtaking country known for its scorching temperatures and bubbling volcanoes, incredible highlands and farmland, unique culture and delicious coffee. From the "Roof of Africa" to one of the oldest known human-like fossils and the great Nile River, there’s so much to uncover. So, buckle up and get ready to explore Ethiopia.

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LINKS:

All About Ethiopia (Documentary for Kids)

Ethiopia's Blue Lava Volcano

Injera Bread Recipe

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Ethiopia

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Wild weather and silly shirts at APEC; Robo-sharks in China; a crazy sky-high world record; and Lucy, the world’s oldest human fossil.

World leaders met in Peru to chat about big issues like trade and climate change. And guess what? They wore traditional Peruvian shawls for a group photo! It’s a tradition that sometimes leads to some pretty special outfits.

Ethiopia is partying for Lucy, a fossil superstar who walked the Earth 3.2 million years ago. Discovered 50 years ago, she’s proof humans were upright much earlier than we thought.

A robotic whale shark is making waves in a Chinese aquarium. Conservationists love the idea, but some visitors want to see real sharks. Cool tech or fin-tastic flop? Dive in and decide!

Slacklining pros balanced 2.5 km above the ground between two hot air balloons! It’s a new Guinness World Record and definitely not a hobby for the faint of heart. Watch the video and gasp!

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Stinky whales and corpse flowers; Paris church bells ring again; AFLW semis are on; and the ghost Halloween parade.

Crowds in Geelong, Australia are lining up to catch a whiff of the “corpse flower”—a rare plant that only blooms once every 10 years and smells like a super smelly garbage bin! In Azerbaijan, artists have created a giant, smelly model of a dead whale filled with rotten fish to grab attention during important climate talks.

Paris’s famous Notre Dame Cathedral is about to re-open after a big restoration from a 2019 fire. Three new bells have been added to celebrate its return, including one rung by Olympic gold medal winners!

This weekend’s AFLW semi-finals will see the Crows and Dockers face off, followed by the Hawks vs. Power. Adelaide’s top talent is shining with both Crows and Power in the semis—grab the popcorn for a nail-biting weekend of women’s footy!

Hundreds of people in Dublin showed up for a Halloween parade that didn’t exist, all due to a TikTok hoax. If only they’d used Squiz-E’s tips: Stop, Think, and Check!

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 A cicada summer’s on the way; Mexico City’s Mariachi party; Aussie surfers win big in Cali; and the night-riding dumpling craze.

Australia’s east coast is gearing up for a summer buzzing with cicada songs as these noisy insects emerge by the thousands. Led by the “green grocer” cicada, different types are joining in for an epic, record-breaking “cicadathon” that’s sure to be the soundtrack of summer!

Over a thousand Mariachi musicians gathered in Mexico City, dressed in their best charro suits, to set a world record with the largest-ever Mariachi performance. Trumpets, guitars, and violins filled the plaza, celebrating the first-ever World Mariachi Congress with this grand fiesta!

Huge shoutout to Kai Colless and Jocelyn Neumueller, who just made Australia proud at the Para World Surfing Championships! Taking gold in prone surfing, their amazing achievements boosted the Aussie team, the Irukandjis, to third place overall.

Young people across China are pedalling all night to reach Kaifeng, famous for its tasty soup dumplings. This “Night Riding Army” craze has filled highways with two-wheel traffic jams.

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We'll take you through when we’ve been involved in conflicts, why we’ve joined both fighting and peacekeeping missions, and how we keep the memory of those who served alive. So, strap on your boots as we explore Australia at War.

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Links :

The Armistice Agreement and How WWI Ended

Australia Frontier Wars Facts for Kids

What is Remembrance Day and why do we commemorate it?

Wars and Peacekeeping Missions involving Australia

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Social media ban for kids; the great ape escape; Wallabies win in England; and the how and why of Remembrance Day.

Australia’s set to put TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat off-limits for kids under 16 next year! The government thinks it’ll protect young minds, but not everyone agrees. Some teens are saying, “It’s not fair!”

In South Carolina, 43 rhesus macaque monkeys made a daring escape from a research facility when a new employee forgot to latch a gate! The clever monkeys are hanging around nearby woods, enjoying their taste of freedom while workers try to lure them back with food!

Australia’s Wallabies scored a stunning comeback against England, winning 42-37 in extra time! With help from new star Joseph Sua’alii, the team turned around a rough year and silenced the London crowd.

Tonight’s Taurid meteor shower promises shooting stars before sunrise! Thousands of space particles from comet Encke will light up the sky in a dazzling show. Patience is key, though—you might see only five meteors per hour, but they’re extra bright, so make a wish!

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