Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEDT for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

For more great content, check us out at ⁠⁠⁠squizkids.com.au

Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEDT for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

For more great content, check us out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠squizkids.com.au⁠

Roller coasters used to be called Russian mountains… and today they’re a school holiday favourite for thrill seekers everywhere. Hang on tight — and maybe keep a bucket handy…

Links:

Kingda Ka tallest rollercoaster:⁠

Upside down 14 times on The Smiler: ⁠https://video.link/w/2edrd⁠

Roller coaster records: ⁠https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2017/8/national-roller-coaster-day-10-theme-park-ride-records-for-thrill-seekers-486590⁠

Richard Rodriguez's 112 days on a roller coaster:⁠

This week on Squiz Kids Science Shorts:

Watch this episode on YouTube.

Do you have a science question you're dying to know the answer to? Email us at [email protected]

A quiz that's all about the Countries of the World!

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.

What is Newshounds⁠ - video explainer.

Find out ⁠more about Newshounds⁠.

Get started for free ⁠HERE⁠.

Check out the ⁠Squiz Kids website ⁠for all of our other Fun, Free and Fresh offerings!

Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

For more great content, check us out at ⁠⁠squizkids.com.au

Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

For more great content, check us out at ⁠⁠⁠squizkids.com.au

From Sydney to the stars, Katherine Bennell-Pegg is blazing a trail.
Australia’s very first astronaut joins Christie under the Squiz Kids Spotlight to talk training for space missions, chasing big dreams, and why STEM is for everyone. Along the way, we cover zero-gravity, space missions, and how you go to the toilet in orbit. It’s fascinating, funny, and full of down-to-earth wisdom from someone aiming for the skies.

And speaking of space… don’t miss IAC Space Day powered by LEGO® Play on October 3 — the biggest public event of IAC 2025 Space Week, and you’re invited! It’s free, packed with space experiences, hands-on activities, and real astronauts. Whether you love building, exploring, or just having fun, there’s something for every curious mind. Find out more here: iac2025.org/space-day-registration

Politics, prawns, and poo — oh my!

Annabel Crabb joins Bryce in the Squiz Kids Spotlight to chat about her new book, There’s A Prawn In Parliament House.

Along the way, we cover falcons, moths, and why kids should care about civics and the media.

It’s lively, thoughtful, and full of the surprises only Annabel can deliver.

There's a Prawn in Parliament House: The Kids' Guide to Australia's Amazing Democracy

Bryce and Christie give you the buzz on the new kids' movies hitting cinemas these school holidays – from the return of everyone's favourite good Bad Guys, to a zoo overrun by zombie animals, the Gabby Cats on the big screen, and a feel-good film that's set to become an Aussie kids classic - Kangaroo. The perfect boredom buster for your school break!