Squiz Kids

A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who’s been paying the most attention to the week in news.

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Are Aliens real??? 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.

A big battery powers up; French statues talk back; a bear trolls a troll; and a TikTok tall tale.

One of the world’s biggest batteries, yep, the size of eight footy fields,  just switched on in Australia! It stores solar power for when we need it most.

A giant grizzly bear charged at an ice hockey mascot dressed as a troll in Alaska. Luckily, the troll (and the humans) escaped soggy but safe!

At France’s famous Versailles Palace, statues are now talking...thanks to AI! Scan a code, and they’ll dish out palace gossip and mythological tales.

A viral TikTok claimed a couple was found after 25 years lost at sea—but it was all made up! Luckily, Squiz-E the Newshound did the sniffing and called out the fishy facts. Always check before you click!

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Australians rally for big causes; marimba magic rocks South Africa; a teen pilot takes flight; and a Labubu boo-hoo.

From the sounds of didgeridoos in the Northern Territory to chants for peace on Sydney's Harbour Bridge, Aussies gathered to stand up for culture and peace.

What do you get when more than 1,200 students grab their mallets and play in harmony? A joyful, record-breaking marimba jam! South Africa’s young music-makers have officially bopped their way into the history books

Fifteen-year-old Byron Waller’s weekend plans include flying around the entire planet! At just 15, he’s setting records and raising awareness for kids with chronic illnesses.
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Labubu dolls are cute, rare, and super collectable—so of course, the fakes have arrived! These dodgy “Lafufus” might have scary teeth and dodgy fur, but worst of all? They could be dangerous! Spot the real deal and keep your collection cuddly, not creepy.

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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 across the Indian Ocean to Madagascar — the world’s fourth-largest island, famous for upside-down-looking trees, lots of lemurs, and a Hollywood movie that shares its name. So, buckle up and get ready to discover this wild and wonderful island!

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Links:
Map of Madagascar
Madagascar's unique wildlife
Romazava Recipe

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Snowfall in the Sunshine State; Wallabies crush the Lions; Zootopia 2 makes a splash; and slip n’ slide on the hot dog highway.

The sunny state turned snowy as a cold snap hit. Snowball fights in Stanthorpe, sled races in Guyra, and soggy sheep in the paddocks.

In Pennsylvania, a truck full of hot dogs spilled its load. Sausages went everywhere! The road turned into a slip-n-slide of snack food.

The Wallabies braved rain and lightning to beat the British and Irish Lions 22–12! Even though the series was already lost, this win showed they're bouncing back.

Get your popcorn ready—Zootopia 2 is coming! Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde team up again, and yes, the hilarious sloth from the DMV is back. A snake sneaks into town, and chaos begins. The trailer just dropped and fans are going wild!

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National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day

A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who’s been paying the most attention to the week in news.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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