Squiz Kids is a news podcast, just for kids! 10 minutes of age-appropriate news, delivered with positivity and humour. Make it part of your daily routine by playing it over breakfast, during the drive to school or - for all the Squiz teachers out there - in the classroom. There's also kids v adults quizzes, a book club, kids-only Q&As (with people like the Prime Minister!), deep dives into topics kids love (from Barbie to Halloween, toys, sport, inventions, crazy science stuff, and so much m ...
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A daily news podcast, getting you across the latest Australian and international news in under 10 minutes. Agenda-free, independent, and delivered by hosts that'll come to feel like mates. It's the news without the noise, cutting through with a touch of analysis and an eye on what's coming next. And there's always a quirky news story or two to give a touch of balance to the news of the day. News for busy people, out 6am weekday, perfect for your morning routine. The Squiz is your shortcut to ...
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The place to go for conversations about the news. Each Saturday, Claire Kimball and Kate Watson present the Weekly Wrap - the week in news and what's coming up. Super handy if you're busy and want a recap of the week that was, a way to get ahead of next week and some helpful news recommendations on your way through... Then there's our limited interview series, in which Kate sits down with journalists and experts to help give you an understanding of the news behind the headlines. The Squiz is ...
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It's crunch time in the Apple Isle, and a zesty salad
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Friday, 18 July: It's crunch time in the Apple Isle; Unemployment is on the rise; The Wallabies face off against the Lions; And a zesty salad SPONSORED: If you’re keen to discover your next regional escape, check out Airbnb’s Hidden Vines Guide at airbnb.com/hiddenvines. Here's our Shortcut to salmon farming and our Shortcut to the Tassie…
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Cyclone bomb wreaks school holiday havoc, and The Cat In The Hat is back.
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Your daily kids news podcast. Cyclone bomb wreaks school holiday havoc; Taiwan’s prehistoric paddle; do pets belong in bed?; and The Cat In The Hat is back. While Aussies were soaked, Europe roasted! With temps hitting the high 40s, it got so hot in Paris that the top of the Eiffel Tower had to close! Tourists were left sweating in line while the i…
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Check out today's Squiz Kids Science Short where Christie answers the question: 'Does a bigger brain make you smarter?' 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 …
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Check out today's Squiz Kids Science Short where Christie answers the question: 'Does a bigger brain make you smarter?' 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 …
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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.auBy Squiz Media
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Your Shortcut to... The Sycamore Gap tree
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There’s been a strong reaction in Britain to the illegal felling of an old Sycamore tree… it grew between 2 hills beside the famous Hadrian’s Wall, and it was one of the most photographed trees in the world before it was cut down. The perpetrators were found and they’ve been jailed for the crime. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across the …
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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.auBy Squiz Media
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Questions remain after a killer's death, and counting down to the Emmys
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Thursday, 17 July: Questions remain after a killer's death; Trump's Epstein problem; Young Aussies' vaping rates drop; And counting down to the Emmys... SPONSORED: If you’re keen to discover your next regional escape, check out Airbnb’s Hidden Vines Guide at airbnb.com/hiddenvines. SPONSORED: To hear the full episode, search for the Woolwor…
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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.auBy Squiz Media
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Xi and Albanese talk trade, and swans' time to shine
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Wednesday, 16 July: Xi and Albanese talk trade; More children are sent for testing in Victoria; A plan to cut charges; And swans' time to shine... SPONSORED: If you’re keen to discover your next regional escape, check out Airbnb’s Hidden Vines Guide at airbnb.com/hiddenvines. If you or your family is affected by the story about alleged assaul…
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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.auBy Squiz Media
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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.auBy Squiz Media
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Your Shortcut to... Australia's relationship with China
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Australia’s relationship with China is back in the spotlight, with PM Anthony Albanese in the middle of a 6-day visit to boost trade and tourism. The relationship is tricky to manage given China’s ambition to grow its influence in the Indo-Pacific, and our ties with its biggest rival, America. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across the rec…
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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.auBy Squiz Media
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A budget briefing blunder, and the Seine's back again
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Tuesday, 15 July: A budget briefing blunder; Ukraine's defence gets a boost; Country Road hits rough times; And the Seine's back again... SPONSORED: If you’re keen to discover your next regional escape, check out Airbnb’s Hidden Vines Guide at airbnb.com/hiddenvines. SPONSORED: You can learn more about Uber’s latest Simple Mode feature and Seni…
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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.auBy Squiz Media
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The US dominates Albanese's China trip, and Sinner wins Wimbledon...
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Monday, 14 July: The US dominates Albanese's China trip; An Air India crash report raises questions; Our new world heritage site; And Sinner wins Wimbledon... SPONSORED: If you’re keen to discover your next regional escape, check out Airbnb’s Hidden Vines Guide at airbnb.com/hiddenvines. You can watch Wimbledon women's runner-up Amanda Anisimova's …
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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.auBy Squiz Media
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Weekly Wrap: Erin Patterson is guilty, the PM is off to China, and we get a shoutout in the UK
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On Monday, Erin Patterson was found guilty of murder and attempted murder. We’ll get you across the deluge of analysis that’s flowed since that verdict. Plus, Special Envoy Jillian Segal’s recommendations to the government to combat antisemitism, the findings of the coronial inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker, and interest rates & tariffs. …
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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.auBy Squiz Media
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A plan to combat antisemitism, and a suitable soup for cycling
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Friday, 11 July: A plan to combat antisemitism; A remarkable rescue in New South Wales; A trillion-dollar milestone; And a suitable soup for cycling... Jillian Segal's report on how to combat antisemitism in Australia - including her recommendations - is here. Here's the recipe for French onion soup with Gruyère croutons. And you can find out more …
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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.auBy Squiz Media
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