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Daily News Kids & Family

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Ebike ban for under 16s, and creatures from the deep in the Caribbean
2026/03/25 | 11 mins.
Your daily kids news podcast.

Ebike ban for under 16s; creatures from the deep in the Caribbean; Squiz-E on the propaganda trail; and the world’s tallest baller.

Some kids might have to park their speedy e-bikes. New rules are saying “not so fast!” to under-16 riders.

Scientists peeked into the dark ocean and found super strange creatures! Think glowing, wiggly, and totally weird.

This basketball star is HUGE—like, really HUGE! With sky-high height, they’re dunking like it’s easy peasy. Opponents might need a ladder just to keep up!

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A global squeeze on oil, and droids deliver fast food
2026/03/24 | 9 mins.
Your daily kids news podcast.

A global squeeze on oil; droids deliver fast food; Aussie athletic excellence; and a do-it-yourself quantum computer.

Leaders are in a tense “do this or else” standoff over a super important oil route! The good news? There’s still hope they’ll talk it out instead of escalating.

In Shanghai, robots dressed like McDonald’s staff are flipping the script on fast food!

Jessica Hull ran like the wind to make history, smashing the four-minute mark! Meanwhile, Aussie teammates grabbed medals and records too.

Imagine building a quantum computer like Lego… but way more complicated (and expensive!).

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Propaganda... Your Shortcut
2026/03/23 | 11 mins.
It's been used in wars, shaped big moments in history, and today… it is popping up in your social media feed. But what exactly is propaganda — and how can you spot it?

In this episode of Squiz Kids Shortcut, Christie and Bryce unpack what propaganda is, when and where it’s been used throughout history, and why it works so well on our brains.

And most importantly, they share simple ways to help you think critically, ask smart questions, and spot propaganda in the wild.

🎧 Perfect for curious kids who want to understand how ideas spread — and how to stay one step ahead of them.

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An anti-Chinese cartoon titled ‘The Mongolian Octopus’

The anti-suffrage campaign
Cyclone Narelle packs a punch, and Tillies take a tumble
2026/03/22 | 10 mins.
Your daily kids news podcast.

Cyclone Narelle packs a punch; Historic win in SA; Tillies take a tumble; and Punch has a brand new friend.

Cyclone Narelle sounded sweet—but acted super stormy! It smashed trees, cut power, and soaked everything across northern Australia.

Seoul went bonkers as BTS made their epic comeback! No army uniforms—just dancing, singing, and screaming fans everywhere.

So close! The Matildas gave it everything but lost 1–0 in a nail-biting final. One amazing goal made the difference—but wow, what a fight!

Best news ever—Punch the lonely monkey has a new best friend!

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Refugees - From the Vault
2026/03/21 | 11 mins.
What does it mean to leave your home and start again somewhere new?

In this From the Vault episode, we revisit our Squiz Kids Shortcut to Refugees — exploring who refugees are, why people are forced to flee their countries, and where many of the world’s refugees come from today.

Released during Harmony Week, this episode is a reminder of the importance of kindness, inclusion, and understanding — and the strength people carry with them when they begin a new chapter in a new place.

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About Squiz Kids

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 more). Want a birthday shoutout? Email us at [email protected], or visit the Squiz Kids website. PS. We do news for big people (aka adults) over on The Squiz Today - a free weekday email and podcast. Search for Squiz Today in your podcasting app, or check out The Squiz Today newsletter here.

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