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Piastri takes the podium; a Mongolian mega-claw; a built-to-last lightbulb; and the Sharktopus swims the seas.
Oscar Piastri went from zero to hero, winning the Shanghai Grand Prix just a week after finishing ninth! It was his first-ever pole position and third career win.
Palaeontologists in Mongolia found the largest complete dinosaur claws EVER—30 cm long and 90 million years old! The dino, Duonychus tsogtbaatari, was a leaf-lover with claws made for grabbing, not stabbing.
A lightbulb in a California fire station has been shining for 124 years without a break! It’s called the Centennial Bulb and holds a world record.
In New Zealand waters, a sneaky Māori octopus was caught catching a lift on a speedy mako shark! Scientists nicknamed the duo "Sharktopus" and said both looked happy with the arrangement. Octo-Uber, anyone?
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It’s crunch time for Aussie veggies; PNG’s wave that wasn’t; a safe and sound splashdown; and a Devilish new mascot.
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A big study in Australia says we’re eating too much junk food and not enough fruit and veggies! If this keeps up, by 2030, things will be even worse. Experts say we should eat at least two fruits and five veggies a day.
A scary social media video shows a giant wave crashing into a city—but guess what? It’s totally fake! AI-made pictures can look real, but if you check closely (like Squiz-E the Newshound did!), you’ll see weird clues like messed-up text and strange-looking people.
After spending nine months in space, two NASA astronauts splashed down safely—greeted by dolphins! But after so long in zero gravity, they’re feeling the “space jelly legs.” Now, it’s time for rehab, fresh air, and dog cuddles.
Meet Rum’un, Tasmania’s new AFL mascot! Designed with the help of school kids, this furry rascal is made from recycled school uniforms and might even leave “custom poos” for rival teams. (Gross, but creative!)
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Astronaut rescue mission underway; Iguanas raft to Fiji; the world’s longest church build; and dachshunds break a record.
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Imagine planning an 8-day trip and staying for 9 months! Two astronauts were stuck on the International Space Station after their spaceship had issues. Now, they’re finally heading home—blazing through the sky before splashing into the ocean.
In Barcelona, builders have been working on the Sagrada Familia church for 143 years! Delays included running out of money and even a civil war. That's one long construction project!
How did iguanas get to Fiji from South America? Scientists now think they rafted across the ocean—floating on tree trunks for 8000 km while munching leaves.
A town in Germany just hosted the biggest dachshund parade ever, with 897 tiny sausage dogs marching together.
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He was Australia’s most famous bushranger, a lawbreaker to some and a legend to others. This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to Ned Kelly—the podcast where we dig into the who, what, when, where, why, and how of big news stories.
We’ll take you through WHO Ned Kelly was, WHY some saw him as a hero while others called him a criminal, and WHAT was up with his famous bulletproof armour.
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Links:
A virtual reconstruction of Ned Kelly's armour
The Jerilderie letter (original and transcript)
Sidney Nolan's Ned Kelly art
Background to The Story of the Kelly Gang, the world's first feature film
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Slip n’ slide Aussie Grand Prix; Rivers turn green for St Patrick’s Day; Fisherman survives three months at sea; and Gout Gout does it again!
Aussie driver Oscar Piastri had his hopes of a home victory washed away as rainy weather turned the Australian Grand Prix into a slippery mess! Instead, his teammate Lando Norris sped to victory, just beating superstar Max Verstappen.
Chicago has dyed its river bright green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! The tradition honours Ireland’s patron saint, and people everywhere dress in green to avoid getting pinched by mischievous leprechauns.
Seventeen-year-old sprint star Gout Gout is officially the fastest kid in Australia! He just ran the 100m in 10.38 seconds—only 0.8 seconds slower than Usain Bolt’s world record.
A fisherman from Peru was lost at sea for three months—surviving by eating sea turtles, birds, and even cockroaches!
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We can find it in shells, flowers, pine cones and snails... It's needed in sport, construction, space exploration and more... and it pairs very nicely with a sweet, flaky dessert.
Squiz Kids Shortcuts give you and your primary-aged kids the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the big news stories.
Classroom Resources
LINKS:
TedEd on Pi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9a5vHXsUvUw
Jaden Chong recites Pi to 1,800 places: https://9now.nine.com.au/a-current-affair/melbourne-sevenyearold-memory-boy-becomes-sensation-remembering-pi/caf43ef6-dc39-486b-89eb-a79bfba64641
How to count seed spirals on a sunflower: https://momath.org/home/fibonacci-numbers-of-sunflower-seed-spirals/
The Fibonacci sequence spiral: https://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/fibonacci-sequence.html
More Fibonacci:
https://www.naturphilosophie.co.uk/fibonaccis-golden-spiral-relationship-maths-nature/
https://mathimages.swarthmore.edu/index.php/Fibonacci_Numbers
NASA's Starshade: https://exoplanets.nasa.gov/resources/1015/flower-power-nasa-reveals-spring-starshade-animation/
Maths in art: https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/math-is-muse-for-these-artists -
What’s a tariff and why should you care?; Dino-prints in Aussie playground; Marvel’s Black Widow gets cranky; and Saturn has all the moons.
America is slapping a 25% extra charge (a "tariff") on Aussie steel and aluminium. That means it’s more expensive for American companies to buy from us, which could affect jobs in Australia. Economics in action!
Turns out Saturn has way more moons than we thought—128 more, to be exact! That brings its total to 274, leaving Jupiter’s 95 moons in the dust.
Imagine finding dinosaur footprints in your school's playground! That’s what happened in Queensland, where a rock sitting in a school office for 20 years turned out to have 66 dinosaur tracks on it!
Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson is fed up with fake videos using her face and voice without permission! These deepfakes can trick people into believing things that aren’t true. She’s calling for new laws to stop them
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It’s NAPLAN time again; Vienna’s vibing veggies; row row row your pumpkin; and an annual British riot.
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NAPLAN is here! Over a million students are diving into reading, writing, and maths tests this week. It’s not about passing or failing—just seeing where you’re at.
Forget guitars—how about a cucumber saxophone? The Vienna Vegetable Orchestra has taken home a Guinness World Record, playing 344 concerts using instruments made from fresh veggies!
A scientist in NSW has done it again—rowing his 426kg pumpkin down a river! Growing these mega-pumpkins isn’t easy, but Mark Peacock has it down to a science.
In England, a football match like no other just took over the streets! Royal Shrovetide has hundreds of players battling over a giant ball in a two-day game through rivers, fields, and alleyways. The only official rule? No murder. Yep, it’s that wild!
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Keep listening after the podcast for a special Q+A when former NAPLAN boss, Peter Titmaniss, takes the Squiz Kids Hot Seat to answer questions from the kids of Australia.
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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, Amanda Bower, on an audio adventure.
Today, we’re off to a country where you can swim at Pacific Ocean beaches, trek through the Amazon jungle, and hike the Andes mountains—all without leaving the country's borders! It's a place where you’ll find ancient cities built by the mighty Inca Empire, where potatoes were first cultivated, and where people still speak a language inspired by the sounds of nature. So, buckle up and get ready to discover Peru!
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Machu Picchu 101
“Secrets of Machu Picchu”
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The sting in Cyclone Alfred’s tail; Giants and Hawks win big; Moon landings and Sun missions; and the mysterious woolly mammoth mouse.
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Wild winds, torrential rain, and massive floods hit Queensland and NSW as Tropical Cyclone Alfred wreaks havoc! Over 300,000 homes lost power, and 500 schools shut down—giving kids an unexpected day off! Rescuers worked nonstop, and now, the big clean-up begins.
The Moon was the place to be last week! One spacecraft landed successfully, another tipped over (oops!), and NASA had to cancel two missions. Scientists are working hard to explore space, but sometimes, things don’t go to plan.
The AFL season kicked off with big wins for the Hawthorn Hawks and the GWS Giants! Meanwhile, the NRL saw the Broncos and Storm score massive victories. Get ready, sports fans—it's game on!
Scientists are one step closer to reviving woolly mammoths! Using ancient DNA, they created tiny, shaggy-coated "mammoth mice."
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Millions brace for Cyclone Alfred; Return of the fish doorbell; AFL season kicks off; and a record-breaking polar bear swim.
Batten down the hatches! Cyclone Alfred is charging towards Australia’s east coast, bringing wild winds, heavy rain, and the risk of flooding. Schools are closing, supermarkets are packed, and sandbags are in high demand.
In the Czech Republic, thousands of brave (or bonkers) swimmers dived into a freezing 3-degree lake to break the world record for the biggest polar bear swim.
In the Netherlands, fish get VIP treatment! A special underwater camera alerts locals when fish are stuck at river gates, so they can call the city to open the locks.
Check out the Fish Doorbell yourself!
Remember: only ring the doorbell if you see a fish waiting.
Watch out! The internet is flooded with fake videos of Cyclone Alfred—some from storms years ago! Why? Clicks and money. Remember: STOP, THINK, CHECK before sharing!
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A doughnut emergency; seven years in the saddle; a Blue Ghost on the Moon; and virtual dessert.
A spacecraft the size of a hippo has landed safely on the Moon! Built by Firefly Aerospace, the Blue Ghost lander sent back stunning images and is now running experiments for NASA.
A little boy in Oklahoma used an old phone to call 9-1-1 for an "emergency"—doughnuts!
Listen to the call.
Two adventurers are riding horses 30,000 km from Argentina to Alaska! No backup, just them and their trusty steeds. It could take seven years, but with kind locals and strong horses, they’re off to an incredible start!
Scientists have made an artificial tongue that can recreate flavors in VR! So far, it can mimic sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami.
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Humans have been slurping them for thousands of years. We're going to take you through WHY it is that we humans love noodles so much; WHERE in the world we can eat noodles; and—I think I'll be surprised by this one—WHEN we can eat them. This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to The Food That Changed The World—the podcast where we dig into the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the big news stories.
Your Noodle Word Search
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Batten down the hatches, Queenslanders! Tropical Cyclone Alfred is hovering off the coast, and there’s a chance it could head straight for Brisbane.
Hollywood is buzzing as the biggest night in movies—the Oscars—takes centre stage! Will The Wild Robot take home the gold for Best Animated Feature, or will another film surprise everyone?
The NRL season kicked off in the bright lights of Las Vegas, where the Raiders and Panthers scored big wins while the Warriors and Sharks missed out. Meanwhile, Australia’s Young Socceroos made history, winning their first-ever Asian Cup in a thrilling penalty shootout!
Meet Max, the koala-saving super dog! This clever pup sniffs out koala poop in NSW forests to help rangers track and protect Australia’s furry friends.
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Dr Hannah answers questions from Aussie kids in a very special Squiz Kids Q+A. She explains how to be a kind kid and a good friend, how to ask a friend if they're OK on any day of the year, and what to do if a friend tells you that they're not OK. Because, by asking, listening, encouraging action and checking in with them you could change a life.
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It's the second biggest religion in the world, and the fastest growing... and this month, believers are observing the Holy Month of Ramadan. We'll take you through WHAT Islam is... HOW Ramadan is celebrated ... and WHY Mecca is so important.
LINKS:
Interactive map of Muslim majority countries: https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/muslim-majority-countries
Interactive map of global Muslim population: https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/muslim-population-by-country
BBC's Guide to the Hajj: https://video.link/w/QdVid
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