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Jun 2021
9m 18s

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Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown on the big news stories of the day, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour.

 

‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent)

 

This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.

 

LINKS


Champ the president’s dog

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-06-20/joe-bidens-dog-champ-dies/100228946


Highliners in Yosemite National Park

https://www.sfchronicle.com/culture/travel/article/Yosemite-highliners-claim-world-record-2-800-foot-16258778.php#photo-21143657


Coelacanth: the dinosaur fish

https://apnews.com/article/fish-science-environment-and-nature-0364a1007aea49574a2b68aee6009aa6


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