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Aug 2021
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Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids the lowdown 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.

 

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Moving a pharaoh’s boat

https://www.bbc.com/news/in-pictures-58088867


Pretend Mars

https://apnews.com/article/lifestyle-oddities-business-science-mars-182cc63732fbabeb7120df2fc637b85a


Jack the wandering labrador

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-07/missing-dog-kimberley-reunites-owner-/100357936



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