Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEDT for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

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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 AEDT for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

For more great content, check us out at squizkids.com.au

Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEDT for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

For more great content, check us out at squizkids.com.au

Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEDT for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

For more great content, check us out at squizkids.com.au

Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEDT for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

For more great content, check us out at squizkids.com.au

Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEDT for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

For more great content, check us out at squizkids.com.au

Today, we’re unwrapping what challenges Santa faces every Christmas Eve, how science might explain the magic behind Santa’s tricks, and why a little Christmas magic can inspire big ideas. So, grab your jingle bells and a mug of hot chocolate, and let’s get started!

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Who's smarter, kids or adults?

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The Mystery of Friday the 13th

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Your daily kids news podcast.

Taylor Swift takes a final bow; Santa Tracker is switched on; PNG gets its footy team; and cow fart fake news.

Taylor Swift’s epic Eras Tour has ended with record-smashing numbers: 149 concerts, over $3 billion in ticket sales, and millions of fans!

NORAD’s radar is ready to track Santa as he zooms from the North Pole! This high-tech tradition keeps kids updated on the big guy’s Christmas Eve journey.

Papua New Guinea is joining the NRL in 2028! Rugby league is the national sport there, and players with PNG roots are already stars.

Internet cowspiracy alert! Scientists made cows less gassy to help the planet, but rumours are swirling online. Squiz-E the Newshound reminds us: STOP, THINK, CHECK before sharing.

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Syrians are cautiously celebrating as rebels oust the ruling regime after 13 years of civil war. With President Assad fleeing to Russia, there’s hope for peace and a brighter future.

Norway’s AI-powered robots are wowing the world! Neo the helper can brew coffee and chat, while ZRob the drummer makes beats no human can match.

A German scientist is breaking records by living underwater for 120 days in a cozy capsule. He’s proving humans might someday live under the sea.

Young athlete Guot Guot’s amazing run was as awesome as we said—but we got his name wrong! Turns out it’s Guot, not Gout. Thanks to his family for setting the record straight.

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Today, we’re piecing together WHY toys are so important, WHAT they reveal about the cultures they come from, and HOW they’ve changed over the years. So, grab your nearest pogo stick and let’s get bouncing!

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Classroom Resources

LINKS:

Not A Box read aloud

Not a Box

Paper dolls from around the world

Australian Museum's Indigenous toys

Diabolo world champion

Chinese yoyo in China

DIY wire car

DIY toys around the world

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