Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world.  A short podcast 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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Today’s Quick Links:

Antarctic sea ice reaches record low: https://abcnews.go.com/International/video/antarctic-sea-ice-reaches-record-low-97553769

US clean energy record: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2023/03/01/clean-energy-hits-record-us-2023-sustainable-energy-factbook/11324041002/

Shortened weeks at Queensland public schools: https://www.couriermail.com.au/queensland-education/schools-hub/postpandemic-resurgence-in-shortened-weeks-scheme-at-queensland-public-schools/news-story/4a7731a099f68095b1a53e0fd821df22

Man survives 31 days eating worms: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-64811309

Daryl Braithwaite joins Harry Styles on stage: https://www.smh.com.au/culture/music/daryl-braithwaite-joins-harry-styles-onstage-in-sydney-concert-20230304-p5cpfp.html

Backstreet boys are back: https://www.smh.com.au/culture/music/backstreet-boys-strip-down-on-stage-in-a-show-to-remember-20230305-p5cpft.html

Ed Sheeran breaks record at MCG: https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/ed-sheerans-dream-come-true-after-he-breaks-aussie-record-for-a-second-time/news-story/a3d4f2ea66da7ede796ef6cd1fc380dc

Dig Deeper:

School hours around the world: Who has the longest or shortest day? https://www.teachstarter.com/au/blog/school-hours-around-the-world/

Delaying school start times not only improves health, but also reduces crime, study finds: https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/delaying-school-start-times-not-only-improves-health-but-also-reduces-crime-study-finds/

Top tips to survive in the bush: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-02/tips-to-survive-in-the-bush/7681572

Daryl Braithwaite performs Harry Styles tribute: https://7news.com.au/video/sunrise/on-the-show/daryl-braithwaite-performs-incredible-tribute-to-harry-styles-bc-6321647570112

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