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• Aussie Inventions that Changed the World - From the Vault

  From WiFi to Google Maps, the black box to the bionic ear, this Shortcut uncovers the Aussie inventions that have changed the way the world works. Amanda and Bryce trace the real stories behind lifesaving pacemakers, antibiotics, ultrasound, spray-on skin and even a vaccine that stops cancer. They meet the scientists who made them possible, explore how a search for black holes led to WiFi, and discover why Australians, from Indigenous innovators to early settlers to today. Aussies have such a long history of clever problem-solving. A fascinating look at the ideas and inventors that put Australian innovation on the global stage.

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• Why do we hiccup? Science Short

  Watch this episode on YouTube. Why do we hiccup, and what’s actually happening inside our bodies when they strike?In this Squiz Kids Science Short, Christie unpacks the strange reflex that makes us hic! at the worst possible moments: from babies hiccupping before they’re even born to what frogs and tadpoles have to do with it. Find out why hiccups happen, how long they can last, and whether any of the so-called “cures” really work. Every Saturday, Squiz Kids Science Shorts answers the big, curly questions you’ve been wondering about — breaking down weird facts, everyday mysteries, and the latest science stories in a fun and kid-friendly way. Quick, curious, and packed with answers you didn’t even know you needed. Do you have a science question you're dying to know the answer to? Email us at [email protected]

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• Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

  A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who’s been paying the most attention to the week in news. For the full episode transcript, click here.

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• New rules for Roblox, and AFLW footy finals kick off.

  Your daily kids news podcast. New rules for Roblox; AFLW footy finals kick off; Squiz-E sniffs a cricket fake; and Buddy the owl takes off. Big changes are coming to Roblox! Soon, you'll only be able to chat with players your own age. The game will even guess your age using your face. It's all about keeping kids safe and stopping strangers from sneaking into your game time. A giant owl named Buddy has busted out of a wildlife park in England! With wings as wide as a 14-year-old is tall, this feathered escapee is off on an adventure. Get ready for footy fun! The AFLW finals are here, and the North Melbourne Kangaroos are hopping in as hot favourites. But, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Carlton are coming in strong. Cricket star Adam Gilchrist has been hit with a googly – fake posts online are pretending to be from him! For the full episode transcript, click here.

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• Question Time Takeover with Milton Dick MP

  The Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives has one of the most important jobs in Canberra. Bryce chats with Milton Dick MP, the man whose job is to keep order in Australia’s Parliament, make sure everyone plays by the rules, and keep the country’s business moving. What happens when Aussie kids tell the Speaker of the House how to keep politicians in line? Find out in this special Question Time Takeover.

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