Squiz Kids

Who was Eddie Mabo… and how did one man help change Australian law forever?

In this special From The Vault episode for Reconciliation Week, we revisit the remarkable story of Eddie Koiki Mabo, a Torres Strait Islander man whose fight for fairness led to one of the most important legal decisions in Australian history.

Discover what terra nullius really meant, why land is so deeply connected to culture and identity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and how the landmark Mabo decision changed the way Australia understands land rights.

It’s a story of courage, truth, fairness… and proof that one determined person really can change history.

Researched by Christie Kijurina

Hosted by Christie Kijurina and Bryce Corbett

What if a woolly mammoth wandered past your school oval… or a Tasmanian tiger trotted through the playground?

In this week’s Squiz Kids Science Short, we explore the surprising science of de-extinction... the real-life effort to bring vanished animals back using ancient DNA, gene editing and even giant artificial eggs.

Could scientists really recreate creatures like mammoths, moa birds or the thylacine? And if science can do it… should it?

Listen carefully — there’s no test, but plenty to think about!

Researched and hosted by Christie Kijurina

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.

Written and hosted by Christie Kijurina

Your daily kids news podcasts.

We’re off to the Moon!; Blues win first Origin; Squiz-E sniffs a fake; and Britain’s cheese rolling championships

NASA wants humans living on the Moon by 2032!

In England, brave and slightly bonkers racers chased a rolling cheese wheel down a steep hill.

NSW pulled off a huge State of Origin comeback, beating Queensland 22–20 with a last-minute try.

Squiz-E is warning kids about false claims spreading online about diphtheria.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Researched and hosted by Bryce Corbett.

Your daily kids news podcast.

National Reconciliation Week starts; a student tractor take-over; some furry film stars; and an Aussie astronaut’s invited to space.

Australia is marking National Sorry Day and National Reconciliation Week by remembering the Stolen Generations and thinking about how people can listen, learn and move forward together.

Millions of Muslims from around the world are gathering in Mecca for the Hajj, an important pilgrimage filled with prayer, reflection and community.

Forget buses... students in rural Michigan, USA, celebrated finishing school by driving tractors, golf carts and giant farm vehicles to class!

At the fancy Cannes Film Festival, rescue dogs Yuri and Tormenta stole hearts and won the Palm Dog Award for their movie roles.

Australian astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg could be heading to the International Space Station!

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Your Shortcut to Eddie Mabo and Native Title.Our chat with Katherine Bennell-Pegg.