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• Classic - Jamaica... Squiz the World

  Each fortnight, we give the world globe a spin, and see where we land. Then we take the kids of Australia on an audio excursion to visit that country and its people. Join your captain, Amanda Bower, on an audio adventure. Today, we’re flying across the Pacific to Jamaica—a Caribbean island bursting with rhythm, sunshine, and good vibes. It’s the birthplace of reggae music, where jerk chicken sizzles on the grill and waterfalls tumble through tropical rainforests.  So grab your sunnies and get ready to feel the beat of Jamaica! For the full episode transcript, click here. Links: Visit Saint AnnJamaican Patois translatorDo the Reggay by Toots and the MaytalsCould You Be Loved by Bob MarleyDon't Look Back (live) by Peter Tosh Marcia Griffiths live in concert, 2019 (aged 70)

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• NSW’s big flood cleanup, and the scoop on penguin poop.

  Your daily kids news podcast. NSW’s big flood cleanup; Norway’s big boat wakeup call; Aussies kicking goals; and the scoop on penguin poop. Floods hit NSW hard, but locals are finally drying out and starting a big cleanup. Imagine opening your front door and finding a 135-metre cargo ship! That’s what happened to Johan in Norway. The ship missed his house by just metres. Green and gold are shining all over Europe! Coach Ange helped Spurs lift a trophy after 16 long years, and Arsenal’s Aussie trio helped take down the champs in the women’s league. Aussies kicking goals all over the pitch! Scientists say penguin poop might help make clouds—yep, really! The stinky stuff releases chemicals that float up and help water droplets stick together. It's smelly science, but it could change how we understand climate. For the full episode transcript, click here.

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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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• A big political break-up, and the mega-quake misinformation.

  Stay listening after today's podcast as Bryce chats with Stephen Gniel, head of Australia's national curriculum authority, about why media literacy is now part of the curriculum. A big political break-up; Massachusetts’ Magna Carta millions; octopus or pancake?; and the mega-quake misinformation. Even political besties can have a bust-up! After decades as a team, Australia’s Liberal and National Parties have split over energy plans. Now they’re sitting separately in Parliament. Will they patch things up? A super old copy of the Magna Carta just turned up at Harvard Law School — and it’s an original! Once thought to be just a dusty copy, this 725-year-old treasure is worth a fortune. A new sea creature has been discovered — it’s a squishy, pancake-shaped octopus with flappy 'ears'! A comic book author's dream is causing a real-life panic! A wild rumour says a megaquake will hit Japan in July, but earthquakes can’t be predicted by dreams (or doodles). Remember, Newshounds: Stop, Think, and Check before sharing shaky stories For the full episode transcript, click here.

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• Floods and drought cause chaos, and a record breaking run across Australia.

  Your daily kids news podcast. Floods and drought cause chaos; Origin debutants step up; record-breaking run across Australia; and could the Pope visit Australia? Australia’s doing weather the wild way! While wild rain floods homes in NSW and closes 40 schools, farmers in SA are battling the worst drought in years. Umbrellas in the east, water trucks in the west! Pope Leo just addressed 200,000 people at his very first mass in Rome as pope! There were kings, queens, and even our PM in the crowd. It's that time again when NSW and Queensland lose their minds over rugby league! State of Origin is here, and this year brings fresh faces to both teams. William Goodge just became the fastest person to run across Australia! That’s over a month of non-stop running — to honour his mum and raise money for cancer. Two and a half marathons every day? Someone get this guy a medal... and maybe a nap. For the full episode transcript, click here.

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