Wednesday, November 16 - Flood emergency in NSW; Paris Olympic mascots revealed; Lego to the rescue this Christmas; and one very thirsty snake.

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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LINKS

Wyangala Dam spills 

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/video/2022/nov/15/torrents-of-water-spill-from-wyangala-dam-in-central-west-nsw-increasing-flood-risk-video

Paris Olympics mascots - photos

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/nov/14/paris-2024-olympic-mascot-paralympic-mascot-phryges-france

Paris mascots video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jICOexhohEk

Thirsty snake

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-15/thirsty-python-wa-midwest-snakes-harmless/101651156

Newshounds

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www.squizkids.com.au/newshounds

Squiz Kids + Lego ‘Build To Give’ Christmas Campaign

Help Lego give away Lego sets to families in need this Christmas. 

1. Build something using Lego
2. Share your creation to Instagram (a story or a post)
3. Tag @ squizkids and #buildtogive

We’ll re-share your post on our Instagram, and on December 9, reveal just how generous Squiz Kids are … 

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