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They don't have a school building but young students in Gaza have plenty of persistence. With the support of volunteer teachers and the UN, they're returning to school in tents and on sand, determined not to miss out on an education.
The Mountain Chicken frog of Dominica, once a local delicacy, now battles extinction due to disease and weather. Conservationists and zoos globally rally to revive their dwindling numbers. Let's hope Dominicans hear their call in the wild again soon.
Every year, Aussies toss 400,000 kg of hair, enough to impact the environment. Now, that hair could support green energy by being converted into graphite for battery production.
Chongqing City Zoo offers a unique experience where visitors can feed lions and tigers from within a cage, providing a safe yet thrilling interaction with nature.
Original video from the Chongquing zoo.
How to conduct a reverse image search using Google.
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Hey kids, South Australia is on a mission to make under-14s go cold turkey on social media like TikTok and Instagram! They think it’s time to shield young eyes from the not-so-kid-friendly stuff online. It's going to be tough, but they're trying to make the internet a safer space.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has opened Australia’s piggy bank and guess what? There’s a surplus! That means more cash to splash in the coming years. Keep your ears perked up for the word 'surplus'—it’s good news!
Over in Belgium, it's business in the front, party in the back at the Festival of the Mullet. More than 200 hair heroes rocked their cool cuts. Who knew a haircut could be the star of the show?
Imagine chatting with whales! Scientists are decoding the ‘clicks’ and ‘clacks’ of sperm whales, getting closer to understanding their sea secrets. Maybe one day, we’ll all talk whale!
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We'll take you through HOW YouTube came into being; WHO are some of the most famous YouTubers... and WHY you need to stop, think, and check when watching YouTube.
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LINKS:
Newshounds, Squiz Kids' free media literacy curriculum: https://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/
The first YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNQXAC9IVRw
The first million-view video: Ronaldinho magic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpU7lsKcL2s
The first billion-view video: Gangnam Style by PSY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bZkp7q19f0
The Baby Shark video by PINKFONG Songs for Children: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqZsoesa55w

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A magical display, the Aurora Australis, painted the Australian skies with waves of colour this weekend, thanks to a giant sunspot. Lucky onlookers in Tassie, Victoria, and Western Australia witnessed this rare celestial symphony of pinks, reds, greens, and blues. Truly a night to remember!
In Morocco, donkeys weren't just beasts of burden—they were fashion icons at the Festibaz! Adorned in flowers and sequins, these hardworking animals strutted their stuff in a unique beauty pageant. Talk about working the runway!
In a wild twist of nature, some crafty snakes have mastered the art of the 'play dead' to escape predators. This survival trick involves some messy tactics—yes, even using their own poo!
Eurovision ended with a whirl as Switzerland's Nemo spun to the top on a spinning stage! Amidst the wild and wacky performances, from Baby Lasagna’s doily outfits to songs like "Rim Tim Tagi Dim," this music fest never fails to amaze and amuse.
Squiz Kids Q+A with Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
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