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How to win an argument with your parents from 2022-04-01T02:10

Have you ever been trying to convince your parents of something and just ended up crying, yelling or storming off to sulk in your room? Grown-ups might be bigger than you, they might have more powe...

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Is it okay to read someone else's diary? from 2022-04-01T02:00

Anne Frank was a young Jewish girl who was killed by the Nazi's a long time ago. Before she died she wrote a diary which ended up become a book. It has now been read by millions of people and is of...

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Do toys and games shape who we'll become? from 2022-04-01T01:50

People often give certain kinds of toys and games to girls when they are young and other kinds of toys and games to boys. But do the toys and games you are given as a child shape what sort of perso...

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Do you have to forgive someone who says sorry? from 2022-04-01T01:40

If someone does or says something bad to you, but then apologises for it, should you forgive them no matter what? Even if you don't really feel it in your heart? Brains Trust: Lyneham Primary Scho...

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Whose job is it to clean up space junk? from 2022-04-01T01:30

There's so much junk flying around in outer space – broken bits of old rockets and thousands of dead satellites. There are even golf balls left on the moon! But who has the responsibility for clean...

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ANNOUNCEMENT — From Short&Curly headquarters from 2022-03-29T01:00

Molly has an update about when new episodes are coming out.

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BITE — Who gets the biggest piece of cake? from 2022-01-13T01:20:29

If you make something delicious to eat, do you have to share it evenly with other people? You did all the work, so is it fair to have to share? Today's BITE: If you make a cake is it okay to have ...

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BITE - Parents playing favourites from 2022-01-13T01:15:29

If parents give more attention to one of your siblings does that mean they're playing favourites? Is it okay to give you less attention than you RIGHTLY DESERVE??? Today's BITE: Is it okay for you...

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BITE — You look funny from 2022-01-13T01:10:29

People get judged for how they dress, the way they do their hair and what kind of body they have. But what would life be like if we just ignored all our differences completely? Today's BITE: Woul...

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BITE — Girls’ teams and boys’ teams from 2022-01-13T01:05:29

Why are most sports trams girls only and boys only? Even when it's the same type of sport they are playing! Today's BITE: Should we get rid of separate boys and girls' sports teams? Thanks to Cha...

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BITE — Murdering murderers from 2022-01-13T01:00:29

If someone does something bad, is it just and fair to do that same thing back to them? Today's BITE: Is it wrong to murder a murderer? Thanks to Maddison for this excellent question.

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Molly's PICK — Would you donate your kidney to a stranger? from 2021-12-13T02:00

Molly went on a deep dive into the Short & Curly archive to find you one of her fave episodes. It's all about whether you should donate a kidney to a family member or friend if they needed one.

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Carl's PICK — Should we kill feral cats? from 2021-12-13T01:55

We all know Carl loves cats, but today he has an important feline update, as well as bringing you one of his favourite episodes from the archives. It's all about whether it's okay to take the lives...

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Matt's PICK — Who gets saved first in a fire? from 2021-12-13T01:50

Matt has chosen a high drama, life and death episode for you to listen to from our archives. Plus the gang got to dress up as firefighters for this show, so that made it even more fun. In this epi...

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Are some pranks just not okay? from 2021-09-16T02:00

Have you ever pranked your brother or sister by freezing their bowl of cereal and milk the night before and then serving them a solid, icy breakfast? Or have you replaced salt in the saltshaker wit...

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Should you give money to homeless people? from 2021-09-16T01:45

Have you ever been asked for money by a homeless person? What happened? And do you think we have any responsibility to help strangers when they are in need?

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Is Santa Claus a bad person? from 2021-09-16T01:30

Imagine if you were being watched every second of the day to make sure you behaved well. And then you got rewarded or punished depending on how you acted? In this episode, we take a long hard look ...

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Do athletes have to be role models too? from 2021-09-16T01:15

We admire our favourite sportspeople for their physical skills but do they have to be good people as well? Should we expect sportspeople to be role models on and off the field? Join superstar ath...

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Do horses want us to ride them? from 2021-09-16T01:00

For centuries humans have ridden horses. We've ridden them long distances, into wars, in big races and just for fun. We've developed a close relationship with horses. But has anyone asked a horse w...

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BITE — Selling unwanted presents from 2021-06-24T01:30

Ever opened a present and thought, “I will never use this”. So why not just sell it and buy something you do like? Today’s BITE: Is it okay to sell a present someone gave you? Thanks to Indi for ...

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BITE — Pocket money from 2021-06-24T01:20

Do you get pocket money, and if so, do you have to do something to earn it? Today's BITE: Should I get pocket money for doing chores? Bites producer: Jake Morcom

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BITE — Drinking beer from 2021-06-24T01:10

If beer has no alcohol in it, is it still really beer? Today’s BITE: Should kids be allowed to drink beer if it’s non-alcoholic? Thanks to Harry for this excellent question. Bites producer...

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BITE — You can’t watch that from 2021-06-24T01:00

Have you ever watched a movie or TV show that was meant to be for adults only? Do you wish you hadn’t seen it, or are the rules about what kids can and can’t watch unfair? Today’s BITE: Is it oka...

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BITE — Is love good? from 2021-06-24T00:50

Love is always good, right? Because love itself is good isn’t it? Well, isn’t it?? Today’s BITE: Is love always ethical? Thanks to Elizabeth for this excellent question.

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PRESENTS — Brains On from 2021-05-17T12:30:38



Short & Curly wants you to know all about a cool American science podcast called, Brains On. Each episode is about a different topic and the one we...

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The ethics of smartphones from 2021-04-01T02:00

When Molly got her first smartphone, she was so excited she couldn’t stop staring at her screen and she walked into a power pole. Carl is not so convinced by this flashy and very useful technology....

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Making"life and death"decisions for your pet from 2021-04-01T01:55

Molly and Carl finally get their dream jobs as vets but soon learn it's not all cuddles with cute animals — big and important decisions have to be made. Like whether to de-sex a pet or when it migh...

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It's the end of the world. Let's go berserk! from 2021-04-01T01:50

Here's a little thought experiment: if you found out the world was going to end next week, would the rules about right and wrong change? If there was no tomorrow would it be okay to steal something...

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Can we build a world that works for everyone? from 2021-04-01T01:40

Carl has shrunk Molly and set her up in a world built of LEGO. You'd think that would be a fun adventure, but not for Molly, who just doesn't fit in. We find out if it's possible to build a world t...

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Should we always be brave? from 2021-04-01T01:30

Molly and Carl head to Sweden to try one of the most disgusting foods in the world. Just wait until you find out what it is! Between gagging and dry retching, they try to answer an important questi...

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BITE — It was an accident! from 2021-02-23T01:00:33

Have you ever been punished for something that was an accident? Like, you really, really didn't mean to do it, but you still got in trouble. Today's BITE: If you didn't mean to do something should ...

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BITE — Killing in computer games from 2021-02-16T01:00:33

Do you ever play computer games where you have to kill another character? Does that make you feel bad? Should it? Today's BITE: Is it wrong to enjoy killing people in computing games?

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PRESENTS — Mackaroy Uncovered from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We wanted to share a new podcast from the ABC that we think you'll love. In the quiet Australian country town of Mackaroy, something really strange is happ...

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Is it fair to punish the whole class? from 2020-12-25T01:30

Have you ever been in a situation where someone did something wrong, but didn't own up? And then the teacher punished the whole class until the real culprit confessed! Is it fair for a whole group ...

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Swimmers vs sharks — who matters most? from 2020-12-25T01:25

On a hot sunny day there's nothing Molly loves better than a swim in the ocean. But the sea can be dangerous, right? There are big waves, dangerous rips and SHARKS! Even though shark attacks are ac...

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Do the ends justify the means? from 2020-12-25T01:20

When Matt doesn't have his nose in a big thick philosophy book, he loves watching movies. So when he invites Molly and Carl to "Matt's Mega Movie Trivia Night", they jump at the chance. But it's no...

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Should robots replace humans? from 2020-12-25T01:15

Imagine a future where robots do the jobs humans are doing now, like construction workers, nurses, musicians and truck drivers. We could spend more time relaxing and playing with our friends. Woo h...

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Who owns a forest? from 2020-12-25T01:10

Molly and Carl take a riverboat adventure along the Amazon river in search of an elusive and very fragrant plant in the Amazon forest. But who owns this flower, and who owns the forest it's in? And...

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A little gift for you! from 2020-12-25T00:50

Molly and Carl got you something for Christmas. They made it themselves, on their phones. What could it be?

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INTRODUCING — Short&Curly's big surprise! from 2020-12-20T01:00:13

2020 has been a pretty weird year, right? But at least we know one thing: Short & Curly listeners are the best! So here’s something just for you.

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BITE — Banning peanut butter  from 2020-11-17T02:00:33

Nut allergies are one of the super dangerous food allergies. If you’re allergic to nuts, it causes anaphylaxis and sometimes death. Today’s BITE: Should we ban nuts since people with allergies can ...

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BITE — Rough play from 2020-11-10T02:00:33

You can do things on the sporting field which would be a big no no at almost any other time. Today's BITE: Should rough sports be banned? Thanks to Nora for this excellent question.

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BITE — Bossy parents from 2020-11-03T02:00:33

Have you ever asked why you have to do something and your parent or an adult says to you, "Because I say so"? It's so infuriating, right? Today's BITE: Do we have to do everything our parents tell ...

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INTRODUCING — Short&Curly BITES from 2020-10-29T16:00:33

We get so curly many questions sent to us that we thought we'd make some special mini bite-sized versions of the show for you to nibble on! We will drop these BITES into your podcast feed (get it?...

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Bringing back extinct animals. What could go wrong? from 2020-09-17T12:20:58

So many birds, mammals and insects which once existed on Earth are now gone forever — extinct, kaput! This got Carl thinking, what if forever wasn't really forever? Should we try and bring some of ...

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Should we censor stuff on the internet? from 2020-09-17T12:15:58

When Molly and Carl are not making Short & Curly they are in charge of the world's biggest video sharing platform, called, TubeVids. That's right, it's their job to watch gaming videos, and movie p...

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Should Gabi have climbed the cherry blossom tree? from 2020-09-17T12:10:58

Cherry blossom trees are very important in Japan. They're so special they even have their own festival every year. Our listener Gabi lives in Japan and got in trouble for climbing one. But did he r...

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Do you always have to keep a secret? from 2020-09-17T12:05:58

If your friend asks you to keep a secret, should you ever break that promise? When should you keep your mouth zipped and when should you spill the beans? Join us for an old-fashioned detective stor...

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Food fight! Can you be an ethical snacker? from 2020-09-17T12:00:58

Molly and Carl love snacks and treats. But when one of our listener's challenges them to buy only ethical snack foods, they face tricky choices in the supermarket. Join us on a race to see whether ...

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PRESENTS – Mackaroy Uncovered Episode 1 from 2020-09-02T18:30



Team Short & Curly has got its hands on the first episode of new podcast, Mackaroy Uncovered. It’s a mystery adventure we think you’ll love about t...

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Are you really free? from 2020-04-08T20:10

This season we look at one of the curliest questions of them all, are you really free? We say all the time that someone made good choices or bad choices. Or that they should be punished or rewarded...

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Oedipus – The Musical from 2020-04-08T20:05:14

Meet Oedipus. He's the main character in one of the world’s oldest stories. He lived a long time ago and he did some pretty bad things. But was it his fault or was it fate? Was there anything he co...

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Why is your room so messy? from 2020-04-08T20:00

We visit the bedroom of one of the messiest kids we know, Harriet. She hates cleaning her room more than anything in life and it always looks like someone opened every drawer and threw all the cont...

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Did your brain make you do it? from 2020-04-08T19:50

You're at the movies with a giant box of popcorn on your lap, enjoying the film and eating the popcorn. You look down and see the box is empty, but you don't even remember eating it all, because yo...

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Are you the boss of your emotions? from 2020-04-08T19:45

Molly and Carl might be great friends but that doesn't mean they don't fight sometimes. But when they do get into conflict they have very different ways of dealing with things. So, what should you ...

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Is it society's fault if you become a criminal? from 2020-04-08T19:40

The bushranger Ned Kelly led a gang of criminals more than 100 years ago. He was first arrested when he was just 14 and then he went on to rob and kill people. But before his last infamous shootout...

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BONUS—How to work together through coronavirus from 2020-03-20T17:00

Like the whole world, the Short & Curly team is dealing with the coronavirus. In this special episode, Matt, Carl and Molly talk about how working together when things get hard can make a big diffe...

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BONUS — Pets, pests and farm animals, why do we value them differently? from 2020-01-17T02:00

Short & Curly listeners Harry, Max and Hugo live on farm surrounded by all kinds of animals: pets, livestock, and also pests like feral pigs. Some animals they love, some animals they hate, and som...

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Do you want to become a vampire? from 2019-11-26T02:30

Would you like to live forever? Molly and Carl like the idea of being immortal. The upsides: you won’t ever die, you’ll never run out of time to try new things and meet new people. The downsides: d...

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Should we ban families? from 2019-11-26T02:15

Why do some kids get all the luck? It doesn’t seem fair that some children are born into families with lots of love and support while others don't get any, or don’t have a family at all. The philos...

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Should you give up your teddy bear? from 2019-11-26T02:05

Do you have a teddy, a doll or a rug that is, or was, very important to you? We are told that as we grow up we need to get rid of ‘babyish’ things like that, but do we really? And if we lose our te...

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What is discrimination and is it always bad? from 2019-11-26T02:00

One of the best places to be on a hot summer's day is cooling off in a swimming pool. But until the 1960s Aboriginal people were not allowed to swim in the local pool in Moree, in country New South...

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Did Carl really see a UFO? from 2019-11-26T01:55

Carl is excited because he saw a UFO last night. He can't believe it! (And neither can Molly, but for different reasons). But should we believe Carl and if not, why not? How do we decide if somethi...

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Is it ever okay to be a cannibal? from 2019-06-21T02:30

Molly, Carl and Matt become lost at sea, they've run out of food and they lack basic survival skills. So, would it be okay for them to eat each other if they get really really really hungry? Maybe ...

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Are parents hypocrites? from 2019-06-21T02:15

"Do as I say, not as I do!" Does this sound like the adults in your life? Short & Curly listeners often complain that their parents tell them to do one thing but then do something completely differ...

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When should you stop being friends with someone? from 2019-06-21T02:00

Here's a question from Short & Curly listener Harvey: "Is it OK to hang out with your friends if they're being mean to other people?" Difficult, right? Have you been in a tricky situation like this...

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Should grown-ups lie to you? from 2019-06-21T01:45

Molly has never been afraid of getting a needle because she knows the Needle Ninja will reward her bravery with a basket of Japanese lollies, cakes and toys. Carl has never heard of this person and...

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Should we put GPS trackers on kids? from 2019-06-21T01:30

Carl often gets lost when he's out on the streets alone. So the S&C team have decided a tracking device will keep him safe and sound. But is this a good idea? How do we balance safety with the need...

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PRESENTS – Fierce Girls by fierce girls! from 2019-06-17T16:00



Your second favourite podcast, Fierce Girls, has some amazing new stories to tell you. Even better, each story is written and narrated by the show’...

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PRESENTS – Tai Asks Why: What happens after you die? from 2019-02-04T13:00



The death of Tai’s grandfather gets him thinking about the afterlife. The idea that our bodies and consciousness become nothing is really weird and...

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Birthday presents — should we stop giving them? from 2018-11-30T03:00

How much stuff do you have? How many toys, books, games and clothes have you got that you don't use or wear? Is it time to re-think why we give and receive birthday presents? Let's drop in to Molly...

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Is a child's life more valuable than an adult's? from 2018-11-30T02:30

The Titanic cruise ship hit an iceberg in 1912 and sank to the bottom of the ocean. Lots of people died because there weren't enough life rafts for everyone. Women and children were offered seats o...

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What can Severus Snape from Harry Potter teach us about courage and forgiveness? from 2018-11-30T02:00

Severus Snape is one of the trickier characters in the Harry Potter series. As a teacher he can be mean and impatient and unfriendly and sarcastic. But Snape might also be able to teach us a lot ab...

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Mind games and teasing on the sporting field from 2018-11-30T01:30

To be good at sport you need both physical skills and mental strength. So is it okay to tease and sledge your sporting opponents to get an advantage? Join Molly and Carl for a game of backyard cric...

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Answer the question! Short&Curly the game show from 2018-11-30T01:00

Test your buzzers, put your Short and Curly thinking caps on and get ready for round one. Molly, Carl and Matt tackle some of the many questions you've emailed us, on the game show that's got every...

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PRESENTS — our first ever book: The Short & Curly Guide to Life from 2018-10-11T18:30



Short & Curly’s favourite philosopher Matt Beard has teamed up with the show’s boss Kyla Slaven (AKA Mistress Kyla) to write a book for members of ...

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PRESENTS — Animal Sound Safari from 2018-09-14T03:30:07



Carl wants to tell you about a cool new podcast he’s listening to, but mostly he wants you to know what a great actor he is (not!). Have a listen a...

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PRESENTS — Pants on Fire from 2018-08-02T17:30



Carl thinks he's pretty good at spotting when someone is telling a lie. But is he? We think one of the reasons Carl is enjoying the podcast, Pants ...

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A sad tale about Matt Beard’s pet fish, Bucket and Spade from 2018-06-26T14:00

Matt was so excited when he bought two pet fish and named them Bucket and Spade. It wasn't long though before one of those fish got sick. Very sick. The pet shop said he needed special chemicals fo...

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Who should decide when you can get your ears pierced? from 2018-06-26T13:30

Some kids really want to get their ears pierced but their parents won’t let them. So, who should get to decide when and how you’re allowed to decorate your body with a piercing or even a tattoo? We...

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What’s the point of school uniforms? from 2018-06-26T13:00

School uniforms have been around for hundreds of years but what’s the point of them? Do they kill your individuality, or do they help you focus on learning, without all the worries about fashion an...

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Was Robin Hood right? Should you rob the rich to help the poor? from 2018-06-26T12:30

Robin Hood and his band of merry men of Sherwood forest reckoned rich people had it too good. So, they roamed around the countryside robbing the rich to give to the poor. Do you agree?

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Is it okay to use technology to help you sing better? from 2018-06-26T12:00

Molly Daniels thinks she has what it takes to be a superstar pop singer. The only trouble is, she’s out of tune and can’t hit the notes properly! Eek. But wait, there’s a program many musicians use...

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INTRODUCING — Short&Curly update! from 2018-05-28T16:00

We’ve got exciting news for you — Short & Curly is coming back soon! Molly, Carl and Matt haven’t just been lazing around at the beach eating lollies, they’ve been super busy making you brand new e...

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PRESENTS — Fierce Girls from 2018-03-08T11:00



Your pals at Short & Curly have something very special for you: a preview of the new ABC podcast Fierce Girls! It’s a show about the brave, adventu...

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Life, death and a runaway train from 2017-12-13T04:00

An out-of-control train is heading straight for a group of people who don’t know they are about to be hit.  You, as the driver, have some life and death decisions to make.  What will you do?  Hop o...

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When is it okay to dob on someone? from 2017-12-13T03:00

Kids dob to parents and teachers for all kinds of reasons.  It often feels bad when someone tells on you.

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Were the Ancient Romans bad people? from 2017-12-13T02:00

The Ancient Romans were a bloodthirsty lot. As entertainment they headed down to the local arena, to watch people and animals fight to the death.

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What sort of life should an elephant have? from 2017-12-13T01:00

Elephants are extremely intelligent and highly social creatures who traditionally live in large family herds.  But their traditional natural world isn't perfect.

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How to make the best kind of friends from 2017-12-13T00:00

Making friends and keeping friends can be hard. Sometimes you like someone a lot and then one of you changes and your friendship ends.

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INTRODUCING — Short&Curly Goes To America from 2017-12-05T15:00

While Molly stays at home to fight crime and breed endangered lizards, Carl packs his toothbrush and some clean underwear for Short & Curly’s big adventure to New York City.

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Should we kill feral cats? from 2017-09-13T15:00

Australia is on the war path, pledging to kill two million feral cats by 2020.  They felines are biologically the same creatures as the kitties people have as pets at home, but most were born in th...

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Is your classroom fair? from 2017-09-13T14:30

That’s not fair!  How often have you heard that said at school?

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Would you donate your kidney to a stranger? from 2017-09-13T14:00

They cut a small hole in your abdomen, blow some carbon dioxide into your tummy so it puffs up like a balloon, then carefully take out a perfectly healthy part of your body. Yikes.

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Can robot soldiers make armies better? from 2017-09-13T13:30

Is it possible for an army to do the right thing?  After all, armies destroy buildings and neighbourhoods, they kill and severely injure people, including children.

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What would you risk to get to the top? from 2017-09-13T13:00

Take a cold and windy journey with Molly and Carl as they gather their ropes and ice picks, lace up their climbing boots and head out into the wild for some high altitude curly questions.

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Should pugs exist? from 2016-12-21T10:20

Carl thinks they have the cutest squashiest faces and biggest googley eyes of the entire canine world. He definitely wants to buy one.

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Who wants a virtual life? from 2016-12-21T10:15

Let’s say you can hook your brain up to a machine which feels 100 per cent real and offers you the kind of life you’ve always wanted. The catch is, this perfect world isn’t real.

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Why can’t children vote? from 2016-12-21T10:10

Kids have to live by the rules of the society they are born into but don’t get a say on what those rules are. Unfair, right?

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Are some people just unlucky? from 2016-12-21T10:05

Many cultures believe it’s good luck if a bird poos on your head, like what happened to Carl (eww!). Others say it’s bad luck if you break a mirror.

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The ethics of invisibility from 2016-12-21T10:00

What would you do if you had the power of invisibility? Would you sneak around, spy on people, commit crimes, pull practical jokes, or find out what other people really think about you?

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Should we ban lollies? from 2016-09-13T15:31

Lollies are a colourful and magical and very sweet part of many children’s lives. But can you say no when faced with a bowl of jelly beans or sour worms or other types of candy? With so much concer...

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Is Pokemon Go playing you? from 2016-09-13T15:30

Walked into any traffic lights lately as you stare manically at a screen? Maybe you’re one of the millions of people playing Pokemon Go, the augmented reality game which sends its players out into ...

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Should celebrities keep it real? from 2016-09-13T15:29

Images of movie stars and pop singers are everywhere we look – album covers, concert posters, t-shirts, Instagram feeds and other social media. Photos and videos are a big part of how famous people...

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Who gets saved first in a fire? from 2016-09-13T15:28

For professional fire and rescue workers, it’s not all sirens, cool trucks and running red lights. They often have to make really hard and terrible decisions in moments of heat, smoke and danger. T...

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Do you have to love your sibling? from 2016-09-13T15:25

We’re often told we have a special responsibility to our brothers and sisters just because they are family. But, do we really? And what kind of duty is it?  What if you found out the annoying new k...

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Should you eat your pet? from 2016-06-22T13:30:52

Unless you’re a vegetarian, there are some animals you probably eat regularly.  But how would you cope if your next dinner was some stir-fried dog?  Why is it okay to eat a baby cow (veal) or sheep...

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Is Dumbledore as great as he seems? from 2016-06-22T13:00

He is wise and old and learned and kind, but the Principal of Hogwarts is not perfect.  He deceives, he holds back really important information about issues of life and death, and is willing to sac...

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Should you move to Mars? from 2016-06-22T12:30

There are 1,000 people currently shortlisted for the trip of a lifetime, from which they will never return!  They want to be the first stage in the human habitation of the red planet.  But do human...

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Is it ever okay to lie? from 2016-06-22T12:00

Kind lies. White lies. Little lies. We take a trip to the fun park to look at all sorts of lies we tell for all sorts of reasons. Like what if your parent asks you to pretend to be younger than you...

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Children under the microscope — the ethics of science from 2016-06-22T11:30

In the 1950s, a group of young boys took part in a now famous experiment to find out how easy it would be to turn two groups of children into enemies. The boys didn’t know they were in a scientific...

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Can competitive sport be truly fair? from 2016-03-28T15:27:25

Do coaches, equipment and healthy food make for a level playing field?

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Is it ever okay to fight back against a bully? from 2016-03-27T15:27

Is the victim blameless if they become aggressor?

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Should chimps have the same rights as kids? from 2016-03-26T15:26:17

Perhaps the line between humans and other animals is more blurred that you’d think.

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Is stealing music or jokes really stealing? from 2016-03-25T15:25:01

Is borrowing somebody else's smarts ok?

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Can you trust a robot? from 2016-03-24T15:25:30

As robots become more sophisticated and human-like, how can we be sure what they tell us is real?

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