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ABC KIDS News Time

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Every Friday, join Ruby for News Time as she counts down the week’s most interesting news stories for kids. From amazing animals to special events, the natural world to outer space, News Time is made especially for children to help them understand the world around them.

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10:34

Mighty Matildas and Dubbo dunny

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2023/07/28

On today's show we'll cheer on the Matildas at the World Cup, visit a dunny in Dubbo, examine a slice of Italian history, power-up a Pacific Island, and meet some brainy birds. QUIZ QUESTIONS:1. What two countries are hosting the Women's World Cup?2. Which NSW country town is getting a 3D-printed toilet block?3. How old was the painting of the flatbread?4. How much of Tonga will be powered by the power park when it is finished?5. What is the name of the bird family that crows and

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11:09

Wiradjuri wrestler and skateboarding sensation

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2023/07/21

On today's show we'll baby talk with some dolphins, fly through the air with a teen skateboarding sensation, look up into the sky at a super shiny mirror planet, meet a wrestler named Dreamtime Voodoo Witch, and chop onions that won't make us cry. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. How many years did the scientists spend recording the dolphins? 2. What number is Arisa Trew ranked in the world's best skateboarders? 3. What is the name of the mirror planet? 4. What is Dreamtime Voodoo Witch's real

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12:00

Brilliant bowling and chocolate for cows

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2023/07/14

On today's show we'll meet some chocolate-eating cows, score some strikes with one of the world's best tenpin bowlers, celebrate the school holidays with a game of Spotto, congratulate a cool kid who's making playgrounds fun for everyone, and marvel at the talent of an Indigenous tightwire walker. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What are two essential foods to help cows produce milk? 2. What is the highest score you can achieve in a tenpin bowling game? 3. What two colours are NOT yellow

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10:04

NAIDOC Week: For Our Elders

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2023/07/07

ABC reporter and Yorta Yorta man Tom Forrest hosts our NAIDOC Week episode with stories about the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. "For Our Elders" is the theme of this year's NAIDOC Week. Elders are the people in First Nations communities who care for others, for Country, and they teach, guide and lead. Elders are also the keepers of stories and lore - that means, they have the wisdom that links the past to the future.QUIZ

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10:24

Mega Chonk and Tasmanian tigers

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2023/06/30

On today's show we'll find out what can happen if you have a very overdue library book, we'll try to solve the mystery of whether thylacines still exist, we'll meet a super student who has overcome some major obstacles, we'll discover an ancient mega lizard, and we'll meet some ultra kind runners.QUIZ QUESTIONS:1) How many years was the book overdue?2) Where did the last known Thylacine live?3) Who nominated Harrison for the Brother John Taylor Memorial Prize?4) Where were Mega

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11:00

Cost of Living special

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2023/06/28

Join Ruby and ABC business reporter Rachel Pupazzoni to find out how and why we're experiencing a 'cost of living crisis.'

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11:28

Skeleton shrimp and World Refugee Day

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2023/06/23

On today's show, we'll discover a new species of teeny tiny shrimp, mark World Refugee Day, meet a cute cat named Bandit, examine an enormous tooth, and cycle around mainland Australia. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What is the skeleton shrimp's proper name? 2. What date is World Refugee Day? 3. In which state is Bandit officially recognised as an assistance cat? 4. Where was the mastodon tooth found? 5. How many days did Lesa's journey take? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: When did Lesa start her

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11:34

Demon catsharks and trains vs planes

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2023/06/16

On today's show we catch up with some winning wheat farmers, find out why the French are saying 'oui oui' to train travel, meet a mum giving away free groceries, discover a new type of shark, and hang out with an amazing skateboarder. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What school do the Hermidale kids' penpals go to? 2. Who came up with the idea to ban short flights in France? 3. What is the name of Rebecca's food box? 4. What colour eyes does the demon catshark have? 5. In which city does

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11:26

Grazing goats and plastic pollution

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2023/06/09

On today's show we celebrate World Environment Day, meet some great goats, travel across Australia with an assistance dog, hang ten with a surfer in her 70s, and find out whether drop bears are real.QUIZ QUESTIONS1. What is the theme of this year's World Environment Day?2. Which South American country is using goats to prevent bushfires?3. What's the name of Scott's assistance dog?4. What hobby did Marg Cummins start in her 70s?5. What is the real name for a drop bear?BONUS TRICKY

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11:22

Saving seahorses and fairy circles

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2023/06/02

On the show today, we’re going to meet some white seahorses. Then we’ll find out how fairy circles are made. After that we’ll take a look at some backyard fungi that can eat plastic. Before we take a trip to another galaxy and learn about a new planet. And then we meet a Diamantiasaurus.QUIZ QUESTIONS:1.What colour are white seahorses?2.How are fairy circles made?3.What have scientists found that eats polypropylene plastic?4.What do scientists think planet LP 791 18d has on

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Poisonous plants and Sorry day

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2023/05/26

On the show today, we’re going to take a look at how the stinging plant might take the sting out of pain. Then we’ll travel around Australia with a man on a special scooter. Next, we’ll meet a white echidna. After that, we’ll say Sorry and talk about Reconciliation. nd then we discover how human hair can help plants grow.QUESTIONS:1.What is another name for the stinging tree?2.What is a paraplegic?3.Why is Raffie the echidna white?4.What is Sorry Day?5.What can hair be recycled

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11:31

Educational emoji's and wily wombats

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2023/05/19

On the program today, we’re going to meet an endangered hairy nose wombat. Then we’ll learn how a first nations language is using emoji’s. Next, we’ll find out about Global Accessibility Awareness Day. After that, we’ll train a very special camera on a super massive black hole. And finally, we talk to plants.Special thanks to the Lilach Hadany and all the authors of the paper "Sounds emitted by plants under stress are airborne and informative" paper for supplying the sounds of

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11:33

Lizard lips and magical mushrooms

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2023/05/12

On today's program, we’re going to discover a dinosaur that may not have been quite as scary looking as we think. Then hear about an Australian choir singing for the new king. Next, we’ll go to a modern art show. Just before we head outdoors to celebrate International plant health day. And then we'll discover some magical glowing mushrooms.QUESTIONS:1.What is the full name of the T-rex dinosaur?2.What had the Vocal Fusion Youth Choir been chosen to sing for?3.What does Yirramboi

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11:30

Stella's statue and snazzy spacesuit

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2023/05/05

On the program today, we’re going to visit a special statue. Then meet an 8 year old dog trainer! Next we’ll size up the new space suit that’s being made for the next moon landing. We’ll find out about a special program designed to make school more fun for kids in Perth. And then we'll meet a giant eagle.QUESTIONS:1.What is the name of the town that Stella grew up in?2.How old is Tommy Lee?3.What colour will the new spacesuits be?4.What's the name of the after school club in

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11:16

Musk duck and Copepod creatures

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2023/04/28

On today's show, we’re going to meet a duck that’s far from home, We’'ll learn about a program which is helping Indigenous teenagers become the first high school graduates in their families. We’ll take a trip to western NSW and visit what’s soon to be the state’s biggest national park. Before we head into space and find out what bush tucker might grow on the international space station. And we meet a 97 year old zoologist who's discovered more than 40 new

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11:22

Venus volcanoes and trapdoor spiders

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2023/04/21

A trapdoor spider is named after the burrow it builds – they don’t build webs, strung high between trees – they build tunnel-like burrows underground – that has a hatch or round door on the top – about the size of a 50 cent piece.QUESTIONS:1.Why are Trapdoor spiders called 'Trapdoor spiders'?2.How many bikes have been donated to refugees in Albury?3.What are scientists trying to find on Venus?4.What is the name of the new teachers working in South Australian schools?5.What was the

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12:12

Pilbra pup and fast finswimmers

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2023/04/14

On today's show, we’re going to learn how to finswim! We’ll take a trip to outer space and find out why the world celebrates space travel. Back on earth, we’ll meet a very lucky dog! And then take a peek at some fashionable chickens. And finally, we will meet and champion driver, who's blind.QUIZ QUESTIONS:1.What do finswimmers use to swim with when they race?2.What year did man first walk on the moon?3.Where was Shanny the dog found, when she ran away during a storm?4.How are the

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11:06

Food forests and surfing students

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2023/04/07

On today's show, we’re going to ride the ocean’s waves with kids with disability. We’ll meet a teenager changing the age of lawn bowlers. Next we’ll visit a food forest and find out what lessons it can teach us. We celebrate World Health Day and find out about the painful stinging tree.QUIZ QUESTIONS:1.What is the big lesson surf therapy can teach us?2.How old was Cooper when he first started playing lawn bowls?3.Where in Australia are young people growing a food forest?4.What does

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12:02

Aussie astronaut and smiley calf

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2023/03/31

On today's show, we’re going to rediscover a flowering plant that hasn’t been seen for 170 years! We’re going to meet a fury little wallaby that’s been saved from extinction. Then we’ll look the stars and meet a female Aussie astronaut. A baby calf will put a smile on your face! And we take a look at how scientists are making robots with brains!QUIZ QUESTIONS:What was the name of new flowering plant discovered?What is the name of the wallaby that was saved from extinction?What was

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11:33

Pollinating car parks and passionate pilot

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2023/03/24

On today's show, we’re going to take a trip to the top of a city car park and discover an unlikely native bee sanctuary. We’re going to celebrate Harmony Day. Then we will take to the skies with an autistic pilot, before finding out about the right way to buy souvenirs. And we tour a lighthouse that makes beautiful music.QUIZ QUESTIONS:1.What types of bees are Jacob and Connor trying to attract?2.What is the name of the day Australia celebrates multiculturalism?3.Why do 'real'

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