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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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11:27

Secret world and happy homecoming

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2022/06/24

This week, we celebrate a big moment for an Indigenous lawyer, we’ll learn just how much land needs to be protected on our planet, we meet a family who is very glad to be home, we’ll take a peek into a secret underwater world. Then, grab your binoculars and keep your eyes peeled, because we are going dinosaur hunting for our Wow of the Week.Quiz questions1) In which court will lawyer Lincoln Crowley now work in?2) How much of the Earth’s land needs to be protected to stop

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11:14

Art detectives and special smells

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2022/06/17

This week, we find out why the tangy, salty smell of an Aussie breakfast spread is being protected, we meet a farmer who is doing his bit to help save two tiny species, learn how a team of art detectives are solving a painting mystery and hear about an island in Sydney Harbour that is being handed back to traditional owners. Then, we’ll be taking a deep dive into a good news story for our Wow of the Week.Quiz questions1) Where is the Vegemite factory?2) Which island is being handed

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11:38

Floating school bus and super commentators

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2022/06/10

This week, we’re going to go on a ride – on a very different school bus! We’ll meet a teenager who has made school sports carnivals more inclusive, have an under the sea party for World Oceans Day and hear about some super sports commentators. Then, I hope you’re not afraid of heights because our Wow of the Week is taking you up into the mountains.Quiz questions1) In which country will the floating school bus be used?2) What kind of event was Sarah trying to make more inclusive?3)

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11:48

World Environment Day

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2022/06/03

This week we’re celebrating our planet – and looking at how we can protect it - because it’s World Environment Day this weekend! We’ll put on our headtorches and explore an ancient forest hiding underground then meet a parrot that loves to rock climb. We’ll find out how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander traditions can make oyster farming more sustainable… then it’s time to party with our WOW of the week!QUIZ QUESTIONS1) What is the theme for this year’s World Environment Day?2)

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11:41

Teen hero and solar power progress

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2022/05/27

First, we'll learn about how we can use energy from the sun, at night! Then, we'll visit a Top End school that's making class more inclusive for autistic students. After that, we'll head to Queensland for a daring rescue by a terrific teen, before learning about Reconciliation week. Then we'll hear about some social spiders and their huge web.Quiz Questions:1. What's the thing, other than light, that solar panels can capture and make energy from? (Hint: it starts with H)2. What's

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11:08

Supermassive happy snap and World Bee Day

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2022/05/20

On today's show, we'll start with a story about an important art prize, before learning about a picture of something mysterious in our skies. Then we'll head to a fashion show featuring clothes for people with disability, and celebrate a special day for our buzziest friend – the bee! Finally, we learn about Tasmania going carbon negative. Quiz Questions:1. What do the 14 rain clouds in the painting represent?2. What's the word, starting with G, that explains why blackholes suck

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11:22

Asteroid fossil and Int Nurses Day

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2022/05/13

We start today’s show 66 million years in the past, when the last dinosaurs were around, and learn about an impressive fossil. Then, we’ll hear about some important news about traditional owners getting there land back. After that, we’ll head out for a few marathons with a would-be world record holder, before celebrating our amazing frontline workers on International Nurses Day. Then, we’ll reveal our Wow of the Week. Quiz Questions1. Where was the asteroid fossil found?2.

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11:34

Insect enthusiast and penguin posties

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2022/05/06

On today’s show, we’ll meet a pint-sized bug-lover and some encouraging entomologists, and hear some good news from Victoria for our environment. Then, we’ll meet a Muslim woman making Australian history, before heading down south to the most remote post office in the world. Finally, we’ll explore a shipwreck lost for more than 100 years.Quiz Questions1. Who did Lyra's mum first contact to help encourage Lyra?2. Victoria will revegetate an area of land five-times bigger than which

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11:29

Cosmic lettuce and lost postcard

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2022/04/29

We’re counting down five stories, from number five down to number one – our Wow of the Week! On this week’s show, we’ll discover a precious letter that got lost in the post, and meet Australia’s first ever female indigenous surgeon. Then, we’ll head to the International Space Station to eat some space lettuce, before jetting back down to earth to meet an amazing teacher with a learning difficulty. Then, we’ll learn about a cool new dinosaur. Quiz Questions:1. Where did the postcard

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11:19

World Cup winners and happy humpbacks

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2022/04/22

On today's show: The Australian women’s cricket team wins big, humpback whales are making a comeback, the Great Barrier Reef is in trouble, an important Indigenous artefact is returned to its owners, and inventors create a robot made from slime.QUIZ QUESTIONS:1. Who scored 170 runs in the World Cup?2. What are humpback whales no longer listed as?3. When did scientists first notice coral bleaching at the Great Barrier Reef? 4. What is another name for Gununa?5. What controls the

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11:07

Good Dogs Week

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2022/04/15

This week’s episode of News Time is a little different. We’re counting down five stories all about clever canines and pawesome puppies – it’s Good Dogs week!Quiz Questions1.What does Vinnie the assistance dog help Lucas with?2.What animal does Rocky help to protect?3.What does having a pet do for your memory.4.Where is the aged care facility that Howard and Kip visit?5.What did North the dog do to help his injured owner?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhat are the names of the special turtles

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11:50

Mischievous magpies and high-tech toilet

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2022/04/08

On today’s show, we’ll meet some mischievous magpies who’ve out-smarted a team of scientists, and learn about World Health Day. We’ll hear about a smart toilet that knows whose sitting on it and salute some good news for students interested in AUSLAN. Then we’ll hear about a special AFL milestone! Quiz Questions: 1. How many magpies did the scientists attach the trackers to? 2. What’s one of the ways we can help keep the planet healthy? 3.Why would someone invent a toilet that

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11:58

Underwater library and Autism Awareness Day

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2022/04/01

This week, we’ll revisit some would-be world record holders, and go for a bike ride with some moving mothers. We’ll head underwater to hear some sounds of the deep, and learn all about Autism Awareness Day. Then, we’ll hear about a lickable TV screen. Quiz Questions1. Doug turned out to be a root of what kind of food?2. How were the bikes delivered to the island?3. What’s the nickname for The Global Library of Underwater Biological Sounds?4. What’s the word, starting with S, that

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12:07

Harmony Week and feline friends

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2022/03/25

On today’s show: We celebrate Harmony Week, helpers head to flooded communities, a caring kid raises funds for felines, a new encyclopedia helps readers learn Indigenous language, and scientists suspect they've discovered new types of T-Rex.QUIZ QUESTIONS:1. True or false: Almost half of all Australians were born overseas or have at least one parent born overseas.2. How many hours did the Sikh volunteers spend driving to Lismore?3. What did Jonah sell to raise money for stray

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11:36

Super skateboarders and trojan asteroid

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2022/03/18

On today’s show, we’ll hear about an endangered Australian animal and its special place in an Aboriginal community. We’ll meet a man on a mission with a metal detector, and we’ll visit a skate park with some brilliant brothers. We’ll blast off to outer space for an exciting discovery and meet a runaway reptile.Quiz questions: 1. Koala’s are considered an ‘endangered’ species. What were they before that? 2. How many years has Nick been using his metal detector to find people’s

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11:26

Flood rescues and Mardi Gras

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2022/03/11

On today’s show: We’ll head to Mardi Gras, and celebrate International Women’s Day. We’ll hear about some amazing flood rescues, plus, we’ll meet a young girl who had a very special visitor at her school. And then, we’ll learn about an interesting fossil.Quiz questions:1.What city was the Mardi Gras held in?2.What’s something most women couldn’t do 100 years ago?3.What were the names of the men who took their tinny out to rescue people?4.What did the President do to make Embla feel

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11:48

Nifty new hand and happy flowers

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2022/03/04

On today’s show: We’ll meet a young girl with a nifty new hand, and visit a fantastic farm and see their happy crop. We’ll find out some great news about the Sydney Harbour Bridge, hear about some important days for our environment, and learn about a special squirrel.Quiz questions:1.What does Lexi say her new hand makes her feel like?2.Where are the Mitchison’s donating the money from their Sunflower sales?3.When the new flagpole is put up, how many flags will fly on top of the

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10:12

World Wildlife Day special

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2022/03/02

Ruby joins ABC resident nature nerd Ann Jones and some young wildlife carers to celebrate World Wildlife Day and find out how we can all work together to help animals be happy and healthy.

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11:19

Mother languages and millipede discovery

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2022/02/25

On today’s show: We’ll learn about International Mother Language Day, take a trip up to the International Space Station, get up close and personal with a marvellous mini-beast, meet an indigenous musician making beautiful music and hear about a man’s close encounter with a venomous snake.Quiz questions:1. Which language has lots of words for ‘camel’?2. Where will the ISS land when it’s sent down to earth?3. What does the name ‘millipede’ mean?4. What’s the name of the person who

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11:19

Winter Olympics and world's oldest animal

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2022/02/18

On today's show: Australian Winter Olympians win gold, silver and bronze, Kamilaroi kids campaign to bring home stolen trees, a roustabout impresses in the shearing shed, the world's oldest land animal celebrates a birthday, and an eight-year-old author's book is in demand.QUIZ QUESTIONS:1. What is the Winter Olympics mascot's name?2. Where were the stolen trees taken?3. What is the name of Ashlea's eye condition?4. What island does Jonathan live on?5. What is the title of Dillon's

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