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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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0:12:14

Ice-cold recovery and seashell discovery

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2025/05/09

This week on News Time, we'll hear about some ice-cold innovation, meet an eight-year-old who has sifted out a significant seashell, and we'll roam an island for our Wow of the Week!Quiz Questions1. How many books were passed along the human chain?2. What tool has been designed to help para-athletes get in and out of ice baths?3. Freshwater turtles are known as the WHAT of the river?4. What shell did Zora discover?5. What breed of dog is Valerie?Bonus Tricky QuestionHow many

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0:11:24

Awesome kids special

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2025/05/02

This week on News Time, you'll hear five stories of awesome kids doing amazing things!Quiz Questions1. What sort of band does Zoe play in?2. What is the name used for Australian sign language?3. What prize is awarded to teenagers with ideas to help the environment?4. Which famous person did one of the authors of Sweet Home want to read their book?5. Sarah was the youngest ever player to represent which country in darts?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhat brass instrument does Zoe

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0:12:47

Crochet champion and a monster mystery

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2025/04/25

There’s a healthy helping of mystery on News Time today! We’ll rediscover earless dragons that were once thought to be lost forever, and hear about an epic Scottish search for a fantastical monster. Quiz Questions1. What sort of animal is the Victorian grassland earless dragon?2. How long did it take Papunya locals to drive to the nearest hairdresser?3. What is the name of the yellow submarine that found a missing camera?4. Who does Evie love to crochet with?5. What type of

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0:11:50

Nature stomps and sharky chomps

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2025/04/18

This week on News Time we’ll dive deep underwater to listen to a rather loud shark, we’ll hear about a school that students can’t wait to attend, and then we’ll blast into space for our Wow of the Week!Quiz Questions1. What job does Aleli's dad have in the surf?2. What United Nations day is being marked this week?3. In which country did the scientists study the noisy shark?4. How many metres high are the new classrooms?5. What filled the universe for millions of years after the Big

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0:11:24

Space mushrooms and hungry worms

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2025/04/11

On News Time this week, we blast off into space to see what astronauts are growing for food, hear about a little insect with a big appetite, and meet some scaly sailors.Quiz Questions1. What is the name of the local AFL team whose uniforms are washed by Linda?2. Where did Wanda’s family go for camping holidays?3. What type of mushrooms are the astronauts wanting to grow?4. How quickly can native fungi defeat the fall armyworm?5. What is the name of the ocean that the iguanas

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0:11:06

Special Episode: Australia Votes

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2025/04/04

This week on News Time, political reporter Shalailah Medhora hosts a special episode about Australia’s federal election.We find out how elections work, why kids can’t vote, what a political party is (spoiler: there’s no fairy bread), and what politicians do in Parliament House.Quiz Questions1.What date is the 2025 federal election?2.How old do you have to be to vote in Australia?3.What colour are the seats in the Senate?4.Has Australia ever had an Independent prime minister?5.What

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0:10:06

Mighty mice and Ramadan celebrations

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2025/03/28

On News Time this week we meet a mighty mouse, we wrap up Ramadan, and we find out what's happening to Australia's five dollar note.Quiz Questions1.What is the evening meal called during Ramadan?2.What is the name of the national park where the smoky mouse is thriving?3.Queen Elizabeth is on the current five dollar note, but what is pictured on the other side?4.How many wickets did Akanksha Swarup take in one afternoon?5.Which Pharaoh did the recently discovered tomb belong

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0:11:09

Fossil footprints and cyclone shipwreck

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2025/03/21

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0:12:19

Whale songs and jumping records

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2025/03/14

Jack is filling in for Ruby this week, counting down five stories from around Australia and the world. On News Time today we're travelling deep into the ocean to swim with whales, then heading into our atmosphere to hear the latest from some astronauts stuck up in space.Quiz Questions1.When are whales likely to have a big sing?2.What sport did Ash Barty & Evonne Goolagong Cawley play?3.How many months have Astronauts Butch & Suni been stuck in space?4.What is the name of

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0:12:39

Special Episode: How to become an astronaut

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2025/03/07

Ever wanted to ask a real-life astronaut a question?Katherine Bennell-Pegg is Australia's first female astronaut, ever!She spoke to some curious kids at Questacon about outer space, becoming an astronaut and the quirks of living on the International Space Station. What do nappies have to do with exploring other worlds? You'll have to listen to find out!

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0:12:19

Martian beach and shearing sheep

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2025/03/07

Jack is filling in for Ruby this week, counting down five stories from around Australia and the world. On News Time today we're meeting a speedy sheep shearer, hearing about a beach on Mars, and you'll find out what it feels like to be inside the body of a whale!Quiz Questions1.What sport do the Saltwater Sistas do?2.How do the people in the social club travel around together?3.How many sheep did Charlie shear in one day?4.On which planet might there have been a beach?5.Did the

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0:12:00

Egyptian mummies and steamy cities

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2025/02/28

Jack is filling in for Ruby this week, we're heading to the pyramids of Egypt to hang out with some marvellous mummies… plus, hear about tiny turtles and people paddling in the ponds.Quiz Questions1. Where are the schools that are learning about the urban heat island effect?2. What was this new national park used for in the past?3. Why have scientists been sniffing Egyptian mummies?4. What country did Emma McKeon visit to teach swimming lessons?5. How many eggs did

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0:11:24

Teen news and tree kangaroos

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2025/02/21

Jack is filling in for Ruby this week, and we've got a heap of awesome Aussies to tell you about — sport stars, compost champions and storytelling superstars.Quiz Questions1.How many times has Tyler Wright won the Pipe Pro?2.How do the thermal drones find the tree kangaroos?3.In which state or territory has Billy started this food scrap program?4.True or False? Leo Puglisi has interviewed a Prime Minister.5.What sort of tubs does Teddy collect and recycle?Bonus Tricky QuestionWho

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0:10:47

Ancient scroll and footy fanatics

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2025/02/14

Jack Evans is filling in for Ruby this week, and he's brought some awesome stories with him. We’ll meet some footy obsessed kids, follow some clever bees and uncover an ancient mystery. Quiz Questions1.In which town has the local library been rebuilt?2.Why were the scientists able to safely take the parrot egg?3.What was the writing on the scroll about?4.What sport do heaps of people in Wadeye love?5.Do bees prefer to count from left to right, or right to left?Bonus Tricky

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0:12:11

Asteroid dust and cup cooperation

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2025/02/07

On News Time today, I've got five fantastic stories — possible life on far-flung planets, first-day jitters, community-wide cup cooperation and a funky fossil, too.Quiz Questions1.Do you have any tips to help kids who might be feeling nervous?2.What are some cafes in Bermagui working together to do?3.What's the name of the asteroid the dust came from?4.In which language is the choir singing?5.What sort of shark fossil has been found?Bonus Tricky QuestionCan you name at least one

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0:12:45

Lunar New Year and brilliant baller

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2025/01/31

On News Time today, we're celebrating a special event on the calendar, Lunar New Year! Then, we'll meet someone who stomps on bricks and you'll discover why anyone would line up for hours to smell something horrible.Quiz Questions1.According to the Chinese Zodiac, which animal is the symbol for this year?2.What nickname was the flower given?3.How many games has Patty played in the NBA?4.How far did Gabrielle run?5.In which country did the meteorite land?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhat

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0:12:20

Spinning stars and pongy perfume

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2025/01/24

Would you wear a perfume made out of the stuff stuck at the bottom of your drain? On News Time today, hear about a stinky substance turned into a sweet smell. Plus, we'll visit dizzying spinning stars and find out about clever kelpies.Quiz Questions1.In which town is the country music festival held?2.What's special about this neutron star?3.What is it called when fat and other stuff go down the drain and glob together?4.What sort of dogs are being trained up as part of this

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0:11:44

Milking spiders and robot lifeguards

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2025/01/17

On News Time I count down five awesome news stories from around Australia, and the world. On today's show, we've got robot lifeguards, mysterious grass markings, and spiders getting milked.Quiz Questions1.Are the AI computers replacing the lifeguards?2.What is the big spiders name?3.What sort of class do the kindy kids attend?4.Who made the earth rings?5.How many days did the basketballers play for?Bonus Tricky QuestionHow big is the spider, from foot to foot?Answers1.No, not

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0:13:17

Summer Replay: Artificial Intelligence

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2025/01/10

This summer, we're replaying some of our favourite episodes from 2024. This episode is a News Time special, all about AI - Artificial Intelligence.Join Ruby and the ABC's national technology reporter Ange Lavoipierre to find out what the deal is with artificial intelligence.Ange explains what AI actually is, how scientists have developed it, and why so many people are talking about it.

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0:12:53

Awesome Animals

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2025/01/03

On News Time this week, we're looking back at five awesome stories about our furry, feathery, fishy friends.

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