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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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0:12:45

Good News of 2024

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/12/27

It's almost the end of the year, so we're looking back at five of our favourite good news stories from 2024.

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0:12:47

WowFest 2024

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/12/20

If you’ve listened to News Time before, you’ll know that we end each week’s countdown with our Wow of the Week. Well, today’s episode is all wow, all the time! It’s WowFest! A countdown of five amazing stories this year that made you go 'wow'.

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0:12:04

Dino droppings and circus star

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/12/13

On News Time each week, we count down five awesome news stories, with your help of course. This week is chock-a-block! Full of dino droppings, adventuring pups and circus superstars.Quiz Questions1.What is fossilised poo called?2.In which state have people restored an old satellite dish?3.How does Callum recycle?4.Can you name a place that Lucia has performed?5.What is Elise's assistance dog's name?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhy do scientists think dinosaurs might have risen to the top

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0:12:20

Banana art and tracking farts

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/12/06

You're in for a weird and wonderful episode of News Time today! Hear about bananas stuck to walls, and scientists interested in hearing all about people's…. farts.Quiz Questions1.How much did the banana artwork sell for?2.Who is being asked to track their farts?3.Which competition did the ParaMatildas win?4.In which city might you have found a fossil floating down the street?5.What kind of sheep did Nikki shear?Bonus Tricky QuestionHow many sheep did Nikki shear in 8

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0:12:22

International Day of People with Disability

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/11/29

Ruby has passed the news time microphone over to National Disability Affairs Reporter Nas Campanella to host an awesome episode, for International Day of People with Disability.Quiz Questions1.Do you have to have a disability to play Wheelchair Rugby League?2.In which country is the station TV Bra?3.How much does Sarah charge for the second hand hearing aids?4.Was Emma a kid or a grown-up when she found out she's autistic?5.Which animal has been 3D printed at this aquarium?Bonus

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0:12:52

Splendid sniffers and moon plants

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/11/22

Today's episode of News Time is a particularly tasty one… we'll hear about some delicious veggies being grown beyond our atmosphere and make some cheesy treats with kind community members, too.Quiz Questions1.From which country are the scientists hoping to grow food on the moon next year?2.How many cheese sandwiches do the volunteers make each week?3.What sorts of things will the sniffer rats be looking for?4.In which state or territory does Olivia pilot her helicopter?5.How much

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0:11:42

World Children's Day Special

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/11/19

On World Children's Day each year, we celebrate all kids and remember their rights. But what exactly are rights?For this special episode of News Time, Ruby is joined by Australia's National Children's Commissioner, Anne Hollonds. Ruby and Anne talk about World Children's Day, about what rights are and some of the special rights kids have.It's best if this episode is listened to with a grown-up around.

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0:12:00

Satellite experiment and surprising water source

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/11/15

Today, we're celebrating World Children's Day! Plus, hear about experimental satellites, and a community getting their water from a surprising source.Quiz Questions1.What's your favourite thing about being a kid?2.The World's first wooden satellite has been built in what country?3.What does the hydro panel system make after sucking something out of the air?4.Yagan Mia means home to the long-necked, what?5.Which continent are emperor penguins usually found?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhat

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0:12:49

Black hole discovery and peculiar pollinator

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/11/08

On News Time each week, I count down five fantastic news stories, with your help of course. On today's episode, we'll meet a peculiar pollinator, a cricket sensation and a rhyming rapper, before we head deep into the belly of a black hole.Quiz Questions1.What sort of animal is this peculiar pollinator?2.How many things are in the newly discovered black hole system?3.What can be found at the back of the barber shop?4.What two sports does Caoimhe play?5.In which country was the Mayan

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0:12:38

Cockatoo rescue and high-tech travel

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/11/01

On News Time today, I've got books, birds, blimps and bobbles for you. Sound intriguing?Quiz Questions1.In which state or territory was the craft competition held?2.What will the AI video do to help people who are deaf or hard of hearing?3.What was the lost bird's name?4.What sport does Nicho Hynes play?5.What's another word for a blimp?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhat was the name of the second cockatoo, sent in to help rescue the first one?Answers1.Tasmania2.Sign language3.Mickey4.Rugby

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0:13:13

Koala doors and courageous climber

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/10/25

On News Time today, we're heading deep underwater to meet some sea creatures surviving in places no one thought possible! And then, from the bottom of the ocean, to the tippity top of the worlds tallest mountains to meet a climber who has conquered them all.It's an episode of extreme ups and downs!Quiz Questions1.What sort of animal was found beneath the ocean floor?2.What animal sound does the plains-wanderer's tweet sound like?3.How many mountains did Nima Rinji climb?4.What are

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0:11:53

Battle of the bugs and Children's Week

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/10/18

On News Time today, you'll find out about a special week especially for celebrating kids, before we witness a battle of the bugs and a turtle in the spotlight.Quiz Questions1.An easy question to start... what's your favourite thing about being a kid?2.Which bear was crowned the winner this year?3.What sort of bug are growers using to protect their plants?4.What sort of animal is the dance story about?5.What are the biking buddies hoping to see lots of on their trip?Bonus Tricky

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0:12:42

Fish with legs and carpet art

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/10/11

On News Time today, you'll meet a fish with legs, hear about sun-free solar power, and marvel at a classroom's early morning mystery.Quiz Questions1.Where does Laurie create her artworks?2.What's the name of the fish? 3.What are scientists using to generate power?4.Which sport do the Pacifika Ballerz play?5.How many satellites did the European Space Agency send up?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhat's the word, starting with P, for the little bumps on the fish legs?Answers1.Carpet/

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0:12:14

Mini-moon and sharing stories

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/10/04

On News Time, I count down five of the best news stories from Australia and the world, and, of course, including a bonus story guaranteed to make you say 'wow' — our Wow of the Week!This episode has some big space news! Then we'll come back down to earth to hear about hiding crocodiles, skilful storytellers and a long lost diary.Quiz Questions1.For roughly how long will we have a mini-moon?2.What's the word, starting with o, for stories that you tell out loud?3.What nickname have

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0:12:35

Cow burps and hound hero

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/09/27

It almost feels like we're reporting from the zoo on News Time today! I've got burping cows, comforting turtles and some lucky pups at a pet rescue lined up for you.Quiz Questions1.Can you name one of Selwyn's pet dogs?2.What's the thing, starting with M, that can be found in cow emissions?3.What did Dr. Louise name the turtle?4.Which state won the First Nations Tournament?5.What was Joel searching for when he spotted the crater?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhat was the score at the end

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0:12:19

Big brass band and prize-winning pasta

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/09/20

On News Time, we count down five news stories from around Australia and the world, and today's show has a tasty mix of news morsels for you. I've got award winning lunch orders, booming brass bands and cool coastal science on the menu.Quiz Questions1.Can you name two of the veggies in the pasta?2.How many new species were added to the National Species List?3.In which town, starting with B, is the all-ages brass band?4.What's the indigenous name for Botany Bay?5.What kind of

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12:04

Speed cubers and snazzy salons

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/09/13

For News Time today, I've rounded up five stories from across Australia. We'll hear about proficient puzzlers, daring dingoes and a curly solution for hairdressers … all before a creepy crawly Wow of the Week.Quiz Questions1.In the Nie family, who learnt how to solve a puzzle cube first?2.What is Issy trying to raise awareness about?3.What's the name given to the dingo safety sticks?4.What sort of hair texture are more hairdressers learning about?5.Which spiders had smaller brains

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12:32

Indigenous Sign Language and super soap

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/09/06

On News Time, we count down five of the best stories from around Australia and the world. Today's show has clever kids making marvellous potions, awesome athletes winning gold and a discovery about bubble blowing whales.Quiz Questions1.Can you name a Paralympian?2.What award did Heman win?3.Who did Joe write his first letter to?4.What is the ISL word for Australia?5.What kind of whale has been found to make and use tools?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhat do the whales capture and

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13:08

Awesome athletes and yucky toads

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/08/30

On News Time today, we'll meet some powerful Paralympians representing Australia! Plus, hear about astronauts, archaeology, cane toads and cheeky horses. Quiz Questions1.Where are the Paralympic Games being held this year?2.What's the name of the ship that astronauts conduct experiments on? Hint: ISS3.What animal has been eating fewer cane toads because of this experiment?4.What dance style/s are the kids learning?5.What did the horses get if they did the right thing?Bonus Tricky

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14:15

Meet the Paralympians

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/08/27

Liz Wright from ABC Sport speaks with three Australian Paralympians, as the 2024 Paralympic Games get underway in Paris.

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