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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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11:44

Helpful hippo and friendly rodeo

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/08/23

On today's episode, we're headed to outback Queensland, an estuary in New South Wales, a cave in Indonesia and a river in Thailand that's home to a helpful hippo.Quiz Questions1.What colour was the mangrove lobster that Mimka found?2.In which state or territory did people break the record for the biggest game of Keppy Uppy?3.What is Phra trying to clean up with the Hippo?4.Which country were the visitors to the rodeo from?5.How tall was homo floresiensis?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhat

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12:37

National Science Week

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/08/16

It's National Science Week! So, on News Time, we'll be counting down five of the best science stories this week from around Australia, and the world.What do gardens and robots have in common? Or koalas and flying drones? You'll find out soon!Quiz Questions1.Which chore is the robot dog helping with?2.What carried the stones to Singing Stones Beach?3.Which organisation created the D.A.R.T program?4.Why do the rangers want to know whether there are koalas in the trees? 5. Ilbandornis

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12:08

Olympic champions and farty footpumpers

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/08/09

We’ll visit the Olympic Games in Paris, take a tour around some schools across Australia, and then finish with a 10-legged mystery for our… Wow of the week! Quiz Questions1.Can you name an Aussie medallist at this year's Olympic Games?2.What's the name for the system of raised dots that people who are blind or have low vision can use to read?3.What's the word that Jon uses to describe the sound of his workshops?4.What does student Greg hope to build at his house when he grows

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12:29

Rattlesnake megaden and ballet tights

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/08/02

Slithering into the start of our countdown, we'll hear about a mega den of rattlesnakes keeping scientists intrigued.Our next few stories will take us to the ballet, to regional Western Australia, and to coral reefs in South Africa!Then finally, we're headed far beyond the edge of our solar system for a slightly stinky… Wow of the Week!Quiz Questions1.Roughly how many rattlesnakes are in the megaden?2.Evie is a ballet dancer, but what's her other job? Hint: she wears yellow!3.What

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12:02

Whale alphabet and nannas with know-how

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/07/26

Today's show starts underwater… dive into the deep end with us as we uncover the secret language of whales! We'll meet some nannas with know-how, giving new life to old clothes, and then pop on our best green and gold clothes because the Olympics have finally begun! After that, we'll meet some teens feeling brave enough to follow their dreams, then head back to a land before dinosaurs for a very ancient… Wow of the week!Quiz Questions1.Scientists have figured out an alphabet for

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11:41

Oldest art and Mars mission

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/07/19

Today's show starts on the planet Mars… sort of! We'll meet some scientists returning home from the red planet, without ever having left earth… We'll visit some strong structures saving powerful birds, and head deep into a cave to see the oldest storytelling art ever found.After that, we'll meet a terrific tap dancer moving and grooving into old age, before we take it easy for our… Wow of the week!Quiz Questions1.How long were the four scientists in the Mars simulator?2.What colour

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11:31

NAIDOC Week: Keep the fire burning

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/07/12

This week is NAIDOC week, a time for all Australians to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and Ruby has passed the News Time microphone over to Carli Willis - a journalist from the Torres Strait Islands.Quiz Questions1.What's the theme for NAIDOC week this year?2.Can you name at least one of the colours on the Torres Strait Islands flag, and what it represents?3.Elsie Seriat recently became mayor of Torres Shire

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11:39

Bush nurses and found shipwreck

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/07/05

Today's show starts deep under the icy sea, exploring a rediscovered shipwreck. Then, an adventure of a different kind! At a game shop opening their doors to everyone. After that, we'll meet a bush nurse caring for their communities, and some school students who've send a special package to kids overseas. Finally, we're headed back to the ocean! But in much warmer climates for our… Wow of the Week.Quiz Questions1.What area did Sir Ernest Shackleton like to explore?2.What kind of

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11:37

Marble match and flying school

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/06/28

Today's show starts on a special reserve in Queensland, where unique creatures have found a safe haven. Then, heading south, we'll visit the Australian Marbles Championship at Brunswick Heads. We'll zoom on over to the other side of the country, to hear about a flying school in Esperance, Western Australia, and then zip back to New South Wales to hear about a sacred site that's been saved. Finally, we're headed back in time to ancient Australia for a dinoriffic… Wow of the

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12:12

Teen rex and top blokes

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/06/21

Pop on your protective gear, today's episode starts down at the racetrack with a Brisbane kid and her need for speed.After that, we'll learn about a new app saving an Indigenous language, before grabbing a fossil brush to inspect a dinoriffic discovery.We'll meet some top blokes teaching top ideas, and then hear about an unlikely hero for our… Wow of the week!Quiz Questions1.What is Lana's dream/ goal?2.How many people are there that can speak the language Ngalia fluently?3.What

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13:06

Paralympic Games Special

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/06/18

Join Ruby and ABC Sport reporter Liz Wright for a deep dive into the Paralympic Games.

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13:00

Mighty Matilda and quiet dinners

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/06/14

We start today's show taking it slow out in nature for some journalling, before we bid farewell to a mighty Matilda. Then, we'll sit down for a meal designed for Autistic eaters, and head to the gallery to see the winners of this years Archibald Prize.Finally, we're headed back in time for a prehistoric… Wow of the week! Quiz Questions1.Is nature journalling just for professionals, or can anyone do it?2.How long has Lydia Williams been a Matilda?3.Can you name one of the foods

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12:41

Cat cottages and Paralympic uniforms

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/06/07

On today's show, we'll take a peek at the new uniforms for our Australian Paralympic team. Then, we'll visit a retirement village that's home to some furry residents, before kicking the footy around with some sport-loving kids.After that, it's time to navigate the noise of a busy playground with a special wagon helping people feel included, and then finally, we'll hear a delicious… Wow of the week!Quiz Questions1.What's extra special about the new Paralympic uniforms?2.Which

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12:26

Troublemaking orcas and new coins

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/05/31

On today's show, we'll start with a change coming to your loose change. Then, we'll head north of the equator to hear about some troublemaking orcas. After that, it's time to travel the high seas on a special voyage from one island to another, before we grab our tools and meet a rock-loving kid sharing his passion with his community.Finally, we'll travel about 1200 light years away for our… Wow of the week!Quiz Questions1.Who will be on the back of any new coins made?2. What are

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13:05

Bees with blocks and flashy fashion

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/05/24

All aboard! On today's show, our first stop is a bus stop! To inspect a new, old vehicle. Then, we'll hear about some clever bees learning new tricks, and about a game of tips that went for a whole month!After that, we'll strut along the runway with an indigenous fashion designer, before a very hairy Wow of the Week.Quiz Questions1. How long did it take Brian to fix up the bus?2. What had the scientists hidden under the brick for the bees to get to?3. How long did the game of

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12:31

Cave kangaroo and shear excitement

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/05/17

The first stop on today's show is the post office! To meet some letter sending locals. Then, we'll head to the beach to practice deep listening. After a quick dip, we'll go deep into a cave to inspect a curious discovery, and then to a shearing shed on a farm, to meet an expert shearer.After that whirlwind adventure, it's off to a different kind of farm for our… Wow of the week!Quiz Questions1. Who is currently running the Ungarie post office?2. Which creature did Diana hear the

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09:35

Cool city and special spears

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/05/10

On today's show, we'll hear how an op shop is changing a community, we'll find out about the discovery of a giant jawbone, and we'll meet some scientists with a cool idea to chill out a hot city.Then, we'll hear about some significant spears that have been returned to their traditional owners, before heading to the beach for the… Wow of the week!Quiz Questions1. What was the remote op shop project raising money for?2. What sort of creature was an ichthyosaur?3. What city are

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11:29

Villainous ant and astounding artwork

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/05/03

On today's show, we'll hear about a newly discovered ant with an interesting name. We'll kick-flip and grind with a super skateboarder, and fossick for fossils with a prolific palaeontologist.Then, we'll hear about an Indigenous Australian artist winning big in the art world, before heading to a deserted island for the… Wow of the week!Quiz Questions1. Which villain was the ant named after?2. What's the name of the trick Arisa did?3. Which state is Samantha the dino lover

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13:09

Artificial Intelligence special

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/04/30

Join Ruby and the ABC's national technology reporter Ange Lavoipierre for a deep dive into the world of artificial intelligence.

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12:00

Underwater mountain and senior swimmers

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/04/26

On today’s show, we’ll hear about some Paralympians speaking out about footwear. We’ll explore an underwater mountain and meet some of its fishy inhabitants. Then, staying in the water, we’ll splash about with some senior swimmers taking lessons for the first time.After that, it’s all eyes on the skies as we search for exploding stars, before we head down river for the… Wow of the week! Quiz Questions1. What does Stef Reid and other Paralympians want to be able to buy?2. What kind

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