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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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12:42

Smart farm and curious clay

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/04/19

On today's show, we're off to a remote farm that's had a high-tech upgrade.Then, we'll shoot some hoops with some Irish basketball teams, before kicking soccer balls around with some of Australia's newest sporting recruits.After that, we'll hear about an interesting discovery challenging our ideas about First Nations Australians, before we hop into the…Wow of the week!Quiz Questions1. What is the name of Jack's smart farm?2. Which country were the two basketball teams from?3

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11:56

Froggy fossil and significant signs

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/04/12

On today's show, we'll start by inspecting an ancient fossil that's reminding scientists of a beloved green frog.We'll meet a would-be moon-mining rover, and catch up with some kind kids making an important change in their community.After that, we'll celebrate Eid before heading off on a camping trip for the… Wow of the week!Quiz Questions1. Which muppet did the fossil remind scientists of?2. Can you name one thing that the moon rover might mine for?3. Which clan are the

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11:46

Sporty Special

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/04/05

Lace up your running shoes and strap on your safety gear, this week's episode is all about sport.We'll meet an athletic school kid being brave and breaking records, and learn about a kooky sport winning over new fans.We'll head to the ocean, for an adaptive surfing competition, and then dry off before a night at the theatre, to hear about a play telling the story of Indigenous footy players.After that, it's deep into the mountains for the Wow of the Week!Quiz Questions1. Which

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12:26

Breakfast breakthrough and big trees

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/03/29

On today's show, we'll hear about how a famous Aussie breakfast food might be used to help recycle old computers. We'll perch on tree branches with the birds, and meet a teen fighting for the environment. Then, we'll dance with some Indigenous students connecting to their culture, before heading to a farm for the… Wow of the Week!Quiz Questions1. What's the ingredient, starting with the letter Y, found in Vegemite that could be used to break down electronics?2. According to this

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11:48

Road trip trivia and whale song

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/03/22

We're on the move in today's episode! We'll spot street signs in Queensland designed to keep drivers alert and amused. Then, we'll run a world record race with a speedy six-year old, before swimming deep underwater, to learn about how whale song works. After that whirlwind, we'll celebrate harmony day, before settling in for the… Wow of the week!Quiz Questions1. What is the coldest town in Queensland?2. How far was the race Helena ran? A) 200m B) 300m C) 400m3. What is special

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13:00

March meowness and athlete equality

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/03/15

Today's show starts with some good news about an Aussie amphibian. We'll keep our voices down in a lovely library, cancelling peoples fines for a funny reason, and then meet the people representing Australia at an international song contest.Staying overseas, we'll speed over to the London marathon, to hear about an inclusive change they're making, and then after that, it's time for a prehistoric Wow of the Week.Quiz Questions1. What kind of frog was cared for at Melbourne Zoo and

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11:48

Hot chips and harbour helper

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/03/08

On today's show, I've got some good news about a tasty, potatoey snack.Then, we'll hear about some awesome women kicking goals for International Women's Day, and meet a local legend cleaning up Sydney Harbour.We'll travel to the country Canada, to learn about an important Indigenous program, and then after that, I'll present an aquatic Wow of the Week.Quiz Questions1. What the word for lots of different plants and animals living in the same area?2. Which competition did the

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10:15

Leap year and round rooms

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/03/01

On today's show, we'll leap into the countdown with a chat about leap years, and then swim over to hear about some lucky fish that were saved from a drying lake.We'll learn about how the shape of a room could change the way someone feels, and then meet some Indigenous performers bringing an traditional story to a modern stage.Then, it's time for the Wow of the Week!Quiz Questions1. How often do we have a leap year?2. Why did Adam the biologist have to move quickly to save the

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11:37

Stoked surfer and outerspace ocean

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/02/23

Today's web of stories starts with some spider's webs, catching more than just flies. We'll hang loose and surf with the best at big swells, and then travel to the other side of the solar system to hear about a very different kind of ocean. Then, we'll learn about International Mother Language Day, before plodding over to our Wow of the Week!Quiz Questions1. What's the thing that scientists can test the spider webs for? Hint: It's three letters2. What score did Molly get for her

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12:10

Old school phones and DJ tones

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/02/16

Today's episode starts with a mystery illness affecting the raucous rainbow lorikeet. We'll hear about people swapping smartphones for older ones, and a teen DJ spinning tracks in front of huge crowds. Then, we'll spend time with some first nations gamers, before flying over to our Wow of the Week.Quiz Questions1. Which Rainbow Lorikeet behaviour have scientists asked everyday people to keep an eye on?2. Why would someone swap a smartphone for an old style phone?3. Which sporting

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12:07

Robot road repair and reptile rescuer

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/02/09

Today, we'll drive around with a road-fixing robot, and tag along with a seasoned snake catcher. Then, we'll celebrate Lunar New Year before paddling the harbour in specially decorated kayaks.Quiz Questions1.What will the robot ARRES spend its time filling?2.Why can't Paul retire from being a snake catcher?3.Which animal is it this year in the Chinese Zodiac?4.Which harbour will people be able to cruise around in the kayaks?5.What's the name of the helicopter on Mars?Bonus Tricky

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11:18

Mooing mystery and movie musician

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/02/02

Today, we'll meet a quick-thinking kid who helped save his dad's life! Then we'll mooooove onto a story about some stuck stock! We'll also watch some silent movies with a magnificent musician! And we'll meet a young footy player who is setting an example by standing up for herself.Quiz Questions1. What number can you dial in an emergency?2. What colour is the new bull discovered on the island?3. What's going to happen at the cinema when Ron retires?4. What sport does Sophie play?5

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12:35

Egg-cellent discovery and accessible island

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/01/26

On the show today, I'll shell out the details on an odd-shaped egg, and we'll chat about International Day of Education. We'll head to the other side of the world to meet the new Queen of Denmark, and then back, much closer to home, to visit the newly-accessible Abrolhos Islands. Then finally, it's time for the story that made you go 'wow' - an eight-legged Wow of the Week.Quiz Questions1.What happened to make the hen lay a round egg?2.What's the theme for International Day of

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12:53

Magpie maths and moon mission trouble

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/01/19

On the show today, we'll meet a mini-mathematician and hear her ideas about magpies. Then, we'll give tired Queensland teddies some TLC, before heading into outer space with a moon lander unlikely to complete its mission. After that, we'll hear about some awesome work going on a little island down south, before we hear the Wow of the Week. Quiz Questions1.Who do magpies seem to like swooping the most?2.What was one of the names of Vyvian's toys? Hint: There were two3.What is the

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10:29

Summer Replay: NAIDOC Week 2023

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/01/12

This summer, we're replaying some of our favourite episodes from 2023. This episode is from NAIDOC Week.

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11:32

Summer Replay: Cost of Living

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2024/01/05

This summer, we're replaying some of our favourite episodes from 2023. This episode is a News Time special, all about the cost of living.

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13:48

WowFest 2023

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2023/12/29

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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12:00

Good News of 2023

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2023/12/22

It's almost the end of the year, so we're looking back at five of our favourite good news stories from 2023.

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12:30

Marsupial monitors and outback postie

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2023/12/15

On the show today, we'll zip along with a rural postie doing lovely things for her community. We'll hear about how artificial intelligence is helping an Aussie icon, and join some high school students on their regular visit to an aged care home. Our next stop is in the centre of Australia, where we'll learn about a new orchard bringing lemons and longevity to a remote community, before burrowing deep underground for our Wow of the Week.Quiz Questions1.How many stops does Bec make

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12:10

Moon rover and backyard barber

ABC KIDS News Time ·

2023/12/08

I've got five fantastic stories for you today, the first of which is about an Aussie gymnast making a name for herself, literally. Then, we'll meet a benevolent barber making a difference in his community. After that, it's off to the moon! To meet Australia's first moon rover. Speaking of Australian firsts, we'll then learn about a new Indigenous podcast network. Then finally, it's time for the Wow of the Week. Quiz Questions1.What is the new gymnastics skill called? Hint: It

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