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 end up by ac...
Apr 29, 2022•11 min
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 slime robot?...
Apr 22, 2022•11 min
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 Questions 1.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 Question What are the names of the special turtles in Li...
Apr 15, 2022•11 min
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 recognises who’s s...
Apr 08, 2022•12 min
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 Questions 1. 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 means Autis...
Apr 01, 2022•12 min
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 cats? 4. What d...
Mar 25, 2022•12 min
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 treasures? 3. What...
Mar 18, 2022•12 min
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 better? ...
Mar 11, 2022•11 min
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 Sydney Harbo...
Mar 04, 2022•12 min
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.
Mar 02, 2022•10 min
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 waves their...
Feb 25, 2022•11 min
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 next bo...
Feb 18, 2022•11 min
On today's show: Googly eyes pop up in strange places around Adelaide, the Australian women's cricket team wins the Ashes, cicada wee is mistaken for raindrops, scientists prepare to launch a new telescope into space, and a boy finishes an epic journey on a unicycle. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. Who helped plan the city of Adelaide? 2. What award did Ashleigh Gardner win? 3. How many species of cicadas live in Australia? 4. What type of planets is Nataliea studying? 5. How long did Oliver's trip take? BON...
Feb 11, 2022•11 min
On today's show: The Australian of the Year winners are announced, Lunar New Year celebrations begin, a university student achieves a national first, Australia crowns a trio of tennis champions, and a new species of glowing toadlet is discovered. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. Who won the Young Australian of the Year award? 2. 2022 is the year of what animal? 3. What did Rachel study at university? 4. Who presented Ash Barty with her trophy? 5. Where was the new toadlet discovered? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: Wh...
Feb 04, 2022•11 min
On today’s show: A hungry badger digs up buried treasure, the world celebrates International Day of Education, scientists make fuel from fruit, Canberra gets an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander precinct, and a Kiwi couple grows a jumbo potato named Doug. QUESTIONS: 1. In which country did the badger find the coins? 2. What date is International Day of Education? 3. Why don't people have to pick fruit from the beauty leaf tree? 4. When will Ngurra open to visitors? 5. How much did Doug weigh...
Jan 28, 2022•11 min
On today’s show: School kids plant some seeds from outer space, a museum becomes friendlier for autistic kids, Australian Test Cricket gets a new star, a caravan of camels treks across the country, and a fossilised sea dragon is discovered in England. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What street is Colo Vale Public School on? 2. What time of day is the Australian Museum opening for Autistic kids? 3. Who is the cricket player of the match medal named after? 4. Where did Sophie and her camels start their trek? ...
Jan 21, 2022•12 min
We take a look back at some of the stories that made us smile in 2021.
Dec 24, 2021•12 min
On today's show: Scientists scour an island in search of the assassin spider, the Australian Army has a new high-ranking Indigenous soldier, a bird watcher’s hobby helps his feathered friends, a 104-year-old woman proves you’re never too old to learn something new, and an enormous telescope is launched into outer space. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What do assassin spiders hunt? 2. What is the nickname for the soldiers at the top of Australia? 3. What two foundations does Michael raise money for? 4. What ...
Dec 17, 2021•11 min
On today's show: A lucky dad and daughter find two FIVE-leaf clovers, a plucky bird flies across the Pacific Ocean, a brand-new school gets set to open, a long-distance swimmer breaks a world record, and astronauts eat space tacos. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. How many leaves does most clover have? 2. What's the name of the godwit who had to turn back to Alaska? 3. What does 'giingana' mean? 4. How many times has Chloe McCardel swum across the English Channel? 5. What type of chilli did the astronauts gro...
Dec 10, 2021•10 min
On today's show: We celebrate Hannukah, a First Nations basketball referee heads to the US, a new muppet moves to Sesame Street, dinosaur experts solve a case of mistaken identity, and it's International Day of People with Disability. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What is the name of the candlestick used during Hannukah? 2. What is the NBL? 3. How old is Ji Young? 4. Where were the dino footprints found? 5. When is International Day of People with Disability? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What are Ji Young's two ...
Dec 03, 2021•10 min
On today's show: A history-making marathon win, volcanoes on the moon, trees made from dry grass, giant owl-spotting, and a pollution-sucking jumping castle. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. How many golds did Madison win in Tokyo? 2. How old were the most recently discovered moon rocks? 3. What does 'Tjanpi' mean? 4. In which country was the Shelley's eagle owl spotted? 5. What eats the pollution sucked out of the air by the jumping castle? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What is the Pitjantjatjara name for 'Happy Tr...
Nov 26, 2021•11 min
We're celebrating World Children’s Day with five stories all about amazing kids. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What type of science will Allegra study at uni? 2. How much will the Merimbula skatepark cost? 3. What is the name of the fashion show Quaden starred in? 4. How old is Caydence Fouracre? 5. What is Logan's drag queen name? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION What was the name of the bull ridden by Caydence? ANSWERS: 1. Physics 2. One million dollars 3. Walking in Two Worlds 4. 14 5. Candy Featherbottom BONUS TR...
Nov 19, 2021•10 min
On today's show: Teen mechanics build an electric car, a deadly scientist sends free books to kids, koalas get their own tartan, world leaders make a big mistake at an important event, and a very clever green thumb grows a fruit salad tree. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. Where will the girls' car source its electricity? 2. What is the name of Corey Tutt's organisation? 3. What does the colour green represent on the koala tartan? 4. What country is Karine Elharrar from? 5. What is a peachcot? BONUS TRICKY QU...
Nov 12, 2021•12 min
On today's show: We celebrate Diwali, explore giant kelp forests, track a rare sawfish, protest against unfair rules, and discover a knight's sunken sword. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. How long does Diwali go for? 2. What are the tiny cells called that grow on leaves and stems? 3. How long has it been since a sawfish was recorded on Quinkan Country? 4. How did Ella feel when she wore a hat or hoodie? 5. What was the name of the series of battles where the sword was probably used? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: Wh...
Nov 05, 2021•11 min
On today's show: First Nations students design a dream school, goats help fight bushfires, fossil finders discover a prehistoric sea creature, country kids build a blooming business, and a tiny dog survives a tornado. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What type of sanctuary featured in the prize-winning school design? 2. What do goats eat to stop bushfires? 3. What does titanokorys gainesi mean? 4. What type of flowers is Georgie selling? 5. What animals, other than Pom Pom, were swept into the sky? TRICKY BON...
Oct 29, 2021•11 min
Head out of this world with Ruby and astrophysicist Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith as they answer your intergalactic questions about space travel. If there is a news story you would like us to explore in-depth on a special episode of News Time, you can email abckidslisten@abc.net.au
Oct 27, 2021•12 min
On today's show: Kids win a battle to recycle at school, bird-watching Aussies flock to their backyards, deaf dancers wow crowds, superstar scientists win awards, and archaeologists dig up an ancient toilet. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What powers the Kangaroo Inn Area School fish farm? 2. How many minutes do you spend counting for the Aussie Backyard Bird Count? 3. What does the Deaf Indigenous Dance Group do at the end of a show? 4. What name was shared by the kids who won a Eureka Prize? 5. How old is...
Oct 22, 2021•11 min
On today's show: A camel farmer invents a mobile dairy, the world's oldest rainforest is handed back to its original carers, kids use computers to help combat COVID-19, scientists discover dinosaurs wagged their tails, and we celebrate International Day of the Girl. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What toy did Max use to help design his dairy? 2. How old is the Daintree rainforest? 3. What is the name of the website created by Jack, Darcy and Wesley? 4. What type of dinosaur helped scientists discover that d...
Oct 15, 2021•11 min
On today's show: sizzling bacon sounds help coral reefs, a teenager drives a tractor across Australia, scientists find out why certain vegetables are on the nose, an elderly man gives his hometown a present, and Indigenous rangers open a saltwater crocodile farm. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What type of starfish is damaging reefs? 2. What is Sam Hughes' nickname? 3. What vegetable species are cauliflower and brussels sprouts? 4. How old is Manuel Souto? 5. What do crocodile egg collectors carry for prote...
Oct 08, 2021•10 min
On today's show: An earthquake shakes eastern Australia, a five-year-old hikes across America, Space Cows track buffalo herds, a meat-eating flower is rediscovered, and Kiwi kids unearth a giant bird fossil. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What are the plates called that bump together and cause earthquakes? 2. What is the name of the hiking trail that Harvey followed? 3. What are buffalo and cattle damaging in the Top End? 4.What colour is the re-discovered sun dew? 5. What does waewaeroa mean? BONUS TRICKY ...
Oct 01, 2021•11 min
