On today's show we celebrate World Environment Day, meet some great goats, travel across Australia with an assistance dog, hang ten with a surfer in her 70s, and find out whether drop bears are real. QUIZ QUESTIONS 1. What is the theme of this year's World Environment Day? 2. Which South American country is using goats to prevent bushfires? 3. What's the name of Scott's assistance dog? 4. What hobby did Marg Cummins start in her 70s? 5. What is the real name for a drop bear? BONUS TRICKY QUESTIO...
Jun 09, 2023•11 min
On the show today, we’re going to meet some white seahorses. Then we’ll find out how fairy circles are made. After that we’ll take a look at some backyard fungi that can eat plastic. Before we take a trip to another galaxy and learn about a new planet. And then we meet a Diamantiasaurus. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1.What colour are white seahorses? 2.How are fairy circles made? 3.What have scientists found that eats polypropylene plastic? 4.What do scientists think planet LP 791 18d has on it? 5.What was t...
Jun 02, 2023•11 min
On the show today, we’re going to take a look at how the stinging plant might take the sting out of pain. Then we’ll travel around Australia with a man on a special scooter. Next, we’ll meet a white echidna. After that, we’ll say Sorry and talk about Reconciliation. nd then we discover how human hair can help plants grow. QUESTIONS: 1.What is another name for the stinging tree? 2.What is a paraplegic? 3.Why is Raffie the echidna white? 4.What is Sorry Day? 5.What can hair be recycled for? BONUS ...
May 26, 2023
On the program today, we’re going to meet an endangered hairy nose wombat. Then we’ll learn how a first nations language is using emoji’s. Next, we’ll find out about Global Accessibility Awareness Day. After that, we’ll train a very special camera on a super massive black hole. And finally, we talk to plants. Special thanks to the Lilach Hadany and all the authors of the paper "Sounds emitted by plants under stress are airborne and informative" paper for supplying the sounds of plants talking. Q...
May 19, 2023•12 min
On today's program, we’re going to discover a dinosaur that may not have been quite as scary looking as we think. Then hear about an Australian choir singing for the new king. Next, we’ll go to a modern art show. Just before we head outdoors to celebrate International plant health day. And then we'll discover some magical glowing mushrooms. QUESTIONS: 1.What is the full name of the T-rex dinosaur? 2.What had the Vocal Fusion Youth Choir been chosen to sing for? 3.What does Yirramboi mean? 4.Why ...
May 12, 2023•12 min
On the program today, we’re going to visit a special statue. Then meet an 8 year old dog trainer! Next we’ll size up the new space suit that’s being made for the next moon landing. We’ll find out about a special program designed to make school more fun for kids in Perth. And then we'll meet a giant eagle. QUESTIONS: 1.What is the name of the town that Stella grew up in? 2.How old is Tommy Lee? 3.What colour will the new spacesuits be? 4.What's the name of the after school club in Perth? 5.What s...
May 05, 2023•12 min
On today's show, we’re going to meet a duck that’s far from home, We’'ll learn about a program which is helping Indigenous teenagers become the first high school graduates in their families. We’ll take a trip to western NSW and visit what’s soon to be the state’s biggest national park. Before we head into space and find out what bush tucker might grow on the international space station. And we meet a 97 year old zoologist who's discovered more than 40 new creatures. QUESTIONS: 1.What is the name...
Apr 28, 2023•11 min
A trapdoor spider is named after the burrow it builds – they don’t build webs, strung high between trees – they build tunnel-like burrows underground – that has a hatch or round door on the top – about the size of a 50 cent piece. QUESTIONS: 1.Why are Trapdoor spiders called 'Trapdoor spiders'? 2.How many bikes have been donated to refugees in Albury? 3.What are scientists trying to find on Venus? 4.What is the name of the new teachers working in South Australian schools? 5.What was the distance...
Apr 21, 2023•11 min
On today's show, we’re going to learn how to finswim! We’ll take a trip to outer space and find out why the world celebrates space travel. Back on earth, we’ll meet a very lucky dog! And then take a peek at some fashionable chickens. And finally, we will meet and champion driver, who's blind. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1.What do finswimmers use to swim with when they race? 2.What year did man first walk on the moon? 3.Where was Shanny the dog found, when she ran away during a storm? 4.How are the chicken h...
Apr 14, 2023•12 min
On today's show, we’re going to ride the ocean’s waves with kids with disability. We’ll meet a teenager changing the age of lawn bowlers. Next we’ll visit a food forest and find out what lessons it can teach us. We celebrate World Health Day and find out about the painful stinging tree. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1.What is the big lesson surf therapy can teach us? 2.How old was Cooper when he first started playing lawn bowls? 3.Where in Australia are young people growing a food forest? 4.What does WHO stan...
Apr 07, 2023•11 min
On today's show, we’re going to rediscover a flowering plant that hasn’t been seen for 170 years! We’re going to meet a fury little wallaby that’s been saved from extinction. Then we’ll look the stars and meet a female Aussie astronaut. A baby calf will put a smile on your face! And we take a look at how scientists are making robots with brains! QUIZ QUESTIONS: What was the name of new flowering plant discovered? What is the name of the wallaby that was saved from extinction? What was the only j...
Mar 31, 2023•12 min
On today's show, we’re going to take a trip to the top of a city car park and discover an unlikely native bee sanctuary. We’re going to celebrate Harmony Day. Then we will take to the skies with an autistic pilot, before finding out about the right way to buy souvenirs. And we tour a lighthouse that makes beautiful music. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1.What types of bees are Jacob and Connor trying to attract? 2.What is the name of the day Australia celebrates multiculturalism? 3.Why do 'real' Indigenous sou...
Mar 24, 2023•12 min
On today's show, we’re going to find out how zoo keepers are keeping animals cool in hot weather. We will take a trip to the moon and find out what time it is there. Back on the ground, Indigenous cricket legends are preparing to honour a very special place. Then we’ll take a ride with a hitchhiking possum. And then we'll meet a dog who is a special friend. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1.What is something zoo keepers give animals help help them cool down on hot days? 2.How do astronauts tell the time in spac...
Mar 17, 2023•12 min
On today's show, we’re going to dive into the ocean and see some dolphins and humans are working together. Then, we’ll blast off into space and find out what Saturn’s spokes are. We’ll celebrate International Women’s day! And discover why it’s raining fish in Western Australia. And meet the world record holder for foot archery. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1.How do fishers say 'thank you' to dolphins for helping them catch fish? 2.What do Scientists call the dark blobs or light patches on Saturn's rings that...
Mar 10, 2023•11 min
On the show today, we’re going to walk along the dingo fence and find out how it’s changed the environment. We’ll take a step back in time to learn how diet’s of the past can help us today. We’ll meet a teenager who’s proving there is no age barrier to making change in local communities. And we find out how a picture book is helping one little guy fit in at school. And we'll meet a cat that keeps coming back. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1.Why was the dingo barrier fence built? 2.What foods have good fats in...
Mar 03, 2023•12 min
On today's show, we’re going to meet a powerlifting prodigy, then, we’ll explore what it’s like to learn in nature. We’re going to take a step back in time and find out more about huge animals and humans. Then we’ll dive deep into the ocean to learn about protecting coral reef’s and we'll meet the oldest dog in the world. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1.How many gold medals did Luke Tallay win at the Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships in New Zealand? 2.Where does the Nature School have their classrooms? ...
Feb 24, 2023•12 min
Join Ruby as she sits down with Sydney WorldPride Ambassador Shane Jenek and a rainbow of kids to talk about all things family, love and pride.
Feb 21, 2023•9 min
On today's show, we’ll find out how far you have to travel to play in a WA footy league. We’ll learn how a small country town with a funny name is helping make the community healthier! We’ll blast off into the galaxy and discover why some Aussie students sent spiders into space. Then we’ll take a trip away to learn what holidays are like for people with a disability. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1.Why does the East Kimberley Football League want to split the competition into two? 2.Why did the town Poowong c...
Feb 17, 2023•12 min
Today we’re going to find out what all the buzz is about with a new world record, explore remote caves in Western Australia to discover more about a little-known possum, find out why a talented tennis player wants to change international tennis rules and celebrate the International day of women and girls in science. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1.What did the beekeepers win the World Record for? 2.What's the name of the possum that's recently been discovered? 3.What is the competition called that Kai wants t...
Feb 10, 2023•12 min
On today's show we'll find out what it takes to be a ball kid at a top tennis tournament, congratulate the winners of the Australian of the Year awards, hear about a dog's lucky escape from the jaws of a snake, meet some machines designed to care for humans, and go on a mission to Mars.
Feb 03, 2023•12 min
Today, we're celebrating Lunar New Year, cheering on an award-winning country music star, meeting a super-sized marsupial, exploring some rainforests for fuzzy fungi, and Braille-bombing a country town. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1.Which culture is celebrating Year of the Cat? 2.Where did Loren Ryan grow up? 3.How many kilograms did Ramsayia Magna grow up to? 4.Where in NSW was the new mould species discovered? 5.What country town is the first in Australia to be Braille-bombed? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What ...
Jan 27, 2023•12 min
On today's show we'll soar through the sky on an astronaut training flight, take a tour of a state parliament house, check out a new statue at the Sydney Cricket Ground, find out why an ancient artwork is being returned to its owners, and dig up an elasmosaur fossil. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1.How many flyers will board the parabolic flight? 2.What is the new name of the old Strangers' Gallery? 3.Who was the artist that created the Belinda Clark statue? 4.Where were the petroglyphs taken to? 5.Near what ...
Jan 20, 2023•12 min
We're celebrating summer by replaying some of our favourite episodes from 2022 - like this one from World Environment Day!
Jan 13, 2023•11 min
We're celebrating summer by replaying some of our favourite episodes from 2022 - like this one from NAIDOC Week!
Jan 06, 2023•12 min
We're celebrating summer by replaying some of our favourite episodes from 2022 - like this one, all about good dogs!
Dec 30, 2022•10 min
This summer we're replaying some of our favourite episodes from 2022 - like this one from August when we celebrated Science Week with five roarsome dinosaur stories.
Dec 22, 2022•10 min
It's almost the end of the year! To celebrate, we're looking back on five good news stories from 2022.
Dec 16, 2022•11 min
On today's show we'll try a dance sport called physie, fly around Australia with a bird nerd, hear about a nifty solution to ear aches, farewell some workers heading overseas for Christmas and examine an ancient nit comb. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1.What is another name for physical culture? 2.What is the name of Milly's microlight? 3.What type of therapy do Leanne's headphones use? 4.What natural disasters happened in Tonga? 5.What was the nit comb made from? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION What was the sentence o...
Dec 09, 2022•11 min
The ABC's national disability affairs reporter and Paralympic swimmer Liz Wright hosts this episode in celebration of International Day of People with Disability. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What date is International Day of People with Disability? 2. What type of business did Devin start? 3. What is the name of the new camp in Tasmania? 4. Who is the captain of the Steelers? 5. How old was David when he built his first prosthetic arm? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What was the score in the Steelers versus USA ...
Dec 02, 2022•12 min
Join Ruby and ABC weather expert Nate Byrne to find out how and why so many parts of Australia have experienced floods this year. Kids from far northern New South Wales also share what it's like living through floods, and advice for other kids on how to handle wild weather. With special thanks to Empire Vale Public School.
Nov 29, 2022•13 min
