This summer, we're replaying some of our favourite episodes from 2024. This episode is a News Time special, all about AI - Artificial Intelligence. Join Ruby and the ABC's national technology reporter Ange Lavoipierre to find out what the deal is with artificial intelligence. Ange explains what AI actually is, how scientists have developed it, and why so many people are talking about it.
On News Time this week, we're looking back at five awesome stories about our furry, feathery, fishy friends.
It's almost the end of the year, so we're looking back at five of our favourite good news stories from 2024.
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'.
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 Questions 1.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 Question Why do scientists think dinosaurs might have risen to the top of the ...
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 Questions 1.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 Question How many sheep did Nikki shear in 8 hours? Answers 1.$9....
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 Questions 1.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 Tricky Qu...
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 Questions 1.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 money did...
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.
Today, we're celebrating World Children's Day! Plus, hear about experimental satellites, and a community getting their water from a surprising source. Quiz Questions 1.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 Question What is a r...
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 Questions 1.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 city fo...
On News Time today, I've got books, birds, blimps and bobbles for you. Sound intriguing? Quiz Questions 1.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 Question What was the name of the second cockatoo, sent in to help rescue the first one? Answers 1.Tasmania 2.Sign language 3.Mickey 4.Rugby ...
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 Questions 1.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 the koal...
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 Questions 1.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 Question W...
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 Questions 1.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 Question What's the word, starting with P, for the little bumps on the fish legs? Answers 1.Carpet/ Rug 2.Northern...
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 Questions 1.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 they given...
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 Questions 1.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 Question What was the score at the end of the f...
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 Questions 1.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 mushroom have t...
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 Questions 1.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? Spiders...
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 Questions 1.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 Question What do the whales capture and eat? Answers 1....
On News Time today, we'll meet some powerful Paralympians representing Australia! Plus, hear about astronauts, archaeology, cane toads and cheeky horses. Quiz Questions 1.Where are the Paralympic Games being held this year? 2.What's the name of the ship that astronauts conduct experiments on? Hint: ISS 3.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 Question ...
Liz Wright from ABC Sport speaks with three Australian Paralympians, as the 2024 Paralympic Games get underway in Paris.
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 Questions 1.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 Question What does Hi...
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 Questions 1.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 woodbur...
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 Questions 1.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 up? 5.What do t...
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 Questions 1.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 does Jes...
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 Questions 1.Scientists have figured out an alphabet for which kind of ...
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 Questions 1.How long were the four scientists in the Mars simulator? 2.What colour are the n...
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 Questions 1.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 Council. What's s...
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 Questions 1.What area did Sir Ernest Shackleton like to explore? 2.What kind of shop does Lau...
