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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Splendid sniffers and moon plants

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 From which country are the scientists hoping to grow food on the moon next year? How many cheese sandwiches do the volunteers make each week? What sorts of things will the sniffer rats be looking for? In which state or territory does Olivia pilot her helicopter? How much money did the artwork sell for? Bonus Tricky Question What is the name of the AI artwork? Answers Australia 750 Animal products Western Australia $1.6 million Bonus Tricky Answer A.I. God

13 min
19 NOV

World Children's Day Special

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.

12 min
15 NOV

Satellite experiment and surprising water source

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 What's your favourite thing about being a kid? The World's first wooden satellite has been built in what country? What does the hydro panel system make after sucking something out of the air? Yagan Mia means home to the long-necked, what? Which continent are emperor penguins usually found? Bonus Tricky Question What is a right? Answers Any answer is correct Japan Drinking water Turtle Antarctica Bonus Tricky Answer A right is something you should have. You have the right to shelter, but not to the latest gaming console.

12 min
8 NOV

Black hole discovery and peculiar pollinator

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 What sort of animal is this peculiar pollinator? How many things are in the newly discovered black hole system? What can be found at the back of the barber shop? What two sports does Caoimhe play? In which country was the Mayan city found? Bonus Tricky Question How many runs/ points is hitting a boundary worth in cricket? Answers Mouse Three Music and Recording Studio Cricket and Football (soccer) Mexico Bonus Tricky Answer Four

13 min
1 NOV

Cockatoo rescue and high-tech travel

On News Time today, I've got books, birds, blimps and bobbles for you. Sound intriguing? Quiz Questions In which state or territory was the craft competition held? What will the AI video do to help people who are deaf or hard of hearing? What was the lost bird's name? What sport does Nicho Hynes play? 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 Tasmania Sign language Mickey Rugby League Airship Bonus Tricky Answer Old Lady Doris

13 min
25 OCT

Koala doors and courageous climber

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 What sort of animal was found beneath the ocean floor? What animal sound does the plains-wanderer's tweet sound like? How many mountains did Nima Rinji climb? What are the koala doors designed to stop? What was revealed on the beach? Bonus Tricky Question What did George install on his property, to measure animal sounds? Answers Tubeworms Moo Fourteen Koalas wandering onto the road Fossilised forest Bonus Tricky Answer Song meters

13 min
18 OCT

Battle of the bugs and Children's Week

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 An easy question to start... what's your favourite thing about being a kid? Which bear was crowned the winner this year? What sort of bug are growers using to protect their plants? What sort of animal is the dance story about? What are the biking buddies hoping to see lots of on their trip? Bonus Tricky Question What's the word for the chemicals sprayed on to plants, that the growers want to use less of? Answers Up to you! Grazer Wasps Turtle Birds Bonus Tricky Answer Pesticide

12 min
11 OCT

Fish with legs and carpet art

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 Where does Laurie create her artworks? What's the name of the fish? What are scientists using to generate power? Which sport do the Pacifika Ballerz play? 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 Carpet/ Rug Northern Sea Robin Heat Basketball Two Bonus Tricky Answer Papillae

13 min

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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.