ABC KIDS News Time

4.4 (45)
KIDS & FAMILY
UPDATED BIWEEKLY

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.

6 DAYS AGO

Dino droppings and circus star

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 What is fossilised poo called? In which state have people restored an old satellite dish? How does Callum recycle? Can you name a place that Lucia has performed? What is Elise's assistance dog's name? Bonus Tricky Question Why do scientists think dinosaurs might have risen to the top of the food chain? Answers Coprolite Western Australia He loads up his car and then drives to a bigger town Sydney Opera House Lenny Bonus Tricky Answer They ate a wider variety of plants, so they survived when the environment changed

12 min
DEC 6

Banana art and tracking farts

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 How much did the banana artwork sell for? Who is being asked to track their farts? Which competition did the ParaMatildas win? In which city might you have found a fossil floating down the street? What kind of sheep did Nikki shear? Bonus Tricky Question How many sheep did Nikki shear in 8 hours? Answers $9.5 million Australians over 14 years old World Cup Melbourne Merino Bonus Tricky Answer 395

12 min
NOV 29

International Day of People with Disability

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 Do you have to have a disability to play Wheelchair Rugby League? In which country is the station TV Bra? How much does Sarah charge for the second hand hearing aids? Was Emma a kid or a grown-up when she found out she's autistic? Which animal has been 3D printed at this aquarium? Bonus Tricky Question How does your News Time host, Nas, read the news? Answers No, people with and without disability can play together Norway Nothing - they're free A grown-up Seahorse Bonus Tricky Answer Nas listens to a little voice on her computer, then repeats the news aloud at the same time.

12 min
NOV 22

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
NOV 19

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
NOV 15

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
NOV 8

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
NOV 1

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

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Children’s voices are cute. Background music is annoying.

Aug 26

Yamadahanao

Children’s voices are so cute. I’d love to listen to much more children’s conversations in this program. Background music is too loud and often annoying. No music is the best. IBGM is so annoying. it’s just noisy.
I think it is good but can you please make new videos faster?

11/06/2020

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05/13/2020

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寝る前に聞くとリラックスできます
英語超初心者の大人に最適

06/07/2019

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子供向けなので、もちろん単語は簡単！１つ１つのニュースも短いので聴きやすい！英語のリスニング苦手な大人はまずこれから始めるべき。

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.