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Kids & Family

Updated 23/03/2025
Stories for Kids

Stories for Kids

Updated 10/10/2023
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Kids & Family

Updated 09/12/2025
Kids & Family

Kids & Family

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Kids & Family

Kids & Family

Every two weeks
Stories for Kids

Stories for Kids

Updated 13/10/2020
Kids & Family

Kids & Family

Updated 8 Jan

10/10/2023

Allirra Jennings – the girl who ran in every major marathon

When her grandmother lost her life to diabetes, Allirra was determined not to let the same thing happen to her. She picked up her running shoes and hit the pavement. While she started running to get healthy, she quickly set her sights on the ultimate challenge — becoming the first Indigenous woman to finish all six of the World Marathon Majors. Narrated by 14-year-old Maddie Dixon.

10/10/2023

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7 min
15/09/2023

Bird boots and board game buddies

On today's show we'll meet a vet making tiny shoes for a special customer, and we'll kick a footy around with some persevering players. Then, we're off to Olkola country in Queensland, where ancient wisdom is meeting new technology, before stopping in to South Australia for a quick board game with some neurodiverse kids. After that, it's the story that made you go 'wow'. Quiz Questions 1.What was wrong with Birkenstock the Magpie?2.What sport do the Albany Sharks play?3.What special technology is helping elders visit Country without actually going there?4.What game is Jessica playing with her new friends?5.How did Claude the Koala get caught?Bonus Tricky Question What was the value of the plants that Claude the Koala ate? Answers 1.His foot was all curled up2.Aussie Rules Football3.Virtual Reality/ Augmented Reality4.Dungeons and Dragons5.He was too full to climb back up the poleBonus Tricky Answer $6000

15/09/2023

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13 min
20/05/2025

How is glass made?

We see glass every day, we see right through it! It’s in our windows and our fridges, our cars and our devices… But how do you make all this hard, clear stuff? Pack your bags, we’re off to Ancient Egypt to find the answers!

20/05/2025

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14 min
19/12/2024

Why are cacti spiky?

A desert sandstorm ends with a climb up a skyscraper-sized cactus. Join Costa, the Gardening Australia Junior crew and a giant rat as they discover why cacti are covered in spines.

19/12/2024

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9 min
4 DAYS AGO

Echidna in Wayilwan

It's our last visit to Wayilwan Country with Aunty Beth. We'll follow some mysterious animal tracks and see if we can spot a very clever animal with more than a few tricks up his sleeve to avoid being seen...

4 days ago

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9 min
09/06/2023

Matt, Little Ted, and the Curious Creak

What goes creeeaak rustle rustle?

09/06/2023

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7 min
04/10/2024

Road Trip: Spring Holiday Fun with Josh Pyke - Pt 2

Welcome to Road Trip – the ultimate car companion to make your road trip super fun!This school holiday, join musician Josh Pyke as we explore the sounds around us.

04/10/2024

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57 min
20/04/2025

Land in Ngarrindjeri

We're back on Ngarrindjeri Country with Katie! Let's listen to the sounds of the Coorong, yarn about Country and get your plombi ready - she's going to teach us another song!

20/04/2025

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9 min
14/03/2023

Emma, Humpty and the Clangy Bump

Emma and Humpty are making an egg shaker instrument when they hear a curious clangy bumpy noise.

14/03/2023

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7 min
18/02/2024

Dog, Witch, Write

Three words, three minutes, one story salad. Find out what today's story will be!

18/02/2024

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5 min

From big science for young imaginations and kid-friendly news, to roarsome races and yarns on Country, this collection of podcasts brings you the best in audio from ABC Kids. Perfect for screen-free downtime, a road trip soundtrack or family fun around the dinner table.