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Kids & Family

Kids & Family

Updated 20/08/2024
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Kids & Family

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Kids & Family

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Updated 15/01/2024

14 FEB

Ancient scroll and footy fanatics

Jack Evans is filling in for Ruby this week, and he's brought some awesome stories with him. We’ll meet some footy obsessed kids, follow some clever bees and uncover an ancient mystery. Quiz Questions In which town has the local library been rebuilt? Why were the scientists able to safely take the parrot egg? What was the writing on the scroll about? What sport do heaps of people in Wadeye love? Do bees prefer to count from left to right, or right to left? Bonus Tricky Question Which volcano erupted near the town of Pompeii? Answers Lismore There was no baby bird in it Food and music Australian Rules Football Left to right, like humans Bonus Tricky Answer Mount Vesuvius

14 Feb

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11 min
7 FEB

Asteroid dust and cup cooperation

On News Time today, I've got five fantastic stories — possible life on far-flung planets, first-day jitters, community-wide cup cooperation and a funky fossil, too. Quiz Questions Do you have any tips to help kids who might be feeling nervous? What are some cafes in Bermagui working together to do? What's the name of the asteroid the dust came from? In which language is the choir singing? What sort of shark fossil has been found? Bonus Tricky Question Can you name at least one thing that was found in the asteroid dust? Answers Some ideas might be taking deep breaths, talking to a grown-up, or doing something relaxing. But you might have another idea! Some people using single-use coffee cups Bennu Gumbaynggirr Shark vomit - a regurgitalite Bonus Tricky Answer They found nitrogen, carbon, amino acids, other minerals and salts.

7 Feb

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12 min
31 JAN

Lunar New Year and brilliant baller

On News Time today, we're celebrating a special event on the calendar, Lunar New Year! Then, we'll meet someone who stomps on bricks and you'll discover why anyone would line up for hours to smell something horrible. Quiz Questions According to the Chinese Zodiac, which animal is the symbol for this year? What nickname was the flower given? How many games has Patty played in the NBA? How far did Gabrielle run? In which country did the meteorite land? Bonus Tricky Question What team does Patty Mills play for? Answers Snake Putricia 1000 100m Canada Bonus Tricky Answer Utah Jazz in the NBA... but if you said the Boomers for Australia, that would be correct too.

31 Jan

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13 min
20/08/2024

What is phone reception and why do my parents lose it?

We use phones a lot – to call our friends, message our grandparents, play games, follow maps… But what happens when our phones stop working? When the page doesn’t load or the call drops out? Nij and the kids meet Dr Shaghik Atakaramians to learn about this mysterious ‘reception’ and why it sometimes gets ‘lost’.

20/08/2024

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14 min
24 JAN

Spinning stars and pongy perfume

Would you wear a perfume made out of the stuff stuck at the bottom of your drain? On News Time today, hear about a stinky substance turned into a sweet smell. Plus, we'll visit dizzying spinning stars and find out about clever kelpies. Quiz Questions In which town is the country music festival held? What's special about this neutron star? What is it called when fat and other stuff go down the drain and glob together? What sort of dogs are being trained up as part of this program? What habitat do these moles live in? Bonus Tricky Question What does the haemoglobin help the moles move around their body? Answers Tamworth Spins slower than usual Fatberg Kelpies In the sand Bonus Tricky Answer Oxygen

24 Jan

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12 min
17 JAN

Milking spiders and robot lifeguards

On News Time I count down five awesome news stories from around Australia, and the world. On today's show, we've got robot lifeguards, mysterious grass markings, and spiders getting milked. Quiz Questions Are the AI computers replacing the lifeguards? What is the big spiders name? What sort of class do the kindy kids attend? Who made the earth rings? How many days did the basketballers play for? Bonus Tricky Question How big is the spider, from foot to foot? Answers No, not replacing them. They're just there for extra help! Hemsworth Music Traditional owners of the land, Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung 5 Bonus Tricky Answer 9.2cm

17 Jan

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12 min
27/12/2024

Good News of 2024

It's almost the end of the year, so we're looking back at five of our favourite good news stories from 2024.

27/12/2024

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13 min
23/07/2024

How do chickens make eggs?

If you need an egg to make a chicken, then where did the first egg come from? Nij and the kids meet Professor Kate Buchanan to learn about how chickens make eggs... and which came first!

23/07/2024

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14 min
13/08/2024

Why do we get older?

Every year we get older… we have birthday parties and eat cake but what is happening in our bodies? Why do we get taller and grow more teeth? And why do we eventually stop growing? Nij and the kids meet Dr Lindsay Wu to follow the microscopic lives of our cells and how we grow as we get older

13/08/2024

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16 min
3 JAN

Awesome Animals

On News Time this week, we're looking back at five awesome stories about our furry, feathery, fishy friends.

3 Jan

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13 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.

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Ancient scroll and footy fanatics

Asteroid dust and cup cooperation

Lunar New Year and brilliant baller

What is phone reception and why do my parents lose it?

Spinning stars and pongy perfume

Milking spiders and robot lifeguards

Good News of 2024

How do chickens make eggs?

Why do we get older?

Awesome Animals

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