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.

5 DAYS AGO

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
4 OCT

Mini-moon and sharing stories

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 For roughly how long will we have a mini-moon? What's the word, starting with o, for stories that you tell out loud? What nickname have they given the crocodile? How do Renea and Charlotte know each other? What was David John's job? Bonus Tricky Question Where is David's Antarctic diary now? Answers About 2 months Oral storytelling Houdini They're mother and daughter Scientist/ Antarctic Expeditioner Bonus Tricky Answer It's going to a museum.

12 min
27 SEPT

Cow burps and hound hero

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 Can you name one of Selwyn's pet dogs? What's the thing, starting with M, that can be found in cow emissions? What did Dr. Louise name the turtle? Which state won the First Nations Tournament? What was Joel searching for when he spotted the crater? Bonus Tricky Question What was the score at the end of the final netball game of the tournament? Answers Mindy, Lindy, Rover and Buddy are all correct answers Methane Timmy Queensland A place to camp Bonus Tricky Answer Queensland 37 - South Australia 35

13 min
20 SEPT

Big brass band and prize-winning pasta

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 Can you name two of the veggies in the pasta? How many new species were added to the National Species List? In which town, starting with B, is the all-ages brass band? What's the indigenous name for Botany Bay? What kind of mushroom have the scientists used for the robot? Hint: It's a little bit royal! Bonus Tricky Question What's the name of the rootlike structures that the mushroom has grown into the hardware? Answers Any two of these: sweet potato, tomato, carrot, cauliflower, capsicum and zucchini 750 Bega Gamay King Oyster Bonus Tricky Answer Mycelium

12 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.