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Updated 03/23/2025

JAN 29

Ocean saviour and an albino alligator

Emily has got you covered with five fantastic stories in this week's episode. Hear the quiz questions at the end of the episode, or read them here. Quiz Questions 1.What’s the name of the condition that made the alligator a light white colour?2.What is the first name of the young artist? hint! It’s the same as the name of the alligator!3.How many countries have ratified the agreement?4.What town is wind surfer Sarah Kenyon from?5.What did Veronika the cow use to scratch herself?Answers 1.Albinism2.Claude3.834.Geraldton5.A brush

Jan 29

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14 min
12/09/2025

Why do we need sunscreen and how does it work?

We all know it’s important to use sunscreen in the hot Australian sun, but what exactly is sunscreen? And how does it work? Nij and the kids are joined by dermatologist Professor Pablo Fernández-Peñas for a slippery, summery and sparkling journey.

12/09/2025

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15 min
JAN 22

Racquet strings and lost things

On this week's News Time we'll head to the Australian Open to meet some people making a racquet! We’ll also meet an endangered parrot that’s in a total flap, and in our Wow of the Week, we’ll visit a supermarket that’s been quite wild and woolly lately! If you'd like to be a News Time Listener Legend, all the details are here. Quiz Questions 1. What was one of the most-borrowed books in Brisbane last year? 2. What is the name of Australia's grand slam? 3. Finish this sentence: The kākāpō is the world’s only flightless WHAT? 4. Where does all the money go that’s raised through auctioning lost luggage? 5. In which country was there a herd of sheep in a supermarket? Bonus Tricky Question The male kākāpō makes a booming noise that sounds like what? Answers 1. WeirDo, Wings of Fire, or Cat Kid Comic Club 2. Australian Open 3. Parrot 4. Charity 5. Germany Bonus Tricky Answer A cello string being plucked.

Jan 22

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14 min
1D AGO

Runaway black holes and movie roles

Spacesuits on, News Sleuths! On today's episode, Emily is taking you into the belly of a runaway black hole. Plus, we'll meet movie makers, code breakers and magic flowers. Quiz Questions 1.What’s the name of the movie that the children helped shape?2.What’s the word, starting with M, for the little things on trees that are eating the harmful gasses?3.What is a runaway black hole?4.What’s the thing, starting with the letter C, that Neth is helping teach people to do?5.What colour are these mostly magic flowers?Answers 1.Imagine2.Microbes3.A blackhole that travels through space4.Coding5.Red

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14 min
08/06/2025

Carnotaurus vs Spinosaurus

The grand final of the Dino Dome Knockout is here! It’s game day for two king-sized carnivores – Carnotaurus and Spinosaurus. Who will claim victory and the elusive Dino Dome trophy after racing through the crater of the asteroid that wiped out all of the dinosaurs? Download the tournament poster on the Dino Dome website. There are also dino printables to cut out and move across the board as your favourite racers progress through the competition. Find everything you need here: https://www.abc.net.au/kidslisten/programs/dino-dome/knockout-poster/105422332

08/06/2025

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15 min
11/18/2025

How do magnets work?

Nij is out of fridge magnets and discovers they can't be replaced by just any piece of metal. What gives magnets their power to pull and push, and how do they stick to things? Nij and the kids get the answer from physicist Dr Cathy Foley, who explains how magnets work and why they're so special.

11/18/2025

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15 min
12/02/2025

What is snot and why do we have it?

It's time to get nosy as we answer: What is snot? What are boogers? How is snot made and why do we have it? Nij and the kids join Associate Professor Kim Murphy on a slimy slip and slide through some giant nostrils.

12/02/2025

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13 min
JAN 15

Basketball praise and robot cafés

It's your new host Emily's first News Time and she's lined up a rich menu of tasty news morsels for you! We’ll meet some basketball players who are about to live out their hoop dreams, and we’ll meet a rare butterfly that survives thanks to some helpful ants. Then, we’ll head to the bottom of the ocean to discover some unusual treasure in our Wow of the Week. Quiz Questions 1. What’s something you’d find in a heat haven? 2. Which country will the First Nations basketball team be visiting? 3. We found out people work in Japan as robot pilots… but what do the robots do? 4. What insect works to look after the caterpillars of the purple copper butterfly? 5. What was locked in the safe on the ocean floor? Bonus Tricky Question What is the name of Wiradjuri basketball player we met? Answers 1. Air conditioning, movies, music, colouring in and even volunteers! 2. The USA 3. Serve food and drinks, or give people tours of Tokyo. 4. Ants 5. A packet of beef jerky! Bonus Tricky Answer Hugo

Jan 15

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13 min
06/03/2025

How are stars made?

Twinkle twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are…. No, really – what are stars made of and how did they get all the way up there in the sky? Let’s find out more with astrophysicist, Dr Kirsten Banks! Get ready to blast off in 5, 4, 3, 2 1!

06/03/2025

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16 min
11/25/2025

Why is there dew on everything in the morning?

The grass is wet, but there’s been no rain, and the skies are clear... What explains the dampness covering everything on a cool morning? It's called dew! Meteorologist and ABC weather presenter Nate Byrne joins Nij and the kids to explain what exactly dew is, and where it comes from.

11/25/2025

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15 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.