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.

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Space mushrooms and hungry worms

On News Time this week, we blast off into space to see what astronauts are growing for food, hear about a little insect with a big appetite, and meet some scaly sailors. Quiz Questions 1. What is the name of the local AFL team whose uniforms are washed by Linda? 2. Where did Wanda’s family go for camping holidays? 3. What type of mushrooms are the astronauts wanting to grow? 4. How quickly can native fungi defeat the fall armyworm? 5. What is the name of the ocean that the iguanas floated across? Bonus tricky question What is the name of the material the astronauts took with them to grow mushrooms? Answers 1. Boston Tigers 2. The beach 3. Oyster mushrooms 4. In less than 24 hours 5. The Pacific Bonus Tricky Answer Substrate

11 min
4 ABR

Special Episode: Australia Votes

This week on News Time, political reporter Shalailah Medhora hosts a special episode about Australia’s federal election. We find out how elections work, why kids can’t vote, what a political party is (spoiler: there’s no fairy bread), and what politicians do in Parliament House. Quiz Questions What date is the 2025 federal election? How old do you have to be to vote in Australia? What colour are the seats in the Senate? Has Australia ever had an Independent prime minister? What are the four biggest political parties in Australia? Bonus Tricky Question What is the name of the chamber in Parliament House with green seats? Answers The 3rd of May 18 Red No Labor, Liberals, Nationals, Greens Bonus Tricky Answer The House of Representatives

11 min
28 MAR

Mighty mice and Ramadan celebrations

On News Time this week we meet a mighty mouse, we wrap up Ramadan, and we find out what's happening to Australia's five dollar note. Quiz Questions What is the evening meal called during Ramadan? What is the name of the national park where the smoky mouse is thriving? Queen Elizabeth is on the current five dollar note, but what is pictured on the other side? How many wickets did Akanksha Swarup take in one afternoon? Which Pharaoh did the recently discovered tomb belong to? Bonus Tricky Question What is the name of the celebration at the end of Ramadan? Answers Iftar South East Forest National Park Parliament House 18 King Thutmose the second Bonus Tricky Answer Eid al-Fitr

10 min
21 MAR

Fossil footprints and cyclone shipwreck

Happy Harmony Week! On News Time today we have five epic stories including a rare fossil donated to a Queensland school, a shipwreck unearthed by a cyclone, and the secret to growing enormous pumpkins. Quiz Questions How many fossilised footprints were discovered in the one rock? Where is the Gove Peninsula? What is the name of the shipwreck thought to have been unearthed at Ballina? Which Victorian town is home of the Electric Light Theatre? How heavy was Mark's biggest pumpkin? Bonus Tricky Question What colour do people wear during Harmony Week? Answers 66 North-east Arnhem Land (in the Northern Territory, Australia) The Comet Mildura 426 kilograms (as heavy as a grand piano) Bonus Tricky Answer Orange

11 min
14 MAR

Whale songs and jumping records

Jack is filling in for Ruby this week, counting down five stories from around Australia and the world. On News Time today we're travelling deep into the ocean to swim with whales, then heading into our atmosphere to hear the latest from some astronauts stuck up in space. Quiz Questions 1.When are whales likely to have a big sing? 2.What sport did Ash Barty & Evonne Goolagong Cawley play? 3.How many months have Astronauts Butch & Suni been stuck in space? 4.What is the name of the school that these students attend? (hint: School of the BLANK) 5.Why did Armand "Mondo" Duplantis do one extra jump after winning gold at the Paris Olympics? Bonus Tricky Question How many times has Mondo beaten his own record by 1cm? Answers 1. After a meal 2. Tennis 3. 9 months 4. School of the Air OR Alice Springs School of the Air 5. To beat the world record Bonus Tricky Answer 10 times!

12 min
7 MAR

Special Episode: How to become an astronaut

Ever wanted to ask a real-life astronaut a question? Katherine Bennell-Pegg is Australia's first female astronaut, ever! She spoke to some curious kids at Questacon about outer space, becoming an astronaut and the quirks of living on the International Space Station. What do nappies have to do with exploring other worlds? You'll have to listen to find out!

13 min
7 MAR

Martian beach and shearing sheep

Jack is filling in for Ruby this week, counting down five stories from around Australia and the world. On News Time today we're meeting a speedy sheep shearer, hearing about a beach on Mars, and you'll find out what it feels like to be inside the body of a whale! Quiz Questions What sport do the Saltwater Sistas do? How do the people in the social club travel around together? How many sheep did Charlie shear in one day? On which planet might there have been a beach? Did the kayaker end up in the whales stomach? Bonus Tricky Question What species of whale took a kayaker in their mouth? Answers Surfing On horses 150 Mars Nope! Even if the whale swallowed, it wouldn't fit. Bonus Tricky Answer Humpback Whale

12 min
28 FEB

Egyptian mummies and steamy cities

Jack is filling in for Ruby this week, we're heading to the pyramids of Egypt to hang out with some marvellous mummies… plus, hear about tiny turtles and people paddling in the ponds. Quiz Questions 1. Where are the schools that are learning about the urban heat island effect? 2. What was this new national park used for in the past? 3. Why have scientists been sniffing Egyptian mummies? 4. What country did Emma McKeon visit to teach swimming lessons? 5. How many eggs did the Loggerhead turtles lay? Bonus Tricky Question Will the baby turtles return to Mon Repos beach? Answers 1. Western Sydney 2. A grazing station, a place to feed animals 3. To find out what the preserved mummies smell like 4. Bangladesh 5. 250,000 Bonus Tricky Answer Yes, some of them will, to lay eggs

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Thank you for reeding this

In my opinion I think it should be 4.5 ⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ stars Ps have not watched them all. Pss please make them longer
Cool facts!

28 feb

HeezyHamster

I learn sooo much from these episodes!
Older standards please

13/12/2022

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More grown up episodes
love this podcast! Perfect for children 7 or less

17/07/2023

Mkleva

Thank you for making this podcast! I learn so much from it! You should make more podcasts...really. It makes me so relaxed, open-minded, and thoughtful. Perfect for people who are 7 and under. Thank you the ABC kids listen news time crew! It deserves 4 (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️) to 5 (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟) stars!
This is great!!

14/06/2022

mintunicorn111

I once lived in Australia, and I speak Australian English right now. But it turned out where I live people speak American English. So I kind of missed the Australian accent. This podcast has made my heart warm. I love the society, so I love the news. But there are no news that really amuses me…… Except this one!!!!!!! Thank you for making this podcast!!!!!!!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Did not know…

21/10/2022

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That this is for 5 and 6 year olds! I thought it was babyish, then I figured this out. - 11
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27/09/2022

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This is for 5 n 6 years old
Thank you!

03/06/2022

makizomi21

Listening from California. Perfect length for kids 6 and under.
My 5yo adores this podcast

02/04/2022

Alaska Aurora Mama

He asks to listen every time we are in the car. Thank you for a fair and inclusive piece of the news! We’re based in the USA but love hearing a podcast from a different country’s perspective.
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13/01/2022

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