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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Crochet champion and a monster mystery

There’s a healthy helping of mystery on News Time today! We’ll rediscover earless dragons that were once thought to be lost forever, and hear about an epic Scottish search for a fantastical monster. Quiz Questions 1. What sort of animal is the Victorian grassland earless dragon? 2. How long did it take Papunya locals to drive to the nearest hairdresser? 3. What is the name of the yellow submarine that found a missing camera? 4. Who does Evie love to crochet with? 5. What type of skipping does Tahira love to do? Bonus tricky question What are the names of the very clever detection dogs? Answers 1. Lizard 2. Three hours 3. Boaty McBoatface 4. Her aunt and her grandma 5. Double dutch Bonus Tricky Answer Daisy and Kip

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4월 18일

Nature stomps and sharky chomps

This week on News Time we’ll dive deep underwater to listen to a rather loud shark, we’ll hear about a school that students can’t wait to attend, and then we’ll blast into space for our Wow of the Week! Quiz Questions 1. What job does Aleli's dad have in the surf? 2. What United Nations day is being marked this week? 3. In which country did the scientists study the noisy shark? 4. How many metres high are the new classrooms? 5. What filled the universe for millions of years after the Big Bang? Bonus tricky question What is one of the many names given to the noisy shark? Answers 1. Spotter 2. International Mother Earth Day 3. New Zealand 4. Four 5. A gassy fog Bonus Tricky Answer Kapetā, gummy shark, spotted estuary smooth-hound, or spotted dogfish

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4월 11일

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

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4월 4일

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

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3월 28일

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

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3월 21일

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

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3월 14일

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!

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3월 7일

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!

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Pretty good 👍😊

1월 13일

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!

2월 28일

HeezyHamster

I learn sooo much from these episodes!
Older standards please

2022. 12. 13.

best bioz

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

2023. 07. 17.

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!