News Time
Every Friday, join Emily 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.
Episodes
NAIDOC Week: 50 Years of Deadly
Emily has passed the mic to Wiradjuri and Palawa journalist Isaac Muller for this special NAIDOC Week episode of News Time.NAIDOC Week is a time to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.In this episode we’ll visit a patch of land being handed back to Traditional Owners, we’ll hear about some First Nations pe
Clever clocks and cheeky flocks
This week News Time is an innovation sensation! You’re going to hear five stories about people thinking outside the box to make the world a better place.We’ll learn about an invention being placed at beaches all over Australia to help save lives; then, we’ll head overseas with two mates who are seeing the world one piggyback at a time. And we’ll uncover a gadget to stop sticky be
Monstrous prize and birthday surprise
On this episode of News Time, we'll hear about an award that no one wants to win! Plus, we'll meet a 101 year-old trying to break a world record, and we'll buckle up for a road trip with a very cute passenger in our Wow of the Week.Quiz Questions1. Which country are the street drummers from?2. Which two materials is the worst packaging made of?3. How old did Nate turn this year?4
Cleaned-up creek and moon sneak peek
On this week’s News Time, we’ll visit a creek that’s been filled with wheely bad litter; then we’ll discover which Australian bird was the most spotted in the last year.And finally, in our Wow of the Week, we’ll head to a concert to hear about an audience member who did much more than just applaud the performers.Quiz Questions1. What is the name of the Australian men's soccer tea
Ninjas zooming and cockroaches booming
We're flying high on this week’s News Time! We’ll hear about an Aussie who’s been offered a job that’s truly out of this world; then we’ll head to an island where a creepy crawly has made quite a comeback! And in our Wow of the Week, we'll take you out to the ball game! Quiz Questions1. How many sporting events are in a modern pentathlon?2. What process did Travis call upon the P
Nosy dog and a hidden frog
On this week's News Time, we’ll hear a musical instrument that’s taken more than three years to repair. We’ll also visit a workplace looking for an energetic new staff member who’s keen to fetch; and then we’ll uncover a salad surprise in our Wow of the Week. Quiz Questions1. How old is lawn bowler Jacky Hudson?2. What native animal was Bear the detection dog trained to sniff out
Flying free and plane at sea
On this week’s News Time, we’ll hear how sport is helping refugees feel like they belong. We’ll meet a new species of insect that's lacking table manners. Then, in our Wow of the Week, we’ll find out why a jet plane has travelled to Australia... by boat!Quiz Questions1. What is the name given to Australian sign language?2. What sport is helping refugees settle into the Toowoomba
Shuffling trails and spewing whales
Isaac Muller is back to bring you more News Time!We’ll hear about a group of teenage hikers who used their knowledge to make a brave rescue. We’ll find something gross but valuable that’s washed up on a beach. Then, in our Wow of the Week, we’ll meet someone who loves our world and has lived on it for much longer than most of us!Quiz Questions1. What has been discovered about pla
Robot crew and seed breakthrough
Isaac Muller has picked up the microphone from Emily for this week's News Time!You'll meet some litter legends working hard to make their community a cleaner place. We’ll visit an airport that’s hired a crew of robots to do some heavy lifting. And in our Wow of the Week, we’ll dig up a sensory scoop about seeds!Quiz Questions1. What nickname has Ayla given her walking frame? 2. W
Amazing Animals: Beakless birds and whale words
We're eager as a beaver to bring you this week's News Time, because it's another Amazing Animals special!You’ll hear about a giant spiky creature that once roamed Australia; and meet Bruce, a disabled bird from New Zealand. Then we'll dive deep underwater and use our ears to find our Wow of the Week!Quiz Questions1. What animal did the fossil in the museum belong to? 2. Is Bruce
Folding map store and new-look dinosaur
On this edition of News Time, we’ll hear about an inclusive sport called adaptive skateboarding! We’ll also find our way to a shop that’ll soon be going off the grid. Then, in our Wow of the Week, we’ll discover a very fashionable item made from recycled tennis balls!Quiz Questions1. What is the name of the famous Australian dinosaur named after a town in outback Queensland?2. Wh
Special Episode: How do we get electricity?
It's World Earth Day and News Time host, Emily, is learning all about it with the help of Lee Constable, a science and environmental communicator. She knows everything about renewable energy and where it comes from.
Thylacine clue and valuable poo
On this week's News Time, we’ll hear about an entire town that’s up for sale at a bargain price, then we’ll go poolside to discover what’s lifting the spirits of stressed swimmers. Then, in our Wow of the Week, we’ll meet a native animal whose poo is worth millions of dollars! Quiz Questions1. More people have been travelling around on WHAT mode of transport?2. How many people li
Lunar cruise and stowaway snooze
It’s a bit of a numbers game on News Time this week! We’ll hear about a surfing superstar who’s been making lists and checking them twice. Then, we'll countdown to blast off for a fly-by of the moon! And in our Wow of the Week, we’ll discover why one country is spending over a year counting all the way to one billion!Quiz Questions1. Where was the sugar glider having a nap?2. Wha
Anonymous good and whittling wood
This episode of News Time is a wholesome one! We’ll hear about a generous donation from a stranger, then travel to a small-town footy field for a community-wide kickaround. We’ll take it slow for a surprising hobby that’s making a comeback, and for our Wow of the Week, we’ll cherish a furry friendship that’s lasted much longer than we realised! Quiz Questions1. Who donated all t
Tree lobster and bowling bumper
It’s a wiggly, squirmy episode of News Time today – we’ll hear about a creative environmentalist using fly larvae, or maggots, to make a positive difference.Plus, we’ll go island hopping to spot a special stick insect with a surprising nickname. And I’d say you should pack your sunscreen for our intergalactic Wow of the Week, but where we’re going? That wouldn’t help much… Quiz Q
Tuneful honeyeater and footy fever
I hope you’ve got something orange to wear, because on News Time today we’re celebrating Harmony Day, and multiculturalism in Australia. We’ll welcome people from all over the world in another way, too – the Women’s Asian Cup Football Competition is on! And the best female soccer players from all over Asia are here in Australia for the big tournament. Plus, hear baby birds lear
Racing fast and a brand new class
Today’s episode has a little bit of everything. You’ll hear about some sportspeople taking on the best in the world at the Paralympic Winter Games, then meet a sporty, speedy teen travelling the world to follow her dream.After that, we’ll get a little bit sticky learning something new about sweet, runny honey before grabbing a turtle and a toothbrush for the Wow of the Week!Quiz
Odd horse sounds and basketball rebounds
Rev your engines News Sleuths, because on today’s episode we’ll take a ride in a classic car fixed by hundreds of hardworking students.Plus, we’ll hear about a colossal coral colony before we meet a scientist pulling something very useful out of thin air for our Wow of the Week.Quiz Questions1.True or false? Coral is a living thing.2.What sport are the Indigenous All-Stars headin
Seagrass sowing & Nippers clubs growing
On today’s episode, we’re meeting some marine biologists saving endangered seagrass meadows!Plus, we're hearing about a new board game that is helping build people’s confidence…and their dragon knowledge.Quiz Questions1. Where are they trialling the environmentally friendly mooring? 2. How many gigalitres of water does the company want to take each year?3. How far is the Canberra
Sun safe grapes & flood escapes
On today’s episode, we’re hearing how Australian farmers are keeping their grapes sun safe.Plus, we're meeting a man named Bruce who stumbled upon a fossil!Quiz Questions1. What are grape growers putting on their grapes to protect them from the sun?2. What country did the school kids travel to?3. What type of dinosaur did the fossilised footprint belong to?4. How many animals did
Frogs in spas and winter sports stars
On today’s episode, we’ll strap our skis on and head to Italy for the Winter Olympics.Plus, we’ll bliss out in a spa with some frogs and meet a scientist bringing a little bit of stardust down to planet Earth. Quiz Questions1.According to the Chinese zodiac, this year is the year of which animal?2.In which country are the winter Olympics being held this year?3.How far did Austin
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 Questions1.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
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 Questions1.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 agreem
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 Questions1. What was one of the most-borrowed books
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 Questions1. What’
Breaking News Time news!
In this special episode, our intrepid News Time host Ruby Cornish has some breaking news to share.
Summer Replay: Amazing animals special
While we warm up the News Time machine for 2026, we've been looking back at some favourite stories from 2025. This News Time episode is all about amazing animals.You’ll hear about a groovy seal, some helpful hounds, and a law-breaking duck!Plus, keep an eye on your News Time feed for a very special episode next week! You won't want to miss it.
Ruby's Favourites
As we begin a brand new year, our intrepid host Ruby takes a look back at her favourite stories of 2025.
Good News of 2025
It's getting very close to the end of the year, so we're looking back at five of our favourite good news stories from 2025.
WowFest 2025
If you’ve listened to News Time before, you’ll know that we end each week’s countdown with our Wow of the Week.Today’s episode is 100% Wow. It’s WowFest 2025! A countdown of five amazing stories this year that made you go... 'wow!'
Banned apps and tiny zaps
On this week’s News Time, we’ll head to the desert to dig up a haul of significant artefacts. Then, we’ll hear from a News Time listener with a truly life-saving message.And, in our Wow of the Week, we’ll blast off to Mars for some rather shocking space news.Quiz Questions1. How old do Australians now need to be to open a social media account?2. What is Rosie asking grown-ups of
Language game and 6-7 fame
On this week’s News Time, we’ll play a game that’s saving a language from extinction, and we’ll journey deep into the jungle searching for something that humans haven’t seen for ten years! Then, we’ll blast off into space with some very green passengers in our Wow of the Week.Quiz Questions1. How long does a Test Match of cricket usually go for?2. What did Macquarie Dictionary na
International Day of People with Disability 2025
Nas Campanella, the ABC's National Disability Affairs Reporter, is picking up the News Time microphone this week for International Day of People with Disability.You'll hear about a show where everyone can experience ballet, even if they can't see! You'll meet a teenager whose idea to share expensive equipment is making a real difference. Then we'll head to a huge sporting event f
Champion spellers and long-lost letters
On this week’s News Time, you’ll hear about a family who’s received a message from 100 years in the past, and we’ll go on a quest to identify a mysterious animal prowling around a forest. Then we’ll put on our dancing shoes for a very wild Wow of the Week!Quiz Questions1. Where has the mango been grown and developed?2. Who won the 2025 NSW Premier's Spelling Bee?3. What was insid
Rescued tree and para archery
On this episode of News Time, we’ll descend from great heights to save an endangered tree, then we’ll hear about an archery world champion who shoots arrows with her feet! And, in our Wow of the Week, we’ll collide with something that’s truly out of this world!Quiz Questions1. What was the name of the eSports competition that went to regional New South Wales for the first time?2.
Curious creatures special
This week's News Time is a real creature feature!You’ll hear five stories about curious creatures from Australia and around the world. We’ll meet a cheeky bear that broke into a zoo, then we’ll hop to an island where millions of scuttling crabs are making an escape. And, in our Wow of the Week, we’ll hit the catwalk to meet some very fashionable dolphins. Quiz Questions1. What is
Bush ingredients and virtual experience
On this edition of News Time, we’ll head to a beach to see a shipwreck, we’ll hear about a clever invention giving sick kids a holiday from hospital, and we’ll hit the shearing sheds for a wild and woolly Wow of the Week! Quiz Questions1. How big was the tiny noisy frog?2. How old is the shipwreck believed to be?3. What sort of business did Sharon create?4. What technology allows
Deep history and a concrete mystery
On this week’s News Time we’ll pound the pavement to solve an animal mystery, we’ll zoom down ski slopes to meet a duo seeking Paralympic glory, and in our Wow of the Week we’ll bang the drum with a kid whose rock’n’roll dreams have all come true.You'll also hear about Deep Time, an ABC resource that shares more than 130 cultural stories from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Traditional words and noisy scrub-birds
On this week’s News Time, we’ll blast off into space to share a message with the universe, we’ll hear the sweet song of a bird for the first time in over a century; and then meet a student who has used a 3D printer to create a big life change, in our Wow of the Week!Quiz Questions1. How have men's AFL games begun since the 1880s?2. People from how many countries participated by r
World Mental Health Day special
Every year the World Health Organisation marks World Mental Health Day. So on this week's News Time, we're bringing you five stories that dive deep into mental health, and how we can take care of ourselves and our friends.We’ll join some schoolkids in the garden, then travel to a town cutting down on screen time. After that, we’ll go the distance with someone who loves to spread
Stone tricks and emu chicks
On this week's News Time, we’ll hear about a world championship that’s been rocked by scandal, then we’ll meet some mother hens that have taken orphaned emu chicks under their wings.Then, we’ll fall from the sky at a very high speed in our Wow of the Week.Quiz Questions1. How far can the plane fly on a single charge?2. What demonstration did Neville Bonner give in 1971?3. What di
Mozzie fight and tricky motorbike
This week on News Time you’ll hear about Aussies doing big things at home and around the world!You’ll meet a team fighting diseases with the help of mosquitoes, and we’ll cheer on a motorbike rider who has landed a world-first trick after 15 years of trying. Then, we’ll jump on a tram to compete in some wacky challenges in our Wow of the Week.Quiz Questions1. What is the name giv
Koala park and robot shark
On this week’s News Time menu, we’ll hear about a park designed to keep koalas safe, then we’ll swim upstream to meet a bloodsucking fish. And we’ll finish with a rather large helping of dessert in our Wow of the Week.Quiz Questions1. How much waste can the robot shark collect each day?2. What is the name of the planned National Park in NSW?3. What sport does Jamieson play?4. How
Seal splash and fishy trash
This week on News Time, we’ll meet a tourist living large on a beachside holiday, and we’ll float along with an outlawed fish, before we take to the skies with a teenager and her puppy in our Wow of the Week.Quiz Questions1. Which was the last World Marathon that Charlie needed to run to complete all seven?2. What did locals spot Sammy the elephant seal eating?3. Who is the new w
Seagull mess and puppy express
This week on News Time, we’ll head to the nation’s capital, where some hungry birds are getting in a flap. Then we'll board a bus filled with barking best friends, before we pull up to a whale pit stop in our Wow of the Week. Quiz Questions1. What job does Greta do during AFL games?2. Which city is being swarmed by seagulls?3. What is the name of the comic book Molly created?4. H
Football deals and building on wheels
We’re kicking goals on News Time this week! You’ll hear from a young soccer player gearing up for the Deaflympics. We’ll also dig up a pearler of a fossil in the outback before we head to a sporting event for robots in our Wow of the Week.Quiz Questions1. What is the record-breaking amount of money that AFL player Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera will earn each season?2. How old is the fo
Parading wizards and tracking lizards
Shalailah Medhora is filling in for Ruby in this week’s edition of News Time. We'll get the buzz on beekeeping, and hear how it’s helping people stay focussed and relaxed. We’ll also head overseas to a country offering grandmas for hire. Then we’ll grab a board and hang ten in our Wow of the Week!Quiz Questions1. How many years has Children's Book Week been around?2. How many bee
Science Week spectacular
In this edition of News Time, get out your lab coats because it’s National Science Week! It's a celebration of science and technology that happens every August.We'll investigate some scientific discoveries and technical triumphs! Find out about some clever climbing contraptions saving cats, hear about a thrill-seeking teen swapping his wheelchair for a race car, and we'll put our
Bird backpack and rocket set back
This week on News Time we’ll track down a backpack-wearing bird, we’ll crash down to earth in a rocket, and then we’ll think like a fish in our Wow of the Week!Quiz Questions1. What name has been given to the women's shed in Cairns?2. What have researchers placed in each of the birds' backpacks?3. Which soccer team is Hannah Hampton part of?4. How long was the rocket in the air?5
Turtle care and cricket scare
This week on News Time, we’ll meet a teenage turtle protector, we’ll hear about an artist selling out inspired masterpieces, and then we’ll go searching for undiscovered bugs in our Wow of the Week!Quiz Questions1. What job does Eva the border collie have?2. What is the traditional name for the white-throated snapping turtle?3. Which sport is facing concerns about extreme heat?4.
Green drinks and shopping trips
On this episode of News Time you’ll meet a teenager who can lift more than her own body weight, we’ll do our best to track down a green drink that’s taken the world by storm, and then we’ll inspect some royal subjects in our Wow of the Week.Quiz Questions1. How long did it used to take the residents of Burringurrah to do their weekly groceries?2. How much weight could Carly lift
Special Episode: Invasive Species
Ruby hands this special episode of News Time over to junior reporter Miranda whose home town in northern New South Wales is being invaded by cane toads.Miranda also interviews experts about other invasive species in Australia like fire ants, cats and horses. We find out how they got here and what's being done to prevent them spreading further.Quiz Questions1.What is the scientifi
Vegetable-powered vehicle and dinosaur discovery
This week on News Time you’ll hear about a puzzling new dinosaur discovery, we’ll hit the road in a vehicle powered by veggies, and then meet some cheeky animals in a sticky situation for our Wow of the Week.Quiz Questions1. What does Ian use to power his ute?2. Where have the migrating whales swum from?3. What is the name of the newly discovered dinosaur?4. Which country won the
Whiffy artworks and tremendous telescope
We’re bowling at pace and heading to outer space on News Time today! Hear about a ginormous telescope, some courageous cricketers and paintings made of… something that might surprise you. I’ll give you a hint… you might want to wash your hands after handling one! Quiz Questions1.In which country can you find the new telescope?2.What position did Australia finish in the cricket co
NAIDOC Week: The Next Generation
Ruby has passed the mic to Wayilwan storyteller and journalist Laura Murphy-Oates for this special NAIDOC Week episode of News Time.NAIDOC week is a time to celebrate and recognise the achievements, history and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The theme this year is ‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy’, and on this episode of News Time, you’l
Bell mystery and sheepdog showdown
What do you get if you cross a sheepdog with a stolen church bell? Today’s episode of News Time, of course! You’ll hear about delightful dogs, nature nurturers and a mysterious missing bell. Quiz Questions1.What is the name of Annie's sheepdog?2.What are the three activities in a triathlon?3.Where was the missing bell found?4.What did the students make, to help fight PFAS?5.How o
Scurrying rodents and a dino mascot
On this episode of News Time, we'll meet some globetrotting soccer players from Wollongong and a dinosaur who travelled to South Australia! We'll then hear an amazing story of lives improved thanks to important surgeries in Katherine, NT.Quiz Questions1. What is the name of the Spanish soccer club the kids trained at?2. How big are subalpine woolly rats?3. What is the name of the
Chatbot mess and team protest
This week on News Time, we’ll meet some librarians bringing Indigenous culture to their bookshelves. We’ll also hear about a big win for women’s sport, and then prepare to climb very high very slowly in our Wow of the Week!Quiz Questions1. What name did wildlife carers give the echidna?2. How did the library organise their books?3. What is the name of the Irish sport that now all
Amazing animals special
On News Time today we’re counting down five stories that all feature amazing animals. You’ll hear about a itty bitty critter getting a boost from a biscuit, you’ll meet a cheeky bird that’s broken the law twice, and we’ll bob along to the beat with a marine mammal in our Wow of the Week. Quiz Questions1. What is Harry the cocker spaniel's important job?2. What is the main food so
Modelling fashion and football passion
On News Time today, you’ll hear from some impressive First Nations role models who are also catwalk models. You’ll also meet a talented athlete who’s switching between sports, and we’ll light up the sky in our Wow of the Week.Quiz Questions1. What is the name of the fashion event held recently in Sydney?2. What do Amina and her group do while they learn English?3. What is the nam
Waking words and problem birds
On this week's News Time, we’ll hear about a sleeping language, we’ll head to an office building that’s been taken over by birds, and then we’ll go the distance for our Wow of the Week!Quiz Questions1. How old is Armardo?2. Where will the 2025 World Jump Rope Championships be held?3. What is the name of the 'sleeping' language being learned by preschoolers on the NSW Central Coas
Shipwreck decay and World Bee Day
On this episode of News Time, we'll get the buzz on World Bee Day, we’ll dive to the bottom of the sea searching for shipwrecks, and then we’ll pop on a pair of wings and a beak for our Wow of the Week!Quiz Questions1. What name has the new pope given himself?2. How many different species of bee are in Australia?3. Nearly 1,000 people from which NSW town relied on a public phone
Ice-cold recovery and seashell discovery
This week on News Time, we'll hear about some ice-cold innovation, meet an eight-year-old who has sifted out a significant seashell, and we'll roam an island for our Wow of the Week!Quiz Questions1. How many books were passed along the human chain?2. What tool has been designed to help para-athletes get in and out of ice baths?3. Freshwater turtles are known as the WHAT of the ri
Awesome kids special
This week on News Time, you'll hear five stories of awesome kids doing amazing things!Quiz Questions1. What sort of band does Zoe play in?2. What is the name used for Australian sign language?3. What prize is awarded to teenagers with ideas to help the environment?4. Which famous person did one of the authors of Sweet Home want to read their book?5. Sarah was the youngest ever pl
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 Questions1.What date is the 2025 federal election?2.How old do you have to be to vote in Australia?
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 Questions1. 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 ye
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 Questions1. 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
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 Questions1. 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 qu
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 Questions1.What is the evening meal called during Ramadan?2.What is the name of the national park where the smoky mouse is thriving?3.Queen Elizabeth is on the current five dollar note, but what is pictured on the other side?4.How many wickets d
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 Questions1.How many fossilised footprints were discovered in the one rock?2.Where is the Gove Peninsula?3.What is the name of the shipwreck thought to have been unearthed at Ba
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 Questions1.When are whales likely to have a big sing?2.What sport did Ash Barty & Evonne Goolagong Caw
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!
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 Questions1.What sport do the Saltwater Sistas do?2.How do the people in the social club travel around together?3.H
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 Questions1. 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 Egypt
Teen news and tree kangaroos
Jack is filling in for Ruby this week, and we've got a heap of awesome Aussies to tell you about — sport stars, compost champions and storytelling superstars.Quiz Questions1.How many times has Tyler Wright won the Pipe Pro?2.How do the thermal drones find the tree kangaroos?3.In which state or territory has Billy started this food scrap program?4.True or False? Leo Puglisi has in
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 Questions1.In which town has the local library been rebuilt?2.Why were the scientists able to safely take the parrot egg?3.What was the writing on the scroll about?4.What sport do heaps of pe
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 Questions1.Do you have any tips to help kids who might be feeling nervous?2.What are some cafes in Bermagui working together to do?3.What's the name of the asteroid the dust came from?4.In which language is the ch
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 Questions1.According to the Chinese Zodiac, which animal is the symbol for this year?2.What nickname was the flower given?3.How many games has Patty played in th
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 Questions1.In which town is the country music festival held?2.What's special about this neutron star?3.What is it called when fat and other st
