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On today's episode, we’ll rediscover a rare snail, we’ll examine a photo that’s out of this world, and we’ll celebrate the birthday of Australia’s oldest man. Quiz Questions 1.When did the Darling River snail start disappearing? 2.What is the name of the rover that took the photo on Mars? 3.Where does the world’s oldest man live? Answers 1.Around the 1960s 2.Curiosity 3.Brazil For more great kids...

On today's episode we'll visit some green classrooms, we'll brainstorm some ideas for the Brisbane Olympics, and we'll discuss the scariness of sharks. Quiz Questions 1.What is the name of the organisation that has been installing greenhouses in schools? 2.In which year will the Olympics and Paralympics be held in Brisbane? 3.What university does Juliana, the shark fear researcher, work at? Answer...

On today’s episode we’ll meet a prize-winning portrait artist, we’ll hear about the race to protect some ice age trees, and we'll visit a village famous for its red soil on Talk of the Town. Quiz Questions 1.Who did Jazz get to paint as her prize? 2.How many ice age gums are left in the wild? 3.In which state or territory would you find Alstonville? Answers 1.Justine Clarke (from Play School) 2.Si...

On today's show we'll meet a tiny dog with a big job, we'll celebrate White Sunday, and we'll find some fossils belonging to a prehistoric bird! Quiz Questions 1.How tall is Commando the chihuahua? 2.In which month is White Sunday? 3.Which period did Tenuicruris Piscanexum live in? Answers 1.21 centimetres  (about as tall as a milk carton) 2.October 3.The Cretaceous News Noodler Should dogs be use...

Today, we’ll find out why masses of moths are on the move, we'll cheer for the winner of Fat Bear Week, and we'll dive deep underground to find relics of an ancient coral reef. Quiz questions: 1.When did bogong moth numbers start falling? 2.What is the name of Backpack's mum? 3.How deep was the hole drilled by geologists in outback Queensland? Answers: 1.The 1980s 2.Holly 3.3km News Noodler: How w...

On today’s episode we’ll cheer on the athletes in the Australian Transplant Games, we’ll meet a Queensland cowgirl who is about to travel to the USA, and we’ll visit a capital city for Talk of the Town!  Quiz Questions 1.Where were the Australian Transplant Games held this year? 2.What colour is Lareece, the cowgirl’s helmet? 3.What is the nickname for the Brisbane River? Answers 1.Launceston, Tas...

Today we celebrate The Voice winner Yung Milla, we find out how squishy toys can be dangerous, and we applaud a girl who rescued her friend from drowning. Quiz Questions 1.What is Yung Milla’s mum’s name? 2.Finish this sentence: You should never put a squishy somewhere hot like in the sun, the oven, or the... 3.How old is Aylah the rescue hero? Answers 1.Kylie Miller 2.Microwave 3.Eight News Noodl...

Today, we’ll find out why a dictionary just got bigger, we’ll discover two new insect species, and we’ll meet the latest world record holder in Rubik's cubing. Quiz Questions 1.How many new words have just been added to the Merriam-Webster? 2.Where were the new species of stick insect discovered? 3.How old is the new women’s world record holder in Rubik's cubing? Answers 1.1,400 2.Far North Queens...

On today’s episode we’ll meet a man who built his very own plane, we’ll visit an art exhibition made of Lego, and we’ll head to the home of the world’s steepest train for Talk of the Town. Quiz Questions: 1.What is the name of the man who built his own plane in Central Queensland? 2.How many minifigures were used in Jackson and Alex's exhibition? 3.What is the closest capital city to the Blue Moun...

On today's episode we’ll visit an apple orchard in Tasmania, we’ll find out what’s on the latest dollarbucks released by the Royal Australian Mint, and we’ll learn why cow burps are bad for the planet. Quiz Questions 1.In which state did they find the abandoned apple orchard? 2.Who is on the new one dollar coin with Bluey? 3.What is the name of the problem gas that cows burp out? Answers 1.Tasmani...

Today's episode is all about cool kids! We'll meet a talented teen welder, a boy who impressed the prime minister of Australia, and a 13-year-old surfing world champion! Quiz Questions 1.How much did Charlie sell his wolf sculpture for? 2.What is the name of the charity Dusty is supporting? 3.How old is Leihani Zoric? Answers 1.$8,000 2.Little Wings 3.13 News Noodler This is something to ponder wi...

On today’s episode we’ll meet some teenagers gaining skills and helping their community at the same time.  Then we’ll be farming, but not for apples or corn... we’ll be aura farming. Yep!  Plus, we’re headed to “the festival state” for Talk of the Town. If you’re not sure which state that is... listen on!  Quiz Questions 1.What do kids learn about in the first 2 weeks of the construction course? 2...

Today’s episode features some big news about screen time that might be changing things at your school. We’ll stay off the screens as we visit a unique vending machine that’s full of something a little surprising, and definitely not edible.  And then we’ll leave modern screens behind as we head back to prehistoric times for a dinoriffic, pooptastic Wow of the Week. Quiz Questions 1. With this new i...

In today’s episode, we’ll meet an amateur Aussie astronomer making big discoveries from their backyard.  We’ll spend some time with a cute chimpanzee looking for a new family, and then it’s time to whip out any globes or maps of the world lying around, because a big change is coming. Quiz Questions 1.How many sides does the decagon wave have? 2.Which bone did baby Cassie break? 3.Does the new map...

Get excited friends, because today’s Talk of the Town takes us far beyond the Australian shoreline – we're headed overseas!  Plus, we might be in for a hot hot summer – find out why.  And some migrating moths have gone missing! Hear why the scientists tracking them aren’t too worried.   Questions 1.Does El Nino mean it will probably be a summer that’s hotter than usual, or cooler than usual? 2.How...

Today’s episode is particularly grassy... we’ll learn about a new sort of burial that’s kinder to the environment.  We’ll learn about artists taking unwanted weeds and turning them into art.  And find out why thousands of people have been burying their undies in the backyard, for a good cause, of course! Quiz Questions 1.What’s the technical term for the roots of mushrooms, used to make the coffin...

We ask and answer some big questions on today’s episode.  We’re encouraged to reach out to the people around us and ask how they’re going for R U OK day.  We also ask ‘why is it that famous authors are writing books that might never be read by anyone alive today?’   And ‘how can we save a weird, waddley owl-parrot from extinction’?   You’ll have to listen to find out!  Questions 1.Do you have to w...

In today’s episode we’re spending some time outdoors with a group of lucky school kids getting up close and personal with nature.  We’ll travel back in time to learn something new about the extinct Tasmanian Tiger, and then it’s time for Talk of the Town. I wonder where we’re headings today?  Quiz Questions 1.How often did the year 1 students get to have class outside? 2.Do the researchers think T...

On today’s episode, we’ll meet some kind canines helping other dogs, and we’ll kick a footy around with some budding Aussie rules athletes in the Top End.   Plus, your Wow of the Week is about a sound that’s constantly around you, that you’ve never heard...  Quiz Questions 1.In which state or territory are young girls getting into AFL? 2.Can all dogs donate blood? 3.What is causing the Earth’s hum...

In today’s episode, we’ll hear about some strange cookies that you might think can’t be eaten, but actually can!  We’ll hear news about some mushrooms that you might think can be eaten, but can’t.  And we’ll visit a writer’s festival all about books – no confusion there, you definitely shouldn’t eat books.  Quiz Questions 1. What are the three words that refer to plants, animals and mushrooms? All...

We’re on the move in today’s episode – first, we’ll join a fun community bike ride for a good cause. Then we’re off the bikes and on to the racing track for a run with a speedy robot!  And finally, we’ll travel to the bottom of the mainland of Australia for Talk of the Town... and remember, if you’d like your town to be the star of Talk of the Town, ask your grown up to head to the News Time page...

On today’s episode, we’ll hear about some special footy games happening in the next few weeks honouring a sporting star. And, speaking of stars, we’ll head to a remote part of Australia to peer deep into the Milky Way galaxy.   Plus, it’s Wear it Purple day! So, pop your best purple accessories on and let’s get going.   Quiz Questions 1.Which team does Jai Arrow play for? 2.What colour should peop...

In today’s episode we’ll meet some very intelligent dolphins, learn about a newly discovered cosmic object and hear all about which book characters you’re dressing up as for Book Week!  Quiz Questions 1.Who do the marine researchers think the dolphins are learning the hunting skill of shelling from?   2.What does LRDs stand for?  3.What is the theme for this year’s Book Week?   Answers 1.Their mot...

On today's episode we’ll hear about some promising signs from the Great Barrier Reef and meet some remote school kids who aren’t able to get to school. Then, we’ll hit the road for our Talk of the Town. I wonder where we’ll visit today? Quiz Questions 1.What type of weather do scientists think helped the Great Barrier Reef show signs of recovery? 2.When did the very long bus service begin? 3.In wh...

On today’s episode, we’ll meet a 12-year-old walking a verrrry long way for a good cause, and we’ll attend the world’s sloooooowest concert! Quiz Questions 1.In what state is the Cape York Peninsula?   2.What is the name of the charity Dusty is helping?   3.What is the name of the song being played by the organ in Germany?   Answers 1.Queensland 2.Little Wings 3.As Slow As Possible  News Noodler W...