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On today's show, we’re going to find out how zoo keepers are keeping animals cool in hot weather. We will take a trip to the moon and find out what time it is there. Back on the ground, Indigenous cricket legends are preparing to honour a very special place. Then we’ll take a ride with a hitchhiking possum. And then we'll meet a dog who is a special friend. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1.What is something zoo...

On today's show, we’re going to dive into the ocean and see some dolphins and humans are working together. Then, we’ll blast off into space and find out what Saturn’s spokes are. We’ll celebrate International Women’s day! And discover why it’s raining fish in Western Australia. And meet the world record holder for foot archery. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1.How do fishers say 'thank you' to dolphins for helpi...

On the show today, we’re going to walk along the dingo fence and find out how it’s changed the environment. We’ll take a step back in time to learn how diet’s of the past can help us today. We’ll meet a teenager who’s proving there is no age barrier to making change in local communities. And we find out how a picture book is helping one little guy fit in at school. And we'll meet a cat that keeps...

On today's show, we’re going to meet a powerlifting prodigy, then, we’ll explore what it’s like to learn in nature. We’re going to take a step back in time and find out more about huge animals and humans. Then we’ll dive deep into the ocean to learn about protecting coral reef’s and we'll meet the oldest dog in the world. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1.How many gold medals did Luke Tallay win at the Commonweal...

Join Ruby as she sits down with Sydney WorldPride Ambassador Shane Jenek and a rainbow of kids to talk about all things family, love and pride.

On today's show, we’ll find out how far you have to travel to play in a WA footy league. We’ll learn how a small country town with a funny name is helping make the community healthier! We’ll blast off into the galaxy and discover why some Aussie students sent spiders into space. Then we’ll take a trip away to learn what holidays are like for people with a disability. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1.Why does the...

Today we’re going to find out what all the buzz is about with a new world record, explore remote caves in Western Australia to discover more about a little-known possum, find out why a talented tennis player wants to change international tennis rules and celebrate the International day of women and girls in science. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1.What did the beekeepers win the World Record for? 2.What's the n...

On today's show we'll find out what it takes to be a ball kid at a top tennis tournament, congratulate the winners of the Australian of the Year awards, hear about a dog's lucky escape from the jaws of a snake, meet some machines designed to care for humans, and go on a mission to Mars.

Today, we're celebrating Lunar New Year, cheering on an award-winning country music star,  meeting a super-sized marsupial, exploring some rainforests for fuzzy fungi, and Braille-bombing a country town. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1.Which culture is celebrating Year of the Cat? 2.Where did Loren Ryan grow up? 3.How many kilograms did Ramsayia Magna grow up to? 4.Where in NSW was the new mould species discove...

On today's show we'll soar through the sky on an astronaut training flight, take a tour of a state parliament house, check out a new statue at the Sydney Cricket Ground, find out why an ancient artwork is being returned to its owners, and dig up an elasmosaur fossil. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1.How many flyers will board the parabolic flight? 2.What is the new name of the old Strangers' Gallery? 3.Who was t...

We're celebrating summer by replaying some of our favourite episodes from 2022 - like this one from World Environment Day!

We're celebrating summer by replaying some of our favourite episodes from 2022 - like this one from NAIDOC Week!

We're celebrating summer by replaying some of our favourite episodes from 2022 - like this one, all about good dogs!

This summer we're replaying some of our favourite episodes from 2022 - like this one from August when we celebrated Science Week with five roarsome dinosaur stories.

It's almost the end of the year! To celebrate, we're looking back on five good news stories from 2022.

On today's show we'll try a dance sport called physie, fly around Australia with a bird nerd, hear about a nifty solution to ear aches, farewell some workers heading overseas for Christmas and examine an ancient nit comb. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1.What is another name for physical culture? 2.What is the name of Milly's microlight? 3.What type of therapy do Leanne's headphones use? 4.What natural disasters...

The ABC's national disability affairs reporter and Paralympic swimmer Liz Wright hosts this episode in celebration of International Day of People with Disability. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What date is International Day of People with Disability? 2. What type of business did Devin start? 3. What is the name of the new camp in Tasmania? 4. Who is the captain of the Steelers? 5. How old was David when he b...

Join Ruby and ABC weather expert Nate Byrne to find out how and why so many parts of Australia have experienced floods this year. Kids from far northern New South Wales also share what it's like living through floods, and advice for other kids on how to handle wild weather. With special thanks to Empire Vale Public School.

On today's show we welcome some new babies into the world, see the bottom of the sea through sharks' eyes, meet a man who ran all the way across Australia, visit a little town helping the planet in a big way, and bop along to some music with rats. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. Where in Victoria was the recent ceremony held to welcome babies? 2. What type of sharks helped film the seagrass meadow? 3. Where di...

QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What is the name of the group that trained Sal? 2. What problem did Hermidale have three years ago? 3. Where in Perth was the new bee discovered? 4. What state are the Kaurna from? 5. What is the gorilla's mum's name? ANSWERS: 1. Australian Lions Hearing Dogs 2. Drought 3. Kings Park 4. South Australia 5. Kipenzi BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What university helped with the Kaurna dict...

On today's show we'll cheer for Australia's newest netball star, head to a café to meet a very popular barista, find out why people come together on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, visit the home of a famous outback dinosaur and listen to some award-winning bird calls. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What is the name of the Australian women's netball team? 2. What is another name for the movem...

On today's show we'll dig up some super-sized cicadas, celebrate Australia's magnificent musicians, visit a bush university, meet a Royal Ballet dancer, and head back in time to ancient Egypt. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. Near what town were the cicada fossils found? 2. What made making a living even tougher for Aussie musicians? 3. What is the proper name for Bush Uni? 4. When did Joe start dancing? 5. Whi...

On today's show we'll get up close with creepy crawlies, peruse some powerful portraits, blast off to the moon, celebrate Diwali, and meet the recipient of some 3D-printed ears. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. Where does Panesthia Lata live? 2. What is Brandi Salmon's series of paintings called? 3. How long does Diwali go for? 4. What will be inside the lunarium? 5. What are Harriet's ears made from? BONUS TRI...

On today's show we meet a firefighting hero, welcome home a marathon runner, spy on some cassowaries, spin unusual animal fur into yarn, and visit a brand new castle. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What is the name of Richard's brigade? 2. How far is a marathon? 3. How many years has it been since cassowaries were spotted at Cape York? 4. What type of animal hair does Marion plan to spin next? 5. What does 'd...

On today’s show we celebrate World Mental Health Day, International Day of the Girl, and the 50th birthday of a massive Indigenous sporting event. We’ll also find out who is going to be pictured on new Australian coins, and we get to the heart of a prehistoric fossil find. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What date is World Mental Health Day? 2. How old was Emma Stark when she umpired the Essendon-Hawthorn game...