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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...

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 Questions 1.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 interviewed a P...

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 Questions 1.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 people in Wadey...

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 Questions 1.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 choir singing?...

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 Questions 1.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 the NBA? 4.How f...

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 Questions 1.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 stuff go down th...

On News Time I count down five awesome news stories from around Australia, and the world. On today's show, we've got robot lifeguards, mysterious grass markings, and spiders getting milked. Quiz Questions 1.Are the AI computers replacing the lifeguards? 2.What is the big spiders name? 3.What sort of class do the kindy kids attend? 4.Who made the earth rings? 5.How many days did the basketballers p...

This summer, we're replaying some of our favourite episodes from 2024. This episode is a News Time special, all about AI - Artificial Intelligence. Join Ruby and the ABC's national technology reporter Ange Lavoipierre to find out what the deal is with artificial intelligence. Ange explains what AI actually is, how scientists have developed it, and why so many people are talking about it.

On News Time this week, we're looking back at five awesome stories about our furry, feathery, fishy friends.

It's almost the end of the year, so we're looking back at five of our favourite good news stories from 2024.

If you’ve listened to News Time before, you’ll know that we end each week’s countdown with our Wow of the Week. Well, today’s episode is all wow, all the time! It’s WowFest! A countdown of five amazing stories this year that made you go 'wow'.

On News Time each week, we count down five awesome news stories, with your help of course. This week is chock-a-block! Full of dino droppings, adventuring pups and circus superstars. Quiz Questions 1.What is fossilised poo called? 2.In which state have people restored an old satellite dish? 3.How does Callum recycle? 4.Can you name a place that Lucia has performed? 5.What is Elise's assistance dog...

You're in for a weird and wonderful episode of News Time today! Hear about bananas stuck to walls, and scientists interested in hearing all about people's…. farts. Quiz Questions 1.How much did the banana artwork sell for? 2.Who is being asked to track their farts? 3.Which competition did the ParaMatildas win? 4.In which city might you have found a fossil floating down the street? 5.What kind of s...

Ruby has passed the news time microphone over to National Disability Affairs Reporter Nas Campanella to host an awesome episode, for International Day of People with Disability. Quiz Questions 1.Do you have to have a disability to play Wheelchair Rugby League? 2.In which country is the station TV Bra? 3.How much does Sarah charge for the second hand hearing aids? 4.Was Emma a kid or a grown-up whe...

Today's episode of News Time is a particularly tasty one… we'll hear about some delicious veggies being grown beyond our atmosphere and make some cheesy treats with kind community members, too. Quiz Questions 1.From which country are the scientists hoping to grow food on the moon next year? 2.How many cheese sandwiches do the volunteers make each week? 3.What sorts of things will the sniffer rats...

On World Children's Day each year, we celebrate all kids and remember their rights. But what exactly are rights? For this special episode of News Time, Ruby is joined by Australia's National Children's Commissioner, Anne Hollonds. Ruby and Anne talk about World Children's Day, about what rights are and some of the special rights kids have. It's best if this episode is listened to with a grown-up a...

Today, we're celebrating World Children's Day! Plus, hear about experimental satellites, and a community getting their water from a surprising source. Quiz Questions 1.What's your favourite thing about being a kid? 2.The World's first wooden satellite has been built in what country? 3.What does the hydro panel system make after sucking something out of the air? 4.Yagan Mia means home to the long-n...

On News Time each week, I count down five fantastic news stories, with your help of course. On today's episode, we'll meet a peculiar pollinator, a cricket sensation and a rhyming rapper, before we head deep into the belly of a black hole. Quiz Questions 1.What sort of animal is this peculiar pollinator? 2.How many things are in the newly discovered black hole system? 3.What can be found at the ba...

On News Time today, I've got books, birds, blimps and bobbles for you. Sound intriguing? Quiz Questions 1.In which state or territory was the craft competition held? 2.What will the AI video do to help people who are deaf or hard of hearing? 3.What was the lost bird's name? 4.What sport does Nicho Hynes play? 5.What's another word for a blimp? Bonus Tricky Question What was the name of the second...

On News Time today, we're heading deep underwater to meet some sea creatures surviving in places no one thought possible! And then, from the bottom of the ocean, to the tippity top of the worlds tallest mountains to meet a climber who has conquered them all. It's an episode of extreme ups and downs! Quiz Questions 1.What sort of animal was found beneath the ocean floor? 2.What animal sound does th...

On News Time today, you'll find out about a special week especially for celebrating kids, before we witness a battle of the bugs and a turtle in the spotlight. Quiz Questions 1.An easy question to start... what's your favourite thing about being a kid? 2.Which bear was crowned the winner this year? 3.What sort of bug are growers using to protect their plants? 4.What sort of animal is the dance sto...

On News Time today, you'll meet a fish with legs, hear about sun-free solar power, and marvel at a classroom's early morning mystery. Quiz Questions 1.Where does Laurie create her artworks? 2.What's the name of the fish?  3.What are scientists using to generate power? 4.Which sport do the Pacifika Ballerz play? 5.How many satellites did the European Space Agency send up? Bonus Tricky Question What...

On News Time, I count down five of the best news stories from Australia and the world, and, of course, including a bonus story guaranteed to make you say 'wow' — our Wow of the Week! This episode has some big space news! Then we'll come back down to earth to hear about hiding crocodiles, skilful storytellers and a long lost diary. Quiz Questions 1.For roughly how long will we have a mini-moon? 2.W...

 It almost feels like we're reporting from the zoo on News Time today! I've got burping cows, comforting turtles and some lucky pups at a pet rescue lined up for you. Quiz Questions 1.Can you name one of Selwyn's pet dogs? 2.What's the thing, starting with M, that can be found in cow emissions? 3.What did Dr. Louise name the turtle? 4.Which state won the First Nations Tournament? 5.What was Joel s...

On News Time, we count down five news stories from around Australia and the world, and today's show has a tasty mix of news morsels for you. I've got award winning lunch orders, booming brass bands and cool coastal science on the menu. Quiz Questions 1.Can you name two of the veggies in the pasta? 2.How many new species were added to the National Species List? 3.In which town, starting with B, is...