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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 Questions 1. What is Harry the cocker spaniel's important job? 2. What is the main food source of the mou...

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 Questions 1. 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 name of Abbygail-...

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 Questions 1. 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 Coast? 4. A flock...

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 Questions 1. 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 box during bus...

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 Questions 1. 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 river? 4. What s...

This week on News Time, you'll hear five stories of awesome kids doing amazing things! Quiz Questions 1. 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 player to repr...

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 1.What date is the 2025 federal election? 2.How old do you have to be to vote in Australia? 3.What colour...

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...

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...

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 nat...

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 1.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 did Akanksha S...

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 1.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 Ballina? 4.Which...

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...

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!

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 Questions 1.What sport do the Saltwater Sistas do? 2.How do the people in the social club travel around together? 3.How many sheep...

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.