ABC Australia

News Time

Kids EN ↓ 250 episodes

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.

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ABC Australia

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Kids

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www.abc.net.au

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Educational emoji's and wily wombats 19.05.2023

On the program today, we’re going to meet an endangered hairy nose wombat. Then we’ll learn how a first nations language is using emoji’s. Next, we’ll find out about Global Accessibility Awareness Day. After that, we’ll train a very special camera on a super massive black hole. And finally, we talk to plants. Special thanks to the Lilach Hadany and all the authors of the paper "Sounds emitted by p...

Lizard lips and magical mushrooms 12.05.2023

On today's program, we’re going to discover a dinosaur that may not have been quite as scary looking as we think. Then hear about an Australian choir singing for the new king. Next, we’ll go to a modern art show. Just before we head outdoors to celebrate International plant health day. And then we'll discover some magical glowing mushrooms. QUESTIONS: 1.What is the full name of the T-rex dinosaur?...

Stella's statue and snazzy spacesuit 05.05.2023

On the program today, we’re going to visit a special statue.  Then meet an 8 year old dog trainer! Next we’ll size up the new space suit that’s being made for the next moon landing. We’ll find out about a special program designed to make school more fun for kids in Perth. And then we'll meet a giant eagle. QUESTIONS: 1.What is the name of the town that Stella grew up in? 2.How old is Tommy Lee? 3....

Musk duck and Copepod creatures 28.04.2023

On today's show,  we’re going to meet a duck that’s far from home, We’'ll learn about a program which is helping Indigenous teenagers become the first high school graduates in their families. We’ll take a trip to western NSW and visit what’s soon to be the state’s biggest national park. Before we head into space and find out what bush tucker might grow on the international space station. And we me...

Venus volcanoes and trapdoor spiders 21.04.2023

A trapdoor spider is named after the burrow it builds – they don’t build webs, strung high between trees – they build tunnel-like burrows underground – that has a hatch or round door on the top – about the size of a 50 cent piece. QUESTIONS: 1.Why are Trapdoor spiders called 'Trapdoor spiders'? 2.How many bikes have been donated to refugees in Albury? 3.What are scientists trying to find on Venus?...

Pilbra pup and fast finswimmers 14.04.2023

On today's show, we’re going to learn how to finswim! We’ll take a trip to outer space and find out why the world celebrates space travel. Back on earth, we’ll meet a very lucky dog! And then take a peek at some fashionable chickens. And finally, we will meet and champion driver, who's blind. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1.What do finswimmers use to swim with when they race? 2.What year did man first walk on t...

Food forests and surfing students 07.04.2023

On today's show, we’re going to ride the ocean’s waves with kids with disability. We’ll meet a teenager changing the age of lawn bowlers. Next we’ll visit a food forest and find out what lessons it can teach us. We celebrate World Health Day and find out about the painful stinging tree. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1.What is the big lesson surf therapy can teach us? 2.How old was Cooper when he first started p...

Aussie astronaut and smiley calf 31.03.2023

On today's show, we’re going to rediscover a flowering plant that hasn’t been seen for 170 years! We’re going to meet a fury little wallaby that’s been saved from extinction. Then we’ll look the stars and meet a female Aussie astronaut. A baby calf will put a smile on your face! And we take a look at how scientists are making robots with brains! QUIZ QUESTIONS: What was the name of new flowering p...

Pollinating car parks and passionate pilot 24.03.2023

On today's show, we’re going to take a trip to the top of a city car park and discover an unlikely native bee sanctuary. We’re going to celebrate Harmony Day. Then we will take to the skies with an autistic pilot, before finding out about the right way to buy souvenirs. And we tour a lighthouse that makes beautiful music. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1.What types of bees are Jacob and Connor trying to attract?...

Moon time and moving marsupials 17.03.2023

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...

Saturn's spokes and raining fish 10.03.2023

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...

Dingo fence and community change-maker 03.03.2023

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...

Powerlifting prodigy and nurturing nature 24.02.2023

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...

Sydney WorldPride special 21.02.2023

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.

Space spider and titanic toadzilla 17.02.2023

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...

Sensational songwriter and best-ever beekeepers 10.02.2023

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...

Awesome Aussies and brilliant ballkids 03.02.2023

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.

Lunar New Year and super-sized marsupials 27.01.2023

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...

Sporty statue and ancient artwork 20.01.2023

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...

Summer replay: World Environment Day 13.01.2023

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

Summer replay: NAIDOC 06.01.2023

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

Summer replay: good dogs 30.12.2022

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

Summer replay: dinosaurs 22.12.2022

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.

Good news of 2022 16.12.2022

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

Bird nerd and healing headphones 09.12.2022

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...

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