News Time

ABC Australia

From amazing animals to sensational sport, interesting insects to dino discoveries, mars missions and beyond.

Join Emily Anderson every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to count down the weird and wonderful. News Time is perfect for 4-9 year olds who want to know more about the world around them.

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August 4 · 8 min
Long lost library book and strange snail
Today’s episode really has something for everyone... a mysterious library book racking up thousands in fines, a splendid snail who gives birth in a super strange way! And sporting success from Australia’s best. Quiz Questions How much was the fine for the library book? Where did Australia finish on the medal tally? Through which part of its body does this snail give birth? Answers $28,000. But they didn't have to pay any! First - top of the table It's neck News Noodler Can you imagine why
August 2 · 8 min
Hungry bear and Talk of the Town!
Find out where we'll visit for the first ever Talk of the Town! Listen until the end to hear how you can celebrate your town on a future episode of News Time. Quiz Questions What were the grasses likely used for? What sorts of food does the bear like to eat? In which state can you find the town of Bowral? Answers Rituals – magic and healing. Sweet things New South Wales News Noodler What could people in Japan do to help keep the bears out of their homes?
July 30 · 9 min
Fresh passionfruit and perplexing exoplanet
Happy Friday, friends! Get ready for a fruity, fishy, spacey episode of your favourite news podcast. Quiz Questions What two special things does this exoplanet have? In how many different lakes can you find the red fin blue eye fish? What colour is the skin of the newly developed passionfruit? Answers Liquid water, and an atmosphere Just one Purple News Noodler - a question you can chat about with the people around you Do you think there might be living things on the distant exoplanet? Wh
July 28 · 8 min
Speedy Torrie and a Whale of a Story
The Commonwealth Games are in full swing, so we have some sporty stories to celebrate. And an awesome ocean story, too. Quiz Questions Who held the 100m Australian women’s record before Torrie beat it? What’s the name of the Sutherland team that play in the comp each week? Hint – it starts with T. In which Australian state was the whale stranded? Answers Torrie herself Titans Western Australia And your News Noodler – a question to chat about with the people around you. How do you think the
July 26 · 8 min
Peculiar primates and bizarre bikes
News Time on a Monday! What a novel thing. Emily will deliver news to your podcast feed three times a week. Quiz Questions Where are the human artefacts being sent back to? What colour lips does this newly described monkey have? What’s the name for the bike with a big front wheel? Answers Where they came from, Rapa Nui or Easter Island Orange Penny farthing
July 23 · 15 min
Commonwealth Games and dinosaur names
In this episode of News Time, we'll get pulled through the ocean to check the health of a reef. Then, we'll hear about a popular new song that's created a stir in the music world. And we'll get up close to a very hungry creature with the nickname "garbage guts" in our Wow of the Week! Quiz Questions 1. In which city is the Commonwealth Games being held? 2. What method has been used to check the health of the Great Barrier Reef for 40 years? 3. Josh Fawaz has WHAT to make his song? 4. W
July 21 · 52 sec
News Time is getting newsier!
We interrupt this feed with some breaking news! News Time, the best weekly news podcast for kids, is getting bigger, bolder and newsier. Starting next week, Emily Anderson will bring you the best news from Australia and around the world three times a week! Mind blown! Catch News Time every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from July 27, on the ABC Listen app. For more great kids podcasts, download the free ABC listen app (Australia). There you’ll find more kids news podcasts, educational children
July 20 · length unknown
ABC Kids listen is moving!
ABC Kids listen radio and podcasts are about to have a brand-new home! We’re packing up and moving over to the ABC listen app. There you’ll find a kids’ tab where you can create your very own kids’ profile and pick a fun avatar! For awesome podcasts to play, music to move to and stories and soundtracks for sleep, ask your grown-up to head to the kids’ tab on the ABC listen app. You can download it free from your app store. If you have any questions relating to this change, more informatio
July 16 · 14 min
Prawn pie fame and bin chicken game
On this week's News Time, we’ll play a round of golf with a junior player taking on the world. We’ll visit a bakery to sample a pie that’s been named Australia’s best, even though it’s not a traditional Aussie flavour! Then, we’ll hear from a group of people who’ve connected through song in our Wow of the Week. Quiz Questions 1. What name was given to the mysterious spheres that appeared on beaches in North Queensland? 2. How old is junior golf player, Rianna? 3. In which country did this
July 9 · 14 min
Brazen seal and World Cup zeal
On this week's News Time, we'll visit a coastal community that's hosted a naughty visitor. We’ll also learn the many ways the world’s been having a ball watching the FIFA World Cup, and then we’ll separate feline fact from feline fiction in our Wow of the Week! Quiz Questions 1. Which continent was the titanosaur bone discovered in? 2. Boccia is a WHAT sport? (Hint: It starts with the letter P) 3. Which state has received a visit (with a side of mischief) from Neil the seal? 4. What is the
July 2 · 12 min
NAIDOC Week: 50 Years of Deadly
Emily has passed the mic to Wiradjuri and Palawa journalist Isaac Muller for this special NAIDOC Week episode of News Time. NAIDOC Week is a time to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. In this episode we’ll visit a patch of land being handed back to Traditional Owners, we’ll hear about some First Nations people nominated for some big awards, and we’ll learn some words in language for our Wow of the Week. Quiz Question
June 25 · 14 min
Clever clocks and cheeky flocks
This week News Time is an innovation sensation! You’re going to hear five stories about people thinking outside the box to make the world a better place. We’ll learn about an invention being placed at beaches all over Australia to help save lives; then, we’ll head overseas with two mates who are seeing the world one piggyback at a time. And we’ll uncover a gadget to stop sticky beaks causing mischief in our Wow of the Week. Quiz Questions 1. What did Kai invent for his grandfather? 2. Yasmin
June 18 · 12 min
Monstrous prize and birthday surprise
On this episode of News Time, we'll hear about an award that no one wants to win! Plus, we'll meet a 101 year-old trying to break a world record, and we'll buckle up for a road trip with a very cute passenger in our Wow of the Week. Quiz Questions 1. Which country are the street drummers from? 2. Which two materials is the worst packaging made of? 3. How old did Nate turn this year? 4. May says that croquet is wonderful exercise for your body and your what? (Hint: It starts with the letter
June 11 · 14 min
Cleaned-up creek and moon sneak peek
On this week’s News Time, we’ll visit a creek that’s been filled with wheely bad litter; then we’ll discover which Australian bird was the most spotted in the last year. And finally, in our Wow of the Week, we’ll head to a concert to hear about an audience member who did much more than just applaud the performers. Quiz Questions 1. What is the name of the Australian men's soccer team? 2. How many trolleys has Cassy pulled out of her local creek so far? 3. The moon base will be used to train
June 4 · 14 min
Ninjas zooming and cockroaches booming
We're flying high on this week’s News Time! We’ll hear about an Aussie who’s been offered a job that’s truly out of this world; then we’ll head to an island where a creepy crawly has made quite a comeback! And in our Wow of the Week, we'll take you out to the ball game! Quiz Questions 1. How many sporting events are in a modern pentathlon? 2. What process did Travis call upon the Prime Minister to establish? 3. Where has Katherine Bennell-Pegg been invited to go? 4. What is the name of t
May 28 · 13 min
Nosy dog and a hidden frog
On this week's News Time, we’ll hear a musical instrument that’s taken more than three years to repair. We’ll also visit a workplace looking for an energetic new staff member who’s keen to fetch; and then we’ll uncover a salad surprise in our Wow of the Week. Quiz Questions 1. How old is lawn bowler Jacky Hudson? 2. What native animal was Bear the detection dog trained to sniff out? 3. Braithen has written a book in which Indigenous language? 4. What giant music instrument has been restore
May 21 · 13 min
Flying free and plane at sea
On this week’s News Time, we’ll hear how sport is helping refugees feel like they belong. We’ll meet a new species of insect that's lacking table manners. Then, in our Wow of the Week, we’ll find out why a jet plane has travelled to Australia... by boat! Quiz Questions 1. What is the name given to Australian sign language? 2. What sport is helping refugees settle into the Toowoomba community? 3. The new insect was given the name Larrakia WHAT-legged assassin bug? 4. What bird did Christophe
May 14 · 13 min
Shuffling trails and spewing whales
Isaac Muller is back to bring you more News Time! We’ll hear about a group of teenage hikers who used their knowledge to make a brave rescue. We’ll find something gross but valuable that’s washed up on a beach. Then, in our Wow of the Week, we’ll meet someone who loves our world and has lived on it for much longer than most of us! Quiz Questions 1. What has been discovered about platypuses from millions of years ago? 2. What did the girls make to get the injured hiker to safety? 3. Amberg
May 7 · 12 min
Robot crew and seed breakthrough
Isaac Muller has picked up the microphone from Emily for this week's News Time! You'll meet some litter legends working hard to make their community a cleaner place. We’ll visit an airport that’s hired a crew of robots to do some heavy lifting. And in our Wow of the Week, we’ll dig up a sensory scoop about seeds! Quiz Questions 1. What nickname has Ayla given her walking frame? 2. What bakery treat did the sisters enjoy after their litter collecting? 3. Which country has introduced humano
April 30 · 13 min
Amazing Animals: Beakless birds and whale words
We're eager as a beaver to bring you this week's News Time, because it's another Amazing Animals special! You’ll hear about a giant spiky creature that once roamed Australia; and meet Bruce, a disabled bird from New Zealand. Then we'll dive deep underwater and use our ears to find our Wow of the Week! Quiz Questions 1. What animal did the fossil in the museum belong to? 2. Is Bruce the Kea missing the top or bottom part of his beak? 3. What was the name of the dog helping kids read? 4. W

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