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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September 20 · 8 min
Aura farming and tiny homes
On today’s episode we’ll meet some teenagers gaining skills and helping their community at the same time. Then we’ll be farming, but not for apples or corn... we’ll be aura farming. Yep! Plus, we’re headed to “the festival state” for Talk of the Town. If you’re not sure which state that is... listen on! Quiz Questions What do kids learn about in the first 2 weeks of the construction course? What are these people farming? In which state or territory would you find Stirling, in the Adelaid
September 17 · 9 min
Lean screen time and dino poo
Today’s episode features some big news about screen time that might be changing things at your school. We’ll stay off the screens as we visit a unique vending machine that’s full of something a little surprising, and definitely not edible. And then we’ll leave modern screens behind as we head back to prehistoric times for a dinoriffic, pooptastic Wow of the Week. Quiz Questions With this new idea, are New South Wales public school kids likely to have more time or less time on screens in scho
September 15 · 9 min
Baby chimp and Saturn surprise
In today’s episode, we’ll meet an amateur Aussie astronomer making big discoveries from their backyard. We’ll spend some time with a cute chimpanzee looking for a new family, and then it’s time to whip out any globes or maps of the world lying around, because a big change is coming. Quiz Questions How many sides does the decagon wave have? Which bone did baby Cassie break? Does the new map make Africa look bigger or smaller than it used to look? Answers 10 Leg Bigger News Noodler Why do y
September 13 · 8 min
Missing moths and warm weather
Get excited friends, because today’s Talk of the Town takes us far beyond the Australian shoreline – we're headed overseas! Plus, we might be in for a hot hot summer – find out why. And some migrating moths have gone missing! Hear why the scientists tracking them aren’t too worried. Questions Does El Nino mean it will probably be a summer that’s hotter than usual, or cooler than usual? How many tagged moths did the scientists find when they came back to check on them? On which continent w
September 10 · 9 min
Burying undies and grassy art
Today’s episode is particularly grassy... we’ll learn about a new sort of burial that’s kinder to the environment. We’ll learn about artists taking unwanted weeds and turning them into art. And find out why thousands of people have been burying their undies in the backyard, for a good cause, of course! Quiz Questions What’s the technical term for the roots of mushrooms, used to make the coffin? What’s the name of the invasive grass in the Northern Territory? Why were people burying their
September 8 · 9 min
Silent room and quirky kakapo
We ask and answer some big questions on today’s episode. We’re encouraged to reach out to the people around us and ask how they’re going for R U OK day. We also ask ‘why is it that famous authors are writing books that might never be read by anyone alive today?’ And ‘how can we save a weird, waddley owl-parrot from extinction’? You’ll have to listen to find out! Questions Do you have to wait until R U OK day to check on someone? Where will they get the paper to print these books in 1
September 6 · 8 min
Bush school and snapping jaws
In today’s episode we’re spending some time outdoors with a group of lucky school kids getting up close and personal with nature. We’ll travel back in time to learn something new about the extinct Tasmanian Tiger, and then it’s time for Talk of the Town. I wonder where we’re headings today? Quiz Questions How often did the year 1 students get to have class outside? Do the researchers think Thylacines would be better snapping up bigger or smaller animals as prey? In which state would you find
September 3 · 9 min
Donor doggos and humming Earth
On today’s episode, we’ll meet some kind canines helping other dogs, and we’ll kick a footy around with some budding Aussie rules athletes in the Top End. Plus, your Wow of the Week is about a sound that’s constantly around you, that you’ve never heard... Quiz Questions In which state or territory are young girls getting into AFL? Can all dogs donate blood? What is causing the Earth’s hum? Answers Northern Territory No, only fit and healthy adult dogs Ocean swells/ waves News Noodler Do
September 1 · 9 min
Mushroom kingdom and plastic bikkies
In today’s episode, we’ll hear about some strange cookies that you might think can’t be eaten, but actually can! We’ll hear news about some mushrooms that you might think can be eaten, but can’t. And we’ll visit a writer’s festival all about books – no confusion there, you definitely shouldn’t eat books. Quiz Questions What are the three words that refer to plants, animals and mushrooms? All starting with F. Where is the Blak and Bright festival being held? What are the NASA cookies made
August 30 · 9 min
Community cycle and rapid robot
We’re on the move in today’s episode – first, we’ll join a fun community bike ride for a good cause. Then we’re off the bikes and on to the racing track for a run with a speedy robot! And finally, we’ll travel to the bottom of the mainland of Australia for Talk of the Town... and remember, if you’d like your town to be the star of Talk of the Town, ask your grown up to head to the News Time page on the ABC kids listen website. Quiz Questions Who has the speedy robot managed to run faster tha
August 27 · 8 min
Deep dark skies and meaningful footy games
On today’s episode, we’ll hear about some special footy games happening in the next few weeks honouring a sporting star. And, speaking of stars, we’ll head to a remote part of Australia to peer deep into the Milky Way galaxy. Plus, it’s Wear it Purple day! So, pop your best purple accessories on and let’s get going. Quiz Questions Which team does Jai Arrow play for? What colour should people wear to show their support for LGBTQIA+ youth? In which state or territory would you find the newes
August 25 · 11 min
Clever dolphins and cosmic discovery
In today’s episode we’ll meet some very intelligent dolphins, learn about a newly discovered cosmic object and hear all about which book characters you’re dressing up as for Book Week! Quiz Questions Who do the marine researchers think the dolphins are learning the hunting skill of shelling from?   What does LRDs stand for?  What is the theme for this year’s Book Week?  Answers Their mothers Little Red Dots Symphony of Stories News Noodler What else do you think the James Webb Space Telesc
August 23 · length unknown
Your favourite podcasts now have a new home on ABC listen!
From next week, the ABC kids listen app will be closed. ABC kids listen radio and podcasts are 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! Look out for brand new episodes of your favourite podcasts like Dino Dome and Imagine This coming in September! 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
August 23 · 8 min
Recovering reef and Talk of the Town
On today's episode we’ll hear about some promising signs from the Great Barrier Reef and meet some remote school kids who aren’t able to get to school. Then, we’ll hit the road for our Talk of the Town. I wonder where we’ll visit today? Quiz Questions What type of weather do scientists think helped the Great Barrier Reef show signs of recovery? When did the very long bus service begin? In which state would you find Port Stephens? Answers A monsoon that brought cooler water temperatures 2021
August 20 · 8 min
A long walk and a slow concert
On today’s episode, we’ll meet a 12-year-old walking a verrrry long way for a good cause, and we’ll attend the world’s sloooooowest concert! Quiz Questions In what state is the Cape York Peninsula? What is the name of the charity Dusty is helping? What is the name of the song being played by the organ in Germany? Answers Queensland Little Wings As Slow As Possible News Noodler Why do you think someone would write a song that would take more than 600 years to finish? For more great k
August 18 · 10 min
Delayed departure and protected penguins
On today’s episode, you’ll hear about a flight that didn’t quite go to plan... and learn about a threat to birds around the country – and a potential solution, too. Quiz Questions In which country was the flight that couldn’t take off? What sort of bird is being vaccinated against bird flu? How many words did Dineth study per day to prepare? Answers Canada Penguins 200 News Noodler Choose a game you might like to get really good at, like Dineth did. What steps could you take to get better a
August 16 · 9 min
National Science Week! And Talk of the Town
It’s Science Week! So this episode is particularly scientific terrific. Plus, we’ll hit the road and make our way to the coast for Talk of the Town. Quiz Questions What is the name for the science that studies living things? Hint: it starts with B What process, starting with C, are they using to save this flower? In which state would you find Stockton? Answers Biology Cloning NSW - New South Wales News Noodler Why do you think it’s important for everyday people – people who aren’t scientis
August 13 · 9 min
Sunny snaps and creative cooperation
There’s lots to marvel at in today’s episode – we'll take a peek at pictures that scientists have been trying to capture for hundreds of years! We’ll uncover a well-preserved thigh bone from a Thylacine, and inspect an art exhibition with some unlikely contributors. Quiz Questions What’s hotter – the surface of the sun, or the corona – it's atmosphere? How many children helped with the artwork? In which part of the body would you find a femur bone? Answers The Corona 400 The thigh, or leg N
August 11 · 8 min
Juicy present and dry river
On today’s episode, you’ll meet some soccer players being rewarded for their efforts in a surprising way. Plus, a dry riverbed uncovers ancient artefacts, and some fresh fashions take the runway. Quiz Questions Which country are the tomato winning footy players from? What sort of animal bones were uncovered in the riverbed? The National Indigenous Fashion Awards were held in Darwin. Who are the traditional owners of that land? I’ll give you multiple choice.. Was it the Gadigal, the Noongar or
August 9 · 8 min
Counting Aussies and satisfying screaming
On today’s episode, find out why your grown-ups received a letter in the mail just like everyone else in the country. Plus, get ready to make lots of noise for a good reason. And, find out where we’re headed today for Talk of the Town. Quiz Questions Who is being asked to complete the census? Where do the people stand while they scream? In which state would you find the city of Townsville? Answers Everyone in Australia On a bridge by a lake Queensland News Noodler Can you think of some di

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