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. 1.Are the AI computers replacing the lifeguards?
2. 2.What is the big spiders name?
3. 3.What sort of class do the kindy kids attend?
4. 4.Who made the earth rings?
5. 5.How many days did the basketballers play for?

Bonus Tricky Question

How big is the spider, from foot to foot?

Answers

1. 1.No, not replacing them. They're just there for extra help!
2. 2.Hemsworth
3. 3.Music
4. 4.Traditional owners of the land, Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung
5. 5.5

Bonus Tricky Answer

9.2cm

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. 1.What is fossilised poo called?
2. 2.In which state have people restored an old satellite dish?
3. 3.How does Callum recycle?
4. 4.Can you name a place that Lucia has performed?
5. 5.What is Elise's assistance dog's name?

Bonus Tricky Question

Why do scientists think dinosaurs might have risen to the top of the food chain?

Answers

1. 1.Coprolite
2. 2.Western Australia
3. 3.He loads up his car and then drives to a bigger town
4. 4.Sydney Opera House
5. 5.Lenny

Bonus Tricky Answer

They ate a wider variety of plants, so they survived when the environment changed

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. 1.How much did the banana artwork sell for?
2. 2.Who is being asked to track their farts?
3. 3.Which competition did the ParaMatildas win?
4. 4.In which city might you have found a fossil floating down the street?
5. 5.What kind of sheep did Nikki shear?

Bonus Tricky Question

How many sheep did Nikki shear in 8 hours?

Answers

1. 1.$9.5 million
2. 2.Australians over 14 years old
3. 3.World Cup
4. 4.Melbourne
5. 5.Merino

Bonus Tricky Answer

395

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. 1.Do you have to have a disability to play Wheelchair Rugby League?
2. 2.In which country is the station TV Bra?
3. 3.How much does Sarah charge for the second hand hearing aids?
4. 4.Was Emma a kid or a grown-up when she found out she's autistic?
5. 5.Which animal has been 3D printed at this aquarium?

Bonus Tricky Question

How does your News Time host, Nas, read the news?

Answers

1. 1.No, people with and without disability can play together
2. 2.Norway
3. 3.Nothing - they're free
4. 4.A grown-up
5. 5.Seahorse

Bonus Tricky Answer

Nas listens to a little voice on her computer, then repeats the news aloud at the same time. 

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. 1.From which country are the scientists hoping to grow food on the moon next year?
2. 2.How many cheese sandwiches do the volunteers make each week?
3. 3.What sorts of things will the sniffer rats be looking for?
4. 4.In which state or territory does Olivia pilot her helicopter?
5. 5.How much money did the artwork sell for?

Bonus Tricky Question

What is the name of the AI artwork?

Answers

1. 1.Australia
2. 2.750
3. 3.Animal products
4. 4.Western Australia
5. 5.$1.6 million

Bonus Tricky Answer

A.I. God

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 around.