ABC KIDS News Time

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. 

Today, we're celebrating World Children's Day! Plus, hear about experimental satellites, and a community getting their water from a surprising source.

Quiz Questions

1. 1.What's your favourite thing about being a kid?
2. 2.The World's first wooden satellite has been built in what country?
3. 3.What does the hydro panel system make after sucking something out of the air?
4. 4.Yagan Mia means home to the long-necked, what?
5. 5.Which continent are emperor penguins usually found?

Bonus Tricky Question

What is a right?

Answers

1. 1.Any answer is correct
2. 2.Japan
3. 3.Drinking water
4. 4.Turtle
5. 5.Antarctica

Bonus Tricky Answer

A right is something you should have. You have the right to shelter, but not to the latest gaming console.

On News Time each week, I count down five fantastic news stories, with your help of course. On today's episode, we'll meet a peculiar pollinator, a cricket sensation and a rhyming rapper, before we head deep into the belly of a black hole.

Quiz Questions

1. 1.What sort of animal is this peculiar pollinator?
2. 2.How many things are in the newly discovered black hole system?
3. 3.What can be found at the back of the barber shop?
4. 4.What two sports does Caoimhe play?
5. 5.In which country was the Mayan city found?

Bonus Tricky Question

How many runs/ points is hitting a boundary worth in cricket?

Answers

1. 1.Mouse
2. 2.Three
3. 3.Music and Recording Studio
4. 4.Cricket and Football (soccer)
5. 5.Mexico

Bonus Tricky Answer

Four

On News Time today, I've got books, birds, blimps and bobbles for you. Sound intriguing?

Quiz Questions

1. 1.In which state or territory was the craft competition held?
2. 2.What will the AI video do to help people who are deaf or hard of hearing?
3. 3.What was the lost bird's name?
4. 4.What sport does Nicho Hynes play?
5. 5.What's another word for a blimp?

Bonus Tricky Question

What was the name of the second cockatoo, sent in to help rescue the first one?

Answers

1. 1.Tasmania
2. 2.Sign language
3. 3.Mickey
4. 4.Rugby League
5. 5.Airship

Bonus Tricky Answer

Old Lady Doris

On News Time today, we're heading deep underwater to meet some sea creatures surviving in places no one thought possible! And then, from the bottom of the ocean, to the tippity top of the worlds tallest mountains to meet a climber who has conquered them all.

It's an episode of extreme ups and downs!

Quiz Questions

1. 1.What sort of animal was found beneath the ocean floor?
2. 2.What animal sound does the plains-wanderer's tweet sound like?
3. 3.How many mountains did Nima Rinji climb?
4. 4.What are the koala doors designed to stop?
5. 5.What was revealed on the beach?

Bonus Tricky Question

What did George install on his property, to measure animal sounds?

Answers

1. 1.Tubeworms
2. 2.Moo
3. 3.Fourteen
4. 4.Koalas wandering onto the road
5. 5.Fossilised forest

Bonus Tricky Answer

Song meters

On News Time today, you'll find out about a special week especially for celebrating kids, before we witness a battle of the bugs and a turtle in the spotlight.

Quiz Questions

1. 1.An easy question to start... what's your favourite thing about being a kid?
2. 2.Which bear was crowned the winner this year?
3. 3.What sort of bug are growers using to protect their plants?
4. 4.What sort of animal is the dance story about?
5. 5.What are the biking buddies hoping to see lots of on their trip?

Bonus Tricky Question

What's the word for the chemicals sprayed on to plants, that the growers want to use less of?

Answers

1. 1.Up to you!
2. 2.Grazer
3. 3.Wasps
4. 4.Turtle
5. 5.Birds

Bonus Tricky Answer

Pesticide

On News Time today, you'll meet a fish with legs, hear about sun-free solar power, and marvel at a classroom's early morning mystery.

Quiz Questions

1. 1.Where does Laurie create her artworks?
2. 2.What's the name of the fish? 
3. 3.What are scientists using to generate power?
4. 4.Which sport do the Pacifika Ballerz play?
5. 5.How many satellites did the European Space Agency send up?

Bonus Tricky Question

What's the word, starting with P, for the little bumps on the fish legs?

Answers

1. 1.Carpet/ Rug
2. 2.Northern Sea Robin
3. 3.Heat
4. 4.Basketball
5. 5.Two

Bonus Tricky Answer

Papillae

On News Time, I count down five of the best news stories from Australia and the world, and, of course, including a bonus story guaranteed to make you say 'wow' — our Wow of the Week!

This episode has some big space news! Then we'll come back down to earth to hear about hiding crocodiles, skilful storytellers and a long lost diary.

Quiz Questions

1. 1.For roughly how long will we have a mini-moon?
2. 2.What's the word, starting with o, for stories that you tell out loud?
3. 3.What nickname have they given the crocodile?
4. 4.How do Renea and Charlotte know each other?
5. 5.What was David John's job?

Bonus Tricky Question

Where is David's Antarctic diary now?

Answers

1. 1.About 2 months
2. 2.Oral storytelling
3. 3.Houdini
4. 4.They're mother and daughter
5. 5.Scientist/ Antarctic Expeditioner

Bonus Tricky Answer

It's going to a museum. 

 It almost feels like we're reporting from the zoo on News Time today! I've got burping cows, comforting turtles and some lucky pups at a pet rescue lined up for you.

Quiz Questions

1. 1.Can you name one of Selwyn's pet dogs?
2. 2.What's the thing, starting with M, that can be found in cow emissions?
3. 3.What did Dr. Louise name the turtle?
4. 4.Which state won the First Nations Tournament?
5. 5.What was Joel searching for when he spotted the crater?

Bonus Tricky Question

What was the score at the end of the final netball game of the tournament?

Answers

1. 1.Mindy, Lindy, Rover and Buddy are all correct answers
2. 2.Methane
3. 3.Timmy
4. 4.Queensland
5. 5.A place to camp

Bonus Tricky Answer

Queensland 37 - South Australia 35

On News Time, we count down five news stories from around Australia and the world, and today's show has a tasty mix of news morsels for you. I've got award winning lunch orders, booming brass bands and cool coastal science on the menu.

Quiz Questions

1. 1.Can you name two of the veggies in the pasta?
2. 2.How many new species were added to the National Species List?
3. 3.In which town, starting with B, is the all-ages brass band?
4. 4.What's the indigenous name for Botany Bay?
5. 5.What kind of mushroom have the scientists used for the robot? Hint: It's a little bit royal!

Bonus Tricky Question

What's the name of the rootlike structures that the mushroom has grown into the hardware?

Answers

1. 1.Any two of these: sweet potato, tomato, carrot, cauliflower, capsicum and zucchini 
2. 2.750
3. 3.Bega
4. 4.Gamay
5. 5.King Oyster

Bonus Tricky Answer

Mycelium