News Time

By ABC Australia, ABC

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... more

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Number 1: 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 Questions1.In which state or territory are young girls getting into AFL?2.Can all dogs donate blood?3.What is causing the Earth’s hum? Answers1.Northern Territory2.No, only fit and healthy adult dogs3.Ocean swells/ wavesNews Noodler Do you think there might be other sounds swirling around that you can’t hear? What else might make low-frequency sounds on planet Earth?
September 03, 202610min
Number 2: 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 Questions1. What are the three words that refer to plants, animals and mushrooms? All starting with F.2.Where is the Blak and Bright festival being held?3.What are the NASA cookies made using – plastic and what? Hint – it starts with Y. Answers1.Flora, Fauna and Funga2.Melbourne, Naarm3.YeastNews Noodler Why do you think scientists are researching more ways to feed astronauts in space? What are some challenges they might be trying to solve?
September 01, 202610min
Number 3: 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 Questions1.Who do the marine researchers think the dolphins are learning the hunting skill of shelling from? 2.What does LRDs stand for? 3.What is the theme for this year’s Book Week? Answers1.Their mothers2.Little Red Dots3.Symphony of StoriesNews Noodler What else do you think the James Webb Space Telescope might discover that we don’t know about yet?
August 25, 202611min
Number 4: 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 Questions1.Which team does Jai Arrow play for?2.What colour should people wear to show their support for LGBTQIA+ youth?3.In which state or territory would you find the newest Dark Sky Sanctuary? Answers1.South Sydney Rabbitohs2.Purple3.Northern TerritoryAnd your News Noodler... What might we be able to do to reduce light pollution, and see more stars?
August 27, 20269min
Number 5: 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 Questions1.How many sides does the decagon wave have?2.Which bone did baby Cassie break?3.Does the new map make Africa look bigger or smaller than it used to look? Answers1.102.Leg3.BiggerNews Noodler Why do you think the size of a country on a map has got so many people passionately arguing? What might it mean to the people from countries whose lands seem bigger or smaller in real life?
September 15, 20269min