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

· Kids & Family

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Number 1: 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 2: 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 3: 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 4: 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 5: 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 ABC listen app. Download it free from your app store. For more great kids podcasts, download the free ABC listen app (Australia). There you’ll find more kids news podcasts, educational children’s stories and storytelling, podcasts from your favourite characters like Bluey and Hey Duggee and plenty more of the best podcasts for curious kids like Imagine This, Dino Dome and News Time. For all ages from 0–4-year-olds, 5–8-year-olds, 8–10-year-olds, tweens and teens. And you can watch our kids shows on ABC iview and on the ABC Kids and ABC Big Kids channels of YouTube kids.
August 23, 20261min