ABC KIDS News Time

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?

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?

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 Questions1.What type of weather do scientists think helped the Great Barrier Reef show signs of recovery?2.When did the very long bus service begin?3.In which state would you find Port Stephens? Answers1.A monsoon that brought cooler water temperatures 2.2021 3.NSW News NoodlerWhy do you think its important kids have the choice to attend face-to-face learning at school? 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.

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 Questions1.In which country was the flight that couldn’t take off?2.What sort of bird is being vaccinated against bird flu?3.How many words did Dineth study per day to prepare? Answers1.Canada2.Penguins3.200News NoodlerChoose a game you might like to get really good at, like Dineth did. What steps could you take to get better at it?

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 Questions1.What’s hotter – the surface of the sun, or the corona – it's atmosphere?2.How many children helped with the artwork?3.In which part of the body would you find a femur bone?Answers1.The Corona2.4003.The thigh, or legNews NoodlerCan you think of an artwork that you could create with a big group of people, like the one in South Australia? What could it be like?

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 Questions1.Who is being asked to complete the census?2.Where do the people stand while they scream?3.In which state would you find the city of Townsville? Answers1.Everyone in Australia2.On a bridge by a lake3.QueenslandNews NoodlerCan you think of some different ways people might be able to meet up and let out their emotions, other than screaming?

Today’s episode really has something for everyone... a mysterious library book racking up thousands in fines, a splendid snail who gives birth in a super strange way! And sporting success from Australia’s best. Quiz Questions1.How much was the fine for the library book?2.Where did Australia finish on the medal tally?3.Through which part of its body does this snail give birth? Answers1.$28,000. But they didn't have to pay any!2.First - top of the table3.It's neckNews NoodlerCan you imagine why that book may have been bricked up in that house? What could have happened for it to get there?

Happy Friday, friends! Get ready for a fruity, fishy, spacey episode of your favourite news podcast. Quiz Questions1.What two special things does this exoplanet have? 2.In how many different lakes can you find the red fin blue eye fish?3.What colour is the skin of the newly developed passionfruit? Answers1.Liquid water, and an atmosphere2.Just one3.PurpleNews Noodler - a question you can chat about with the people around youDo you think there might be living things on the distant exoplanet? Why?

News Time on a Monday! What a novel thing. Emily will deliver news to your podcast feed three times a week.Quiz Questions1.Where are the human artefacts being sent back to?2.What colour lips does this newly described monkey have?3.What’s the name for the bike with a big front wheel? Answers1.Where they came from, Rapa Nui or Easter Island2.Orange3.Penny farthing

We interrupt this feed with some breaking news!News Time, the best weekly news podcast for kids, is getting bigger, bolder and newsier.Starting next week, Emily Anderson will bring you the best news from Australia and around the world three times a week! Mind blown!Catch News Time every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from July 27, on the ABC Listen app.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.