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On today’s show we’ll discover a creature that resembles a prehistoric platypus, we’ll meet a man who walked and swam a lap of the world, and we’ll visit Victoria’s High Country for Talk of the Town. Quiz Questions1.In what period did Megacauda live?2.How many years did Karl take to walk around the world?3.What famous bushranger spent time in Beechworth?Answers1.The Middle Jurassic2.283.Ned KellyNews NoodlerWhy would anyone choose to walk around the world (instead of using transport)?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 we'll visit some green classrooms, we'll brainstorm some ideas for the Brisbane Olympics, and we'll discuss the scariness of sharks.Quiz Questions1.What is the name of the organisation that has been installing greenhouses in schools?2.In which year will the Olympics and Paralympics be held in Brisbane?3.What university does Juliana, the shark fear researcher, work at?Answers1.Food Ladder2.20323.Adelaide UniversityNews NoodlerWhy do you think so many people are scared of sharks?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 show we'll meet a tiny dog with a big job, we'll celebrate White Sunday, and we'll find some fossils belonging to a prehistoric bird!Quiz Questions1.How tall is Commando the chihuahua?2.In which month is White Sunday?3.Which period did Tenuicruris Piscanexum live in?Answers1.21 centimetres (about as tall as a milk carton)2.October3.The CretaceousNews NoodlerShould dogs be used as workers to help humans? Why or why not?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 we’ll cheer on the athletes in the Australian Transplant Games, we’ll meet a Queensland cowgirl who is about to travel to the USA, and we’ll visit a capital city for Talk of the Town! Quiz Questions1.Where were the Australian Transplant Games held this year?2.What colour is Lareece, the cowgirl’s helmet?3.What is the nickname for the Brisbane River?Answers1.Launceston, Tasmania2.Pink3.The Brown SnakeNews NoodlerWould you ever compete in a rodeo? Why or why not?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.

Today, we’ll find out why a dictionary just got bigger, we’ll discover two new insect species, and we’ll meet the latest world record holder in Rubik's cubing.Quiz Questions1.How many new words have just been added to the Merriam-Webster?2.Where were the new species of stick insect discovered?3.How old is the new women’s world record holder in Rubik's cubing?Answers1.1,4002.Far North Queensland3.SixNews NoodlerIf you could set the world record in something, what would it be?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 we’ll visit an apple orchard in Tasmania, we’ll find out what’s on the latest dollarbucks released by the Royal Australian Mint, and we’ll learn why cow burps are bad for the planet.Quiz Questions1.In which state did they find the abandoned apple orchard?2.Who is on the new one dollar coin with Bluey?3.What is the name of the problem gas that cows burp out?Answers1.Tasmania2.Rusty3.MethaneNews NoodlerCan you brainstorm any ways to reduce global warming (other than less cow burps)?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 we’ll meet some teenagers gaining skills and helping their community at the same time. Then we’ll be farming, but not for apples or corn... we’ll be aura farming. Yep! Plus, we’re headed to “the festival state” for Talk of the Town. If you’re not sure which state that is... listen on! Quiz Questions1.What do kids learn about in the first 2 weeks of the construction course? 2.What are these people farming? 3.In which state or territory would you find Stirling, in the Adelaide Hills? Answers1.They learn about mental wellbeing.2.Aura3.South AustraliaNews NoodlerAura is a tricky term to describe... can you have a go at coming up with a definition of Aura with the people around you?

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 NoodlerWhy 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?

Today’s episode is particularly grassy... we’ll learn about a new sort of burial that’s kinder to the environment. We’ll learn about artists taking unwanted weeds and turning them into art. And find out why thousands of people have been burying their undies in the backyard, for a good cause, of course!Quiz Questions1.What’s the technical term for the roots of mushrooms, used to make the coffin? 2.What’s the name of the invasive grass in the Northern Territory? 3.Why were people burying their undies?Answers1.Mycelium 2.Buffel grass 3.To check on soil health News Noodler - a question to chat about with the people around youDo you think these mushroom coffins will be a popular choice?