About this episode
This episode discusses how sports aid refugees, introduces a new insect species, and explores a jet plane's unusual journey to Australia.
On this week’s News Time, we’ll hear how sport is helping refugees feel like they belong. We’ll meet a new species of insect that's lacking table manners. Then, in our Wow of the Week, we’ll find out why a jet plane has travelled to Australia... by boat! Quiz Questions 1. What is the name given to Australian sign language? 2. What sport is helping refugees settle into the Toowoomba community? 3. The new insect was given the name Larrakia WHAT-legged assassin bug? 4. What bird did Christopher, the drone operator, say he's always wanted to fly like? 5. How long had the plane been travelling by sea? Answers 1. Auslan 2. Hockey 3. Feather-legged 4. Black cockatoo 5. Two months!
Topics covered
- refugees
- sports
- insects
- aviation
- community
Keywords
- refugees
- sports
- insect
- jet plane
- Australia
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ABC Australia, Larrakia
Products: jet plane
Places: Toowoomba, Australia
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