About this episode
This episode features an unwanted award, a centenarian attempting a world record, and a charming road trip.
On this episode of News Time, we'll hear about an award that no one wants to win! Plus, we'll meet a 101 year-old trying to break a world record, and we'll buckle up for a road trip with a very cute passenger in our Wow of the Week. Quiz Questions 1. Which country are the street drummers from? 2. Which two materials is the worst packaging made of? 3. How old did Nate turn this year? 4. May says that croquet is wonderful exercise for your body and your what? (Hint: It starts with the letter B) 5. What name did the rescuers give the wallaby they saved? Answers 1. New Zealand 2. Plastic and aluminium 3. 10 4. Brain 5. Little Claudia
People in this episode
Host: ABC KIDS News Time
Topics covered
- awards
- world records
- road trips
- cute animals
- exercise
Keywords
- award
- world record
- road trip
- cute passenger
- exercise
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ABC Australia
Places: New Zealand
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