
ABC KIDS News Time
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Every Friday, join Ruby for News Time as she counts down the week's most interesting news stories for kids. From amazing animals to special events, the natural world to outer space, News Time is made especially for children to help them understand the world around them.
ABC KIDS News Time
4d ago
On today's show, we’re going to take a trip to the top of a city car park and discover an unlikely native bee sanctuary. We’re going to celebrate Harmony Day. Then we will take to the skies with an autistic pilot, before finding out about the right way to buy souvenirs. And we tour a lighthouse that makes beautiful music. QUIZ QUESTIONS: What types of bees are Jacob and Connor trying to attract? What is the name of the day Australia celebrates multiculturalism? Why do 'real' Indigenous souvenirs cost more than 'fake' souvenirs? Who did Hayden use to fly with when he was a little ..read more
ABC KIDS News Time
1w ago
On today's show, we’re going to find out how zoo keepers are keeping animals cool in hot weather. We will take a trip to the moon and find out what time it is there. Back on the ground, Indigenous cricket legends are preparing to honour a very special place. Then we’ll take a ride with a hitchhiking possum. And then we'll meet a dog who is a special friend. QUIZ QUESTIONS: What is something zoo keepers give animals help help them cool down on hot days? How do astronauts tell the time in space at the moment? What Australian town was the birthplace of Australia's first ever i ..read more
ABC KIDS News Time
2w ago
On today's show, we’re going to dive into the ocean and see some dolphins and humans are working together. Then, we’ll blast off into space and find out what Saturn’s spokes are. We’ll celebrate International Women’s day! And discover why it’s raining fish in Western Australia. And meet the world record holder for foot archery. QUIZ QUESTIONS: How do fishers say 'thank you' to dolphins for helping them catch fish? What do Scientists call the dark blobs or light patches on Saturn's rings that are found at the start of a season? What is International Women's Day? What animals ..read more
ABC KIDS News Time
3w ago
On the show today, we’re going to walk along the dingo fence and find out how it’s changed the environment. We’ll take a step back in time to learn how diet’s of the past can help us today. We’ll meet a teenager who’s proving there is no age barrier to making change in local communities. And we find out how a picture book is helping one little guy fit in at school. And we'll meet a cat that keeps coming back. QUIZ QUESTIONS: Why was the dingo barrier fence built? What foods have good fats in them? What changes did Flynn want to make in his local community? Why was Ziggy dif ..read more
ABC KIDS News Time
3w ago
On the show today, we’re going to walk along the dingo fence and find out how it’s changed the environment. We’ll take a step back in time to learn how diet’s of the past can help us today. We’ll meet a teenager who’s proving there is no age barrier to making change in local communities. And we find out how a picture book is helping one little guy fit in at school. And we'll meet a cat that keeps coming back. QUIZ QUESTIONS: Why was the dingo barrier fence built? What foods have good fats in them? What changes did Flynn want to make in his local community? Why was Ziggy dif ..read more
ABC KIDS News Time
1M ago
On today's show, we’re going to meet a powerlifting prodigy, then, we’ll explore what it’s like to learn in nature. We’re going to take a step back in time and find out more about huge animals and humans. Then we’ll dive deep into the ocean to learn about protecting coral reef’s and we'll meet the oldest dog in the world. QUIZ QUESTIONS: How many gold medals did Luke Tallay win at the Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships in New Zealand? Where does the Nature School have their classrooms? What are fossils? How are First Nation people helping to protect coastal reef's? How old is th ..read more
ABC KIDS News Time
1M ago
Join Ruby as she sits down with Sydney WorldPride Ambassador Shane Jenek and a rainbow of kids to talk about all things family, love and pride ..read more
ABC KIDS News Time
1M ago
Today we’re going to find out what all the buzz is about with a new world record, explore remote caves in Western Australia to discover more about a little-known possum, find out why a talented tennis player wants to change international tennis rules and celebrate the International day of women and girls in science. QUIZ QUESTIONS: What did the beekeepers win the World Record for? What's the name of the possum that's recently been discovered? What is the competition called that Kai wants to win a gold medal in? What does STEM stand for? What did 10 year old Tiggy Eckersley win ..read more
ABC KIDS News Time
1M ago
On today's show we'll find out what it takes to be a ball kid at a top tennis tournament, congratulate the winners of the Australian of the Year awards, hear about a dog's lucky escape from the jaws of a snake, meet some machines designed to care for humans, and go on a mission to Mars ..read more
ABC KIDS News Time
2M ago
Today, we're celebrating Lunar New Year, cheering on an award-winning country music star, meeting a super-sized marsupial, exploring some rainforests for fuzzy fungi, and Braille-bombing a country town. QUIZ QUESTIONS: Which culture is celebrating Year of the Cat? Where did Loren Ryan grow up? How many kilograms did Ramsayia Magna grow up to? Where in NSW was the new mould species discovered? What country town is the first in Australia to be Braille-bombed? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What competition helped launch Keith Urban's career? ANSWERS: Vietnamese Tamworth 130kg Tweed ..read more