News Time

Controversial soccer tech and long distance connection

27 oct 2026, 18:00 · 8 min

<p>In today’s episode, we're searching for a long lost plane wreck from an aviation trailblazer.  </p><p>Plus, hear from the winner of News in my neighbourhood – a competition you can enter, too. Hear the details in this episode, or ask your grown-up to search for News in My Neighbourhood on ABC Education. </p><p>Quiz Questions</p><ol><li>1.Which is more serious, a red card or a yellow card?</li><li>2.Where do Joyce's family live?</li><li>3.Did they find Amelia Earhart's plane? </li></ol><p>Answers</p><ol><li>1.A red card</li><li>2.Hong Kong</li><li>3.Nope! It's still lost</li></ol><p>News Noodler</p><p>Joyce uses video calls to stay in touch with her family overseas. Can you think of some other ways you could stay connected to friends or family who don't live near you? </p>

Changing time rules and shooting hoops

25 oct 2026, 18:00 · 8 min

<p>You've heard of a leap year, you've heard of playing leap frog, but have you heard of a leap second? Find out what they are on today's episode.  </p><p>Plus, we're heading overseas for Talk of the Town! To a land of big red buses, tea and scones and a palace fit for a King... can you guess where? </p><p>Quiz Questions</p><ol><li>1.What was the result of the meeting – was the leap second saved, or scrapped? </li><li>2.What sport does Reema play?</li><li>3.What do they call underground trains in London? Is it the tube, the subway or the tiddly-pop? </li></ol><p>Answers</p><ol><li>1.The leap second was scrapped! They're no longer a thing. </li><li>2.Wheelchair basketball. </li><li>3.The tube.  </li></ol><p>News Noodler</p><p>Is it weird that there are people whose job it is to argue about how to measure time? Can you think of any other unique jobs there might be? </p>

Meddling moths and six-legged calf

22 oct 2026, 19:00 · 9 min

<p>The forecast for today's episode is sunny with a chance of... moths?  I'll tell you about a moth problem causing headaches for weather predictors, we'll kick a ball around with the Paratillies and Pararoos, and then meet a calf with six legs! </p><p>Quiz Questions</p><ol><li>1.What sort of weather are the bogong moths tricking meteorologists into predicting?</li><li>2.What is the 'tillies' part of the team name Paratillies short for?  </li><li>3.How many legs was this calf born with? Was it 4, 6, or 100? </li></ol><p>Answers</p><ol><li>1.Rain.</li><li>2.Matildas. They're the Paramatildas.  </li><li>3.Six!</li></ol><p>News Noodler</p><p>Do you think the calf can tell the difference after the surgery? In what ways might their everyday life be different now? </p>

World's oldest shipwreck and rice-sized bee

20 oct 2026, 18:00 · 8 min

<p>On today’s show, we’ll visit a preschool teaching languages to more than just kids... we’ll explore the oldest ever shipwreck and bumble along with some endangered bees. Are you ready? </p><p>Quiz Questions</p><ol><li>1.Which language are the kids and adults learning?</li><li>2.About how old is the shipwreck?</li><li>3.In which country would you find the rare bee, Hylaeus navai?  </li></ol><p>Answers</p><ol><li>1.Gumbaynggirr</li><li>2.4,500 years.</li><li>3.Fiji.  </li></ol><p>News Noodler</p><p>Think about the different languages spoken by people you know or have met... why is it important to learn, protect and speak different languages?  </p>

Prehistoric platypus and lap of the world

18 oct 2026, 16:00 · 8 min

<p>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. </p><p>Quiz Questions</p><ol><li>1.In what period did Megacauda live?</li><li>2.How many years did Karl take to walk around the world?</li><li>3.What famous bushranger spent time in Beechworth?</li></ol><p>Answers</p><ol><li>1.The Middle Jurassic</li><li>2.28</li><li>3.Ned Kelly</li></ol><p>News Noodler</p><p>Why would anyone choose to walk around the world (instead of using transport)?</p><p>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.</p>

Rare snails and oldest man

15 oct 2026, 16:00 · 10 min

<p>On today's episode, we’ll rediscover a rare snail, we’ll examine a photo that’s out of this world, and we’ll celebrate the birthday of Australia’s oldest man.</p><p>Quiz Questions</p><ol><li>1.When did the Darling River snail start disappearing?</li><li>2.What is the name of the rover that took the photo on Mars?</li><li>3.Where does the world’s oldest man live?</li></ol><p>Answers</p><ol><li>1.Around the 1960s </li><li>2.Curiosity</li><li>3.Brazil</li></ol><p>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.</p>

Olympics ideas and shark scares

13 oct 2026, 16:00 · 9 min

<p>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.</p><p>Quiz Questions</p><ol><li>1.What is the name of the organisation that has been installing greenhouses in schools?</li><li>2.In which year will the Olympics and Paralympics be held in Brisbane?</li><li>3.What university does Juliana, the shark fear researcher, work at?</li></ol><p>Answers</p><ol><li>1.Food Ladder</li><li>2.2032</li><li>3.Adelaide University</li></ol><p>News Noodler</p><p>Why do you think so many people are scared of sharks?</p><p>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.</p>

Ice age gums and portrait prize

11 oct 2026, 16:00 · 8 min

<p>On today’s episode we’ll meet a prize-winning portrait artist, we’ll hear about the race to protect some ice age trees, and we'll visit a village famous for its red soil on Talk of the Town.</p><p>Quiz Questions</p><ol><li>1.Who did Jazz get to paint as her prize?</li><li>2.How many ice age gums are left in the wild?</li><li>3.In which state or territory would you find Alstonville?</li></ol><p>Answers</p><ol><li>1.Justine Clarke (from Play School)</li><li>2.Six</li><li>3.New South Wales</li></ol><p>News Noodler</p><p>If you were to create a portrait of someone, who would you choose? Someone famous or someone you know?</p><p>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.</p>

Hero chihuahua and prehistoric bird

8 oct 2026, 16:00 · 9 min

<p>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!</p><p>Quiz Questions</p><ol><li>1.How tall is Commando the chihuahua?</li><li>2.In which month is White Sunday?</li><li>3.Which period did Tenuicruris Piscanexum live in?</li></ol><p>Answers</p><ol><li>1.21 centimetres  (about as tall as a milk carton)</li><li>2.October</li><li>3.The Cretaceous</li></ol><p>News Noodler</p><p>Should dogs be used as workers to help humans? Why or why not?</p><p>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.</p>

Fat Bear Week and moth swarms

6 oct 2026, 16:00 · 9 min

<p>Today, we’ll find out why masses of moths are on the move, we'll cheer for the winner of Fat Bear Week, and we'll dive deep underground to find relics of an ancient coral reef.</p><p>Quiz questions:</p><ol><li>1.When did bogong moth numbers start falling?</li><li>2.What is the name of Backpack's mum?</li><li>3.How deep was the hole drilled by geologists in outback Queensland?</li></ol><p>Answers:</p><ol><li>1.The 1980s</li><li>2.Holly</li><li>3.3km</li></ol><p>News Noodler:</p><p>How would a prehistoric reef differ from reefs today?</p><p>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.</p>

Amazing athletes and Kalkadoon cowgirl

4 oct 2026, 16:00 · 8 min

<p>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! </p><p>Quiz Questions</p><ol><li>1.Where were the Australian Transplant Games held this year?</li><li>2.What colour is Lareece, the cowgirl’s helmet?</li><li>3.What is the nickname for the Brisbane River?</li></ol><p>Answers</p><ol><li>1.Launceston, Tasmania</li><li>2.Pink</li><li>3.The Brown Snake</li></ol><p>News Noodler</p><p>Would you ever compete in a rodeo? Why or why not?</p><p>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.</p>

Squishy warning and Yung Milla

1 oct 2026, 17:00 · 9 min

<p>Today we celebrate The Voice winner Yung Milla, we find out how squishy toys can be dangerous, and we applaud a girl who rescued her friend from drowning.</p><p>Quiz Questions</p><ol><li>1.What is Yung Milla’s mum’s name?</li><li>2.Finish this sentence: You should never put a squishy somewhere hot like in the sun, the oven, or the...</li><li>3.How old is Aylah the rescue hero?</li></ol><p>Answers</p><ol><li>1.Kylie Miller</li><li>2.Microwave</li><li>3.Eight</li></ol><p>News Noodler</p><p>Should it be compulsory for kids to do swimming lessons?</p><p>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.</p>

Insect discovery and Rubik's record

29 sept 2026, 17:00 · 8 min

<p>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.</p><p>Quiz Questions</p><ol><li>1.How many new words have just been added to the Merriam-Webster?</li><li>2.Where were the new species of stick insect discovered?</li><li>3.How old is the new women’s world record holder in Rubik's cubing?</li></ol><p>Answers</p><ol><li>1.1,400</li><li>2.Far North Queensland</li><li>3.Six</li></ol><p>News Noodler</p><p>If you could set the world record in something, what would it be?</p><p>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.</p>

Planes, trains and Lego worlds

27 sept 2026, 17:00 · 7 min

<p>On today’s episode we’ll meet a man who built his very own plane, we’ll visit an art exhibition made of Lego, and we’ll head to the home of the world’s steepest train for Talk of the Town.</p><p>Quiz Questions:</p><ol><li>1.What is the name of the man who built his own plane in Central Queensland?</li><li>2.How many minifigures were used in Jackson and Alex's exhibition?</li><li>3.What is the closest capital city to the Blue Mountains?</li></ol><p>Answers:</p><ol><li>1.Len Neale</li><li>2.2,500</li><li>3.Sydney</li></ol><p>News Noodler:</p><p>If you could build anything in the world, what would it be?</p>

Bluey dollarbucks and burping bovines

24 sept 2026, 17:00 · 8 min

<p>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.</p><p>Quiz Questions</p><ol><li>1.In which state did they find the abandoned apple orchard?</li><li>2.Who is on the new one dollar coin with Bluey?</li><li>3.What is the name of the problem gas that cows burp out?</li></ol><p>Answers</p><ol><li>1.Tasmania</li><li>2.Rusty</li><li>3.Methane</li></ol><p>News Noodler</p><p>Can you brainstorm any ways to reduce global warming (other than less cow burps)?</p><p>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.</p>

Three kids and big dreams

22 sept 2026, 17:00 · 9 min

<p>Today's episode is all about cool kids! We'll meet a talented teen welder, a boy who impressed the prime minister of Australia, and a 13-year-old surfing world champion!</p><p>Quiz Questions</p><ol><li>1.How much did Charlie sell his wolf sculpture for?</li><li>2.What is the name of the charity Dusty is supporting? </li><li>3.How old is Leihani Zoric?</li></ol><p>Answers</p><ol><li>1.$8,000</li><li>2.Little Wings</li><li>3.13</li></ol><p>News Noodler</p><p>This is something to ponder with no right or wrong answer... what big goal (like winning a surfing world championship) would you like to achieve yourself one day?</p><p>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.</p>

Aura farming and tiny homes

20 sept 2026, 17:00 · 8 min

<p>On today’s episode we’ll meet some teenagers gaining skills and helping their community at the same time. </p><p>Then we’ll be farming, but not for apples or corn... we’ll be aura farming. Yep! </p><p>Plus, we’re headed to “the festival state” for Talk of the Town. If you’re not sure which state that is... listen on! </p><p>Quiz Questions</p><ol><li>1.What do kids learn about in the first 2 weeks of the construction course? </li><li>2.What are these people farming? </li><li>3.In which state or territory would you find Stirling, in the Adelaide Hills? </li></ol><p>Answers</p><ol><li>1.They learn about mental wellbeing.</li><li>2.Aura</li><li>3.South Australia</li></ol><p>News Noodler</p><p>Aura is a tricky term to describe... can you have a go at coming up with a definition of Aura with the people around you? </p>

Lean screen time and dino poo

17 sept 2026, 17:00 · 9 min

<p>Today’s episode features some big news about screen time that might be changing things at your school. We’ll stay off the screens as we visit a unique vending machine that’s full of something a little surprising, and definitely not edible. </p><p>And then we’ll leave modern screens behind as we head back to prehistoric times for a dinoriffic, pooptastic Wow of the Week.</p><p>Quiz Questions</p><ol><li>1. With this new idea, are New South Wales public school kids likely to have more time or less time on screens in school?</li><li>2.In which state or territory would you find this book vending machine?</li><li>3.What’s the technical term for fossilised poo? Hint: It starts with C. </li></ol><p>Answers</p><ol><li>1.Less.</li><li>2.Queensland</li><li>3.Coprolite</li></ol><p>News Noodler</p><p>Do you think the book vending machine will be popular? Why? What else could you make a vending machine for? </p>

Baby chimp and Saturn surprise

15 sept 2026, 17:00 · 9 min

<p>In today’s episode, we’ll meet an amateur Aussie astronomer making big discoveries from their backyard. </p><p>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.</p><p>Quiz Questions</p><ol><li>1.How many sides does the decagon wave have?</li><li>2.Which bone did baby Cassie break?</li><li>3.Does the new map make Africa look bigger or smaller than it used to look? </li></ol><p>Answers</p><ol><li>1.10</li><li>2.Leg</li><li>3.Bigger</li></ol><p>News Noodler</p><p>Why 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? </p>

Missing moths and warm weather

13 sept 2026, 17:00 · 8 min

<p>Get excited friends, because today’s Talk of the Town takes us far beyond the Australian shoreline – we're headed overseas! </p><p>Plus, we might be in for a hot hot summer – find out why. </p><p>And some migrating moths have gone missing! Hear why the scientists tracking them aren’t too worried.  </p><p>Questions</p><ol><li>1.Does El Nino mean it will probably be a summer that’s hotter than usual, or cooler than usual?</li><li>2.How many tagged moths did the scientists find when they came back to check on them?</li><li>3.On which continent would you find Hong Kong? I’ll give you multiple choice... is it North America, Europe, Asia or Africa? </li></ol><p>Answers</p><ol><li>1.Hotter.</li><li>2.None!</li><li>3.Asia</li></ol><p>News Noodler - a question to chat about with the people around you</p><p>Can you guess where the missing moths might be, and what might have happened to them? </p>

Burying undies and grassy art

10 sept 2026, 17:00 · 9 min

<p>Today’s episode is particularly grassy... we’ll learn about a new sort of burial that’s kinder to the environment. </p><p>We’ll learn about artists taking unwanted weeds and turning them into art. </p><p>And find out why thousands of people have been burying their undies in the backyard, for a good cause, of course!</p><p>Quiz Questions</p><ol><li>1.What’s the technical term for the roots of mushrooms, used to make the coffin? </li><li>2.What’s the name of the invasive grass in the Northern Territory? </li><li>3.Why were people burying their undies?</li></ol><p>Answers</p><ol><li>1.Mycelium </li><li>2.Buffel grass </li><li>3.To check on soil health  </li></ol><p>News Noodler - a question to chat about with the people around you</p><p>Do you think these mushroom coffins will be a popular choice?</p>

Silent room and quirky kakapo

8 sept 2026, 17:00 · 9 min

<p>We ask and answer some big questions on today’s episode. </p><p>We’re encouraged to reach out to the people around us and ask how they’re going for R U OK day. </p><p>We also ask ‘why is it that famous authors are writing books that might never be read by anyone alive today?’  </p><p>And ‘how can we save a weird, waddley owl-parrot from extinction’?  </p><p>You’ll have to listen to find out! </p><p>Questions</p><ol><li>1.Do you have to wait until R U OK day to check on someone?</li><li>2.Where will they get the paper to print these books in 100 years?</li><li>3.How often does a kakapo have baby chicks? </li></ol><p>Answers</p><ol><li>1.Nope, you can reach out to your friends whenever you think is right.</li><li>2.From special trees planted nearby. </li><li>3.About once every 3-5 years.  </li></ol><p>News Noodler – a question to chat about with the people around you.  </p><p>Why do you think artists and authors are making things that they can’t share with anyone alive today? </p>

Bush school and snapping jaws

6 sept 2026, 17:00 · 8 min

<p>In today’s episode we’re spending some time outdoors with a group of lucky school kids getting up close and personal with nature. </p><p>We’ll travel back in time to learn something new about the extinct Tasmanian Tiger, and then it’s time for Talk of the Town. I wonder where we’re headings today? </p><p>Quiz Questions</p><ol><li>1.How often did the year 1 students get to have class outside?</li><li>2.Do the researchers think Thylacines would be better snapping up bigger or smaller animals as prey?</li><li>3.In which state would you find Manly, Sydney?</li></ol><p>Answers</p><ol><li>1.Once a week</li><li>2.Smaller</li><li>3.New South Wales</li></ol><p>News Noodler</p><p>What are the pros and cons – the good things and the bad things – about spending more class time outside?</p>

Donor doggos and humming Earth

3 sept 2026, 17:00 · 9 min

<p>On today’s episode, we’ll meet some kind canines helping other dogs, and we’ll kick a footy around with some budding Aussie rules athletes in the Top End.  </p><p>Plus, your Wow of the Week is about a sound that’s constantly around you, that you’ve never heard... </p><p>Quiz Questions</p><ol><li>1.In which state or territory are young girls getting into AFL?</li><li>2.Can all dogs donate blood?</li><li>3.What is causing the Earth’s hum? </li></ol><p>Answers</p><ol><li>1.Northern Territory</li><li>2.No, only fit and healthy adult dogs</li><li>3.Ocean swells/ waves</li></ol><p>News Noodler</p><p>Do you think there might be other sounds swirling around that you can’t hear? What else might make low-frequency sounds on planet Earth? </p>

Mushroom kingdom and plastic bikkies

1 sept 2026, 17:00 · 9 min

<p>In today’s episode, we’ll hear about some strange cookies that you might think can’t be eaten, but actually can! </p><p>We’ll hear news about some mushrooms that you might think can be eaten, but can’t. </p><p>And we’ll visit a writer’s festival all about books – no confusion there, you definitely shouldn’t eat books. </p><p>Quiz Questions</p><ol><li>1. What are the three words that refer to plants, animals and mushrooms? All starting with F.</li><li>2.Where is the Blak and Bright festival being held?</li><li>3.What are the NASA cookies made using – plastic and what? Hint – it starts with Y. </li></ol><p>Answers</p><ol><li>1.Flora, Fauna and Funga</li><li>2.Melbourne, Naarm</li><li>3.Yeast</li></ol><p>News Noodler </p><p>Why do you think scientists are researching more ways to feed astronauts in space? What are some challenges they might be trying to solve? </p>

Community cycle and rapid robot

30 ago 2026, 17:00 · 9 min

<p>We’re on the move in today’s episode – first, we’ll join a fun community bike ride for a good cause. Then we’re off the bikes and on to the racing track for a run with a speedy robot! </p><p>And finally, we’ll travel to the bottom of the mainland of Australia for Talk of the Town... and remember, if you’d like your town to be the star of Talk of the Town, ask your grown up to head to the News Time page on the ABC kids listen website.</p><p>Quiz Questions</p><ol><li>1. Who has the speedy robot managed to run faster than?</li><li>2.Who are the bike-riding kids raising money for this year?</li><li>3.In which state would you find Melbourne? </li></ol><p>Answers</p><ol><li>1.Usain Bolt</li><li>2.Royal Flying Doctor Service</li><li>3.Victoria</li></ol><p>News Noodler</p><p>Why do you think mechanics are working so hard on getting robots to do things like dance and run? What’s the point of that sort of thing? </p>

Deep dark skies and meaningful footy games

27 ago 2026, 17:30 · 8 min

<p>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.  </p><p>Plus, it’s Wear it Purple day! So, pop your best purple accessories on and let’s get going.  </p><p>Quiz Questions</p><ol><li>1.Which team does Jai Arrow play for?</li><li>2.What colour should people wear to show their support for LGBTQIA+ youth?</li><li>3.In which state or territory would you find the newest Dark Sky Sanctuary? </li></ol><p>Answers</p><ol><li>1.South Sydney Rabbitohs</li><li>2.Purple</li><li>3.Northern Territory</li></ol><p>And your News Noodler... </p><p>What might we be able to do to reduce light pollution, and see more stars? </p>

Clever dolphins and cosmic discovery

25 ago 2026, 17:00 · 11 min

<p>In today’s episode we’ll meet some very intelligent dolphins, learn about a newly discovered cosmic object and hear all about which book characters you’re dressing up as for Book Week! </p><p>Quiz Questions</p><ol><li>1.Who do the marine researchers think the dolphins are learning the hunting skill of shelling from?  </li><li>2.What does LRDs stand for? </li><li>3.What is the theme for this year’s Book Week?  </li></ol><p>Answers</p><ol><li>1.Their mothers</li><li>2.Little Red Dots</li><li>3.Symphony of Stories</li></ol><p>News Noodler</p><p>What else do you think the James Webb Space Telescope might discover that we don’t know about yet?</p>

Recovering reef and Talk of the Town

23 ago 2026, 17:00 · 8 min

<p>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?</p><p>Quiz Questions</p><ol><li>1.What type of weather do scientists think helped the Great Barrier Reef show signs of recovery?</li><li>2.When did the very long bus service begin?</li><li>3.In which state would you find Port Stephens? </li></ol><p>Answers</p><ol><li>1.A monsoon that brought cooler water temperatures </li><li>2.2021 </li><li>3.NSW </li></ol><p>News Noodler</p><p>Why do you think its important kids have the choice to attend face-to-face learning at school? </p><p>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.</p>

A long walk and a slow concert

20 ago 2026, 17:00 · 8 min

<p>On today’s episode, we’ll meet a 12-year-old walking a verrrry long way for a good cause, and we’ll attend the world’s sloooooowest concert!</p><p>Quiz Questions</p><ol><li>1.In what state is the Cape York Peninsula?  </li><li>2.What is the name of the charity Dusty is helping?  </li><li>3.What is the name of the song being played by the organ in Germany?  </li></ol><p>Answers</p><ol><li>1.Queensland</li><li>2.Little Wings</li><li>3.As Slow As Possible </li></ol><p>News Noodler</p><p>Why do you think someone would write a song that would take more than 600 years to finish? </p><p>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.</p>

Delayed departure and protected penguins

18 ago 2026, 17:00 · 10 min

<p>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.</p><p>Quiz Questions</p><ol><li>1.In which country was the flight that couldn’t take off?</li><li>2.What sort of bird is being vaccinated against bird flu?</li><li>3.How many words did Dineth study per day to prepare? </li></ol><p>Answers</p><ol><li>1.Canada</li><li>2.Penguins</li><li>3.200</li></ol><p>News Noodler</p><p>Choose a game you might like to get really good at, like Dineth did. What steps could you take to get better at it? </p>

National Science Week! And Talk of the Town

16 ago 2026, 17:00 · 9 min

<p>It’s Science Week! So this episode is particularly scientific terrific. Plus, we’ll hit the road and make our way to the coast for Talk of the Town. </p><p>Quiz Questions</p><ol><li>1.What is the name for the science that studies living things? Hint: it starts with B</li><li>2.What process, starting with C, are they using to save this flower?</li><li>3.In which state would you find Stockton? </li></ol><p>Answers</p><ol><li>1.Biology</li><li>2.Cloning</li><li>3.NSW - New South Wales</li></ol><p>News Noodler</p><p>Why do you think it’s important for everyday people – people who aren’t scientists as a job – to understand science? How might it help in our everyday lives? </p>

Sunny snaps and creative cooperation

13 ago 2026, 17:00 · 9 min

<p>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.  </p><p>Quiz Questions</p><ol><li>1.What’s hotter – the surface of the sun, or the corona – it's atmosphere?</li><li>2.How many children helped with the artwork?</li><li>3.In which part of the body would you find a femur bone?</li></ol><p>Answers</p><ol><li>1.The Corona</li><li>2.400</li><li>3.The thigh, or leg</li></ol><p>News Noodler</p><p>Can 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?</p>

Juicy present and dry river

11 ago 2026, 17:00 · 8 min

<p>On today’s episode, you’ll meet some soccer players being rewarded for their efforts in a surprising way. Plus, a dry riverbed uncovers ancient artefacts, and some fresh fashions take the runway. </p><p>Quiz Questions</p><ol><li>1.Which country are the tomato winning footy players from?</li><li>2.What sort of animal bones were uncovered in the riverbed?</li><li>3.The National Indigenous Fashion Awards were held in Darwin. Who are the traditional owners of that land? I’ll give you multiple choice.. Was it the Gadigal, the Noongar or the Larrakia?</li></ol><p>Answers</p><ol><li>1.Spain</li><li>2.Mammoth</li><li>3.Larrakia</li></ol><p>News Noodler</p><p>What would you like to be rewarded with your weight in? Apples? Coloured pencils? Pool noodles? </p>

Counting Aussies and satisfying screaming

9 ago 2026, 17:00 · 8 min

<p>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.  </p><p>Quiz Questions</p><ol><li>1.Who is being asked to complete the census?</li><li>2.Where do the people stand while they scream?</li><li>3.In which state would you find the city of Townsville? </li></ol><p>Answers</p><ol><li>1.Everyone in Australia</li><li>2.On a bridge by a lake</li><li>3.Queensland</li></ol><p>News Noodler</p><p>Can you think of some different ways people might be able to meet up and let out their emotions, other than screaming? </p>

Sparkly poo and bizarre moons

6 ago 2026, 17:30 · 9 min

<p>In today’s episode, we’ll hear about a high-tech idea that has people talking. We’ll meet some zookeepers poking around piles of poo on purpose and then we’ll head about as far away from the poo as possible, deep into outer space, for our Wow of the Week.  </p><p>Quiz Questions</p><ol><li>1.What might you be able to use as a ticket at the footy?</li><li>2.What are zookeepers searching for in the poo?</li><li>3.What is the name of Neptune's biggest moon?</li></ol><p>Answers</p><ol><li>1.Your face.</li><li>2.Edible glitter</li><li>3.Triton  </li></ol><p>News Noodler</p><p>Do you think it’s a good idea to use your face as a ticket? What are the positives and the negatives of the idea? </p>

Long lost library book and strange snail

4 ago 2026, 17:30 · 8 min

<p>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. </p><p>Quiz Questions</p><ol><li>1.How much was the fine for the library book?</li><li>2.Where did Australia finish on the medal tally?</li><li>3.Through which part of its body does this snail give birth? </li></ol><p>Answers</p><ol><li>1.$28,000. But they didn't have to pay any!</li><li>2.First - top of the table</li><li>3.It's neck</li></ol><p>News Noodler</p><p>Can you imagine why that book may have been bricked up in that house? What could have happened for it to get there? </p>

Hungry bear and Talk of the Town!

2 ago 2026, 17:00 · 8 min

<p>Find out where we'll visit for the first ever Talk of the Town! Listen until the end to hear how you can celebrate your town on a future episode of News Time. </p><p>Quiz Questions</p><ol><li>1.What were the grasses likely used for?</li><li>2.What sorts of food does the bear like to eat?</li><li>3.In which state can you find the town of Bowral?</li></ol><p>Answers</p><ol><li>1.Rituals – magic and healing. </li><li>2.Sweet things</li><li>3.New South Wales</li></ol><p>News Noodler</p><p>What could people in Japan do to help keep the bears out of their homes? </p>

Fresh passionfruit and perplexing exoplanet

30 jul 2026, 17:00 · 9 min

<p>Happy Friday, friends! Get ready for a fruity, fishy, spacey episode of your favourite news podcast. </p><p>Quiz Questions</p><ol><li>1.What two special things does this exoplanet have? </li><li>2.In how many different lakes can you find the red fin blue eye fish?</li><li>3.What colour is the skin of the newly developed passionfruit? </li></ol><p>Answers</p><ol><li>1.Liquid water, and an atmosphere</li><li>2.Just one</li><li>3.Purple</li></ol><p>News Noodler - a question you can chat about with the people around you</p><p>Do you think there might be living things on the distant exoplanet? Why? </p>

Speedy Torrie and a Whale of a Story

28 jul 2026, 17:00 · 8 min

<p>The Commonwealth Games are in full swing, so we have some sporty stories to celebrate. And an awesome ocean story, too.</p><p>Quiz Questions</p><ol><li>1.Who held the 100m Australian women’s record before Torrie beat it?</li><li>2.What’s the name of the Sutherland team that play in the comp each week? Hint – it starts with T. </li><li>3.In which Australian state was the whale stranded? </li></ol><p>Answers</p><ol><li>1.Torrie herself</li><li>2.Titans</li><li>3.Western Australia</li></ol><p>And your News Noodler – a question to chat about with the people around you.</p><p>How do you think the dolphins and the whale were able to communicate? </p>