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ABC KIDS News Time

Every Friday, join Emily 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.

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Sep 29, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 29, 2026

    Insect discovery and Rubik's record (opens the original)

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    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 Questions 1.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? Answers 1.1,400 2.Far North Queensland 3.Six News Noodler If you could set the world record in something, what would it be? For more g

  2. Episode · Sep 27, 2026

    Planes, trains and Lego worlds (opens the original)

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    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. Quiz Questions: 1.What is the name of the man who built his own plane in Central Queensland? 2.How many minifigures were used in Jackson and Alex's exhibition? 3.What is the closest capital city to the Blue Mountains? Answers: 1.Len Neale 2.2,500 3.Sydney News Noodler: If you could build anything in the world,

  3. Episode · Sep 24, 2026

    Bluey dollarbucks and burping bovines (opens the original)

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    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 Questions 1.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? Answers 1.Tasmania 2.Rusty 3.Methane News Noodler Can you brainstorm any ways to reduce global warming (other than le

  4. Episode · Sep 22, 2026

    Three kids and big dreams (opens the original)

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    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! Quiz Questions 1.How much did Charlie sell his wolf sculpture for? 2.What is the name of the charity Dusty is supporting? 3.How old is Leihani Zoric? Answers 1.$8,000 2.Little Wings 3.13 News Noodler This is something to ponder with no right or wrong answer... what big goal (like winning a surfing world championship) would you l

  5. Episode · Sep 20, 2026

    Aura farming and tiny homes (opens the original)

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    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 Questions 1.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

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