Episoder
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It almost feels like we're reporting from the zoo on News Time today! I've got burping cows, comforting turtles and some lucky pups at a pet rescue lined up for you.
Quiz Questions
1.Can you name one of Selwyn's pet dogs?2.What's the thing, starting with M, that can be found in cow emissions?3.What did Dr. Louise name the turtle?4.Which state won the First Nations Tournament?5.What was Joel searching for when he spotted the crater?Bonus Tricky Question
What was the score at the end of the final netball game of the tournament?
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1.Mindy, Lindy, Rover and Buddy are all correct answers2.Methane3.Timmy4.Queensland5.A place to campBonus Tricky Answer
Queensland 37 - South Australia 35
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On News Time, we count down five news stories from around Australia and the world, and today's show has a tasty mix of news morsels for you. I've got award winning lunch orders, booming brass bands and cool coastal science on the menu.
Quiz Questions
1.Can you name two of the veggies in the pasta?2.How many new species were added to the National Species List?3.In which town, starting with B, is the all-ages brass band?4.What's the indigenous name for Botany Bay?5.What kind of mushroom have the scientists used for the robot? Hint: It's a little bit royal!Bonus Tricky Question
What's the name of the rootlike structures that the mushroom has grown into the hardware?
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1.Any two of these: sweet potato, tomato, carrot, cauliflower, capsicum and zucchini 2.7503.Bega4.Gamay5.King OysterBonus Tricky Answer
Mycelium
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Manglende episoder?
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For News Time today, I've rounded up five stories from across Australia. We'll hear about proficient puzzlers, daring dingoes and a curly solution for hairdressers … all before a creepy crawly Wow of the Week.
Quiz Questions
1.In the Nie family, who learnt how to solve a puzzle cube first?2.What is Issy trying to raise awareness about?3.What's the name given to the dingo safety sticks?4.What sort of hair texture are more hairdressers learning about?5.Which spiders had smaller brains? Spiders in the city, or the country?Bonus Tricky Question
Which species of spider were the scientists investigating?
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1.The dad, Peiching2.Bullying3.Wongari sticks4.Afro textured hair5.Spiders in the city, under lightsBonus Tricky Answer
Orb Weaver
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On News Time, we count down five of the best stories from around Australia and the world. Today's show has clever kids making marvellous potions, awesome athletes winning gold and a discovery about bubble blowing whales.
Quiz Questions
1.Can you name a Paralympian?2.What award did Heman win?3.Who did Joe write his first letter to?4.What is the ISL word for Australia?5.What kind of whale has been found to make and use tools?Bonus Tricky Question
What do the whales capture and eat?
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1.We named James Turner, Thomas Gallagher, Jamieson Leeson, Daniel Michel and Madison de Rozario, but if you need any Paralympian, you get this one right!2.TIME Kid of the Year3.His daughter, Julie4.A fist placed on top of the hand5.Humpback WhalesBonus Tricky Answer
Krill
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On News Time today, we'll meet some powerful Paralympians representing Australia! Plus, hear about astronauts, archaeology, cane toads and cheeky horses.
Quiz Questions
1.Where are the Paralympic Games being held this year?2.What's the name of the ship that astronauts conduct experiments on? Hint: ISS3.What animal has been eating fewer cane toads because of this experiment?4.What dance style/s are the kids learning?5.What did the horses get if they did the right thing?Bonus Tricky Question
What's the name of the sport in the Paralympics where the ball has a bell in it?
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1.Paris, France2.International Space Station3.Crocodiles4.Breaking/Dabke5.A treatBonus Tricky Answer
Goalball
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Liz Wright from ABC Sport speaks with three Australian Paralympians, as the 2024 Paralympic Games get underway in Paris.
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On today's episode, we're headed to outback Queensland, an estuary in New South Wales, a cave in Indonesia and a river in Thailand that's home to a helpful hippo.
Quiz Questions
1.What colour was the mangrove lobster that Mimka found?2.In which state or territory did people break the record for the biggest game of Keppy Uppy?3.What is Phra trying to clean up with the Hippo?4.Which country were the visitors to the rodeo from?5.How tall was homo floresiensis?Bonus Tricky Question
What does Hippo stand for?
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1.Pink2.Queensland3.The river near his monastery4.New Zealand5.About as tall as a cricket bat, 100cmBonus Tricky Answer
High Impact Plastic Pollution remOver
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It's National Science Week! So, on News Time, we'll be counting down five of the best science stories this week from around Australia, and the world.
What do gardens and robots have in common? Or koalas and flying drones? You'll find out soon!
Quiz Questions
1.Which chore is the robot dog helping with?2.What carried the stones to Singing Stones Beach?3.Which organisation created the D.A.R.T program?4.Why do the rangers want to know whether there are koalas in the trees? 5. Ilbandornis woodburnei is a kind of what? A) Wombat B) Bird C) Kangaroo D) MouseBonus Tricky Question
What's the name of the robot dog?
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1.Weeding2.Glacier3.NASA4.So they can safely do cultural burns5.B) BirdBonus Tricky Answer
Spot
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We’ll visit the Olympic Games in Paris, take a tour around some schools across Australia, and then finish with a 10-legged mystery for our… Wow of the week!
Quiz Questions
1.Can you name an Aussie medallist at this year's Olympic Games?2.What's the name for the system of raised dots that people who are blind or have low vision can use to read?3.What's the word that Jon uses to describe the sound of his workshops?4.What does student Greg hope to build at his house when he grows up?5.What do the giant spider crabs do when they visit Australian shores?Bonus Tricky Question
What are the scientists studying the crabs asking people to help with?
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1.There are too many to list! Any medallist means you got this one correct.2.Braille3.Joy4.A garden5.Moult (shed their shells)Bonus Tricky Answer
Look at photos
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Slithering into the start of our countdown, we'll hear about a mega den of rattlesnakes keeping scientists intrigued.
Our next few stories will take us to the ballet, to regional Western Australia, and to coral reefs in South Africa!
Then finally, we're headed far beyond the edge of our solar system for a slightly stinky… Wow of the Week!
Quiz Questions
1.Roughly how many rattlesnakes are in the megaden?2.Evie is a ballet dancer, but what's her other job? Hint: she wears yellow!3.What does Jessica like to do when she's diving?4.How many people in Kathy's family are volunteers?5.What would it smell like on this distant planet?Bonus Tricky Question
What is the rain made of on planet HD 189733b?
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1.20002.She's a Wiggle3.Listen to the reef, feel weightless and relaxed4.Three5.Rotten eggsBonus Tricky Answer
Glass
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Today's show starts underwater… dive into the deep end with us as we uncover the secret language of whales! We'll meet some nannas with know-how, giving new life to old clothes, and then pop on our best green and gold clothes because the Olympics have finally begun! After that, we'll meet some teens feeling brave enough to follow their dreams, then head back to a land before dinosaurs for a very ancient… Wow of the week!
Quiz Questions
1.Scientists have figured out an alphabet for which kind of whale?2.How many toilet flushes worth of water does it take to make a T-shirt and jeans?3.Where are the Olympic Games being held this year?4.What's the name of the kind of school some people go to when they finish high school?5.What's older - the rock that Erica found, or plants?Bonus Tricky Question
Where will the Olympics be held in 8 years? Hint: Somewhere in Australia!
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1.Sperm whales2.More than a thousand3.Paris, in France4.University5.The rock! It's a fossil, called black chertBonus Tricky Answer
Brisbane, in Queensland
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Today's show starts on the planet Mars… sort of! We'll meet some scientists returning home from the red planet, without ever having left earth… We'll visit some strong structures saving powerful birds, and head deep into a cave to see the oldest storytelling art ever found.
After that, we'll meet a terrific tap dancer moving and grooving into old age, before we take it easy for our… Wow of the week!
Quiz Questions
1.How long were the four scientists in the Mars simulator?2.What colour are the nesting platforms that have been built for the birds?3.What's special about the kind of art that the scientists found?4.How old is our terrific tap dancer, Lorraine?5.Which country was the 'do nothing' competition held in?Bonus Tricky Question
What kind of job does Woopsyang, the person who invented the 'do nothing' competition, have?
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1.Over one year2.Green3.It's storytelling art4.99 years old5.South KoreaBonus Tricky Answer
An artist
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This week is NAIDOC week, a time for all Australians to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and Ruby has passed the News Time microphone over to Carli Willis - a journalist from the Torres Strait Islands.
Quiz Questions
1.What's the theme for NAIDOC week this year?2.Can you name at least one of the colours on the Torres Strait Islands flag, and what it represents?3.Elsie Seriat recently became mayor of Torres Shire Council. What's special about her becoming mayor?4.Which animal are rangers in the Torres Strait trying to keep off the islands?5.What's the name of the football competition that people participated in?Bonus Tricky Question
Can you name one of the winning teams at the footy competition?
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1.Keep the fire burning: Blak, loud and proud2.Green stripes at the top and bottom to represent the land, black lines next to them to represent the people, and a big blue part in the middle to represent the sea. In the middle is a white Dhari, a ceremonial headdress, and a five-pointed star, to represent the five major island groups.3.She's the first traditional owner to become mayor, and the second ever woman4.Cane toads5.Island of OriginBonus Tricky Answer
Paga Panthers or NQ United Sista
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Today's show starts deep under the icy sea, exploring a rediscovered shipwreck. Then, an adventure of a different kind! At a game shop opening their doors to everyone. After that, we'll meet a bush nurse caring for their communities, and some school students who've send a special package to kids overseas. Finally, we're headed back to the ocean! But in much warmer climates for our… Wow of the Week.
Quiz Questions
1.What area did Sir Ernest Shackleton like to explore?2.What kind of shop does Laura run?3.How many years have bush nurses been caring for their communities?4.In which country is the school that Belair Public sent their uniforms to?5.What nickname have scientists given the Australian Brook Lamprey?Bonus Tricky Question
Which state was the Australian Brook Lamprey first seen in, and where has it been spotted now?
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1.Antarctica2.Board games/ games3.1004.Fiji5.Vegan DraculaBonus Tricky Answer
New South Wales, Queensland
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Today's show starts on a special reserve in Queensland, where unique creatures have found a safe haven. Then, heading south, we'll visit the Australian Marbles Championship at Brunswick Heads. We'll zoom on over to the other side of the country, to hear about a flying school in Esperance, Western Australia, and then zip back to New South Wales to hear about a sacred site that's been saved. Finally, we're headed back in time to ancient Australia for a dinoriffic… Wow of the week!
Quiz Questions
1.Can you name one of the things that have been banned at the reserve?2.How old was the winner of the marbles championship?3.In the past couple of years, have there been more flying schools closing, or opening?4.What's the name of the cave that has been saved?5.Which modern day bird did the ancient pterosaur remind scientists of?Bonus Tricky Question
What's the name of the industry, starting with 'A', for jobs to do with flying planes?
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1.Mining, logging, building houses2.143.Closing4.Butterfly Cave5.PelicanBonus Tricky Answer
Aviation
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Pop on your protective gear, today's episode starts down at the racetrack with a Brisbane kid and her need for speed.
After that, we'll learn about a new app saving an Indigenous language, before grabbing a fossil brush to inspect a dinoriffic discovery.
We'll meet some top blokes teaching top ideas, and then hear about an unlikely hero for our… Wow of the week!
Quiz Questions
1.What is Lana's dream/ goal?2.How many people are there that can speak the language Ngalia fluently?3.What kind of dinosaur is Teen Rex?4.What makes someone a good boy, or man?5.Which country do Brandon and Blue the dog live in?Bonus Tricky Question
What is the name, starting with the letter R, of the sort of ditch that Brandon was stuck in?
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1.To win a Formula 1 championship, and be the first girl to do so2.Three3.Tyrannosaurus Rex4.This is a tricky question... there's no one right answer!5.The United States of AmericaBonus Tricky Answer
Ravine
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Join Ruby and ABC Sport reporter Liz Wright for a deep dive into the Paralympic Games.
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We start today's show taking it slow out in nature for some journalling, before we bid farewell to a mighty Matilda. Then, we'll sit down for a meal designed for Autistic eaters, and head to the gallery to see the winners of this years Archibald Prize.
Finally, we're headed back in time for a prehistoric… Wow of the week!
Quiz Questions
1.Is nature journalling just for professionals, or can anyone do it?2.How long has Lydia Williams been a Matilda?3.Can you name one of the foods available at the sensory friendly dinners?4.Can you name one of the people that were painted for the Archibald Prize?5.What did the scientists nickname the animal that had some similarities to an echidna, and some similarities to a platypus?Bonus Tricky Question
What is a monotreme?
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1.Anyone can give it a go!2.19 years3.Chicken nuggets and chips, plain pasta, fish fingers, mash potato and more4.Author Tim Winton, or rapper Baker Boy are the ones that we mentioned... but you might know another!5.EchidnapusBonus Tricky Answer
A mammal that lays eggs - and the only two around today are the platypus and the echidna.
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On today's show, we'll take a peek at the new uniforms for our Australian Paralympic team. Then, we'll visit a retirement village that's home to some furry residents, before kicking the footy around with some sport-loving kids.
After that, it's time to navigate the noise of a busy playground with a special wagon helping people feel included, and then finally, we'll hear a delicious… Wow of the week!
Quiz Questions
1.What's extra special about the new Paralympic uniforms?2.Which country is the cat retirement village in?3.How long had it been since the kids at Burringurrah played an organised game of footy?4.What name did Sarah give the wagon?5.Which country did Kristie visit to taste peach melon and matcha ice cream?Bonus Tricky Question
How long was the drive from Burringurrah to Meekatharra and back?
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1.They're made to be universally accessible - everyone should be able to wear them2.England3.Two years 4.Wellbeing Wagon5.JapanBonus Tricky Answer
600km
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On today's show, we'll start with a change coming to your loose change. Then, we'll head north of the equator to hear about some troublemaking orcas. After that, it's time to travel the high seas on a special voyage from one island to another, before we grab our tools and meet a rock-loving kid sharing his passion with his community.
Finally, we'll travel about 1200 light years away for our… Wow of the week!
Quiz Questions
1.Who will be on the back of any new coins made?2. What are the orcas doing to boats?
3. Can you name the place the boat is leaving from, and where it's travelling to?
4. What was the first thing Archie bought with the money he made?
5. What does it look like the planet is made of?
Bonus Tricky Question
Which way will the new person on our coins face?
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1.King Charles III2. Ramming them, damaging them, sinking them
3. Cook Islands to Hawaii
4. A gaming console
5. Fairy floss
Bonus Tricky Answer
The left
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