Episodes
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We're on the move in today's episode! We'll spot street signs in Queensland designed to keep drivers alert and amused. Then, we'll run a world record race with a speedy six-year old, before swimming deep underwater, to learn about how whale song works. After that whirlwind, we'll celebrate harmony day, before settling in for the… Wow of the week!
Quiz Questions
1. What is the coldest town in Queensland?
2. How far was the race Helena ran? A) 200m B) 300m C) 400m
3. What is special about whales voice boxes?
4. What's the word for lots of different cultures living happily together?
5. Where was the fossilised forest found?
Bonus Tricky Question
Which species of whale did the scientists look at the voices of?
Answers
1. Stanthorpe
2. B)300m
3. Extra fat and muscle cushioning
4. Multiculturalism
5. High on a cliff top, in England
Bonus Tricky Answer
Baleen
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Today's show starts with some good news about an Aussie amphibian. We'll keep our voices down in a lovely library, cancelling peoples fines for a funny reason, and then meet the people representing Australia at an international song contest.
Staying overseas, we'll speed over to the London marathon, to hear about an inclusive change they're making, and then after that, it's time for a prehistoric Wow of the Week.
Quiz Questions
1. What kind of frog was cared for at Melbourne Zoo and recently released back into the wild?
2. Why did the librarians start asking for pictures of cats?
3. What does 'One Milkali' mean in English?
4. In which city and country is there a marathon offering equal prize money for athletes who run, and athletes who use a wheelchair?
5. What was Damien doing when he found the bones?
Bonus Tricky Question
Why did the palaeontologists keep the discovery a secret for two years?
Answers
1. Spotted Tree Frog
2. They wanted to cancel peoples fines, and get them to start coming to the library again
3. One Blood
4. London, England
5. Walking his dog
Bonus Tricky Answer
They didn't want members of the public to find it, poke around, and maybe damage the bones.
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On today's show, I've got some good news about a tasty, potatoey snack.
Then, we'll hear about some awesome women kicking goals for International Women's Day, and meet a local legend cleaning up Sydney Harbour.
We'll travel to the country Canada, to learn about an important Indigenous program, and then after that, I'll present an aquatic Wow of the Week.
Quiz Questions
1. What the word for lots of different plants and animals living in the same area?
2. Which competition did the Matildas just qualify for?
3. What did Andy do with the money he inherited?
4. What country is the internship program being held in?
5. Which animal does Charlotte the stingray share a tank with?
Bonus Tricky Question
What's the word, starting with P, for when an animal gets pregnant by themselves?
Answers
1. Biodiversity
2. The Olympics
3. Quit his job to clean up the harbour
4. Canada
5. Sharks
Bonus Tricky Answer
Parthenogenesis
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On today's show, we'll leap into the countdown with a chat about leap years, and then swim over to hear about some lucky fish that were saved from a drying lake.
We'll learn about how the shape of a room could change the way someone feels, and then meet some Indigenous performers bringing an traditional story to a modern stage.
Then, it's time for the Wow of the Week!
Quiz Questions
1. How often do we have a leap year?
2. Why did Adam the biologist have to move quickly to save the fish?
3. Can you name one thing that happened to the people in round rooms in the experiment?
4. What language is the story Wundig Wer Wilura sung in?
5. How many years will it take to play the song As Slow As Possible?
Bonus Tricky Question
Which instrument are they playing As Slow as Possible on?
Answers
1. Once every four years
2. The lake they were in was drying up
3. Heart rates slowed/ they had more creative answers to questions
4. Noongar
5. 639.
Bonus Tricky Answer
Organ
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Today's web of stories starts with some spider's webs, catching more than just flies. We'll hang loose and surf with the best at big swells, and then travel to the other side of the solar system to hear about a very different kind of ocean. Then, we'll learn about International Mother Language Day, before plodding over to our Wow of the Week!
Quiz Questions
1. What's the thing that scientists can test the spider webs for? Hint: It's three letters
2. What score did Molly get for her amazing wave at Pipeline?
3. Mimas is a moon with water under it's surface... but which planet is it a moon of?
4. How many Aussies speak a language other than English at home?
5. Which island is the Aldabra Giant Tortoise being reintroduced to?
Bonus Tricky Question
What is 'megafauna dependent germination'?
Answers
1. DNA
2. 10/10 - Perfect score
3. Saturn
4. One in Five
5. Madagascar
Bonus Tricky Answer
Animals eat fruit and seeds, walk along, poo out the seeds and a new plant grows somewhere else.
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Today's episode starts with a mystery illness affecting the raucous rainbow lorikeet. We'll hear about people swapping smartphones for older ones, and a teen DJ spinning tracks in front of huge crowds. Then, we'll spend time with some first nations gamers, before flying over to our Wow of the Week.
Quiz Questions
1. Which Rainbow Lorikeet behaviour have scientists asked everyday people to keep an eye on?
2. Why would someone swap a smartphone for an old style phone?
3. Which sporting tournament did Cooper DJ at?
4. What's the name of the gaming group for First Nations gamers?
5. What light source did moths usually use to help them fly straight?
Bonus Tricky Question
What can we do to help moths not get trapped in the glow of street lights?
Answers
1. What they're eating
2. So they aren't addicted/ can focus more on everyday life
3. Australian Open - Tennis
4. BlackoutGG
5. The moon
Bonus Tricky Answer
Make sure the lights point down, and not emit light in all directions
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Today, we'll drive around with a road-fixing robot, and tag along with a seasoned snake catcher. Then, we'll celebrate Lunar New Year before paddling the harbour in specially decorated kayaks.
Quiz Questions
1.What will the robot ARRES spend its time filling?2.Why can't Paul retire from being a snake catcher?3.Which animal is it this year in the Chinese Zodiac?4.Which harbour will people be able to cruise around in the kayaks?5.What's the name of the helicopter on Mars?Bonus Tricky Question
How long did scientists expect the helicopter to work for, and how long did it actually work for?
Answers
1.Potholes2.No one wants to take over his job3.Dragon4.Sydney Harbour5.IngenuityBonus Tricky Answer
They expected 30 days, but it worked for three years
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Today, we'll meet a quick-thinking kid who helped save his dad's life! Then we'll mooooove onto a story about some stuck stock! We'll also watch some silent movies with a magnificent musician! And we'll meet a young footy player who is setting an example by standing up for herself.
Quiz Questions
1. What number can you dial in an emergency?
2. What colour is the new bull discovered on the island?
3. What's going to happen at the cinema when Ron retires?
4. What sport does Sophie play?
5. In which rainforest did people rediscover an ancient city?
Bonus Tricky Question
What's the word for when Ron, or another musician, makes up the music as they go along?
Answers
1. Triple 0, zero zero zero, 000
2. Black
3. Someone new will take over the job, and the silent movie tradition will continue
4. AFL
5. Amazon
Bonus Tricky Answer
Improvise
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On the show today, I'll shell out the details on an odd-shaped egg, and we'll chat about International Day of Education. We'll head to the other side of the world to meet the new Queen of Denmark, and then back, much closer to home, to visit the newly-accessible Abrolhos Islands. Then finally, it's time for the story that made you go 'wow' - an eight-legged Wow of the Week.
Quiz Questions
1.What happened to make the hen lay a round egg?2.What's the theme for International Day of Education this year?3.Can you name one of the changes Chris made so she could visit the Abrolhos islands?4.Which country is Mary now the Queen of?5.What will the reptile park do with Hercules?Bonus Tricky Question
Which Australian state is Queen Mary from?
Answers
1.We're not sure!2.Learning for lasting peace3.Using a chairlift to get onto the plane, or using a water scooter to get around in the water4.Denmark5.Milk him, to make anti-venomBonus Tricky Answer
Tasmania
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On the show today, we'll meet a mini-mathematician and hear her ideas about magpies. Then, we'll give tired Queensland teddies some TLC, before heading into outer space with a moon lander unlikely to complete its mission. After that, we'll hear about some awesome work going on a little island down south, before we hear the Wow of the Week.
Quiz Questions
1.Who do magpies seem to like swooping the most?2.What was one of the names of Vyvian's toys? Hint: There were two3.What is the moon lander called?4.What kind of animal do rangers want to reintroduce to the little island?5.Which piece are you trying to protect in a game of chess?Bonus Tricky Question
What did Bodhana come in the competition?
Answers
1.Tall men with no hair2.Pink Bear or Koala3.The Peregrine Lander4.Wombats5.KingBonus Tricky Answer
73rd, and was the highest ranked female player.
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This summer, we're replaying some of our favourite episodes from 2023. This episode is from NAIDOC Week.
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This summer, we're replaying some of our favourite episodes from 2023. This episode is a News Time special, all about the cost of living.
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If you’ve listened to News Time before, you’ll know that we end each week’s countdown with our Wow of the Week. Well, today’s episode is all wow, all the time! It’s WowFest! A countdown of five amazing stories this year that made you go 'wow'.
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It's almost the end of the year, so we're looking back at five of our favourite good news stories from 2023.
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On the show today, we'll zip along with a rural postie doing lovely things for her community. We'll hear about how artificial intelligence is helping an Aussie icon, and join some high school students on their regular visit to an aged care home. Our next stop is in the centre of Australia, where we'll learn about a new orchard bringing lemons and longevity to a remote community, before burrowing deep underground for our Wow of the Week.
Quiz Questions
1.How many stops does Bec make on her mailrun?2.What are the computers in the bush listening out for?3.Who have the high school students been visiting?4.Can you name one of the fruits that will be grown at the orchard?5.What colour is the coat of De Winton's mole?Bonus Tricky Question
What kind of environment does the De Winton's mole live in?
Answers
1.342.Koala calls and grunts3.Residents living at an aged care facility4.Grapes, oranges, mandarins, lemons5.GoldenBonus Tricky Answer
Sandy
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I've got five fantastic stories for you today, the first of which is about an Aussie gymnast making a name for herself, literally. Then, we'll meet a benevolent barber making a difference in his community. After that, it's off to the moon! To meet Australia's first moon rover. Speaking of Australian firsts, we'll then learn about a new Indigenous podcast network. Then finally, it's time for the Wow of the Week.
Quiz Questions
1.What is the new gymnastics skill called? Hint: It starts with 'G'. 2.Where does Enele provide the free haircuts?3.Which name was voted in as the name of Australia's moon rover?4.BlakCast is a new podcast network, created by who?5.Where were the leaf-eared mice found to be living?Bonus Tricky Question
What do scientists think the mountain mice might be eating?
Answers
1.The Godwin, named after Georgia Godwin2.In his garage in Mount Isa3.Roo-ver4.Indigenous Australians5.The top of a volcano/ mountain.Bonus Tricky Answer
Lichen, but they're not totally sure!
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This weekend, it's International Day of People with Disability, so on today's episode I've got five fantastic stories all about disability. We'll meet a horse rider learning to do old tricks in a new way, and visit a timber yard full of great people. After that, we'll beat the drum with an award winning school teacher, and play a groovy game that's becoming more inclusive. Then finally, it's time for the Wow of the Week.
Quiz Questions
1.What sport does Suzin like doing?2.Where does Kirsten work?3.What is the main instrument that Ms Lowry's students play?4.Who is the new Just Dance routine designed to be more accessible for?5.What's the name of the robotic dog?Bonus Tricky Question
What award did Sue Lowry win for her work at Southport Special School?
Answers
1.Riding horses2.Timber yard3.Drums4.People who use wheelchairs5.SpotBonus Tricky Answer
ARIA for Music Teacher of the Year
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On today's episode, we're celebrating World Children's Day! Then, we'll head to a beach in Victoria to inspect some fossilised footprints. We'll take to the skies with one of Australia's awesome female pilots, then touch down in the Northern Territory for a quick game of basketball. After that, it's time for an all-spinning, all-dancing Wow of the Week.
Quiz Questions
1.What is a 'right'?2.What animals left the footprints that Melissa found?3.What was built at Sydney Airport, and named after Captain Deborah?4.Which state or territory does Timmy run Hoops 4 Health in?5.Will Jeff be the oldest, or the youngest person competing in breaking at the Olympics next year?Bonus Tricky Question
Who were the two teams that played in the Men's Cricket World Cup final, and who won?
Answers
1.Something someone should have, no matter what2.Birds3.A bridge - The Deborah Lawrie Flyover4.Northern Territory5.YoungestBonus Tricky Answer
Australia beat India
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On the show this week, we'll round up some sheep with Australia's best working dog, and meet a dressmaker using unexpected materials to make beautiful gowns. We'll hear about some more soccer success for Aussie athletes, and meet a quick-thinking teen who helped save a mates life. After that, it's time for a not quite out-of-this-world Wow of the Week.
Quiz Questions
1.What kind of dog is Earl, the winner of this years challenge?2.What will happen to Carmen's dress when she pops it on the ground and leaves it for a while?3.Who did the Paramatildas beat in the final?4.What kind of special training did James know, that helped him save his friend?5.Is this crater bigger or smaller than the one left by the asteroid that might have killed the dinosaurs?Bonus Tricky Question
How far did Earl the dog run over the three weeks?
Answers
1.Kelpie2.It will disintegrate/ break down and go back into the earth3.Japan4.First Aid5.Bigger - three times bigger!Bonus Tricky Answer
1300km, further than the distance from Brisbane to Canberra
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On the show this week, we'll meet the scientists working to save Australia's loneliest tree. We'll kick the ball around with some soccer superstars, before bouncing over to hear about a joey with a special new tail. Then, it's off to Berrigan in New South Wales, to say hello to their new mayor. After that, it's time for a wow of the week about a prehistoric Aussie animal.
Quiz Questions
1.How many Mongarlowe Mallee's are left in the wild?2.Before Talia and Ischia broke the record, who was the youngest person to play in the A-League Women's?3.What's the word, starting with P, for an artificial limb?4.Julia is the mayor of her town, but what did she want to grow up to be when she was little?5.What modern day animal is a diprotodon related to?Bonus Tricky Question
What's one of the changes Mayor Julia has already made at Berrigan Shire Council?
Answers
1.Six2.Sam Kerr3.Prosthetic4.Prime Minister, Australia's first female Prime Minister5.Wombat and KoalaBonus Tricky Answer
Hanging Aboriginal flag, doing an Acknowledgement of Country in meetings.
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