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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 Questions1.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 QuestionWhere will the Olympics be held in 8 years? Hint: Somewhere in Australia!Answers1.Sperm whales2.More than a thousand3.Paris, in France4.University5.The rock! It's a fossil, called black chertBonus Tricky AnswerBrisbane, in Queensland

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 Questions1.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 QuestionWhat kind of job does Woopsyang, the person who invented the 'do nothing' competition, have?Answers1.Over one year2.Green3.It's storytelling art4.99 years old5.South KoreaBonus Tricky AnswerAn artist

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 Questions1.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 QuestionCan you name one of the winning teams at the footy competition?Answers1.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 AnswerPaga Panthers or NQ United Sista

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 Questions1.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 QuestionWhich state was the Australian Brook Lamprey first seen in, and where has it been spotted now?Answers1.Antarctica2.Board games/ games3.1004.Fiji5.Vegan DraculaBonus Tricky AnswerNew South Wales, Queensland

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 Questions1.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 QuestionWhat's the name of the industry, starting with 'A', for jobs to do with flying planes?Answers1.Mining, logging, building houses2.143.Closing4.Butterfly Cave5.PelicanBonus Tricky AnswerAviation

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 Questions1.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 QuestionWhat is the name, starting with the letter R, of the sort of ditch that Brandon was stuck in?Answers1.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 AnswerRavine

Join Ruby and ABC Sport reporter Liz Wright for a deep dive into the Paralympic Games.

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 Questions1.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 QuestionWhat is a monotreme?Answers1.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 AnswerA mammal that lays eggs - and the only two around today are the platypus and the echidna.

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 Questions1.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 QuestionHow long was the drive from Burringurrah to Meekatharra and back?Answers1.They're made to be universally accessible - everyone should be able to wear them2.England3.Two years 4.Wellbeing Wagon5.JapanBonus Tricky Answer600km

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 Questions1.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 QuestionWhich way will the new person on our coins face?Answers1.King Charles III2. Ramming them, damaging them, sinking them3. Cook Islands to Hawaii4. A gaming console5. Fairy flossBonus Tricky AnswerThe left

All aboard! On today's show, our first stop is a bus stop! To inspect a new, old vehicle. Then, we'll hear about some clever bees learning new tricks, and about a game of tips that went for a whole month!After that, we'll strut along the runway with an indigenous fashion designer, before a very hairy Wow of the Week.Quiz Questions1. How long did it take Brian to fix up the bus?2. What had the scientists hidden under the brick for the bees to get to?3. How long did the game of tips/tag go for?4. What fruit did Renee name her fashion label after?5. What material, starting with G, are scientists making from hair and wool?Bonus Tricky QuestionWho wants to buy the bus that Brian re-built?Answers1. Forty (40) years2. Nectar3. One month4. Lychee5. GraphiteBonus Tricky AnswerSydney Bus Museum

The first stop on today's show is the post office! To meet some letter sending locals. Then, we'll head to the beach to practice deep listening. After a quick dip, we'll go deep into a cave to inspect a curious discovery, and then to a shearing shed on a farm, to meet an expert shearer.After that whirlwind adventure, it's off to a different kind of farm for our… Wow of the week!Quiz Questions1. Who is currently running the Ungarie post office?2. Which creature did Diana hear the heartbeat of?3. What animal was the skeleton of? (Hint: Short-something kangaroo)4. What kind of sheep did Jeanine shear?5. What name was the oyster given?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhat's the name Diana uses for listening very closely to the world around you?Answers1. Rob, a man who recently moved to the town2. Short-faced kangaroo3. Starfish4. Merino5. JillBonus Tricky AnswerDeep listening

On today's show, we'll hear how an op shop is changing a community, we'll find out about the discovery of a giant jawbone, and we'll meet some scientists with a cool idea to chill out a hot city.Then, we'll hear about some significant spears that have been returned to their traditional owners, before heading to the beach for the… Wow of the week!Quiz Questions1. What was the remote op shop project raising money for?2. What sort of creature was an ichthyosaur?3. What city are scientists hoping to help cool down?4. How many spears have been returned to their traditional owners?5. What Sydney beach has disappeared?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhat is needed for the beach to reappear again?Answers1. Art centre2. Marine reptile3. Seville4. 45. Mackenzies BayBonus Tricky AnswerLess powerful waves along the coast

On today's show, we'll hear about a newly discovered ant with an interesting name. We'll kick-flip and grind with a super skateboarder, and fossick for fossils with a prolific palaeontologist.Then, we'll hear about an Indigenous Australian artist winning big in the art world, before heading to a deserted island for the… Wow of the week!Quiz Questions1. Which villain was the ant named after?2. What's the name of the trick Arisa did?3. Which state is Samantha the dino lover from?4. What did Archie Moore paint on the gallery walls?5. What did the stranded sailors spell out in the sand?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhat did the sailors use to write their message?Answers1. Voldemort2. 7203. Queensland4. Family Tree5. HELPBonus Tricky AnswerPalm tree leaves/ fronds

Join Ruby and the ABC's national technology reporter Ange Lavoipierre for a deep dive into the world of artificial intelligence.

On today’s show, we’ll hear about some Paralympians speaking out about footwear. We’ll explore an underwater mountain and meet some of its fishy inhabitants. Then, staying in the water, we’ll splash about with some senior swimmers taking lessons for the first time.After that, it’s all eyes on the skies as we search for exploding stars, before we head down river for the… Wow of the week! Quiz Questions1. What does Stef Reid and other Paralympians want to be able to buy?2. What kind of environment were the scientists exploring underwater?3. What was special about the people taking the swimming lessons?4. What kind of stars are Rod's favourite to look at?5. What animal did the pumpkin weigh more than?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhat did Adam and Mark name their pumpkin boat?Answers1. Buy one shoe at a time2. Mountain3. They were older4. Exploding5. HorseBonus Tricky AnswerCinderella

On today's show, we're off to a remote farm that's had a high-tech upgrade.Then, we'll shoot some hoops with some Irish basketball teams, before kicking soccer balls around with some of Australia's newest sporting recruits.After that, we'll hear about an interesting discovery challenging our ideas about First Nations Australians, before we hop into the…Wow of the week!Quiz Questions1. What is the name of Jack's smart farm?2. Which country were the two basketball teams from?3. What's the problem now that so many people were inspired to play soccer by the Matildas?4. What did archaeologists and traditional owners discover in the middens?5. How many species of Brown Tree Frog are there?Bonus Tricky QuestionHow long was the replay match the officials wanted the two teams to have?Answers1. Prenti Downs2. Ireland3. There aren't enough fields4. Clay pottery5. ThreeBonus Tricky Answer0.3 seconds

On today's show, we'll start by inspecting an ancient fossil that's reminding scientists of a beloved green frog.We'll meet a would-be moon-mining rover, and catch up with some kind kids making an important change in their community.After that, we'll celebrate Eid before heading off on a camping trip for the… Wow of the week!Quiz Questions1. Which muppet did the fossil remind scientists of?2. Can you name one thing that the moon rover might mine for?3. Which clan are the traditional owners of the land where Lionel and Ella were walking?4. What is the celebration at the end of Ramadan called?5. Why did James nearly miss the beetle and keep on walking?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhat's the word, starting with the letter 'e', for a scientist that studies bugs?Answers1. Kermit the Frog2. Oxygen, Fuel, Water3. Bedigal people4. Eid, or Eid Al-Fitr5. He thought it was bird pooBonus Tricky AnswerEntomologist

Lace up your running shoes and strap on your safety gear, this week's episode is all about sport.We'll meet an athletic school kid being brave and breaking records, and learn about a kooky sport winning over new fans.We'll head to the ocean, for an adaptive surfing competition, and then dry off before a night at the theatre, to hear about a play telling the story of Indigenous footy players.After that, it's deep into the mountains for the Wow of the Week!Quiz Questions1. Which athletics event is Bella best at?2. Which two sports is joggling a combination of?3. In which town in New South Wales did they hold the adaptive surfing competition?4. What number did Adam Goodes wear on his guernsey? 5. Jasmin is one of only 20 people in the world to have ever finished the Barkley Marathons. What else made her achievement special?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhich AFL team did Adam Goodes play for?Answers1. Discus2. Jogging and Juggling3. Byron Bay4. 375. First woman to do itBonus Tricky AnswerSydney Swans

On today's show, we'll hear about how a famous Aussie breakfast food might be used to help recycle old computers. We'll perch on tree branches with the birds, and meet a teen fighting for the environment. Then, we'll dance with some Indigenous students connecting to their culture, before heading to a farm for the… Wow of the Week!Quiz Questions1. What's the ingredient, starting with the letter Y, found in Vegemite that could be used to break down electronics?2. According to this study, do birds prefer old trees, or young trees?3. What job is Anjali studying to get? Hint: starts with the letter L.4. Why is it good that the workshops are being held online, as well as in person?5. What have the farmers done with the blueberry?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhat happens if we don't recycle electronics safely?Answers1. Yeast2. Old3. Lawyer4. Kids in regional and remote areas can participate, too! Not just kids in big cities. 5. Nothing yet! It's been waiting in a freezer. Bonus Tricky AnswerThey can break down into harmful chemicals that can be toxic to humans and the environment.

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 Questions1. What is the coldest town in Queensland?2. How far was the race Helena ran? A) 200m B) 300m C) 400m3. 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 QuestionWhich species of whale did the scientists look at the voices of?Answers1. Stanthorpe2. B)300m3. Extra fat and muscle cushioning4. Multiculturalism5. High on a cliff top, in EnglandBonus Tricky AnswerBaleen

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 Questions1. 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 QuestionWhy did the palaeontologists keep the discovery a secret for two years?Answers1. Spotted Tree Frog2. They wanted to cancel peoples fines, and get them to start coming to the library again3. One Blood4. London, England5. Walking his dogBonus Tricky AnswerThey didn't want members of the public to find it, poke around, and maybe damage the bones.

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 Questions1. 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 QuestionWhat's the word, starting with P, for when an animal gets pregnant by themselves?Answers1. Biodiversity2. The Olympics3. Quit his job to clean up the harbour4. Canada5. SharksBonus Tricky AnswerParthenogenesis

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 Questions1. 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 QuestionWhich instrument are they playing As Slow as Possible on?Answers1. Once every four years2. The lake they were in was drying up3. Heart rates slowed/ they had more creative answers to questions4. Noongar5. 639.Bonus Tricky AnswerOrgan

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 Questions1. What's the thing that scientists can test the spider webs for? Hint: It's three letters2. 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 QuestionWhat is 'megafauna dependent germination'?Answers1. DNA2. 10/10 - Perfect score3. Saturn4. One in Five5. MadagascarBonus Tricky AnswerAnimals eat fruit and seeds, walk along, poo out the seeds and a new plant grows somewhere else.

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 Questions1. 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 QuestionWhat can we do to help moths not get trapped in the glow of street lights?Answers1. What they're eating2. So they aren't addicted/ can focus more on everyday life3. Australian Open - Tennis4. BlackoutGG5. The moonBonus Tricky AnswerMake sure the lights point down, and not emit light in all directions

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 Questions1.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 QuestionHow long did scientists expect the helicopter to work for, and how long did it actually work for?Answers1.Potholes2.No one wants to take over his job3.Dragon4.Sydney Harbour5.IngenuityBonus Tricky AnswerThey expected 30 days, but it worked for three years

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 Questions1. 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 QuestionWhat's the word for when Ron, or another musician, makes up the music as they go along?Answers1. Triple 0, zero zero zero, 0002. Black3. Someone new will take over the job, and the silent movie tradition will continue4. AFL5. AmazonBonus Tricky AnswerImprovise

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 Questions1.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 QuestionWhich Australian state is Queen Mary from?Answers1.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 AnswerTasmania

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 Questions1.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 QuestionWhat did Bodhana come in the competition?Answers1.Tall men with no hair2.Pink Bear or Koala3.The Peregrine Lander4.Wombats5.KingBonus Tricky Answer73rd, and was the highest ranked female player.

This summer, we're replaying some of our favourite episodes from 2023. This episode is from NAIDOC Week.

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.

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'.

It's almost the end of the year, so we're looking back at five of our favourite good news stories from 2023.

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 Questions1.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 QuestionWhat kind of environment does the De Winton's mole live in?Answers1.342.Koala calls and grunts3.Residents living at an aged care facility4.Grapes, oranges, mandarins, lemons5.GoldenBonus Tricky AnswerSandy

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 Questions1.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 QuestionWhat do scientists think the mountain mice might be eating?Answers1.The Godwin, named after Georgia Godwin2.In his garage in Mount Isa3.Roo-ver4.Indigenous Australians5.The top of a volcano/ mountain. Bonus Tricky AnswerLichen, but they're not totally sure!

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 Questions1.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 QuestionWhat award did Sue Lowry win for her work at Southport Special School?Answers1.Riding horses2.Timber yard3.Drums4.People who use wheelchairs5.SpotBonus Tricky AnswerARIA for Music Teacher of the Year

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 Questions1.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 QuestionWho were the two teams that played in the Men's Cricket World Cup final, and who won?Answers1.Something someone should have, no matter what2.Birds3.A bridge - The Deborah Lawrie Flyover4.Northern Territory5.YoungestBonus Tricky AnswerAustralia beat India

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 Questions1.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 QuestionHow far did Earl the dog run over the three weeks?Answers1.Kelpie2.It will disintegrate/ break down and go back into the earth3.Japan4.First Aid5.Bigger - three times bigger!Bonus Tricky Answer1300km, further than the distance from Brisbane to Canberra

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 Questions1.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 QuestionWhat's one of the changes Mayor Julia has already made at Berrigan Shire Council?Answers1.Six2.Sam Kerr3.Prosthetic4.Prime Minister, Australia's first female Prime Minister5.Wombat and KoalaBonus Tricky AnswerHanging Aboriginal flag, doing an Acknowledgement of Country in meetings.

On today's show, I've got five stories teed up that all share a letter in common… we'll meet a tortoise looking for his forever home, before travelling to Fiji for a netball carnival. We'll hear the clickitty clacks of typewriters being used by teens, and meet the young Indigenous filmmaker behind Towney Time. After that, it's time for an out-of-this-world Wow of the Week.Quiz Questions1.What did they nickname the big tortoise?2.What country did the Aussie netballers visit?3.What might make typewriters attractive to people with ADHD?4.What's the name of Penelope Towney's channel?5.How long did the space travellers end up spending in space?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhat constellation did Penelope make a video about?Answers1.Frank the Tank2.Fiji3.The sounds, the lack of screen makes it easier to focus, the click-clack of the buttons4.Towney Time5.Over a year, double their planned lengthBonus Tricky Answer"The Emu in the Sky"

On today's show, we'll hear the sound of a certain Aussie animal that's never been heard before! We'll celebrate two weeks of very different kinds: Global Media and Information Literacy Week, and Fat Bear Week! Before we meet some bike mechanics making a difference in the top end. After that, it's time for a Wow of the Week featuring some cool new tech. Quiz Questions1.Which Aussie animal have scientists recorded for the first time?2.What's something you can ask yourself to see if the media you're using can be trusted?3.How many bikes are Guido and Sienna taking to the Northern Territory?4.Was the winner of Fat Bear Week named Chomper, Grazer or Muncher?5.What do the vests do to help people who are hard of hearing enjoy music?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhat's the word for when bears eat a lot, and then sleep or slow down through the winter?Answers1.Echidnas2.Who is saying this?3.704.Grazer5.Vibrate Bonus Tricky AnswerHibernation

News Time is celebrating Media Literacy Week with a takeover by eight-year-old budding journalist Rosie.Rosie grills regular News Time host, Ruby, about how the media works, where news comes from and how we know whether a story is fake.When you're finished listening to the podcast, take this quiz to test your knowledge:QUESTIONS:1. What is 'breaking' news?2. What is a news 'source'?3. What is a 'byline'?4. Whose job is it to 'fact-check' information?5. Which of these skills does Ruby say is the most important for budding journalists: Writing, talking, or listening?ANSWERS:1. News that's happening right at that moment.2. People or places journalists get their information from.3. The reporter's name on the story.4. The journalist's.5. Listening.

On today's show, we head to a tiny town fighting to save a bush bird, before inspecting an important statue. We'll learn about a dino discovery, and head to an awesome festival of First Nations art. Then it's time for the Wow of the Week.Quiz Questions1.What's the name of the bird the locals at Ongerup are trying to save?2.What was mistakenly added to Pearl Wallace's statue?3.Garumbatitan morellensis is a kind of sauropod. Can you name another?4.In which state is the Tarnanthi Art Fair being held?5.What's the word for when animals like wombats and echidnas glow under UV light?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhat makes the animals able to glow under UV light?Answers1.Malleefowl2.A beard3.South Australia4.We said brachiosaurus and diplodocus... but you might know another one! Brontosaurus, apatosaurus, gigantasaurus... the list goes on.5.BiofluorescenceBonus Tricky AnswerProteins in their skin or fur

On today's show, I'll serve up a story about an inter-school handball competition. Then we'll fly south, to learn about world migratory bird day. We'll learn about a new youth centre on the Sunny Coast, before putting on an art smock to paint about our feelings.Quiz Questions1.What was the trickiest part of organising the handball competition?2.What is the theme for World Migratory Bird Day this year?3.Can you name at least one of the activities available at the youth centre?4.The "Zones of Regulation" are a way of thinking of feelings as what?5."Asparagopsis" is a type of red what?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhat's the thing in cow farts and burps that builds up in the atmosphere?Answers1.Agreeing on the rules2.Water3.Basketball, Pool, Gym, Chill Out Zone4.Colours5.SeaweedBonus Tricky AnswerMethane

We'll start today's show beyond our atmosphere to celebrate World Space Week. We'll come back down to earth, to learn about a clever farmer keeping flowers local, before diving deep with some whales as they journey from Australia to Antarctica… and back. After that, we'll meet some new tradies keen to get building.Quiz Questions1.Can you name at least one of the things that STEM stands for?2.What did Nikki make to help connect farmers with flower buyers?3.Where do Southern Right Whales migrate to?4.What kind of jobs are the people in the Sistas in Trade program working towards?5.True or False: There are no koalas in the natural environment Northern Territory today.Bonus Tricky QuestionWhat kind of teeth did the scientists find of the prehistoric koala? Hint: It starts with the letter 'M'.Answers1.Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics2.An app3.Australia to Antarctica and back4.Construction5.TrueBonus Tricky AnswerMolars

On today's show we're off to Ireland! For the world oyster opening championships. Then, we'll hitch a ride to radical rodeo. After that, we'll meet some mini musicians and their masterful maestros, before learning about an important weather event called El Niño.Quiz Questions1.What's the special name for opening an oyster?2.In which state was the first Australian women's only rodeo held?3.True or False? Kids who play a musical instrument often do better in maths and english, too.4.Will El Niño make things hot and dry, or wet and windy?5.What do adult palm cockatoos pass down to their kids?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhat colour are the patches on the cheeks of a Palm Cockatoo?Answers1.Shucking2.Queensland3.True4.Hot and dry5.How to shape drumsticksBonus Tricky AnswerRed

On today's show, we'll hear about some friendly neighbours sharing their pets, and meet a champion adaptive surfer.Then, it's time to chat all things art and art-making, before we visit an island achieving big things for the environment.Quiz Questions1.What unusual thing are people sharing?2.What is adaptive surfing?3.What's the feeling that scientists say art can give people?4.What special thing did Konomie Island achieve for the environment?5.Is the Cracking-Clay Pilbara Planigale lighter than a 10 cent coin, or heavier than a toaster?Bonus Tricky QuestionHow does Kai surf at the moment?Answers1.Their pets2.Surfing for people with disabilities3.Happy/Happiness4.Carbon Negative5.Lighter than a 10 cent coinBonus Tricky AnswerIn a prone position - on hands and knees.

On today's show we'll meet a vet making tiny shoes for a special customer, and we'll kick a footy around with some persevering players. Then, we're off to Olkola country in Queensland, where ancient wisdom is meeting new technology, before stopping in to South Australia for a quick board game with some neurodiverse kids. After that, it's the story that made you go 'wow'.Quiz Questions1.What was wrong with Birkenstock the Magpie?2.What sport do the Albany Sharks play?3.What special technology is helping elders visit Country without actually going there?4.What game is Jessica playing with her new friends?5.How did Claude the Koala get caught?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhat was the value of the plants that Claude the Koala ate?Answers1.His foot was all curled up2.Aussie Rules Football3.Virtual Reality/ Augmented Reality4.Dungeons and Dragons5.He was too full to climb back up the poleBonus Tricky Answer$6000

On today's show, we're off to the zoo! To meet a baby gorilla and his zealous zookeeper. We'll hear about a special surgery giving an Auslan speaker back their voice. Then we're headed underwater, to hear the ways that crocodiles communicate. Before learning about some new schools being named from some of Australia's oldest languages.Quiz Questions1.What is the baby gorilla's name?2.What did Tracy say it felt like when she couldn't sign properly?3.How are they going to record the crocodiles?4.Which state is introducing the new school names?5.How old did Catherina turn?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhat is the name of the disease that makes Tracy's hands sore and stiff?Answers1.Kaius2.Like losing her voice3.Hydrophones (underwater microphones), and they'll film them too4.Victoria5.111Bonus Tricky AnswerRheumatoid Arthritis