ABC KIDS News Time

Would you wear a perfume made out of the stuff stuck at the bottom of your drain? On News Time today, hear about a stinky substance turned into a sweet smell. Plus, we'll visit dizzying spinning stars and find out about clever kelpies.Quiz Questions1.In which town is the country music festival held?2.What's special about this neutron star?3.What is it called when fat and other stuff go down the drain and glob together?4.What sort of dogs are being trained up as part of this program?5.What habitat do these moles live in?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhat does the haemoglobin help the moles move around their body?Answers1.Tamworth2.Spins slower than usual3.Fatberg4.Kelpies5.In the sandBonus Tricky AnswerOxygen

On News Time I count down five awesome news stories from around Australia, and the world. On today's show, we've got robot lifeguards, mysterious grass markings, and spiders getting milked.Quiz Questions1.Are the AI computers replacing the lifeguards?2.What is the big spiders name?3.What sort of class do the kindy kids attend?4.Who made the earth rings?5.How many days did the basketballers play for?Bonus Tricky QuestionHow big is the spider, from foot to foot?Answers1.No, not replacing them. They're just there for extra help!2.Hemsworth3.Music4.Traditional owners of the land, Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung5.5Bonus Tricky Answer9.2cm

This summer, we're replaying some of our favourite episodes from 2024. This episode is a News Time special, all about AI - Artificial Intelligence.Join Ruby and the ABC's national technology reporter Ange Lavoipierre to find out what the deal is with artificial intelligence.Ange explains what AI actually is, how scientists have developed it, and why so many people are talking about it.

On News Time this week, we're looking back at five awesome stories about our furry, feathery, fishy friends.

It's almost the end of the year, so we're looking back at five of our favourite good news stories from 2024.

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'.

On News Time each week, we count down five awesome news stories, with your help of course. This week is chock-a-block! Full of dino droppings, adventuring pups and circus superstars.Quiz Questions1.What is fossilised poo called?2.In which state have people restored an old satellite dish?3.How does Callum recycle?4.Can you name a place that Lucia has performed?5.What is Elise's assistance dog's name?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhy do scientists think dinosaurs might have risen to the top of the food chain?Answers1.Coprolite2.Western Australia3.He loads up his car and then drives to a bigger town4.Sydney Opera House5.LennyBonus Tricky AnswerThey ate a wider variety of plants, so they survived when the environment changed

You're in for a weird and wonderful episode of News Time today! Hear about bananas stuck to walls, and scientists interested in hearing all about people's…. farts.Quiz Questions1.How much did the banana artwork sell for?2.Who is being asked to track their farts?3.Which competition did the ParaMatildas win?4.In which city might you have found a fossil floating down the street?5.What kind of sheep did Nikki shear?Bonus Tricky QuestionHow many sheep did Nikki shear in 8 hours?Answers1.$9.5 million2.Australians over 14 years old3.World Cup4.Melbourne5.MerinoBonus Tricky Answer395

Ruby has passed the news time microphone over to National Disability Affairs Reporter Nas Campanella to host an awesome episode, for International Day of People with Disability.Quiz Questions1.Do you have to have a disability to play Wheelchair Rugby League?2.In which country is the station TV Bra?3.How much does Sarah charge for the second hand hearing aids?4.Was Emma a kid or a grown-up when she found out she's autistic?5.Which animal has been 3D printed at this aquarium?Bonus Tricky QuestionHow does your News Time host, Nas, read the news?Answers1.No, people with and without disability can play together2.Norway3.Nothing - they're free4.A grown-up5.SeahorseBonus Tricky AnswerNas listens to a little voice on her computer, then repeats the news aloud at the same time.

Today's episode of News Time is a particularly tasty one… we'll hear about some delicious veggies being grown beyond our atmosphere and make some cheesy treats with kind community members, too.Quiz Questions1.From which country are the scientists hoping to grow food on the moon next year?2.How many cheese sandwiches do the volunteers make each week?3.What sorts of things will the sniffer rats be looking for?4.In which state or territory does Olivia pilot her helicopter?5.How much money did the artwork sell for?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhat is the name of the AI artwork?Answers1.Australia2.7503.Animal products4.Western Australia5.$1.6 millionBonus Tricky AnswerA.I. God

On World Children's Day each year, we celebrate all kids and remember their rights. But what exactly are rights?For this special episode of News Time, Ruby is joined by Australia's National Children's Commissioner, Anne Hollonds. Ruby and Anne talk about World Children's Day, about what rights are and some of the special rights kids have.It's best if this episode is listened to with a grown-up around.

Today, we're celebrating World Children's Day! Plus, hear about experimental satellites, and a community getting their water from a surprising source.Quiz Questions1.What's your favourite thing about being a kid?2.The World's first wooden satellite has been built in what country?3.What does the hydro panel system make after sucking something out of the air?4.Yagan Mia means home to the long-necked, what?5.Which continent are emperor penguins usually found?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhat is a right?Answers1.Any answer is correct2.Japan3.Drinking water4.Turtle5.AntarcticaBonus Tricky AnswerA right is something you should have. You have the right to shelter, but not to the latest gaming console.

On News Time each week, I count down five fantastic news stories, with your help of course. On today's episode, we'll meet a peculiar pollinator, a cricket sensation and a rhyming rapper, before we head deep into the belly of a black hole.Quiz Questions1.What sort of animal is this peculiar pollinator?2.How many things are in the newly discovered black hole system?3.What can be found at the back of the barber shop?4.What two sports does Caoimhe play?5.In which country was the Mayan city found?Bonus Tricky QuestionHow many runs/ points is hitting a boundary worth in cricket?Answers1.Mouse2.Three3.Music and Recording Studio4.Cricket and Football (soccer)5.MexicoBonus Tricky AnswerFour

On News Time today, I've got books, birds, blimps and bobbles for you. Sound intriguing?Quiz Questions1.In which state or territory was the craft competition held?2.What will the AI video do to help people who are deaf or hard of hearing?3.What was the lost bird's name?4.What sport does Nicho Hynes play?5.What's another word for a blimp?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhat was the name of the second cockatoo, sent in to help rescue the first one?Answers1.Tasmania2.Sign language3.Mickey4.Rugby League5.AirshipBonus Tricky AnswerOld Lady Doris

On News Time today, we're heading deep underwater to meet some sea creatures surviving in places no one thought possible! And then, from the bottom of the ocean, to the tippity top of the worlds tallest mountains to meet a climber who has conquered them all.It's an episode of extreme ups and downs!Quiz Questions1.What sort of animal was found beneath the ocean floor?2.What animal sound does the plains-wanderer's tweet sound like?3.How many mountains did Nima Rinji climb?4.What are the koala doors designed to stop?5.What was revealed on the beach?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhat did George install on his property, to measure animal sounds?Answers1.Tubeworms2.Moo3.Fourteen4.Koalas wandering onto the road5.Fossilised forestBonus Tricky AnswerSong meters

On News Time today, you'll find out about a special week especially for celebrating kids, before we witness a battle of the bugs and a turtle in the spotlight.Quiz Questions1.An easy question to start... what's your favourite thing about being a kid?2.Which bear was crowned the winner this year?3.What sort of bug are growers using to protect their plants?4.What sort of animal is the dance story about?5.What are the biking buddies hoping to see lots of on their trip?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhat's the word for the chemicals sprayed on to plants, that the growers want to use less of?Answers1.Up to you!2.Grazer3.Wasps4.Turtle5.BirdsBonus Tricky AnswerPesticide

On News Time today, you'll meet a fish with legs, hear about sun-free solar power, and marvel at a classroom's early morning mystery.Quiz Questions1.Where does Laurie create her artworks?2.What's the name of the fish? 3.What are scientists using to generate power?4.Which sport do the Pacifika Ballerz play?5.How many satellites did the European Space Agency send up?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhat's the word, starting with P, for the little bumps on the fish legs?Answers1.Carpet/ Rug2.Northern Sea Robin3.Heat4.Basketball5.TwoBonus Tricky AnswerPapillae

On News Time, I count down five of the best news stories from Australia and the world, and, of course, including a bonus story guaranteed to make you say 'wow' — our Wow of the Week!This episode has some big space news! Then we'll come back down to earth to hear about hiding crocodiles, skilful storytellers and a long lost diary.Quiz Questions1.For roughly how long will we have a mini-moon?2.What's the word, starting with o, for stories that you tell out loud?3.What nickname have they given the crocodile?4.How do Renea and Charlotte know each other?5.What was David John's job?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhere is David's Antarctic diary now?Answers1.About 2 months2.Oral storytelling3.Houdini4.They're mother and daughter5.Scientist/ Antarctic ExpeditionerBonus Tricky AnswerIt's going to a museum.

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 Questions1.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 QuestionWhat was the score at the end of the final netball game of the tournament?Answers1.Mindy, Lindy, Rover and Buddy are all correct answers2.Methane3.Timmy4.Queensland5.A place to campBonus Tricky AnswerQueensland 37 - South Australia 35

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 Questions1.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 QuestionWhat's the name of the rootlike structures that the mushroom has grown into the hardware?Answers1.Any two of these: sweet potato, tomato, carrot, cauliflower, capsicum and zucchini 2.7503.Bega4.Gamay5.King OysterBonus Tricky AnswerMycelium

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 Questions1.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 QuestionWhich species of spider were the scientists investigating?Answers1.The dad, Peiching2.Bullying3.Wongari sticks4.Afro textured hair5.Spiders in the city, under lightsBonus Tricky AnswerOrb Weaver

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 Questions1.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 QuestionWhat do the whales capture and eat?Answers1.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 AnswerKrill

On News Time today, we'll meet some powerful Paralympians representing Australia! Plus, hear about astronauts, archaeology, cane toads and cheeky horses. Quiz Questions1.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 QuestionWhat's the name of the sport in the Paralympics where the ball has a bell in it?Answers1.Paris, France2.International Space Station3.Crocodiles4.Breaking/Dabke5.A treatBonus Tricky AnswerGoalball

Liz Wright from ABC Sport speaks with three Australian Paralympians, as the 2024 Paralympic Games get underway in Paris.

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 Questions1.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 QuestionWhat does Hippo stand for?Answers1.Pink2.Queensland3.The river near his monastery4.New Zealand5.About as tall as a cricket bat, 100cmBonus Tricky AnswerHigh Impact Plastic Pollution remOver

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 Questions1.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 QuestionWhat's the name of the robot dog?Answers1.Weeding2.Glacier3.NASA4.So they can safely do cultural burns5.B) BirdBonus Tricky AnswerSpot

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 Questions1.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 QuestionWhat are the scientists studying the crabs asking people to help with?Answers1.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 AnswerLook at photos

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 Questions1.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 QuestionWhat is the rain made of on planet HD 189733b?Answers1.20002.She's a Wiggle3.Listen to the reef, feel weightless and relaxed4.Three5.Rotten eggsBonus Tricky AnswerGlass

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.