News Time

Prawn pie fame and bin chicken game 17.07.2026 14min

On this week's News Time, we’ll play a round of golf with a junior player taking on the world. We’ll visit a bakery to sample a pie that’s been named Australia’s best, even though it’s not a traditional Aussie flavour! Then, we’ll hear from a group of people who’ve connected through song in our Wow of the Week. Quiz Questions 1. What name was given to the mysterious spheres that appeared on beaches in North Queensland? 2. How old is junior golf player, Rianna? 3. In which country did this year's winner of Australia's best pie competition grow up? 4. The main character in the video game Buru and the Old People is what animal? 5. What is the name for the system of raised dots, that are read by touch? Answers 1. Space balls 2. 8 3. Cambodia 4. White ibis 5. Braille For more great kids podcasts, download the free ABC listen app (Australia). There you’ll find more kids news podcasts, educational children’s stories and storytelling, podcasts from your favourite characters like Bluey and Hey Duggee and plenty more of the best podcasts for curious kids like Imagine This, Dino Dome and News Time. For all ages from 0–4-year-olds, 5–8-year-olds, 8–10-year-olds, tweens and teens. And you can watch our kids shows on ABC iview and on the ABC Kids and ABC Big Kids channels of YouTube kids.

Brazen seal and World Cup zeal 10.07.2026 14min

On this week's News Time, we'll visit a coastal community that's hosted a naughty visitor. We’ll also learn the many ways the world’s been having a ball watching the FIFA World Cup, and then we’ll separate feline fact from feline fiction in our Wow of the Week! Quiz Questions 1. Which continent was the titanosaur bone discovered in? 2. Boccia is a WHAT sport? (Hint: It starts with the letter P) 3. Which state has received a visit (with a side of mischief) from Neil the seal? 4. What is the name of the duck that's been waddling around in a Mexico jersey? 5. The sand cat was given the nickname, "WHAT of the desert"? Answers 1. Antarctica 2. Para sport 3. Tasmania 4. Merlin 5. Ghost

NAIDOC Week: 50 Years of Deadly 03.07.2026 12min

Emily has passed the mic to Wiradjuri and Palawa journalist Isaac Muller for this special NAIDOC Week episode of News Time. NAIDOC Week is a time to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. In this episode we’ll visit a patch of land being handed back to Traditional Owners, we’ll hear about some First Nations people nominated for some big awards, and we’ll learn some words in language for our Wow of the Week. Quiz Questions 1. What is the national NAIDOC Week theme this year? 2. The beach at which Captain Cook and his crew repaired the Endeavour is being given back to Traditional Owners. What state is this in? 3. Which TV show has episodes that have been translated into an Aboriginal language? 4. What piece of headwear was created for the festival in Alice Springs? 5. How do you say 'water' in the language Pertame? Answers 1. 50 years of Deadly 2. Queensland 3. Bluey 4. Beanies 5. Kwatja (pronounced KWAH-jah)

Clever clocks and cheeky flocks 26.06.2026 14min

This week News Time is an innovation sensation! You’re going to hear five stories about people thinking outside the box to make the world a better place. We’ll learn about an invention being placed at beaches all over Australia to help save lives; then, we’ll head overseas with two mates who are seeing the world one piggyback at a time. And we’ll uncover a gadget to stop sticky beaks causing mischief in our Wow of the Week. Quiz Questions 1. What did Kai invent for his grandfather? 2. Yasmin invented clothing designed to be worn WHERE? 3. What potentially life-saving invention has been placed at more than 200 beaches around Australia? 4. How do Lachie and Fletcher get around at places that aren’t wheelchair accessible? 5. What is the name of the invention to stop cockatoos littering in Lorne? Answers 1. A smart clock 2. The gym 3. Shark bite kit 4. By piggyback! 5. Apron

Monstrous prize and birthday surprise 19.06.2026 12min

On this episode of News Time, we'll hear about an award that no one wants to win! Plus, we'll meet a 101 year-old trying to break a world record, and we'll buckle up for a road trip with a very cute passenger in our Wow of the Week. Quiz Questions 1. Which country are the street drummers from? 2. Which two materials is the worst packaging made of? 3. How old did Nate turn this year? 4. May says that croquet is wonderful exercise for your body and your what? (Hint: It starts with the letter B) 5. What name did the rescuers give the wallaby they saved? Answers 1. New Zealand 2. Plastic and aluminium 3. 10 4. Brain 5. Little Claudia

Cleaned-up creek and moon sneak peek 12.06.2026 14min

On this week’s News Time, we’ll visit a creek that’s been filled with wheely bad litter; then we’ll discover which Australian bird was the most spotted in the last year. And finally, in our Wow of the Week, we’ll head to a concert to hear about an audience member who did much more than just applaud the performers. Quiz Questions 1. What is the name of the Australian men's soccer team? 2. How many trolleys has Cassy pulled out of her local creek so far? 3. The moon base will be used to train astronauts to travel to WHICH planet? 4. Which bird was the most spotted in the 2025 Bird Count? 5. What musical instrument did Sterling step in to play? Answers 1. Socceroos 2. 300 3. Mars 4. The Australian magpie 5. Keyboard

Ninjas zooming and cockroaches booming 05.06.2026 14min

We're flying high on this week’s News Time! We’ll hear about an Aussie who’s been offered a job that’s truly out of this world; then we’ll head to an island where a creepy crawly has made quite a comeback! And in our Wow of the Week, we'll take you out to the ball game! Quiz Questions 1. How many sporting events are in a modern pentathlon? 2. What process did Travis call upon the Prime Minister to establish? 3. Where has Katherine Bennell-Pegg been invited to go? 4. What is the name of the island experiencing a boom in native cockroaches? 5. What are the first names of the two Australian Major League Baseball players who faced each other recently? Answers 1. Five 2. Truth-telling 3. The International Space Station 4. Lord Howe Island 5. Curtis and Travis

Nosy dog and a hidden frog 29.05.2026 13min

On this week's News Time, we’ll hear a musical instrument that’s taken more than three years to repair. We’ll also visit a workplace looking for an energetic new staff member who’s keen to fetch; and then we’ll uncover a salad surprise in our Wow of the Week. Quiz Questions 1. How old is lawn bowler Jacky Hudson? 2. What native animal was Bear the detection dog trained to sniff out? 3. Braithen has written a book in which Indigenous language? 4. What giant music instrument has been restored? 5. What name did the housemates give the frog? Answers 1. 75 2. Koalas 3. Gudjal 4. A pipe organ 5. Greg!

Flying free and plane at sea 22.05.2026 13min

On this week’s News Time, we’ll hear how sport is helping refugees feel like they belong. We’ll meet a new species of insect that's lacking table manners. Then, in our Wow of the Week, we’ll find out why a jet plane has travelled to Australia... by boat! Quiz Questions 1. What is the name given to Australian sign language? 2. What sport is helping refugees settle into the Toowoomba community? 3. The new insect was given the name Larrakia WHAT-legged assassin bug? 4. What bird did Christopher, the drone operator, say he's always wanted to fly like? 5. How long had the plane been travelling by sea? Answers 1. Auslan 2. Hockey 3. Feather-legged 4. Black cockatoo 5. Two months!

Shuffling trails and spewing whales 15.05.2026 13min

Isaac Muller is back to bring you more News Time! We’ll hear about a group of teenage hikers who used their knowledge to make a brave rescue. We’ll find something gross but valuable that’s washed up on a beach. Then, in our Wow of the Week, we’ll meet someone who loves our world and has lived on it for much longer than most of us! Quiz Questions 1. What has been discovered about platypuses from millions of years ago? 2. What did the girls make to get the injured hiker to safety? 3. Ambergris was once used as an ingredient in what item? 4. Where are many Meekatharra kids riding their repaired bikes to? 5. How old did Sir David Attenborough turn last week? Answers 1. They had teeth! 2. A homemade stretcher 3. Perfume 4. School 5. 100!

Robot crew and seed breakthrough 08.05.2026 12min

Isaac Muller has picked up the microphone from Emily for this week's News Time! You'll meet some litter legends working hard to make their community a cleaner place. We’ll visit an airport that’s hired a crew of robots to do some heavy lifting. And in our Wow of the Week, we’ll dig up a sensory scoop about seeds! Quiz Questions 1. What nickname has Ayla given her walking frame? 2. What bakery treat did the sisters enjoy after their litter collecting? 3. Which country has introduced humanoid robot baggage handlers? 4. What did Alby sleep next to each night as a two-year-old? 5. What noise does a falling raindrop sound like to a seed? Answers 1. Goldie 2. Vanilla slice 3. Japan 4. A container of golf balls 5. Plunk!

Amazing Animals: Beakless birds and whale words 01.05.2026 13min

We're eager as a beaver to bring you this week's News Time, because it's another Amazing Animals special! You’ll hear about a giant spiky creature that once roamed Australia; and meet Bruce, a disabled bird from New Zealand. Then we'll dive deep underwater and use our ears to find our Wow of the Week! Quiz Questions 1. What animal did the fossil in the museum belong to? 2. Is Bruce the Kea missing the top or bottom part of his beak? 3. What was the name of the dog helping kids read? 4. What does Kungaka mean in language? 5. The whales communicate in a series of short clicks, what are these called? (Hint: It starts with C) Answers 1. A giant echidna 2. The top 3. Tashi 4. The hidden one 5. Codas

Folding map store and new-look dinosaur 24.04.2026 13min

On this edition of News Time, we’ll hear about an inclusive sport called adaptive skateboarding! We’ll also find our way to a shop that’ll soon be going off the grid. Then, in our Wow of the Week, we’ll discover a very fashionable item made from recycled tennis balls! Quiz Questions 1. What is the name of the famous Australian dinosaur named after a town in outback Queensland? 2. What outback town did the Sydney Youth Orchestras travel to? 3. Why is the shop of maps in Adelaide closing? 4. What is the name of the sport that Bobby loves? 5. How many tennis balls go into landfill each year in Australia? Answers 1. The muttaburrasaurus 2. Wilcannia 3. Shop owner Anthony is retiring 4. Adaptive skateboarding 5. 10 million

Special Episode: How do we get electricity? 22.04.2026 10min

It's World Earth Day and News Time host, Emily, is learning all about it with the help of Lee Constable, a science and environmental communicator. She knows everything about renewable energy and where it comes from.

Thylacine clue and valuable poo 17.04.2026 13min

On this week's News Time, we’ll hear about an entire town that’s up for sale at a bargain price, then we’ll go poolside to discover what’s lifting the spirits of stressed swimmers. Then, in our Wow of the Week, we’ll meet a native animal whose poo is worth millions of dollars! Quiz Questions 1. More people have been travelling around on WHAT mode of transport? 2. How many people live in the town of Cooladdi? 3. What did Swimming Australia introduce to help athletes calm down before racing? 4. What is the name of the creature more commonly known as the Tasmanian Tiger? 5. How do bats plant trees? Answers 1. Bicycles 2. Two! But there’s room for more... 3. Support dogs 4. Thylacine 5. They poop out seeds!

Lunar cruise and stowaway snooze 10.04.2026 12min

It’s a bit of a numbers game on News Time this week! We’ll hear about a surfing superstar who’s been making lists and checking them twice. Then, we'll countdown to blast off for a fly-by of the moon! And in our Wow of the Week, we’ll discover why one country is spending over a year counting all the way to one billion! Quiz Questions 1. Where was the sugar glider having a nap? 2. What is the name of the list that Molly Picklum writes before she competes? 3. Why did Rhoda Roberts say you should never judge others? 4. What is the name of the mission that's just done a fly-by of the moon? 5. How many people live in India? Answers 1. In the sails of a boat 2. "Admit it" list 3. Because you never know what they're going through 4. Artemis II 5. More than a billion... though we won't know for sure until after the census!

Anonymous good and whittling wood 03.04.2026 12min

This episode of News Time is a wholesome one! We’ll hear about a generous donation from a stranger, then travel to a small-town footy field for a community-wide kickaround. We’ll take it slow for a surprising hobby that’s making a comeback, and for our Wow of the Week, we’ll cherish a furry friendship that’s lasted much longer than we realised! Quiz Questions 1. Who donated all the food to the flooded town? 2. What sort of football do the Thargomindah Bulls play? 3. What was Dame Sarah’s job before she became the Archbishop of Canterbury? 4. What is the word, starting with W, for carving spoons and shapes out of wood? 5. How long have humans had dogs around as companions? Answers 1. We don’t know! They chose to stay anonymous. 2. Rugby league 3. Nurse 4. Whittling 5. About 15,000 years

Tree lobster and bowling bumper 27.03.2026 12min

It’s a wiggly, squirmy episode of News Time today – we’ll hear about a creative environmentalist using fly larvae, or maggots, to make a positive difference. Plus, we’ll go island hopping to spot a special stick insect with a surprising nickname. And I’d say you should pack your sunscreen for our intergalactic Wow of the Week, but where we’re going? That wouldn’t help much… Quiz Questions What do Shane and Charli feed their fly larvae? Can you name one of the nicknames for the Lord Howe island stick insect? What do the dancers with disability say you need to be able to do, to learn and grow? Which two sports have been combined to create Squalleyball? What would it smell like on the lava planet? Answers Food waste from local businesses. They’re tree lobsters, or walking sausages. Fail. Squash and Volleyball Rotten eggs!

Tuneful honeyeater and footy fever 20.03.2026 12min

I hope you’ve got something orange to wear, because on News Time today we’re celebrating Harmony Day, and multiculturalism in Australia. We’ll welcome people from all over the world in another way, too – the Women’s Asian Cup Football Competition is on! And the best female soccer players from all over Asia are here in Australia for the big tournament. Plus, hear baby birds learning old songs, and take a dive deep underwater to explore a long-lost shipwreck. Quiz Questions What’s the word, starting with m, for lots of different cultures living in harmony? Who is the captain of the Matildas? How many years of dancing is the company celebrating? What species of bird has been re-taught their own long song? Which Australian city was the sunken boat named after? Answers Multiculturalism Sam Kerr 50 years Regent Honeyeater The City of Hobart

Racing fast and a brand new class 13.03.2026 13min

Today’s episode has a little bit of everything. You’ll hear about some sportspeople taking on the best in the world at the Paralympic Winter Games, then meet a sporty, speedy teen travelling the world to follow her dream. After that, we’ll get a little bit sticky learning something new about sweet, runny honey before grabbing a turtle and a toothbrush for the Wow of the Week! Quiz Questions Aussie flag bearer and Paralympian Ben Tudhope has already won a medal at the games… was it a gold, silver or bronze medal? What bee behaviour made the honey even stronger at fighting germs? What country is Joanne going to for her racing career? What is it called when someone is both Deaf and blind? What part of the turtle did Josh fix with the dental supplies? Answers A silver medal. The bees visited lots of different kinds of flowers. Japan. Deafblind. It’s shell.