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  Baby chimp and Saturn surprise 16.09.2026 9min

  In today’s episode, we’ll meet an amateur Aussie astronomer making big discoveries from their backyard.  We’ll spend some time with a cute chimpanzee looking for a new family, and then it’s time to whip out any globes or maps of the world lying around, because a big change is coming. Quiz Questions How many sides does the decagon wave have? Which bone did baby Cassie break? Does the new map make Africa look bigger or smaller than it used to look?  Answers 10 Leg Bigger News Noodler Why do you think the size of a country on a map has got so many people passionately arguing? What might it mean to the people from countries whose lands seem bigger or smaller in real life? 
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  Missing moths and warm weather 14.09.2026 8min

  Get excited friends, because today’s Talk of the Town takes us far beyond the Australian shoreline – we're headed overseas!  Plus, we might be in for a hot hot summer – find out why.  And some migrating moths have gone missing! Hear why the scientists tracking them aren’t too worried.   Questions Does El Nino mean it will probably be a summer that’s hotter than usual, or cooler than usual? How many tagged moths did the scientists find when they came back to check on them? On which continent would you find Hong Kong? I’ll give you multiple choice... is it North America, Europe, Asia or Africa?  Answers Hotter. None! Asia News Noodler - a question to chat about with the people around you Can you guess where the missing moths might be, and what might have happened to them? 
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  Burying undies and grassy art 11.09.2026 9min

  Today’s episode is particularly grassy... we’ll learn about a new sort of burial that’s kinder to the environment.  We’ll learn about artists taking unwanted weeds and turning them into art.  And find out why thousands of people have been burying their undies in the backyard, for a good cause, of course! Quiz Questions What’s the technical term for the roots of mushrooms, used to make the coffin? What’s the name of the invasive grass in the Northern Territory? Why were people burying their undies? Answers Mycelium Buffel grass To check on soil health   News Noodler - a question to chat about with the people around you Do you think these mushroom coffins will be a popular choice?
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  Silent room and quirky kakapo 09.09.2026 9min

  We ask and answer some big questions on today’s episode.  We’re encouraged to reach out to the people around us and ask how they’re going for R U OK day.  We also ask ‘why is it that famous authors are writing books that might never be read by anyone alive today?’   And ‘how can we save a weird, waddley owl-parrot from extinction’?   You’ll have to listen to find out!  Questions Do you have to wait until R U OK day to check on someone? Where will they get the paper to print these books in 100 years? How often does a kakapo have baby chicks?  Answers Nope, you can reach out to your friends whenever you think is right. From special trees planted nearby. About once every 3-5 years.   News Noodler – a question to chat about with the people around you.   Why do you think artists and authors are making things that they can’t share with anyone alive today? 
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  Bush school and snapping jaws 07.09.2026 8min

  In today’s episode we’re spending some time outdoors with a group of lucky school kids getting up close and personal with nature.  We’ll travel back in time to learn something new about the extinct Tasmanian Tiger, and then it’s time for Talk of the Town. I wonder where we’re headings today?  Quiz Questions How often did the year 1 students get to have class outside? Do the researchers think Thylacines would be better snapping up bigger or smaller animals as prey? In which state would you find Manly, Sydney? Answers Once a week Smaller New South Wales News Noodler What are the pros and cons – the good things and the bad things – about spending more class time outside?
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  Donor doggos and humming Earth 04.09.2026 9min

  On today’s episode, we’ll meet some kind canines helping other dogs, and we’ll kick a footy around with some budding Aussie rules athletes in the Top End.   Plus, your Wow of the Week is about a sound that’s constantly around you, that you’ve never heard...  Quiz Questions In which state or territory are young girls getting into AFL? Can all dogs donate blood? What is causing the Earth’s hum?  Answers Northern Territory No, only fit and healthy adult dogs Ocean swells/ waves News Noodler Do you think there might be other sounds swirling around that you can’t hear? What else might make low-frequency sounds on planet Earth? 
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  Mushroom kingdom and plastic bikkies 02.09.2026 9min

  In today’s episode, we’ll hear about some strange cookies that you might think can’t be eaten, but actually can!  We’ll hear news about some mushrooms that you might think can be eaten, but can’t.  And we’ll visit a writer’s festival all about books – no confusion there, you definitely shouldn’t eat books.  Quiz Questions  What are the three words that refer to plants, animals and mushrooms? All starting with F. Where is the Blak and Bright festival being held? What are the NASA cookies made using – plastic and what? Hint – it starts with Y.  Answers Flora, Fauna and Funga Melbourne, Naarm Yeast News Noodler  Why do you think scientists are researching more ways to feed astronauts in space? What are some challenges they might be trying to solve? 
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  Community cycle and rapid robot 31.08.2026 9min

  We’re on the move in today’s episode – first, we’ll join a fun community bike ride for a good cause. Then we’re off the bikes and on to the racing track for a run with a speedy robot!  And finally, we’ll travel to the bottom of the mainland of Australia for Talk of the Town... and remember, if you’d like your town to be the star of Talk of the Town, ask your grown up to head to the News Time page on the ABC kids listen website. Quiz Questions  Who has the speedy robot managed to run faster than? Who are the bike-riding kids raising money for this year? In which state would you find Melbourne?  Answers Usain Bolt Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria News Noodler Why do you think mechanics are working so hard on getting robots to do things like dance and run? What’s the point of that sort of thing? 
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  Deep dark skies and meaningful footy games 28.08.2026 8min

  On today’s episode, we’ll hear about some special footy games happening in the next few weeks honouring a sporting star. And, speaking of stars, we’ll head to a remote part of Australia to peer deep into the Milky Way galaxy.   Plus, it’s Wear it Purple day! So, pop your best purple accessories on and let’s get going.   Quiz Questions Which team does Jai Arrow play for? What colour should people wear to show their support for LGBTQIA+ youth? In which state or territory would you find the newest Dark Sky Sanctuary?  Answers South Sydney Rabbitohs Purple Northern Territory And your News Noodler...  What might we be able to do to reduce light pollution, and see more stars? 
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  Clever dolphins and cosmic discovery 26.08.2026 11min

  In today’s episode we’ll meet some very intelligent dolphins, learn about a newly discovered cosmic object and hear all about which book characters you’re dressing up as for Book Week!  Quiz Questions Who do the marine researchers think the dolphins are learning the hunting skill of shelling from?   What does LRDs stand for?  What is the theme for this year’s Book Week?   Answers Their mothers Little Red Dots Symphony of Stories News Noodler What else do you think the James Webb Space Telescope might discover that we don’t know about yet?
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  Recovering reef and Talk of the Town 24.08.2026 8min

  On today's episode we’ll hear about some promising signs from the Great Barrier Reef and meet some remote school kids who aren’t able to get to school. Then, we’ll hit the road for our Talk of the Town. I wonder where we’ll visit today? Quiz Questions What type of weather do scientists think helped the Great Barrier Reef show signs of recovery? When did the very long bus service begin? In which state would you find Port Stephens?  Answers A monsoon that brought cooler water temperatures 2021 NSW  News Noodler Why do you think its important kids have the choice to attend face-to-face learning at school?  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.
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  A long walk and a slow concert 21.08.2026 8min

  On today’s episode, we’ll meet a 12-year-old walking a verrrry long way for a good cause, and we’ll attend the world’s sloooooowest concert! Quiz Questions In what state is the Cape York Peninsula?   What is the name of the charity Dusty is helping?   What is the name of the song being played by the organ in Germany?   Answers Queensland Little Wings As Slow As Possible  News Noodler Why do you think someone would write a song that would take more than 600 years to finish?  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.
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  Delayed departure and protected penguins 19.08.2026 10min

  On today’s episode, you’ll hear about a flight that didn’t quite go to plan... and learn about a threat to birds around the country – and a potential solution, too. Quiz Questions In which country was the flight that couldn’t take off? What sort of bird is being vaccinated against bird flu? How many words did Dineth study per day to prepare?  Answers Canada Penguins 200 News Noodler Choose a game you might like to get really good at, like Dineth did. What steps could you take to get better at it? 
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  National Science Week! And Talk of the Town 17.08.2026 9min

  It’s Science Week! So this episode is particularly scientific terrific. Plus, we’ll hit the road and make our way to the coast for Talk of the Town.  Quiz Questions What is the name for the science that studies living things? Hint: it starts with B What process, starting with C, are they using to save this flower? In which state would you find Stockton?  Answers Biology Cloning NSW - New South Wales News Noodler Why do you think it’s important for everyday people – people who aren’t scientists as a job – to understand science? How might it help in our everyday lives? 
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  Sunny snaps and creative cooperation 14.08.2026 9min

  There’s lots to marvel at in today’s episode – we'll take a peek at pictures that scientists have been trying to capture for hundreds of years! We’ll uncover a well-preserved thigh bone from a Thylacine, and inspect an art exhibition with some unlikely contributors.   Quiz Questions What’s hotter – the surface of the sun, or the corona – it's atmosphere? How many children helped with the artwork? In which part of the body would you find a femur bone? Answers The Corona 400 The thigh, or leg News Noodler Can you think of an artwork that you could create with a big group of people, like the one in South Australia? What could it be like?
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  Juicy present and dry river 12.08.2026 8min

  On today’s episode, you’ll meet some soccer players being rewarded for their efforts in a surprising way. Plus, a dry riverbed uncovers ancient artefacts, and some fresh fashions take the runway.  Quiz Questions Which country are the tomato winning footy players from? What sort of animal bones were uncovered in the riverbed? The National Indigenous Fashion Awards were held in Darwin. Who are the traditional owners of that land? I’ll give you multiple choice.. Was it the Gadigal, the Noongar or the Larrakia? Answers Spain Mammoth Larrakia News Noodler What would you like to be rewarded with your weight in? Apples? Coloured pencils? Pool noodles? 
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  Counting Aussies and satisfying screaming 10.08.2026 8min

  On today’s episode, find out why your grown-ups received a letter in the mail just like everyone else in the country. Plus, get ready to make lots of noise for a good reason. And, find out where we’re headed today for Talk of the Town.   Quiz Questions Who is being asked to complete the census? Where do the people stand while they scream? In which state would you find the city of Townsville?  Answers Everyone in Australia On a bridge by a lake Queensland News Noodler Can you think of some different ways people might be able to meet up and let out their emotions, other than screaming? 
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  Sparkly poo and bizarre moons 07.08.2026 9min

  In today’s episode, we’ll hear about a high-tech idea that has people talking. We’ll meet some zookeepers poking around piles of poo on purpose and then we’ll head about as far away from the poo as possible, deep into outer space, for our Wow of the Week.   Quiz Questions What might you be able to use as a ticket at the footy? What are zookeepers searching for in the poo? What is the name of Neptune's biggest moon? Answers Your face. Edible glitter Triton   News Noodler Do you think it’s a good idea to use your face as a ticket? What are the positives and the negatives of the idea? 
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  Long lost library book and strange snail 05.08.2026 8min

  Today’s episode really has something for everyone... a mysterious library book racking up thousands in fines, a splendid snail who gives birth in a super strange way! And sporting success from Australia’s best.  Quiz Questions How much was the fine for the library book? Where did Australia finish on the medal tally? Through which part of its body does this snail give birth?  Answers $28,000. But they didn't have to pay any! First - top of the table It's neck News Noodler Can you imagine why that book may have been bricked up in that house? What could have happened for it to get there? 
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  Hungry bear and Talk of the Town! 03.08.2026 8min

  Find out where we'll visit for the first ever Talk of the Town! Listen until the end to hear how you can celebrate your town on a future episode of News Time.  Quiz Questions What were the grasses likely used for? What sorts of food does the bear like to eat? In which state can you find the town of Bowral? Answers Rituals – magic and healing. Sweet things New South Wales News Noodler What could people in Japan do to help keep the bears out of their homes?