ABC KIDS News Time Language game and 6-7 fame
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Dec 4, 2025 Discover a smartphone game helping revive the endangered Nibali language! Embark on a thrilling jungle trek with Diki, who searched for the elusive Rafflesia flower after ten years. Dive into the intriguing world of cricket and explore the latest slang with Macquarie Dictionary's 'Word of the Year.' And don't miss out on the green experiment in space, where moss thrived outside the ISS for months. A mix of adventure, language preservation, and fascinating trivia awaits!
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Unpredictable Test Matches Affect Logistics
- Test cricket can last up to five days but sometimes finishes much earlier, changing logistics for fans and organisers.
- Early finishes can create large food surpluses that need rapid redistribution to avoid waste.
Mass Donation After Early Match Finish
- Perth Stadium ordered tons of food but the match ended early and they donated the surplus to OzHarvest.
- OzHarvest received its biggest donation in Western Australia and redistributed food to charities and schools.
Words Of The Year Reflect Culture
- Dictionaries pick words that reflect cultural moments, like Macquarie's 2025 choice 'AI slop'.
- Viral slang can become dictionary entries even when its meaning is unclear, as with '6-7'.