ABC KIDS News Time

We take a look back at some of the stories that made us smile in 2021.

On today's show: Scientists scour an island in search of the assassin spider, the Australian Army has a new high-ranking Indigenous soldier, a bird watcher’s hobby helps his feathered friends, a 104-year-old woman proves you’re never too old to learn something new, and an enormous telescope is launched into outer space.QUIZ QUESTIONS:1. What do assassin spiders hunt?2. What is the nickname for the soldiers at the top of Australia?3. What two foundations does Michael raise money for?4. What was Kuttiyama's test score?5. How much did Webb cost?BONUS TRICKY QUESTION:How old are the oldest stars in the universe?ANSWERS:1. Spiders2. The eyes and ears of the north3. BirdLife Australia and the Indigenous Literacy Foundation4. 89 out of 1005. 10 billion dollarsBONUS TRICKY ANSWER:13 billion years

On today's show: A lucky dad and daughter find two FIVE-leaf clovers, a plucky bird flies across the Pacific Ocean, a brand-new school gets set to open, a long-distance swimmer breaks a world record, and astronauts eat space tacos.QUIZ QUESTIONS:1. How many leaves does most clover have?2. What's the name of the godwit who had to turn back to Alaska?3. What does 'giingana' mean?4. How many times has Chloe McCardel swum across the English Channel?5. What type of chilli did the astronauts grow?BONUS TRICKY QUESTION:Name two other foods grown in space.ANSWERS:1. Three2. 4BWRB3. Be happy4. 445. Hatch chilliBONUS TRICKY ANSWER:Lettuce and radishes

On today's show: We celebrate Hannukah, a First Nations basketball referee heads to the US, a new muppet moves to Sesame Street, dinosaur experts solve a case of mistaken identity, and it's International Day of People with Disability.QUIZ QUESTIONS:1. What is the name of the candlestick used during Hannukah?2. What is the NBL?3. How old is Ji Young?4. Where were the dino footprints found?5. When is International Day of People with Disability?BONUS TRICKY QUESTION:What are Ji Young's two passions?ANSWERS1. Menorah2. National Basketball League3. Seven4. Underground mine near Ipswich, Queensland5. December 3BONUS TRICKY ANSWER:Rocking out on her electric guitar and skateboarding

On today's show: A history-making marathon win, volcanoes on the moon, trees made from dry grass, giant owl-spotting, and a pollution-sucking jumping castle.QUIZ QUESTIONS:1. How many golds did Madison win in Tokyo?2. How old were the most recently discovered moon rocks?3. What does 'Tjanpi' mean?4. In which country was the Shelley's eagle owl spotted?5. What eats the pollution sucked out of the air by the jumping castle?BONUS TRICKY QUESTION:What is the Pitjantjatjara name for 'Happy Trees'?ANSWERS:1. Two2. Two billion years old3. Grass4. Ghana5. AlgaeBONUS TRICKY ANSWERPunu Pukurlpa

We're celebrating World Children’s Day with five stories all about amazing kids.QUIZ QUESTIONS:1. What type of science will Allegra study at uni?2. How much will the Merimbula skatepark cost?3. What is the name of the fashion show Quaden starred in?4. How old is Caydence Fouracre?5. What is Logan's drag queen name?BONUS TRICKY QUESTIONWhat was the name of the bull ridden by Caydence?ANSWERS:1. Physics2. One million dollars3. Walking in Two Worlds4. 145. Candy FeatherbottomBONUS TRICKY ANSWERJuicy Wiggle

On today's show: Teen mechanics build an electric car, a deadly scientist sends free books to kids, koalas get their own tartan, world leaders make a big mistake at an important event, and a very clever green thumb grows a fruit salad tree.QUIZ QUESTIONS:1. Where will the girls' car source its electricity?2. What is the name of Corey Tutt's organisation?3. What does the colour green represent on the koala tartan?4. What country is Karine Elharrar from?5. What is a peachcot?BONUS TRICKY QUESTION:What is the current world record for the most different types of fruit on one tree?ANSWERS:1. The sun (solar power)2. Deadly Science3. Gum leaves4. Israel5. A cross between an apricot and a peachBONUS TRICKY ANSWER:Five

On today's show: We celebrate Diwali, explore giant kelp forests, track a rare sawfish, protest against unfair rules, and discover a knight's sunken sword.QUIZ QUESTIONS:1. How long does Diwali go for?2. What are the tiny cells called that grow on leaves and stems?3. How long has it been since a sawfish was recorded on Quinkan Country?4. How did Ella feel when she wore a hat or hoodie?5. What was the name of the series of battles where the sword was probably used?BONUS TRICKY QUESTION:What are Diwali oil lamps called?ANSWERS:1. Five days2. Spores3. 29 years4. Comfortable5. The CrusadesBONUS TRICKY ANSWER:Diyas

On today's show: First Nations students design a dream school, goats help fight bushfires, fossil finders discover a prehistoric sea creature, country kids build a blooming business, and a tiny dog survives a tornado.QUIZ QUESTIONS:1. What type of sanctuary featured in the prize-winning school design?2. What do goats eat to stop bushfires?3. What does titanokorys gainesi mean?4. What type of flowers is Georgie selling?5. What animals, other than Pom Pom, were swept into the sky?TRICKY BONUS QUESTION:What type of dog is Pom Pom?ANSWERS:1. Turtle2. Weeds3. Titanic helmet4. Billy's Buttons5. CowsTRICKY BONUS ANSWER:Pomeranian

Head out of this world with Ruby and astrophysicist Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith as they answer your intergalactic questions about space travel.If there is a news story you would like us to explore in-depth on a special episode of News Time, you can email abckidslisten@abc.net.au