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Every Friday, join Ruby for News Time as she counts down the week’s most interesting news stories for kids. From amazing animals to special events, the natural world to outer space, News Time is made especially for children to help them understand the world around them.
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May 17, 2024 • 13min
Cave kangaroo and shear excitement
Join the adventure as we visit a post office, practice deep listening at the beach, explore a cave with a 50,000-year-old short-faced kangaroo skeleton, witness record-breaking shearing on a farm, and learn about the world's largest oyster named Jill.

May 10, 2024 • 10min
Cool city and special spears
Op shop project empowers indigenous women to create art center, giant jawbone discovery, Seville cooling plan, return of spears to traditional owners, disappearing Sydney beach mystery

May 3, 2024 • 11min
Villainous ant and astounding artwork
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

Apr 30, 2024 • 13min
Artificial Intelligence special
Join Ruby and the ABC's national technology reporter Ange Lavoipierre for a deep dive into the world of artificial intelligence.

Apr 26, 2024 • 12min
Underwater mountain and senior swimmers
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

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Apr 19, 2024 • 13min
Smart farm and curious clay
From exploring a high-tech farm to playing basketball in Ireland, this podcast covers a range of interesting topics. Discoveries about First Nations Australians, soccer field availability, and unique frog species add to the excitement. Bonus tricky questions and answers keep listeners engaged throughout the episode.

Apr 12, 2024 • 12min
Froggy fossil and significant signs
Paleontologists analyze an ancient frog fossil, revealing its evolutionary link. Moon rover may mine for oxygen, fuel, water. Siblings work to acknowledge indigenous land owners. Exploring Ramadan, Eid celebrations, a unique punk beetle discovery. Entomologist James identifies new species with camouflage in Lamington National Park.

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Apr 5, 2024 • 12min
Sporty Special
This podcast episode covers a range of sports topics, from a school kid excelling in discus throwing to the fascinating world of joggling. It also explores adaptive surfing competitions, Indigenous footy player stories, and the awe-inspiring tale of Jasmine Paris conquering the Barkley Marathons.

Mar 29, 2024 • 12min
Breakfast breakthrough and big trees
Explore the potential of using Vegemite's yeast to recycle old electronics efficiently. Discover bird perching preferences on tree branches and Anjali Sharma's climate activism. Uncover Indigenous cultural practices, innovative farming techniques for giant blueberries, and the quest for a record-breaking fruit.

Mar 22, 2024 • 12min
Road trip trivia and whale song
In this podcast, they discuss quirky street signs in Queensland, a six-year-old breaking a world record in a race, the communication methods of whales through singing, multiculturalism celebrations, and the discovery of an ancient fossilized forest in England.