ABC KIDS News Time

This summer, we're replaying some of our favourite episodes from 2023. This episode is a News Time special, all about the cost of living.

If you’ve listened to News Time before, you’ll know that we end each week’s countdown with our Wow of the Week. Well, today’s episode is all wow, all the time! It’s WowFest! A countdown of five amazing stories this year that made you go 'wow'.

A year in review: Aboriginal petroglyphs and a possum reunion, Matilders' success in the World Cup, inclusivity in playgrounds, and Sea Forest's fight against climate change with asparagopsis seaweed.

Learn about a rural postie doing amazing things for her community. Discover how artificial intelligence is assisting an Aussie icon and the heartwarming visits high school students make to an aged care home. Explore a remote community's quest to establish a local orchard for fresh produce. Uncover the fascinating world of the Dewintons Golden Mole, a rare and endangered species.

Today's podcast covers an Aussie gymnast's incredible skill, a selfless barber helping his community, Australia's first moon rover and its naming process, the launch of an Indigenous podcast network, and the fascinating survival secrets of high-dwelling mice.

This weekend, it's International Day of People with Disability, so on today's episode I've got five fantastic stories all about disability. We'll meet a horse rider learning to do old tricks in a new way, and visit a timber yard full of great people. After that, we'll beat the drum with an award winning school teacher, and play a groovy game that's becoming more inclusive. Then finally, it's time for the Wow of the Week.Quiz Questions1.What sport does Suzin like doing?2.Where does Kirsten work?3.What is the main instrument that Ms Lowry's students play?4.Who is the new Just Dance routine designed to be more accessible for?5.What's the name of the robotic dog?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhat award did Sue Lowry win for her work at Southport Special School?Answers1.Riding horses2.Timber yard3.Drums4.People who use wheelchairs5.SpotBonus Tricky AnswerARIA for Music Teacher of the Year

Today's podcast celebrates World Children's Day, explores fossilized bird footprints found in Australia, highlights the discrimination faced by female pilot Deborah Lawrie, discusses Captain Deborah's historic flight and Timmy Duggan's Hoops for Health program, and introduces break dancing as an Olympic sport with Jeff Dunn representing Australia.

Meet Earl, the blind kelpie who defied expectations to win the Cobbard Challenge. Learn about Carmel Ryan's sustainable dress made from biodegradable materials. Discover the success of the Parramatilders soccer team and the heroic story of James Downey. Find out about a potential giant crater caused by an asteroid in New South Wales.

This podcast discusses the conservation efforts for Australia's loneliest tree, the remarkable achievements of young soccer players, the heartwarming story of a kangaroo with a prosthetic tail, and the responsibilities of Dr Julia Cornwall McCain as the first indigenous mayor of Berrigan Shire Council.

In this episode, the podcast covers a variety of interesting topics, including the discovery of a giant tortoise in a backyard, the generosity of the Juni Netball Club during their visit to Fiji, the unique qualities of typewriters that make them appealing for people with ADHD, the indigenous filmmaker Penelope Towney and her YouTube channel, and the experiences of space travelers who were stuck in space for over a year. The episode ends with a promotion of the ABC Kids Listen app and a quiz.