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It's almost the end of the year, so we're looking back at five of our favourite good news stories from 2024.
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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'.
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On News Time each week, we count down five awesome news stories, with your help of course. This week is chock-a-block! Full of dino droppings, adventuring pups and circus superstars.
Quiz Questions
1.What is fossilised poo called?2.In which state have people restored an old satellite dish?3.How does Callum recycle?4.Can you name a place that Lucia has performed?5.What is Elise's assistance dog's name?Bonus Tricky Question
Why do scientists think dinosaurs might have risen to the top of the food chain?
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1.Coprolite2.Western Australia3.He loads up his car and then drives to a bigger town4.Sydney Opera House5.LennyBonus Tricky Answer
They ate a wider variety of plants, so they survived when the environment changed
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You're in for a weird and wonderful episode of News Time today! Hear about bananas stuck to walls, and scientists interested in hearing all about people's…. farts.
Quiz Questions
1.How much did the banana artwork sell for?2.Who is being asked to track their farts?3.Which competition did the ParaMatildas win?4.In which city might you have found a fossil floating down the street?5.What kind of sheep did Nikki shear?Bonus Tricky Question
How many sheep did Nikki shear in 8 hours?
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1.$9.5 million2.Australians over 14 years old3.World Cup4.Melbourne5.MerinoBonus Tricky Answer
395
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Ruby has passed the news time microphone over to National Disability Affairs Reporter Nas Campanella to host an awesome episode, for International Day of People with Disability.
Quiz Questions
1.Do you have to have a disability to play Wheelchair Rugby League?2.In which country is the station TV Bra?3.How much does Sarah charge for the second hand hearing aids?4.Was Emma a kid or a grown-up when she found out she's autistic?5.Which animal has been 3D printed at this aquarium?Bonus Tricky Question
How does your News Time host, Nas, read the news?
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1.No, people with and without disability can play together2.Norway3.Nothing - they're free4.A grown-up5.SeahorseBonus Tricky Answer
Nas listens to a little voice on her computer, then repeats the news aloud at the same time.
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Today's episode of News Time is a particularly tasty one… we'll hear about some delicious veggies being grown beyond our atmosphere and make some cheesy treats with kind community members, too.
Quiz Questions
1.From which country are the scientists hoping to grow food on the moon next year?2.How many cheese sandwiches do the volunteers make each week?3.What sorts of things will the sniffer rats be looking for?4.In which state or territory does Olivia pilot her helicopter?5.How much money did the artwork sell for?Bonus Tricky Question
What is the name of the AI artwork?
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1.Australia2.7503.Animal products4.Western Australia5.$1.6 millionBonus Tricky Answer
A.I. God
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On World Children's Day each year, we celebrate all kids and remember their rights. But what exactly are rights?
For this special episode of News Time, Ruby is joined by Australia's National Children's Commissioner, Anne Hollonds. Ruby and Anne talk about World Children's Day, about what rights are and some of the special rights kids have.
It's best if this episode is listened to with a grown-up around.
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Today, we're celebrating World Children's Day! Plus, hear about experimental satellites, and a community getting their water from a surprising source.
Quiz Questions
1.What's your favourite thing about being a kid?2.The World's first wooden satellite has been built in what country?3.What does the hydro panel system make after sucking something out of the air?4.Yagan Mia means home to the long-necked, what?5.Which continent are emperor penguins usually found?Bonus Tricky Question
What is a right?
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1.Any answer is correct2.Japan3.Drinking water4.Turtle5.AntarcticaBonus Tricky Answer
A right is something you should have. You have the right to shelter, but not to the latest gaming console.
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On News Time each week, I count down five fantastic news stories, with your help of course. On today's episode, we'll meet a peculiar pollinator, a cricket sensation and a rhyming rapper, before we head deep into the belly of a black hole.
Quiz Questions
1.What sort of animal is this peculiar pollinator?2.How many things are in the newly discovered black hole system?3.What can be found at the back of the barber shop?4.What two sports does Caoimhe play?5.In which country was the Mayan city found?Bonus Tricky Question
How many runs/ points is hitting a boundary worth in cricket?
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1.Mouse2.Three3.Music and Recording Studio4.Cricket and Football (soccer)5.MexicoBonus Tricky Answer
Four
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On News Time today, I've got books, birds, blimps and bobbles for you. Sound intriguing?
Quiz Questions
1.In which state or territory was the craft competition held?2.What will the AI video do to help people who are deaf or hard of hearing?3.What was the lost bird's name?4.What sport does Nicho Hynes play?5.What's another word for a blimp?Bonus Tricky Question
What was the name of the second cockatoo, sent in to help rescue the first one?
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1.Tasmania2.Sign language3.Mickey4.Rugby League5.AirshipBonus Tricky Answer
Old Lady Doris
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On News Time today, we're heading deep underwater to meet some sea creatures surviving in places no one thought possible! And then, from the bottom of the ocean, to the tippity top of the worlds tallest mountains to meet a climber who has conquered them all.
It's an episode of extreme ups and downs!
Quiz Questions
1.What sort of animal was found beneath the ocean floor?2.What animal sound does the plains-wanderer's tweet sound like?3.How many mountains did Nima Rinji climb?4.What are the koala doors designed to stop?5.What was revealed on the beach?Bonus Tricky Question
What did George install on his property, to measure animal sounds?
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1.Tubeworms2.Moo3.Fourteen4.Koalas wandering onto the road5.Fossilised forestBonus Tricky Answer
Song meters
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On News Time today, you'll find out about a special week especially for celebrating kids, before we witness a battle of the bugs and a turtle in the spotlight.
Quiz Questions
1.An easy question to start... what's your favourite thing about being a kid?2.Which bear was crowned the winner this year?3.What sort of bug are growers using to protect their plants?4.What sort of animal is the dance story about?5.What are the biking buddies hoping to see lots of on their trip?Bonus Tricky Question
What's the word for the chemicals sprayed on to plants, that the growers want to use less of?
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1.Up to you!2.Grazer3.Wasps4.Turtle5.BirdsBonus Tricky Answer
Pesticide
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On News Time today, you'll meet a fish with legs, hear about sun-free solar power, and marvel at a classroom's early morning mystery.
Quiz Questions
1.Where does Laurie create her artworks?2.What's the name of the fish? 3.What are scientists using to generate power?4.Which sport do the Pacifika Ballerz play?5.How many satellites did the European Space Agency send up?Bonus Tricky Question
What's the word, starting with P, for the little bumps on the fish legs?
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1.Carpet/ Rug2.Northern Sea Robin3.Heat4.Basketball5.TwoBonus Tricky Answer
Papillae
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On News Time, I count down five of the best news stories from Australia and the world, and, of course, including a bonus story guaranteed to make you say 'wow' — our Wow of the Week!
This episode has some big space news! Then we'll come back down to earth to hear about hiding crocodiles, skilful storytellers and a long lost diary.
Quiz Questions
1.For roughly how long will we have a mini-moon?2.What's the word, starting with o, for stories that you tell out loud?3.What nickname have they given the crocodile?4.How do Renea and Charlotte know each other?5.What was David John's job?Bonus Tricky Question
Where is David's Antarctic diary now?
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1.About 2 months2.Oral storytelling3.Houdini4.They're mother and daughter5.Scientist/ Antarctic ExpeditionerBonus Tricky Answer
It's going to a museum.
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It almost feels like we're reporting from the zoo on News Time today! I've got burping cows, comforting turtles and some lucky pups at a pet rescue lined up for you.
Quiz Questions
1.Can you name one of Selwyn's pet dogs?2.What's the thing, starting with M, that can be found in cow emissions?3.What did Dr. Louise name the turtle?4.Which state won the First Nations Tournament?5.What was Joel searching for when he spotted the crater?Bonus Tricky Question
What was the score at the end of the final netball game of the tournament?
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1.Mindy, Lindy, Rover and Buddy are all correct answers2.Methane3.Timmy4.Queensland5.A place to campBonus Tricky Answer
Queensland 37 - South Australia 35
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On News Time, we count down five news stories from around Australia and the world, and today's show has a tasty mix of news morsels for you. I've got award winning lunch orders, booming brass bands and cool coastal science on the menu.
Quiz Questions
1.Can you name two of the veggies in the pasta?2.How many new species were added to the National Species List?3.In which town, starting with B, is the all-ages brass band?4.What's the indigenous name for Botany Bay?5.What kind of mushroom have the scientists used for the robot? Hint: It's a little bit royal!Bonus Tricky Question
What's the name of the rootlike structures that the mushroom has grown into the hardware?
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1.Any two of these: sweet potato, tomato, carrot, cauliflower, capsicum and zucchini 2.7503.Bega4.Gamay5.King OysterBonus Tricky Answer
Mycelium
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For News Time today, I've rounded up five stories from across Australia. We'll hear about proficient puzzlers, daring dingoes and a curly solution for hairdressers … all before a creepy crawly Wow of the Week.
Quiz Questions
1.In the Nie family, who learnt how to solve a puzzle cube first?2.What is Issy trying to raise awareness about?3.What's the name given to the dingo safety sticks?4.What sort of hair texture are more hairdressers learning about?5.Which spiders had smaller brains? Spiders in the city, or the country?Bonus Tricky Question
Which species of spider were the scientists investigating?
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1.The dad, Peiching2.Bullying3.Wongari sticks4.Afro textured hair5.Spiders in the city, under lightsBonus Tricky Answer
Orb Weaver
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On News Time, we count down five of the best stories from around Australia and the world. Today's show has clever kids making marvellous potions, awesome athletes winning gold and a discovery about bubble blowing whales.
Quiz Questions
1.Can you name a Paralympian?2.What award did Heman win?3.Who did Joe write his first letter to?4.What is the ISL word for Australia?5.What kind of whale has been found to make and use tools?Bonus Tricky Question
What do the whales capture and eat?
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1.We named James Turner, Thomas Gallagher, Jamieson Leeson, Daniel Michel and Madison de Rozario, but if you need any Paralympian, you get this one right!2.TIME Kid of the Year3.His daughter, Julie4.A fist placed on top of the hand5.Humpback WhalesBonus Tricky Answer
Krill
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On News Time today, we'll meet some powerful Paralympians representing Australia! Plus, hear about astronauts, archaeology, cane toads and cheeky horses.
Quiz Questions
1.Where are the Paralympic Games being held this year?2.What's the name of the ship that astronauts conduct experiments on? Hint: ISS3.What animal has been eating fewer cane toads because of this experiment?4.What dance style/s are the kids learning?5.What did the horses get if they did the right thing?Bonus Tricky Question
What's the name of the sport in the Paralympics where the ball has a bell in it?
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1.Paris, France2.International Space Station3.Crocodiles4.Breaking/Dabke5.A treatBonus Tricky Answer
Goalball
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Liz Wright from ABC Sport speaks with three Australian Paralympians, as the 2024 Paralympic Games get underway in Paris.
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