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Good Dogs Week from 2022-04-15T10:11:23
This week’s episode of News Time is a little different. We’re counting down five stories all about clever canines and pawesome puppies – it’s Good Dogs week! Quiz Questions What does Vinnie the as...
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Mischievous magpies and high-tech toilet from 2022-04-08T14:00
On today’s show, we’ll meet some mischievous magpies who’ve out-smarted a team of scientists, and learn about World Health Day. We’ll hear about a smart toilet that knows whose sitting on it and sa...
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Underwater library and Autism Awareness Day from 2022-04-01T14:00
This week, we’ll revisit some would-be world record holders, and go for a bike ride with some moving mothers. We’ll head underwater to hear some sounds of the deep, and learn all about Autism Aware...
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Harmony Week and feline friends from 2022-03-25T14:00
On today’s show: We celebrate Harmony Week, helpers head to flooded communities, a caring kid raises funds for felines, a new encyclopedia helps readers learn Indigenous language, and scientists su...
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Super skateboarders and trojan asteroid from 2022-03-18T14:00
On today’s show, we’ll hear about an endangered Australian animal and its special place in an Aboriginal community. We’ll meet a man on a mission with a metal detector, and we’ll visit a skate park...
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Flood rescues and Mardi Gras from 2022-03-11T14:00
On today’s show: We’ll head to Mardi Gras, and celebrate International Women’s Day. We’ll hear about some amazing flood rescues, plus, we’ll meet a young girl who had a very special visitor at her ...
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Nifty new hand and happy flowers from 2022-03-04T14:00
On today’s show: We’ll meet a young girl with a nifty new hand, and visit a fantastic farm and see their happy crop. We’ll find out some great news about the Sydney Harbour Bridge, hear about some ...
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World Wildlife Day special from 2022-03-03T09:45:04
Ruby joins ABC resident nature nerd Ann Jones and some young wildlife carers to celebrate World Wildlife Day and find out how we can all work together to help animals be happy and healthy.
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Mother languages and millipede discovery from 2022-02-25T14:00
On today’s show: We’ll learn about International Mother Language Day, take a trip up to the International Space Station, get up close and personal with a marvellous mini-beast, meet an indigenous m...
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Winter Olympics and world's oldest animal from 2022-02-18T14:00
On today's show: Australian Winter Olympians win gold, silver and bronze, Kamilaroi kids campaign to bring home stolen trees, a roustabout impresses in the shearing shed, the world's oldest land an...
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Cicada wee and googly eye bandits from 2022-02-11T14:00
On today's show: Googly eyes pop up in strange places around Adelaide, the Australian women's cricket team wins the Ashes, cicada wee is mistaken for raindrops, scientists prepare to launch a new t...
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Glowing toadlet and Barty party from 2022-02-04T14:00
On today's show: The Australian of the Year winners are announced, Lunar New Year celebrations begin, a university student achieves a national first, Australia crowns a trio of tennis champions, an...
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Hungry badger and jumbo potato from 2022-01-28T14:00
On today’s show: A hungry badger digs up buried treasure, the world celebrates International Day of Education, scientists make fuel from fruit, Canberra gets an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islande...
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Sea dragon and camel caravan from 2022-01-21T14:00
On today’s show: School kids plant some seeds from outer space, a museum becomes friendlier for autistic kids, Australian Test Cricket gets a new star, a caravan of camels treks across the country,...
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Good news of 2021 from 2021-12-24T14:00
We take a look back at some of the stories that made us smile in 2021.
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Assassin spider and space telescope from 2021-12-17T14:00
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 10...
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Space tacos and five-leaf clovers from 2021-12-10T14:00
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 recor...
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Prehistoric prints and Happy Hannukah from 2021-12-03T14:00
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 Interna...
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Happy Trees and moon volcanoes from 2021-11-26T14:00
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...
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World Children's Day from 2021-11-19T14:00
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?...
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Koala tartan and fruit salad tree from 2021-11-12T14:00
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 c...
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Happy Diwali and sunken sword from 2021-11-05T14:00
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...
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Firefighter goats and tornado dog from 2021-10-29T14:00
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...
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Space travel special from 2021-10-27T14:00
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 expl...
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Ancient toilet and Eureka Prize from 2021-10-22T14:12:24
On today's show: Kids win a battle to recycle at school, bird-watching Aussies flock to their backyards, deaf dancers wow crowds, superstar scientists win awards, and archaeologists dig up an ancie...
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Camel milk and dino tails from 2021-10-15T14:00
On today's show: A camel farmer invents a mobile dairy, the world's oldest rainforest is handed back to its original carers, kids use computers to help combat COVID-19, scientists discover dinosaur...
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Noisy reefs and smelly vegies from 2021-10-08T14:00
On today's show: sizzling bacon sounds help coral reefs, a teenager drives a tractor across Australia, scientists find out why certain vegetables are on the nose, an elderly man gives his hometown ...
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Earthquake and Space Cows from 2021-10-01T14:00
On today's show: An earthquake shakes eastern Australia, a five-year-old hikes across America, Space Cows track buffalo herds, a meat-eating flower is rediscovered, and Kiwi kids unearth a giant bi...
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Golden Slams and boat-sinking walrus from 2021-09-24T14:00
On today's show: A boat-sinking walrus, International Day of Sign Languages, golden slam winners, a new aunty, and bringing woolly mammoths back to life. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. How much does Wally we...
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Walking whales and teddy bear bees from 2021-09-17T14:00
On today's show: School of the Air singers go viral, teddy bear bees swarm in the thousands, an asteroid gets a new name, a footballing family kicks goals, and fossil hunters find a walking whale. ...
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R U OK? Day and mighty mouse comeback from 2021-09-10T14:00
Today we’ll celebrate a Paralympic win, ask ‘R U OK?', meet the kids welcoming arrivals from Afghanistan, find out why a tree was flown across the world, and discover which extinct creature is stil...
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Coronavirus update from 2021-09-09T13:49:33
Ruby talks to ABC health and science journalist Tegan Taylor about why COVID19 is still here, what's being done about it, and how we can stay happy and healthy into the future.
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Paralympic stars and animal dads from 2021-09-03T14:00
Today, we’ll cheer along some of the world’s best athletes in the Paralympic Games, we'll snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef, find out why The Wiggles need a bigger Big Red Car, meet a farmer who bo...
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Roaming elephants and Book Week from 2021-08-27T14:00
Today we’ll follow a rogue elephant herd across China, visit a school making picture books in Indigenous languages, wear purple clothes for rainbow kids, find out what world leaders are doing to ta...
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Prehistoric dragon and alien observers from 2021-08-20T14:00
It's National Science Week! We'll join a detective mission to spot some nocturnal natives, find out how Indigenous knowledge is saving swampland, meet a man finding his voice with a new invention, ...
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Outback budgies and Young Archies from 2021-08-13T14:00
Today we’ll meet a doctor mending broken hearts, celebrate our Olympic athletes’ success, follow a flock of birds to the middle of Australia, meet some prize-winning painters and examine some treas...
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Olympic kids and rogue planets from 2021-08-06T14:00
Today we’ll ollie and grind with three teen Olympians, find out which threatened species is making a comeback, float in space, meet the brothers reviving an ancient language, and visit the Lost Cit...
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Kalkadoon treasure and super speller from 2021-07-30T14:00
This week we’ll meet a super speller, celebrate International Day of Friendship, discover ancient treasure in the Queensland bush, find out how little lambs are spreading smiles, and hear about a d...
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Meteorite mystery and whale tale from 2021-07-23T14:00
Today we explore a cave where birds’ nests are ruffling feathers, we meet a science star inspired by her mum’s cooking, we cheer on an Australian para-taekwondo competitor, we solve a meteorite mys...
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Beetle business and tennis champions from 2021-07-16T11:54:58
On today's show: A weed-whacking beetle business, a very expensive kelpie, Australia Post's plans to recognise Indigenous Country, a fire burning in the middle of the ocean, and our newest tennis c...
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NAIDOC Week: Heal Country from 2021-07-09T14:00
It's NAIDOC Week, a time for all of us to celebrate the history, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The theme for NAIDOC Week this year is Heal Country – th...
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Dinosaur Week from 2021-07-02T14:00
To celebrate Dinosaur Week here at ABC Kids, we’re bringing you five of the world’s best stories all about dinos! We’ll be talking ancient crocodiles, backyard fossils, mammoth teeth, prehistoric s...
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Refugee Week and big bird count from 2021-06-25T17:31:30
This week, we’ll be stretching, bending and twisting our bodies into all sorts of shapes for International Day of Yoga. Then, we’ll go bird-watching with scientists who have figured out how many fe...
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Mouse plague and snakes on planes from 2021-06-18T17:33:27
This week, we’ll learn about a possible solution to Australia's massive mouse problem. We’ll make a splash with astronauts in the world’s deepest swimming pool. We’ll sashay down the runway with th...
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Helping horses and 2000-year-old poo from 2021-06-11T12:07:49
Today, we'll travel to the centre of the Earth where scientists have made a ground-breaking discovery. We'll dive into the sea to celebrate World Ocean Day. We'll meet a blind teenager and his new ...
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Hungry penguins and skeleton friends from 2021-06-04T15:05:25
This week, we'll take a dive into the deep sea with some hungry penguins. We'll visit a house in the United States made without a hammer or any nails. We'll travel into the jungle of the Philippine...
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Reconciliation: More than a word from 2021-05-28T17:31:04
Every week, we bring you five amazing stories from around the world, but this is a special edition of News Time because it's also Reconciliation Week. We'll be finding out exactly what reconciliati...
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World Bee Day and super slugs from 2021-05-21T17:25:14
Today, we're heading to Japan to meet a sea slug with a surprising super power. We'll also visit Spain for a juicy story about rotten oranges. We'll celebrate one of the world's most BEE-autiful cr...
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Ancient snacks and dirty undies from 2021-05-14T18:00:37
Today we’ll visit an Australian cave to check out some ancient snacks, we’ll learn about an endangered frog baby boom, and we’ll meet a rising star in the world of fashion. Speaking of clothes, we’...
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Happy reef and world's oldest bird from 2021-05-07T17:15:08
Today we’ll be travelling to India to meet a young inventor, we’ll buckle up for some driving lessons with a local legend in Queensland, and then fly to a wildlife sanctuary to meet the world’s old...
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Dance day and pawesome pooch from 2021-05-03T16:26:42
Today we’ll be meeting a heroic pooch that came to his neighbours rescue, and we’ll check out some dolls making playtime more inclusive. Next we’ll bust some moves to celebrate International Dance ...
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Encore: Top 5 Dino News from 2021-04-30T17:40:26
Back by popular demand, we're revisiting our favourite dino news stories!
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Earth Day and winged shark from 2021-04-23T17:42:01
Today, we’ll travel back in time with ancient artefact and prehistoric shark discoveries. We’ll learn about Earth Day and how one Aussie is helping their unlikely neighbours. And, get our hands bus...
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New planets and sea cucumber poo from 2021-04-16T17:24
Today we’re talking about Ramadan and a history-making maths teacher. We’ll look to outer space with some special high school students, and then dive into the ocean to find out about sharks and how...
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Ancient computer and accidental record from 2021-04-09T20:23:58
Today we’re celebrating Easter and saying thank you to the SES for all their hard work during the floods. We’ll learn about an accidental world record and some very important burrows. And we’re exp...
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Top 5 Helpers from 2021-04-02T14:02:30
There’s been a lot going on lately, but whether it’s been floods or fires or a pesky pandemic, there have always been people on their way to make things better. In light of all their hard work, I t...
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Dino discovery and a compact chameleon from 2021-03-26T17:25:19
Today we’re learning about a tiny dinosaur, and another tiny reptile – the smallest in the world in fact! We’ll row across the ocean with a world record holder, and kick goals in the Indigenous wom...
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Harmony Day and fishy relatives from 2021-03-19T17:34:01
Today we’ll be talking about what Harmony Day means, and learning about the return of some precious treasures. We’ll hit the surf safely with a lifeguard and head into the bush and see how it’s goi...
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Plastic ban and a surfing duck from 2021-03-12T23:48:17
Today we’re celebrating girls and women, and we’ll find out which Aussie state has said nooo thanks to plastic! We’ll race along beside the fastest kid in history, strut our stuff on the catwalks o...
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Neptune balls and dinosaur bottoms from 2021-03-05T17:55
Today, we’re celebrating World Wildlife Day, visiting some worried goats, and learning about some special seagrass that’s cleaning up our oceans. We’ll also hear about a dino derriere and how womba...
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Perseverance and warty pig paintings from 2021-02-26T19:46
Today we’re peering into ancient caves, landing on Mars with the rover Perseverance, and we’ll meet a mighty sheep musterer. We’ll also learn about a real-life superhero and listen in on a cicada s...
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Robot dogs and seal pups from 2021-02-19T18:18
Today we’re getting the scoop on a strange meteorite, learning about Mother Language Day, hearing why a big road was closed in New Zealand for some very important visitors, building with braille bl...
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Lunar New Year from 2021-02-12T18:25:21
Today we’re celebrating the Lunar New Year, shooting hoops with Patty Mills, making some unusual cookies, surfing the net safely and learning about a girl with a one-of-a-kind ear.
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Cow fluffs and giant pumpkins from 2021-02-05T16:30
This week on News Time, we’re learning what cow fluffs and climate change have in common, looking at a new book called Day Break, sizing up a first prize pumpkin, meeting a paw-some assistance anim...
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Punk turtles and Paralympic school sports from 2021-01-29T15:00
Today on News Time, this week we’re visiting a duck dog, talking about the coronavirus vaccine, getting active with Paralympic school sports, learning about cool burning with the Girringun rangers ...
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Holiday News from 2021-01-22T15:30:09
Welcome back to News Time! Today on the show, we’re diving underwater to meet a new type of whale, discovering a peculiar, feathered dinosaur, learning about how honeybees in Vietnam are fighting o...
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Top 5 Good News of 2020 from 2020-12-18T13:02
Summer is warming up; school holidays are about to start and everyone’s getting ready to say goodbye to the year 2020! A lot has happened this year. It’s been a hard time for a lot of us. So, befor...
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Robot wolves and giraffe GPS from 2020-12-11T16:47
Today we’re howling at the moon with some robot wolves, we’re taking a stroll through the ARIA Hall of Fame, we’ll be using our noses to travel back in time, getting lost in giraffe GPS, and we’ll ...
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International Day of People with Disability from 2020-12-04T17:22:59
This week on News Time, we’re celebrating International Day of People with Disability. Ruby is joined by super co-hosts India and Gillian to talk about disability, cheer on the first Ironman with D...
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Moroccan dung beetles and a new coral reef from 2020-11-27T17:09
Today we’re going to dive down to a new coral reef, we’ll meet a soccer player kicking goals off the field, we’ll learn how some helpful bugs are keeping Aussie farms fresh, how a new app is connec...
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Water on the moon and a horse clone from 2020-11-20T17:30
Today we’re travelling back in time to visit the ancient Nazca people of Peru, and blasting off into space to spend some time on the moon…
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NAIDOC News from 2020-11-13T18:01
It’s NAIDOC Week in Australia! A big celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture, and achievement. The theme of this year’s NAIDOC Week is ‘Always was, always will be’. It...
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Top 5 Creepy Crawly News from 2020-11-06T15:00
Some can fly, some can crawl, some are microscopic, and some can be heard from miles away! Today, we’re looking back at some of our favourite news stories about our bug buddies – creepy crawlies!
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Halloween and Yol?u surf rock from 2020-10-30T18:06
This week, we’re getting spooky on Halloween, rocking out to Yol?u tunes and visiting a Starman, waiting in the sky…
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Halloween and Yolŋu surf rock from 2020-10-30T17:06
This week, we’re getting spooky on Halloween, rocking out to Yolŋu tunes and visiting a Starman, waiting in the sky…
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Jet packs and peacock spiders from 2020-10-23T17:14
This week, we’re learning about Country, cheering on tennis champion Dylan Alcott and celebrating some very special people in our lives…
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Weird science and a popstar parrot from 2020-10-16T17:30
This week we’re getting silly with science, meeting a popstar parrot and celebrating girls across the globe…
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World Space Week from 2020-10-09T17:54
Get your moon boots on because today on News Time, we’re flying up through the atmosphere and heading for the stars to celebrate World Space Week!
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World Animal Day from 2020-10-02T16:46
We’re celebrating World Animal Day on News Time and taking a look back at some of our favourite stories from the animal kingdom. You might remember a flying dingo back in April, a town full of pola...
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Awesome Kids News from 2020-09-25T16:30
Today we’re looking back at some of our favourite news stories about awesome kids! You might remember hearing about a Nipper named Clayton who became a hero in January this year, or a young person ...
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Rosh Hashanah and the voice of Earth from 2020-09-18T17:18:16
This week, we’re visiting the koalas in the trees and singing to the whales in the sea, plus we’re celebrating Rosh Hashanah…
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Zoo baby boom and RUOK Day from 2020-09-11T16:52:21
This week, we’re stopping to smell the spring flowers, diving down in a South American submarine, and we welcome some furry new friends at zoos around Australia…
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Top 5 Ocean News from 2020-09-04T16:45
Today we’re looking back at our favourite stories about the deep, blue sea! You might remember getting stuck in some snot palaces in July, and the Seabins cleaning up our waterways in January. Let’...
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Dolphin language and a daring dog rescue from 2020-08-28T15:20:23
This week we’re going on a daring dog recue, talking to dolphins and looking out for our friends on Wear It Purple Day…
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Mars mission and helpful penguin poo from 2020-08-21T16:45:30
It’s National Science Week and to celebrate we’re looking at five science news stories. We’re heading to Mars, looking back in time and spying some penguin poo from outer space…
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Delivery dogs and an underwater museum from 2020-08-14T16:43:55
This week we meet some helpful pooches, dive underwater to an ancient shipwreck and we search the skies for a missing star…
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Dhurga Dictionary and Matariki from 2020-08-07T14:00
In celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day on the 4th of August, and International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on the 9th, we’re taking a look at five First Na...
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International Friendship Day from 2020-07-31T14:50:05
This week on News Time, we’re singing with the sparrows, getting colourful with crayons and cooking up some scientific snacks...
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Green cities and space toilets from 2020-07-24T14:35
This week we meet a helpful lollipop dog, uncover an ancient Viking ship, and blast off into space for the Lunar Loo Challenge!
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Meerkats and Mandela Day from 2020-07-17T13:45:15
This week we set sail across the Indian Ocean, head back in time to visit an ancient ancestor of a cute Australian animal, and we celebrate Nelson Mandela Day…
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Giant asteroids and dolphin friends from 2020-07-10T17:45:08
This week we’re looking at the different theories about why the dinosaurs vanished, we meet some clever dolphin friends and hear all about Malala Yousefzai and her fight for girls to go to school…
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Flying cars and snot palaces from 2020-07-03T14:00
This week, we visit an underwater snot palace, zoom around in a flying car and get excited for the 2023 Women’s World Cup…
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Top 5 Dino News from 2020-06-26T15:00
This week, we count down five of our favourite dinosaur news stories ever! You might remember a story about a frozen dragon being uncovered in Canada back in September 2019, or a town full of dinos...
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Black Lives Matter from 2020-06-19T17:45:05
Today on News Time, we talk about the Black Lives Matter movement and why people are protesting around the world...
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Noisy cicadas and eavesdropping squirrels from 2020-06-12T13:40:14
This week we're listening in on some noisy cicadas, eavesdropping squirrels and a generous dolphin named Mystique...
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In This Together from 2020-06-05T17:40
This week we're looking at five news stories from Indigenous Australia. We're celebrating Mabo Day, talking about Reconciliation and learning how to make bread from native grass...
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Sorry Day and quiet seas from 2020-05-29T16:10
This week we talk about why National Sorry Day is so important, plus we hear about shooting stars, quiet oceans and a new dino discovery...
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Top 5 Pet News from 2020-05-22T15:00
This week, we’re counting down our favourite news stories featuring extraordinary pets! Let's head back to 2019, to a camel beauty pageant in Saudi Arabia; or to England, where a duck named Jimmy g...
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Leatherback turtles and frozen frog fossils from 2020-05-15T16:37
This week on News Time, we hear all about migratory birds, leatherback turtles and fossilised frogs frozen in Antarctica...
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Prickles the sheep and the Hubble Space Telescope from 2020-05-08T17:03
This week we learn all about an insect invasion in Central Australia, a very woolly sheep named Prickles and the Hubble Space Telescope celebrates its 30th birthday...
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Bristlebird rescue and a plastic-eating enzyme from 2020-05-01T14:14:03
This week we hear all about a bristlebird rescue mission, World Dance Day and plastic-eating enzymes…
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ANZAC Day and Wandi the dingo from 2020-04-24T14:00
This week was full of special days - ANZAC Day, Earth Day and World Creativity and Innovation Day! Not to mention a dingo who fell from the sky...
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Top 5 Space News from 2020-04-17T15:00
This week, we count down five of our favourite space stories ever! You might remember a story about baking cookies in space from back in 2019 or celebrating Christina Koch’s record-breaking time sp...
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Coronavirus Edition from 2020-04-15T16:00
Normally we count down five news stories from around the world, but lately there is one news story that's taking up headlines everywhere. Let's talk about coronavirus today on News Time and what we...
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Top 5 Funny News from 2020-04-10T14:00
This week, we count down five of our funniest news stories ever! You might remember a story about hip-hop-loving cheese from back in March last year, or three life-sized astronaut sculptures made e...
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Top 5 Animal News from 2020-04-03T14:00
This week, we count down five of our favourite animal stories ever! You might remember a wandering wombat from earlier in the year or Snowball the dancing cockatoo from July last year... let's look...
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Coronavirus and a tiny dino discovery from 2020-03-27T16:20:18
This week we hear more about coronavirus in Australia, a tiny dinosaur discovery, and Yoshi the turtle and her very big swim.
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COVID-19 and clever Kiwi keas from 2020-03-20T14:30:02
This week we hear all about the coronavirus, some clever mountain parrots in New Zealand and we celebrate Harmony Day.
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International Women's Day and a duck army from 2020-03-13T14:35
This week we hear all about a swarm of locusts and an army of ducks, an 8-year-old inventor and a shark that’s bigger than a bus!
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World Wildlife Day and a big bee heist from 2020-03-06T14:00
This week we hear all about the Mardi Gras celebrations in Sydney, World Wildlife Day, a very clever dog and a big bee heist!
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Seabirds and supercomputers from 2020-02-28T14:00
This week we hear about a stupendous ancient turtle, lost seabirds, super duper weather computers and lettuce growing out of mattresses!
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The Midnight Zone and Ecuadorian llama racing from 2020-02-21T13:40
This week we hear about a deep-sea mission to explore the Midnight Zone, a Brazilian pianist returning to music thanks to a special pair of gloves, and a llama race for a famous wetland in Ecuador.
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Women in science and World Radio Day from 2020-02-14T18:44:03
This week we hear all about World Radio Day, an Italian library on wheels and we celebrate the wonderful women of science.
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Albatross GPS and a 3000 year old voice from 2020-02-07T15:00
This week, we hear all about a wandering wombat, a 3000 year old mummy's voice, a dinosaur bone discovery and albatross GPS.
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Yabun Festival and raining carrots from 2020-01-31T14:30
This week, we hear all about Yabun Festival, some amazing Australians of the Year, carrots raining from the sky and a young hero named Clayton.
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Microbats and Lunar New Year from 2020-01-24T12:18
This week, we hear all about Lunar New Year festivities, swarms of backyard microbats, International Day of Education and... a Wonder Dog!
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Mountain climbing friends and Sunshine the koala from 2020-01-17T12:20
This week, we hear about people working together during the bushfire emergency, a penguin discovered miles from home, the Australian invention cleaning up our seas and a very lucky koala named Suns...
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Young inventors and 3D homes from 2019-12-20T15:30
This week, we check out some cool inventions by Aussie kids, we find out what International Migrant Day is, we discover a cool way homes are being built, and astronauts in space receive some unusua...
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Mountain Day and stuck in seaweed from 2019-12-13T15:30
This week, we check out what International Mountain Day is, we learn about oxygen, we meet an Aussie adventurer, and we find out how a woman got stuck in seaweed.
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Saving coral and ancient pup from 2019-12-06T15:30
This week, we find out what scientists are doing to try to help sick coral, a pre-historic creature is discovered in Siberia, we meet a young inventor who's designed something very cool, and archeo...
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Acoustic observatory and driving dog from 2019-11-29T15:30
This week, we find out why scientists are capturing the sounds of Australian wildlife, we meet a dog with an important job, we learn about recycling, and we check out what animal was caught driving...
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World TV Day and unicorn pup from 2019-11-22T15:30
This week, we find out what World TV Day is about, we learn why water is a big problem in a city called Venice, scientists discover something pretty amazing in China, and we meet a unique puppy nam...
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Bushfire emergency and ancient scroll from 2019-11-15T15:30
This week, we find out about bushfires along Australia's east coast, we learn about diabetes for World Diabetes Day, we check out a brand new island that's popped up in the ocean, and scientists tr...
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Ash Barty and cookies in space from 2019-11-08T15:30
This week, we meet an Australian sports star, we find out why astronauts want to bake cookies in space, we discover why some people in New South Wales have been celebrating rain, and we learn what ...
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Halloween and slime museum from 2019-11-01T15:30
This week, we learn about Halloween, we find out about one of Australia’s natural wonders, scientists discover something cool about rats, and a slime museum opens its doors.
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Bird count and white emu from 2019-10-25T15:30
This week, we take a look at what the Aussie Backyard Bird Count is, we learn about something cool that's happened up in space, we meet someone named Simone Biles, and we check out a rare Australia...
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World Food Day and giant avocado from 2019-10-18T15:30
This week, we learn what World Food Day is all about, we meet some winners of the Nobel Prizes, scientists find out something cool about the planet Saturn, and we check out a giant avocado!
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Daylight saving and rare monkey from 2019-10-11T15:30
This week, we learn about daylight saving, we check out a giant iceberg in Antarctica, we find out what Migratory Bird Day is all about, and we meet a rare baby monkey.
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Talking clock and spotted zebra from 2019-10-04T15:30
This week, we meet a talking clock, we find out what animal has invaded the island country Cuba, we discover why astronauts spent a week in an underground cave, and we check out a spotted zebra.
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Climate strike and royal toy from 2019-09-27T15:30
This week, we find out what the Global Climate Strike is, we check out a big sporting event, we meet a penguin that went on a long journey, and we discover who went on a royal adventure.
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Magpie season and Frozen Dragon from 2019-09-20T15:30
This week, we learn about a swooping bird, we meet a new type of dinosaur, we find out what the World Peace Game is all about, and we check out an animal that can produce electricity.
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Bushfires and Loch Ness from 2019-09-13T15:30
This week, we learn about bushfires, we find out what Australia’s food bowl is, scientists try to uncover the mystery of the Loch Ness monster, and we check out some underwater volcanoes.
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Greta Thunberg and borrowed pandas from 2019-09-06T15:30
This week, we meet a girl named Greta Thunberg, we learn about biodiversity, we find out why scientists are so interested in rocks in Western Australia, and we learn about Australia's only giant pa...
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World water week and dinosaur ants from 2019-08-30T15:30
This week, we learn about World Water Week, we find out what dinosaur ants are, we check out what people are turning old trees into, and scientists find out something cool about Reef manta rays.
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Book week and ancient diamonds from 2019-08-23T15:30
This week, we find out about Book Week, scientists discover something worrying in snow, we learn about diamonds, and we meet a man named Neil who's set a world record on his bike.
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Science week and treasure trove from 2019-08-16T15:30
This week, we find out about Science Week, we learn about coral, we check out a science experiment involving seagulls, and archaeologists discover an ancient treasure trove.
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Garma festival and butter sculptures from 2019-08-09T15:30
This week, we find out about a festival called Garma, scientists discover an ancient dinosaur bone, we take a look at some buttery creations, and we meet a dog named Melody that’s set a new world r...
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Tiger numbers and balloon festival from 2019-08-02T15:30
This week, we discover some good news about tigers, we learn about volcanoes, we find out what National Tree Day is all about, and we check out a hot air balloon festival.
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Message in bottle and giant jellyfish from 2019-07-26T15:30
This week, we find out what washed up along a beach, we learn about a giant sea creature, we check out an ancient city that’s been uncovered, and we discover a race involving some very slow competi...
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Moon landing and orange seagull from 2019-07-19T15:30
This week, we learn about a special event that happened 50 years ago, we meet a bird that was an unusual orange colour, we find out what stopped traffic on a busy road, and we discover what was hid...
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Antarctica ice and dancing cockatoo from 2019-07-12T15:30
This week, we learn about what’s going on in one of the coldest places on planet Earth, we meet a bird that’s really good at dancing, we check out a way some kids are reusing plastic milk container...
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Olympic sports and giant waterslide from 2019-07-05T15:30
This week, we learn about a big international sporting event, we check out the world’s longest waterslide, we meet a girl who’s helping people and the environment, and we find out why someone was d...
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Singing seals and electric plane from 2019-06-28T15:30
This week, we discover which animal is very good at copying sounds, we take a look at the latest thing found on the planet Mars, we check out a new kind of plane, and there's been an unusual compet...
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Extinct plants and Beethoven hair from 2019-06-21T15:30
This week, we learn about plants and why some have become extinct, we find out why some turtles in Canada needed some help, we discover who Beethoven is, and we meet a duck named Jimmy that has a s...
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Sleep time and hologram circus from 2019-06-14T15:30
This week, we learn why sleep is so important, we check out a cool new circus, we find out how some people are cleaning up plastic rubbish, and we take a look at a strange competition in the countr...
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World Environment Day and baseball bees from 2019-06-07T15:30
This week, we learn what an environment is, we get a lesson on spelling, we find out why a baseball game had to be stopped, and we discover what was rummaging through a rubbish bin.
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Changing seasons and chasing cheese from 2019-05-31T15:30
This week, we learn about seasons, we find out what’s been uncovered in a country called Wales, we check out a cheesy competition, and we discover why scientists are interested in whale snot.
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World Bee Day and fast train from 2019-05-24T15:30
This week, we learn what a volunteer is, we find out what World Bee Day is all about, we talk about turtles, and we check out a super-fast train.
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Mariana Trench and robotic animals from 2019-05-17T15:30
This week, we learn about a place at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, we find out what a house on Mars might look like, we meet a girl who found something very valuable on an Australian beach, and ...
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Sea shells and bird song from 2019-05-10T15:30
This week, we learn about a well known poem, we find out about a new type of dinosaur, we listen to a song that’s sung by animals, and we find out about a giant toy that’s been made in a country ca...
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Dictionaries and Bug Restaurant from 2019-05-03T15:30
This week, we find out about an experiment scientists have been doing in Victoria, we discover what a dictionary is, we take a look at why a restaurant has bugs on the menu, and we try to unlock a ...
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World Book Day and Guide Horses from 2019-04-26T15:30
This week, we learn about Earth Day and World Book Day, we meet a scientist who discovered an ancient fossil, and we find out how animals can help people.
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Easter celebrations and plastic pitch from 2019-04-19T15:30
This week, we find out what big celebration is on this weekend, we discover what scientists are doing to keep track of orangutans, we take a look at one way people are recycling plastic, and we mee...
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Leonardo da Vinci and rainbows from 2019-04-12T15:30
This week, we learn about a very famous artist, we find out what’s bugging the International Space Station, we take a look at how rainbows are made, and we meet some very lucky ducklings.
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Daylight saving ends and baby corals from 2019-04-05T15:30
This week, we learn about something called Daylight Saving, we find out what scientists in America have discovered, we take a look at why people are gardening underwater, and we meet some baby elep...
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Earth hour and clean mouse from 2019-03-29T15:30
This week, we take a look at what Earth Hour is, we learn about spacesuits, we meet a woman named Rosa who's turning trash into treasure, and we solve a mystery that involves a mouse!
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Cheese music and pricey pigeon from 2019-03-22T15:30
This week, we find out if cheese can listen to music, we meet a naughty crocodile, we learn about the importance of returning things you borrow, and we check out what someone bought for 2 million d...
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Oldest person and squawking seagulls from 2019-03-15T15:30
This week, we find who the oldest person in the world is, we learn about a new type of dinosaur, and we meet some very unusual seagulls.
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Balloon pollution and sneaky snake from 2019-03-08T15:30
This week, we find out about a test mission into space, we learn just how dangerous balloons can be for our marine animals, we discover what a woman named Moira accidentally brought home in her sui...
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Giant bee and space junk from 2019-03-01T15:30
This week, we learn about the world’s largest bee, we find out which Australian banknote has got a makeover, we take a look at what space junk is, and we meet a dog named Eddie that’s been given a ...
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Mars rover and ocean bin from 2019-02-22T15:30
This week, we find out about a little robot that’s wrapped up a mission on Mars, we learn about a special birthday being celebrated in Antarctica, we discover a new dinosaur in Africa, and we meet ...
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Polar bears and a tree record from 2019-02-15T15:30
This week, we learn why polar bears have turned up in a Russian town, we meet two friends who share a special bond, we find out about a smelly situation for astronauts up in space, and a family in ...
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Rewilding and milky way from 2019-02-08T15:30
This week, we learn about something called rewilding, we take a look at the role of firefighters during bushfires, astronomers discover something really cool about the Milky Way, and we meet two ne...
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Meteorologists and icy alligators from 2019-02-01T15:30
This week, we learn about what meteorologists do, we find out why alligators are hanging out in an icy swamp, we learn why it’s important to throw our rubbish in the bin, and we find out which unus...
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Robot hotel and stone circle from 2019-01-25T15:30
This week, we find out why a robot hotel in Japan is saying goodbye to some of its robots, we learn about a Bolivian frog that scientists thought was the only one of its kind, archaeologists in Sco...
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Smart plants and fatberg from 2019-01-18T15:30
This week, we find out if it’s possible to train plants to do tricks, we learn about what fatbergs are, we take a closer look at snow and a very lucky goat, and we meet a clever cat.
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Animal soundscape and camel pageant from 2019-01-11T15:30
This week, we learn about Chinese Near Year, we take a look at a mission to the moon, we find out why scientists have set up sound recorders in Australia’s bush, and we’ll tell you about a festival...
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Cloud study and hungry cockroaches from 2018-12-21T15:30
This week, we find out why scientists are studying clouds above Antarctica, we meet a cat that went on an adventure, we learn about tombs in Egypt, and we take a look at an insect doing good things...
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Christmas comet and beaver return from 2018-12-14T15:30
This week, we find out about a special mission involving our four-legged friends, scientists discover an animal that hasn’t been seen in Italy for more than 500 years, we learn why the sky will be ...
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Platypus numbers and a massive cow from 2018-12-07T15:30
This week, we find out why three astronauts blasted off into space, we learn about an Aussie animal that’s in need of help, we celebrate International Volunteer Day, and we meet what could be Austr...
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Mars rover and runaway toad from 2018-11-30T15:30
This week, we find out what has landed on the planet Mars, we learn about a type of reptile that likes Summer, we check out a famous building that’s got a makeover, and we meet a very adventurous ...
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Mickey Mouse and emergency parrot from 2018-11-23T15:30
This week, we find out which cartoon character just celebrated a big birthday, we learn about Mountain Gorillas in Africa, we take a look at the role of lifesavers at our beaches, and we meet a par...
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Egyptian mummies and robot help from 2018-11-16T15:30
This week, we find out what archaeologists have found in ancient Egyptian tombs, we learn about toilets and where our water goes after we flush, something strange is happening to Flatback turtles i...
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Dinosaur eggs and a singing donkey from 2018-11-09T15:30
This week, we find out why scientists have been studying dinosaur eggs, an artist makes a dress out of paper flowers, we find out about a museum in Sweden that’s all about disgusting food, and we m...
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Halloween and a plastic boat from 2018-11-02T15:30
This week, we learn about how important it is to look after our teeth, we find out about a boat that’s made out of recycled plastic, China is planning on building a fake moon, a kangaroo is rescued...
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Emu eggs and a leopard rescue from 2018-10-19T15:30
This week, we learn about how important water is as part of National Water Week, we find out about emus and their eggs, a scientist in Antarctica tries cooking outside in freezing temperatures, a s...
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A baby whale and a giant pumpkin from 2018-10-12T15:37:31
This week, we learn about a baby whale that was rescued from a tangled net, what daylight saving means, why plastic is really useful but also dangerous for our environment, a supersized pumpkin tha...
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Turtle Wheelchair and New Dinosaur from 2018-10-05T15:37:31
This month is Dogtober which is all about celebrating Assistance dogs, A Turtle with a cracked shell gets a special wheelchair, A sinkhole has opened up at a beach in Queensland, A new dinosaur has...
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Purple orange and an ancient shipwreck from 2018-09-28T15:16:46
This week we find out what made an orange turn purple, what was discovered on a ship that sank 400 years ago, A baby meerkat that was stolen from a zoo, a special space mission to an asteroid, and ...
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Worms in space and pets on a bus from 2018-09-21T20:32:28
This week, we learn about why some people sneeze in Spring, how one man used a bus to save some animals from a big storm, worms that are going on an adventure into outer space, an inflatable animal...
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Afro hair and Trevor the duck from 2018-09-14T15:20:27
This week, we learn about a little duck who found himself a long way from home, we meet a girl with wonderful afro hair who’s celebrating a special day this weekend, some newborn lambs get all the ...
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A ride on a horse and the ruby slippers from 2018-09-07T14:22:30
This week, we learn about an Australian instrument called the didgeridoo, the veggie that’s been growing like crazy in Australia, some robbers who stole a very precious pair of slippers, Taylor’s l...
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A swim in the pool and a bowlful of bugs from 2018-08-31T16:57
This week, discover why shopping at op shops is such a great idea, who's getting free swimming lessons, how many animals are weighed at the London Zoo and what that bright light was that swooped ac...
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Big balloons and a big rainbow reef from 2018-08-24T14:00
We're talking balloons! Not the party kind, the kind that people go for rides in on special occasions! We're also going into the wild Aussie bush. It's big, beautiful and fun place to explore, but ...
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An icy adventure and elephants in strange places from 2018-08-17T18:21:10
See if you can guess which animal this story is about. It's got a tail and it's grey. It has ginormous feet. In fact, all over it's large. It drinks through a long nose called a trunk. Can you gue...
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A long drought and some very busy bees from 2018-08-10T18:03:10
This week, discover something amazing that Banksia Bees in Tasmania can make that will help keep our environment clean. Ruby, Eliza and Heidi live on a farm and tell us about the hard work they do ...
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Two million penguins and a journey into space from 2018-08-03T16:00
This week, we're talking tech. What happens to your computer when it doesn't work anymore? Ruby's chatting to kids about why they love their friends, and meeting others who are doing a Readathon. R...
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A dolphin rescue and a party for 361 golden retrievers from 2018-07-27T16:03:57
It's all about animals! From rescuing four playful dolphins who got stranded on sand when the tide went out, to a huge doggy party for 361 golden retrievers, Ruby has this week's favourite news sto...
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Welcome to News Time from 2018-07-19T21:00
Welcome to News Time! It's a brand new podcast from ABC KIDS listen, presented by Ruby Cornish from BTN. News Time will report on some of the amazing things that happen all around the world every w...
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