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On today's show, we'll start by inspecting an ancient fossil that's reminding scientists of a beloved green frog. We'll meet a would-be moon-mining rover, and catch up with some kind kids making an important change in their community. After that, we'll celebrate Eid before heading off on a camping trip for the… Wow of the week! Quiz Questions 1. Which muppet did the fossil remind scientists of? 2. Can you name one thing that the moon rover might mine for? 3. Which clan are the traditional owners of the land where Lionel and Ella were walking? 4. What is the celebration at the end of Ramadan called? 5. Why did James nearly miss the beetle and keep on walking? Bonus Tricky Question What's the word, starting with the letter 'e', for a scientist that studies bugs? Answers 1. Kermit the Frog 2. Oxygen, Fuel, Water 3. Bedigal people 4. Eid, or Eid Al-Fitr 5. He thought it was bird poo Bonus Tricky Answer Entomologist

Lace up your running shoes and strap on your safety gear, this week's episode is all about sport. We'll meet an athletic school kid being brave and breaking records, and learn about a kooky sport winning over new fans. We'll head to the ocean, for an adaptive surfing competition, and then dry off before a night at the theatre, to hear about a play telling the story of Indigenous footy players. After that, it's deep into the mountains for the Wow of the Week! Quiz Questions 1. Which athletics event is Bella best at? 2. Which two sports is joggling a combination of? 3. In which town in New South Wales did they hold the adaptive surfing competition? 4. What number did Adam Goodes wear on his guernsey?  5. Jasmin is one of only 20 people in the world to have ever finished the Barkley Marathons. What else made her achievement special? Bonus Tricky Question Which AFL team did Adam Goodes play for? Answers 1. Discus 2. Jogging and Juggling 3. Byron Bay 4. 37 5. First woman to do it Bonus Tricky Answer Sydney Swans

On today's show, we'll hear about how a famous Aussie breakfast food might be used to help recycle old computers. We'll perch on tree branches with the birds, and meet a teen fighting for the environment. Then, we'll dance with some Indigenous students connecting to their culture, before heading to a farm for the… Wow of the Week! Quiz Questions 1. What's the ingredient, starting with the letter Y, found in Vegemite that could be used to break down electronics? 2. According to this study, do birds prefer old trees, or young trees? 3. What job is Anjali studying to get? Hint: starts with the letter L. 4. Why is it good that the workshops are being held online, as well as in person? 5. What have the farmers done with the blueberry? Bonus Tricky Question What happens if we don't recycle electronics safely? Answers 1. Yeast 2. Old 3. Lawyer 4. Kids in regional and remote areas can participate, too! Not just kids in big cities.  5. Nothing yet! It's been waiting in a freezer.  Bonus Tricky Answer They can break down into harmful chemicals that can be toxic to humans and the environment.

We're on the move in today's episode! We'll spot street signs in Queensland designed to keep drivers alert and amused. Then, we'll run a world record race with a speedy six-year old, before swimming deep underwater, to learn about how whale song works. After that whirlwind, we'll celebrate harmony day, before settling in for the… Wow of the week! Quiz Questions 1. What is the coldest town in Queensland? 2. How far was the race Helena ran? A) 200m B) 300m C) 400m 3. What is special about whales voice boxes? 4. What's the word for lots of different cultures living happily together? 5. Where was the fossilised forest found? Bonus Tricky Question Which species of whale did the scientists look at the voices of? Answers 1. Stanthorpe 2. B)300m 3. Extra fat and muscle cushioning 4. Multiculturalism 5. High on a cliff top, in England Bonus Tricky Answer Baleen

Today's show starts with some good news about an Aussie amphibian. We'll keep our voices down in a lovely library, cancelling peoples fines for a funny reason, and then meet the people representing Australia at an international song contest. Staying overseas, we'll speed over to the London marathon, to hear about an inclusive change they're making, and then after that, it's time for a prehistoric Wow of the Week. Quiz Questions 1. What kind of frog was cared for at Melbourne Zoo and recently released back into the wild? 2. Why did the librarians start asking for pictures of cats? 3. What does 'One Milkali' mean in English? 4. In which city and country is there a marathon offering equal prize money for athletes who run, and athletes who use a wheelchair? 5. What was Damien doing when he found the bones? Bonus Tricky Question Why did the palaeontologists keep the discovery a secret for two years? Answers 1. Spotted Tree Frog 2. They wanted to cancel peoples fines, and get them to start coming to the library again 3. One Blood 4. London, England 5. Walking his dog Bonus Tricky Answer They didn't want members of the public to find it, poke around, and maybe damage the bones.

On today's show, I've got some good news about a tasty, potatoey snack. Then, we'll hear about some awesome women kicking goals for International Women's Day, and meet a local legend cleaning up Sydney Harbour. We'll travel to the country Canada, to learn about an important Indigenous program, and then after that, I'll present an aquatic Wow of the Week. Quiz Questions 1. What the word for lots of different plants and animals living in the same area? 2. Which competition did the Matildas just qualify for? 3. What did Andy do with the money he inherited? 4. What country is the internship program being held in? 5. Which animal does Charlotte the stingray share a tank with? Bonus Tricky Question What's the word, starting with P, for when an animal gets pregnant by themselves? Answers 1. Biodiversity 2. The Olympics 3. Quit his job to clean up the harbour 4. Canada 5. Sharks Bonus Tricky Answer Parthenogenesis

On today's show, we'll leap into the countdown with a chat about leap years, and then swim over to hear about some lucky fish that were saved from a drying lake. We'll learn about how the shape of a room could change the way someone feels, and then meet some Indigenous performers bringing an traditional story to a modern stage. Then, it's time for the Wow of the Week! Quiz Questions 1. How often do we have a leap year? 2. Why did Adam the biologist have to move quickly to save the fish? 3. Can you name one thing that happened to the people in round rooms in the experiment? 4. What language is the story Wundig Wer Wilura sung in? 5. How many years will it take to play the song As Slow As Possible? Bonus Tricky Question Which instrument are they playing As Slow as Possible on? Answers 1. Once every four years 2. The lake they were in was drying up 3. Heart rates slowed/ they had more creative answers to questions 4. Noongar 5. 639. Bonus Tricky Answer Organ

Today's web of stories starts with some spider's webs, catching more than just flies. We'll hang loose and surf with the best at big swells, and then travel to the other side of the solar system to hear about a very different kind of ocean. Then, we'll learn about International Mother Language Day, before plodding over to our Wow of the Week! Quiz Questions 1. What's the thing that scientists can test the spider webs for? Hint: It's three letters 2. What score did Molly get for her amazing wave at Pipeline? 3. Mimas is a moon with water under it's surface... but which planet is it a moon of? 4. How many Aussies speak a language other than English at home? 5. Which island is the Aldabra Giant Tortoise being reintroduced to? Bonus Tricky Question What is 'megafauna dependent germination'? Answers 1. DNA 2. 10/10 - Perfect score 3. Saturn 4. One in Five 5. Madagascar Bonus Tricky Answer Animals eat fruit and seeds, walk along, poo out the seeds and a new plant grows somewhere else.

Today's episode starts with a mystery illness affecting the raucous rainbow lorikeet. We'll hear about people swapping smartphones for older ones, and a teen DJ spinning tracks in front of huge crowds. Then, we'll spend time with some first nations gamers, before flying over to our Wow of the Week. Quiz Questions 1. Which Rainbow Lorikeet behaviour have scientists asked everyday people to keep an eye on? 2. Why would someone swap a smartphone for an old style phone? 3. Which sporting tournament did Cooper DJ at? 4. What's the name of the gaming group for First Nations gamers? 5. What light source did moths usually use to help them fly straight? Bonus Tricky Question What can we do to help moths not get trapped in the glow of street lights? Answers 1. What they're eating 2. So they aren't addicted/ can focus more on everyday life 3. Australian Open - Tennis 4. BlackoutGG 5. The moon Bonus Tricky Answer Make sure the lights point down, and not emit light in all directions

Today, we'll drive around with a road-fixing robot, and tag along with a seasoned snake catcher. Then, we'll celebrate Lunar New Year before paddling the harbour in specially decorated kayaks. Quiz Questions What will the robot ARRES spend its time filling? Why can't Paul retire from being a snake catcher? Which animal is it this year in the Chinese Zodiac? Which harbour will people be able to cruise around in the kayaks? What's the name of the helicopter on Mars? Bonus Tricky Question How long did scientists expect the helicopter to work for, and how long did it actually work for? Answers Potholes No one wants to take over his job Dragon Sydney Harbour Ingenuity Bonus Tricky Answer They expected 30 days, but it worked for three years

Today, we'll meet a quick-thinking kid who helped save his dad's life! Then we'll mooooove onto a story about some stuck stock! We'll also watch some silent movies with a magnificent musician! And we'll meet a young footy player who is setting an example by standing up for herself. Quiz Questions 1. What number can you dial in an emergency? 2. What colour is the new bull discovered on the island? 3. What's going to happen at the cinema when Ron retires? 4. What sport does Sophie play? 5. In which rainforest did people rediscover an ancient city? Bonus Tricky Question What's the word for when Ron, or another musician, makes up the music as they go along? Answers 1. Triple 0, zero zero zero, 000 2. Black 3. Someone new will take over the job, and the silent movie tradition will continue 4. AFL 5. Amazon Bonus Tricky Answer Improvise

On the show today, I'll shell out the details on an odd-shaped egg, and we'll chat about International Day of Education. We'll head to the other side of the world to meet the new Queen of Denmark, and then back, much closer to home, to visit the newly-accessible Abrolhos Islands. Then finally, it's time for the story that made you go 'wow' - an eight-legged Wow of the Week. Quiz Questions What happened to make the hen lay a round egg? What's the theme for International Day of Education this year? Can you name one of the changes Chris made so she could visit the Abrolhos islands? Which country is Mary now the Queen of? What will the reptile park do with Hercules? Bonus Tricky Question Which Australian state is Queen Mary from? Answers We're not sure! Learning for lasting peace Using a chairlift to get onto the plane, or using a water scooter to get around in the water Denmark Milk him, to make anti-venom Bonus Tricky Answer Tasmania

On the show today, we'll meet a mini-mathematician and hear her ideas about magpies. Then, we'll give tired Queensland teddies some TLC, before heading into outer space with a moon lander unlikely to complete its mission. After that, we'll hear about some awesome work going on a little island down south, before we hear the Wow of the Week.  Quiz Questions Who do magpies seem to like swooping the most? What was one of the names of Vyvian's toys? Hint: There were two What is the moon lander called? What kind of animal do rangers want to reintroduce to the little island? Which piece are you trying to protect in a game of chess? Bonus Tricky Question What did Bodhana come in the competition? Answers Tall men with no hair Pink Bear or Koala The Peregrine Lander Wombats King Bonus Tricky Answer 73rd, and was the highest ranked female player.

This summer, we're replaying some of our favourite episodes from 2023. This episode is from NAIDOC Week.

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'.

It's almost the end of the year, so we're looking back at five of our favourite good news stories from 2023.

On the show today, we'll zip along with a rural postie doing lovely things for her community. We'll hear about how artificial intelligence is helping an Aussie icon, and join some high school students on their regular visit to an aged care home. Our next stop is in the centre of Australia, where we'll learn about a new orchard bringing lemons and longevity to a remote community, before burrowing deep underground for our Wow of the Week. Quiz Questions How many stops does Bec make on her mailrun? What are the computers in the bush listening out for? Who have the high school students been visiting? Can you name one of the fruits that will be grown at the orchard? What colour is the coat of De Winton's mole? Bonus Tricky Question What kind of environment does the De Winton's mole live in? Answers 34 Koala calls and grunts Residents living at an aged care facility Grapes, oranges, mandarins, lemons Golden Bonus Tricky Answer Sandy

I've got five fantastic stories for you today, the first of which is about an Aussie gymnast making a name for herself, literally. Then, we'll meet a benevolent barber making a difference in his community. After that, it's off to the moon! To meet Australia's first moon rover. Speaking of Australian firsts, we'll then learn about a new Indigenous podcast network. Then finally, it's time for the Wow of the Week.  Quiz Questions What is the new gymnastics skill called? Hint: It starts with 'G'.  Where does Enele provide the free haircuts? Which name was voted in as the name of Australia's moon rover? BlakCast is a new podcast network, created by who? Where were the leaf-eared mice found to be living? Bonus Tricky Question What do scientists think the mountain mice might be eating? Answers The Godwin, named after Georgia Godwin In his garage in Mount Isa Roo-ver Indigenous Australians The top of a volcano/ mountain.  Bonus Tricky Answer Lichen, but they're not totally sure!

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 Questions What sport does Suzin like doing? Where does Kirsten work? What is the main instrument that Ms Lowry's students play? Who is the new Just Dance routine designed to be more accessible for? What's the name of the robotic dog? Bonus Tricky Question What award did Sue Lowry win for her work at Southport Special School? Answers Riding horses Timber yard Drums People who use wheelchairs Spot Bonus Tricky Answer ARIA for Music Teacher of the Year

On today's episode, we're celebrating World Children's Day! Then, we'll head to a beach in Victoria to inspect some fossilised footprints. We'll take to the skies with one of Australia's awesome female pilots, then touch down in the Northern Territory for a quick game of basketball. After that, it's time for an all-spinning, all-dancing Wow of the Week. Quiz Questions What is a 'right'? What animals left the footprints that Melissa found? What was built at Sydney Airport, and named after Captain Deborah? Which state or territory does Timmy run Hoops 4 Health in? Will Jeff be the oldest, or the youngest person competing in breaking at the Olympics next year? Bonus Tricky Question Who were the two teams that played in the Men's Cricket World Cup final, and who won? Answers Something someone should have, no matter what Birds A bridge - The Deborah Lawrie Flyover Northern Territory Youngest Bonus Tricky Answer Australia beat India

On the show this week, we'll round up some sheep with Australia's best working dog, and meet a dressmaker using unexpected materials to make beautiful gowns. We'll hear about some more soccer success for Aussie athletes, and meet a quick-thinking teen who helped save a mates life. After that, it's time for a not quite out-of-this-world Wow of the Week. Quiz Questions What kind of dog is Earl, the winner of this years challenge? What will happen to Carmen's dress when she pops it on the ground and leaves it for a while? Who did the Paramatildas beat in the final? What kind of special training did James know, that helped him save his friend? Is this crater bigger or smaller than the one left by the asteroid that might have killed the dinosaurs? Bonus Tricky Question How far did Earl the dog run over the three weeks? Answers Kelpie It will disintegrate/ break down and go back into the earth Japan First Aid Bigger - three times bigger! Bonus Tricky Answer 1300km, further than the distance from Brisbane to Canberra

On the show this week, we'll meet the scientists working to save Australia's loneliest tree. We'll kick the ball around with some soccer superstars, before bouncing over to hear about a joey with a special new tail. Then, it's off to Berrigan in New South Wales, to say hello to their new mayor. After that, it's time for a wow of the week about a prehistoric Aussie animal. Quiz Questions How many Mongarlowe Mallee's are left in the wild? Before Talia and Ischia broke the record, who was the youngest person to play in the A-League Women's? What's the word, starting with P, for an artificial limb? Julia is the mayor of her town, but what did she want to grow up to be when she was little? What modern day animal is a diprotodon related to? Bonus Tricky Question What's one of the changes Mayor Julia has already made at Berrigan Shire Council? Answers Six Sam Kerr Prosthetic Prime Minister, Australia's first female Prime Minister Wombat and Koala Bonus Tricky Answer Hanging Aboriginal flag, doing an Acknowledgement of Country in meetings.

On today's show, I've got five stories teed up that all share a letter in common… we'll meet a tortoise looking for his forever home, before travelling to Fiji for a netball carnival. We'll hear the clickitty clacks of typewriters being used by teens, and meet the young Indigenous filmmaker behind Towney Time. After that, it's time for an out-of-this-world Wow of the Week. Quiz Questions What did they nickname the big tortoise? What country did the Aussie netballers visit? What might make typewriters attractive to people with ADHD? What's the name of Penelope Towney's channel? How long did the space travellers end up spending in space? Bonus Tricky Question What constellation did Penelope make a video about? Answers Frank the Tank Fiji The sounds, the lack of screen makes it easier to focus, the click-clack of the buttons Towney Time Over a year, double their planned length Bonus Tricky Answer "The Emu in the Sky"

On today's show, we'll hear the sound of a certain Aussie animal that's never been heard before! We'll celebrate two weeks of very different kinds: Global Media and Information Literacy Week, and Fat Bear Week! Before we meet some bike mechanics making a difference in the top end. After that, it's time for a Wow of the Week featuring some cool new tech.  Quiz Questions Which Aussie animal have scientists recorded for the first time? What's something you can ask yourself to see if the media you're using can be trusted? How many bikes are Guido and Sienna taking to the Northern Territory? Was the winner of Fat Bear Week named Chomper, Grazer or Muncher? What do the vests do to help people who are hard of hearing enjoy music? Bonus Tricky Question What's the word for when bears eat a lot, and then sleep or slow down through the winter? Answers Echidnas Who is saying this? 70 Grazer Vibrate  Bonus Tricky Answer Hibernation

On today's show, we head to a tiny town fighting to save a bush bird, before inspecting an important statue. We'll learn about a dino discovery, and head to an awesome festival of First Nations art. Then it's time for the Wow of the Week. Quiz Questions What's the name of the bird the locals at Ongerup are trying to save? What was mistakenly added to Pearl Wallace's statue? Garumbatitan morellensis is a kind of sauropod. Can you name another? In which state is the Tarnanthi Art Fair being held? What's the word for when animals like wombats and echidnas glow under UV light? Bonus Tricky Question What makes the animals able to glow under UV light? Answers Malleefowl A beard South Australia We said brachiosaurus and diplodocus... but you might know another one! Brontosaurus, apatosaurus, gigantasaurus... the list goes on. Biofluorescence Bonus Tricky Answer Proteins in their skin or fur

On today's show, I'll serve up a story about an inter-school handball competition. Then we'll fly south, to learn about world migratory bird day. We'll learn about a new youth centre on the Sunny Coast, before putting on an art smock to paint about our feelings. Quiz Questions What was the trickiest part of organising the handball competition? What is the theme for World Migratory Bird Day this year? Can you name at least one of the activities available at the youth centre? The "Zones of Regulation" are a way of thinking of feelings as what? "Asparagopsis" is a type of red what? Bonus Tricky Question What's the thing in cow farts and burps that builds up in the atmosphere? Answers Agreeing on the rules Water Basketball, Pool, Gym, Chill Out Zone Colours Seaweed Bonus Tricky Answer Methane

We'll start today's show beyond our atmosphere to celebrate World Space Week. We'll come back down to earth, to learn about a clever farmer keeping flowers local, before diving deep with some whales as they journey from Australia to Antarctica… and back. After that, we'll meet some new tradies keen to get building. Quiz Questions Can you name at least one of the things that STEM stands for? What did Nikki make to help connect farmers with flower buyers? Where do Southern Right Whales migrate to? What kind of jobs are the people in the Sistas in Trade program working towards? True or False: There are no koalas in the natural environment Northern Territory today. Bonus Tricky Question What kind of teeth did the scientists find of the prehistoric koala? Hint: It starts with the letter 'M'. Answers Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics An app Australia to Antarctica and back Construction True Bonus Tricky Answer Molars

On today's show we're off to Ireland! For the world oyster opening championships. Then, we'll hitch a ride to radical rodeo. After that, we'll meet some mini musicians and their masterful maestros, before learning about an important weather event called El Niño. Quiz Questions What's the special name for opening an oyster? In which state was the first Australian women's only rodeo held? True or False? Kids who play a musical instrument often do better in maths and english, too. Will El Niño make things hot and dry, or wet and windy? What do adult palm cockatoos pass down to their kids? Bonus Tricky Question What colour are the patches on the cheeks of a Palm Cockatoo? Answers Shucking Queensland True Hot and dry How to shape drumsticks Bonus Tricky Answer Red

On today's show, we'll hear about some friendly neighbours sharing their pets, and meet a champion adaptive surfer.Then, it's time to chat all things art and art-making, before we visit an island achieving big things for the environment. Quiz Questions What unusual thing are people sharing? What is adaptive surfing? What's the feeling that scientists say art can give people? What special thing did Konomie Island achieve for the environment? Is the Cracking-Clay Pilbara Planigale lighter than a 10 cent coin, or heavier than a toaster? Bonus Tricky Question How does Kai surf at the moment? Answers Their pets Surfing for people with disabilities Happy/Happiness Carbon Negative Lighter than a 10 cent coin Bonus Tricky Answer In a prone position - on hands and knees.

On today's show we'll meet a vet making tiny shoes for a special customer, and we'll kick a footy around with some persevering players. Then, we're off to Olkola country in Queensland, where ancient wisdom is meeting new technology, before stopping in to South Australia for a quick board game with some neurodiverse kids. After that, it's the story that made you go 'wow'. Quiz Questions What was wrong with Birkenstock the Magpie? What sport do the Albany Sharks play? What special technology is helping elders visit Country without actually going there? What game is Jessica playing with her new friends? How did Claude the Koala get caught? Bonus Tricky Question What was the value of the plants that Claude the Koala ate? Answers His foot was all curled up Aussie Rules Football Virtual Reality/ Augmented Reality Dungeons and Dragons He was too full to climb back up the pole Bonus Tricky Answer $6000

On today's show, we're off to the zoo! To meet a baby gorilla and his zealous zookeeper. We'll hear about a special surgery giving an Auslan speaker back their voice. Then we're headed underwater, to hear the ways that crocodiles communicate. Before learning about some new schools being named from some of Australia's oldest languages. Quiz Questions What is the baby gorilla's name? What did Tracy say it felt like when she couldn't sign properly? How are they going to record the crocodiles? Which state is introducing the new school names? How old did Catherina turn? Bonus Tricky Question What is the name of the disease that makes Tracy's hands sore and stiff? Answers Kaius Like losing her voice Hydrophones (underwater microphones), and they'll film them too Victoria 111 Bonus Tricky Answer Rheumatoid Arthritis

On today's show, we'll learn about the one of the biggest animals to have ever existed. Then we'll meet an Indigenous teenager helping her community access swimming lessons. Staying in the water, we'll meet some deep-sea diving seals making scientific discoveries, before coming up for air to hear about Australia's first ever blind women's cricket team. Quiz Questions In which country did they find the fossils of Perucetus Colossus? What does the charity name 'bambigi' mean in Wiradjuri language? Is the ocean floor in Antarctica deeper or shallower than we thought? Did the Australian Blind Women's Cricket team come first, second or third at the competition? What's the word for something, like this plastic, that can break down in the environment? Bonus Tricky Question What's the special thing in flies that's being turned into plastic? Answers Peru "to swim" Deeper Second Biodegradable Bonus Tricky Answer Chitin

Join Ruby as she chats with the ABC's lead journalist on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament Dan Bourchier.

This week on News Time we're mad for the Matilda's, just like the rest of the country! We'll hear about their amazing run at the World Cup, and about how one of their players uses hearing aids. Then, it's off to the library for book week, after that we'll head to the Solomon Islands to meet some bee-utiful new neighbours. Quiz Questions Who won the Women's World Cup? What position does Mackenzie Arnold play for the Matildas? Name one way people celebrate Children's Book Week. What tree do bees help pollinate that could help protect The Solomon Islands from Cyclones? What is the name of the fashion label made by the students? Bonus Tricky Question Who encouraged Mackenzie to get hearing aids? Answers Spain Goalkeeper Dressing up as book characters, book of the year awards, reading a good book Mangroves Trash to Fash Bonus Tricky Answer Her brother.

It's National Science Week! So, on today's show we're chatting about everything… science! We'll meet some Aussie scientists bringing clean water to the world, then take a closer look at seaweed on the sea shore. We'll blast into outer space to find a missing spacecraft, all before heading back to earth for our… Wow of the week! Quiz Questions What animal makes Australia's favourite animal sound? What is the invention that tells you how long to leave a bottle of water in the sun? What's something that Indigenous Australians use seaweed for? What's the name of the spacecraft that NASA lost contact with? Name something that the smart plant pot can measure. Bonus Tricky Question What's the name of the smart plant pot? Answers Magpie A sticker that changes colour As flavouring for meat and fish Voyager 2 Whether the plant is thirsty, whether it needs more sunlight, electrical impulses Bonus Tricky Answer Francesco

On today's show we'll help some tiny bats rebuild their homes, meet a special fish caught on camera, ride across Australia on horseback, bring an ancient frozen worm back to life, and drive a car underwater. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What technique is being used to make the nests? 2. Where did the photographer take the picture of the spotted handfish? 3. What is Angel's horse's name? 4. How long had the worm been frozen? 5. What is the Landcruiser's nickname? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: When was the last time a Ziebell's handfish was spotted in the wild? ANSWERS: 1. Aboriginal weaving techniques 2. Tasmania's Derwent River 3. Pippin 4. 46,000 years 5. Mudcrab BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: 2007

On today's show we'll meet a mischievous sea otter, go whale watching in the Northern Territory, turn our eyes to the skies to spot some asteroids, skip to a story about the world's best jump-ropers, and hear about an amazing rescue. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What is the sea otter's official name? 2. What does Therrwan mean? 3. Which university are Jonti and Tim from? 4. Is skipping an Olympic sport? 5. How long was Timothy lost at sea? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: Where was Timothy sailing to when he got lost? ANSWERS: 1. Sea Otter 841 2. Humpback whale 3. University of Southern Queensland 4. No 5. Three months BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: French Polynesia

On today's show we'll cheer on the Matildas at the World Cup, visit a dunny in Dubbo, examine a slice of Italian history, power-up a Pacific Island, and meet some brainy birds.  QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What two countries are hosting the Women's World Cup? 2. Which NSW country town is getting a 3D-printed toilet block? 3. How old was the painting of the flatbread? 4. How much of Tonga will be powered by the power park when it is finished? 5. What is the name of the bird family that crows and magpies belong to? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: In which three countries were the bird spike nests found? ANSWERS 1. Australia and New Zealand 2. Dubbo 3. 2,000 years 4. Half the country 5. Corvids BONUS TRICKY ANSWER Belgium, The Netherlands and Scotland

On today's show we'll baby talk with some dolphins, fly through the air with a teen skateboarding sensation, look up into the sky at a super shiny mirror planet, meet a wrestler named Dreamtime Voodoo Witch, and chop onions that won't make us cry.  QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. How many years did the scientists spend recording the dolphins? 2. What number is Arisa Trew ranked in the world's best skateboarders? 3. What is the name of the mirror planet? 4. What is Dreamtime Voodoo Witch's real name? 5. Where are the tearless onions being grown? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What competition did Dreamtime Voodoo Witch recently win? ANSWERS: 1. 30 2. 14 3. LTT9779b 4. Erika Reid 5. South Australia BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: Oceanic Pro Wrestling Women's Championship

On today's show we'll meet some chocolate-eating cows, score some strikes with one of the world's best tenpin bowlers, celebrate the school holidays with a game of Spotto, congratulate a cool kid who's making playgrounds fun for everyone, and marvel at the talent of an Indigenous tightwire walker. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What are two essential foods to help cows produce milk? 2. What is the highest score you can achieve in a tenpin bowling game? 3. What two colours are NOT yellow (according the International Spotto Federation)? 4. What is the name of the new rule that will make playgrounds accessible in parts of Queensland? 5. What is Con Calleano's hometown? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: How many perfect 300 games has Jason Belmonte bowled on live TV? ANSWERS: 1. Sugar and oil 2. 300 3. Gold and lime 4. Zach's principle 5. Lismore, NSW BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: 3

ABC reporter and Yorta Yorta man Tom Forrest hosts our NAIDOC Week episode with stories about the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. "For Our Elders" is the theme of this year's NAIDOC Week. Elders are the people in First Nations communities who care for others, for Country, and they teach, guide and lead. Elders are also the keepers of stories and lore - that means, they have the wisdom that links the past to the future. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What is the name of the Australian deaf basketball team? 2. What is the coral-eating pest harming the Great Barrier Reef? 3. How many islands in the Torres Strait are inhabited? 4. What did the Nganambla kids use to make the telecommunications tower? 5. What are some uses for possum skin cloaks? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What is the Indigenous Country name for the land also known as the Goulburn Valley? ANSWERS: 1. The Goannas 2. Crown of thorns starfish 3. 17 4. A 3D printer 5. Blankets, clothing and for protection from water BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: Yorta Yorta Country

On today's show we'll find out what can happen if you have a very overdue library book, we'll try to solve the mystery of whether thylacines still exist, we'll meet a super student who has overcome some major obstacles, we'll discover an ancient mega lizard, and we'll meet some ultra kind runners. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1) How many years was the book overdue? 2) Where did the last known Thylacine live? 3) Who nominated Harrison for the Brother John Taylor Memorial Prize? 4) Where were Mega Chonk's fossils found? 5) How many loops did Phil Gore complete? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What is Mega Chonk's proper name? ANSWERS: 1) 68 2) Hobart Zoo 3) His high school maths teacher 4) Wellington Caves near Dubbo 5) 102 BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: Tiliqua Frangens

Join Ruby and ABC business reporter Rachel Pupazzoni to find out how and why we're experiencing a 'cost of living crisis.'

On today's show, we'll discover a new species of teeny tiny shrimp, mark World Refugee Day, meet a cute cat named Bandit, examine an enormous tooth, and cycle around mainland Australia. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What is the skeleton shrimp's proper name? 2. What date is World Refugee Day? 3. In which state is Bandit officially recognised as an assistance cat? 4. Where was the mastodon tooth found? 5. How many days did Lesa's journey take? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: When did Lesa start her cycling journey? ANSWERS: 1. Caprella tamboensis 2. 20th of June 3. New South Wales 4. On a beach in California in the United States 5. 93 BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: International Women's Day on the 8th of March

On today's show we catch up with some winning wheat farmers, find out why the French are saying 'oui oui' to train travel, meet a mum giving away free groceries, discover a new type of shark, and hang out with an amazing skateboarder.  QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What school do the Hermidale kids' penpals go to? 2. Who came up with the idea to ban short flights in France? 3. What is the name of Rebecca's food box? 4. What colour eyes does the demon catshark have? 5. In which city does Richard Moore skate? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: Where was the pregnant demon catshark preserved ANSWERS: 1. Tanja Public School 2. France's Citizen Assembly 3. The 'no questions asked' box 4. White 5. Adelaide BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: A CSIRO database

On today's show we celebrate World Environment Day, meet some great goats, travel across Australia with an assistance dog, hang ten with a surfer in her 70s, and find out whether drop bears are real. QUIZ QUESTIONS 1. What is the theme of this year's World Environment Day? 2. Which South American country is using goats to prevent bushfires? 3. What's the name of Scott's assistance dog? 4. What hobby did Marg Cummins start in her 70s? 5. What is the real name for a drop bear? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION How heavy were Nimbadons? ANSWERS 1. Beating plastic pollution 2. Chile 3. Reign 4. Surfing 5. Nimbadon BONUS TRICKY ANSWER 70kh

On the show today, we’re going to meet some white seahorses. Then we’ll find out how fairy circles are made. After that we’ll take a look at some backyard fungi that can eat plastic. Before we take a trip to another galaxy and learn about a new planet. And then we meet a Diamantiasaurus. QUIZ QUESTIONS: What colour are white seahorses? How are fairy circles made? What have scientists found that eats polypropylene plastic? What do scientists think planet LP 791 18d has on it? What was the name of the dinosaur who's skull was recently found? BONUS QUIZ QUESTION: What are the names of the fungi that can eat plastic? ANSWERS: White seahorses can come in all different colours, and their colour can even change, depending on their mood and where they live. The fairy circles were made when termites built their nests underground in a circular pattern, which meant plants couldn’t grow above the termite chambers. Fungi found in backyards. Volcanoes. Diamantiasaurus. BONUS QUIZ ANSWER: The fungi known as Aspergillus terreus and Engyodontium album.

On the show today, we’re going to take a look at how the stinging plant might take the sting out of pain. Then we’ll travel around Australia with a man on a special scooter. Next, we’ll meet a white echidna. After that, we’ll say Sorry and talk about Reconciliation. nd then we discover how human hair can help plants grow. QUESTIONS: What is another name for the stinging tree? What is a paraplegic? Why is Raffie the echidna white? What is Sorry Day? What can hair be recycled for? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: Why is human hair good for soils? ANSWERS: The Gympie-Gympie tree. A person who can't move their legs because their spine has been damaged. It is an albino echidna. Sorry Day recognises the pain and hurt suffered by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. To make compost BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: Each tiny strand of hair is packed with nutrients like nitrogen, carbon and protein and once it’s broken down, it feeds the soils and makes plants grow big and strong.

On the program today, we’re going to meet an endangered hairy nose wombat. Then we’ll learn how a first nations language is using emoji’s. Next, we’ll find out about Global Accessibility Awareness Day. After that, we’ll train a very special camera on a super massive black hole. And finally, we talk to plants. Special thanks to the Lilach Hadany and all the authors of the paper "Sounds emitted by plants under stress are airborne and informative" paper for supplying the sounds of plants talking. QUIZ QUESTIONS: How many days can the northern hairy-nosed wombat stay in their burrows? What are emoji's? Global Accessibility Awareness day? What are black holes in space? How do plants talk? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What is an ecologist? ANSWERS: Up to 12. Emoji’s are digital pictures or icons that express an idea or emotion. It’s a day when we think about the challenges people with disabilities have in accessing the internet and digital technology. They recycle bits of stars and help keep galaxies stable. Researchers say the sounds are made by air bubbles expanding and bursting inside a plant’s water-conducting tissue. BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: They’re scientists who studies how things live.

On today's program, we’re going to discover a dinosaur that may not have been quite as scary looking as we think. Then hear about an Australian choir singing for the new king. Next, we’ll go to a modern art show. Just before we head outdoors to celebrate International plant health day. And then we'll discover some magical glowing mushrooms. QUESTIONS: What is the full name of the T-rex dinosaur? What had the Vocal Fusion Youth Choir been chosen to sing for? What does Yirramboi mean? Why are plants so important to humans? What does bioluminescence mean? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What family does the T-rex dinosaur comes from? ANSWERS: Tyrannosaurus Rex. The Kings Coronation virtual Commonwealth Choir. Tomorrow. Plants give humans with more than 80 per cent of the food we eat, shelter, building materials, and even some medicines that make us better when we’re sick. Bioluminescence is when living things can create their own light, kind of like glowing! BONUS TRICKY ANSWERS: The Theropod family.

On the program today, we’re going to visit a special statue.  Then meet an 8 year old dog trainer! Next we’ll size up the new space suit that’s being made for the next moon landing. We’ll find out about a special program designed to make school more fun for kids in Perth. And then we'll meet a giant eagle. QUESTIONS: What is the name of the town that Stella grew up in? How old is Tommy Lee? What colour will the new spacesuits be? What's the name of the after school club in Perth? What sort of animals could the giant eagle pick up? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What is the name of Tommy's dog he recently sold? ANSWERS: Stawell. 8 years old. White. The Koya Club. Animals as big as Kangaroos. BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: Echo.

On today's show,  we’re going to meet a duck that’s far from home, We’'ll learn about a program which is helping Indigenous teenagers become the first high school graduates in their families. We’ll take a trip to western NSW and visit what’s soon to be the state’s biggest national park. Before we head into space and find out what bush tucker might grow on the international space station. And we meet a 97 year old zoologist who's discovered more than 40 new creatures. QUESTIONS: What is the name of the duck that was far from home? How many students have graduated from the National Aboriginal Sporting Chance Academy since it began? What is the name of the farm that is being turned into a huge National Park? How do students experiment on Earth, possible foods that could be grown in space? How many Copepods has Dr Vernon Harris discovered? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: How big is Thurlooo Downs? ANSWERS: The Musk Duck. 15,000. Thurloo Downs. They do these experiments using special growth chambers that have the same conditions that astronauts have in space, like certain levels of light, heat and oxygen. More than 40 new species. BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: 437,000 hectares.

A trapdoor spider is named after the burrow it builds – they don’t build webs, strung high between trees – they build tunnel-like burrows underground – that has a hatch or round door on the top – about the size of a 50 cent piece. QUESTIONS: Why are Trapdoor spiders called 'Trapdoor spiders'? How many bikes have been donated to refugees in Albury? What are scientists trying to find on Venus? What is the name of the new teachers working in South Australian schools? What was the distance the Australian women rowed across the Atlantic? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What was the name of the spacecraft who took lots of photos and mapped Venus 30 years ago? ANSWERS: A trapdoor spider is named after the tunnel-like  burrow it builds underground that has a hatch or round door on the top. 26 so far. They want to see if there are any active volcanoes. Autism inclusion teachers. 5,000km. BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: The Magellan spacecraft.

On today's show, we’re going to learn how to finswim! We’ll take a trip to outer space and find out why the world celebrates space travel. Back on earth, we’ll meet a very lucky dog! And then take a peek at some fashionable chickens. And finally, we will meet and champion driver, who's blind. QUIZ QUESTIONS: What do finswimmers use to swim with when they race? What year did man first walk on the moon? Where was Shanny the dog found, when she ran away during a storm? How are the chicken hats made? How old was Ruby when she was given her first four-wheel bike? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What year did Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman to orbit the earth? ANSWERS: Finswimming uses something called a monofin or a bifin. 1969. An iron ore dumper bin. Crocheting. One. BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: 1963.

On today's show, we’re going to ride the ocean’s waves with kids with disability. We’ll meet a teenager changing the age of lawn bowlers. Next we’ll visit a food forest and find out what lessons it can teach us. We celebrate World Health Day and find out about the painful stinging tree. QUIZ QUESTIONS: What is the big lesson surf therapy can teach us? How old was Cooper when he first started playing lawn bowls? Where in Australia are young people growing a food forest? What does WHO stand for? What is another name for a stinging tree? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What is a 'syntropic farm'? ANSWERS: A big lesson in surf therapy is resilience! That’s when we learn how to deal with challenges. Cooper was 10 years old. Dubbo. World Health Organisation. Gympie Gympie plant. BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: A ‘syntropic farm’ is when it’s a whole ecosystem you can eat, grows under a forest canopy.

On today's show, we’re going to rediscover a flowering plant that hasn’t been seen for 170 years! We’re going to meet a fury little wallaby that’s been saved from extinction. Then we’ll look the stars and meet a female Aussie astronaut. A baby calf will put a smile on your face! And we take a look at how scientists are making robots with brains! QUIZ QUESTIONS: What was the name of new flowering plant discovered? What is the name of the wallaby that was saved from extinction? What was the only job Katherine Bennell-Pegg wrote down at school that she wanted to do? What name was given to the dairy calf with a smiley face on his body? What are scientists using to help build robots with brains? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What breed of cattle is Happy - the calf with a smiley face on his body? ANSWERS: The Carnivorous sundew plant. The Uluru mala wallaby. Become an astronaut. Happy. The biology of insects. BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: Holstein.

On today's show, we’re going to take a trip to the top of a city car park and discover an unlikely native bee sanctuary. We’re going to celebrate Harmony Day. Then we will take to the skies with an autistic pilot, before finding out about the right way to buy souvenirs. And we tour a lighthouse that makes beautiful music. QUIZ QUESTIONS: What types of bees are Jacob and Connor trying to attract? What is the name of the day Australia celebrates multiculturalism? Why do 'real' Indigenous souvenirs cost more than 'fake' souvenirs? Who did Hayden use to fly with when he was a little boy? How many seconds did a music note last bounding off the walls of the lighthouse? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What is the name of the organisation that makes the rules for pilots? ANSWERS: Australian native bees. Because they take longer to make. Harmony Day. His grandfather. 8 seconds. BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: Civil Aviation and Safety Authority

On today's show, we’re going to find out how zoo keepers are keeping animals cool in hot weather. We will take a trip to the moon and find out what time it is there. Back on the ground, Indigenous cricket legends are preparing to honour a very special place. Then we’ll take a ride with a hitchhiking possum. And then we'll meet a dog who is a special friend. QUIZ QUESTIONS: What is something zoo keepers give animals help help them cool down on hot days? How do astronauts tell the time in space at the moment? What Australian town was the birthplace of Australia's first ever international touring cricket team? What type of possum was Queenie? What type of dog is Elton? BONUS TRICKY QUIZ: How many games of cricket did Australia's first ever international touring cricket team play in England? ANSWERS: Frozen ice blocks or "bloodsicles". At the moment, all missions to the moon run on the time of the country operating the spacecraft. Edenhope. Ring-tail possum. He is an assistance dog. BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: They played 47 matches – winning 14, loosing 14 and tied the rest.

On today's show, we’re going to dive into the ocean and see some dolphins and humans are working together. Then, we’ll blast off into space and find out what Saturn’s spokes are. We’ll celebrate International Women’s day! And discover why it’s raining fish in Western Australia. And meet the world record holder for foot archery. QUIZ QUESTIONS: How do fishers say 'thank you' to dolphins for helping them catch fish? What do Scientists call the dark blobs or light patches on Saturn's rings that are found at the start of a season? What is International Women's Day? What animals can it rain? What record did Shannen Michaela recently break? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: How does it rain fish? ANSWERS: The fishers let to dolphins pick their own fish from the net after they had chased them all in, as a reward for their hard work. Spokes It’s a day held every year, when the world celebrates ALL women, their achievements and pushes for greater equality. It can rain fish, toads, frogs and even birds. Shannen broke the Guinness World Record for foot archery by hitting a bullseye from more than 18 metres away. BONUS TRICKY QUESTION ANSWER: Weather experts say raining fish is caused by strong updrafts – or mini tornado’s – that sucks up water and fish from rivers. The storm can travel hours away and then dump the water and fish when it starts to rain.

On the show today, we’re going to walk along the dingo fence and find out how it’s changed the environment. We’ll take a step back in time to learn how diet’s of the past can help us today. We’ll meet a teenager who’s proving there is no age barrier to making change in local communities. And we find out how a picture book is helping one little guy fit in at school. And we'll meet a cat that keeps coming back. QUIZ QUESTIONS: Why was the dingo barrier fence built? What foods have good fats in them? What changes did Flynn want to make in his local community? Why was Ziggy different? What was the name of the cat that went missing after the floods in Lismore? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: Why are carbohydrates important for our bodies? ANSWERS: To keep Dingo's away from sheep areas of Australia. Avocado and nuts to name a few. To have a safer crossing at a very busy part of a road, near his house. He suffered a brain injury that makes walking, talking and moving difficult. Mendelson BONUS TRICKY ANSWERS: Our bodies break them down into glucose – or blood sugar – and that’s your body’s main source of energy.

On today's show, we’re going to meet a powerlifting prodigy, then, we’ll explore what it’s like to learn in nature. We’re going to take a step back in time and find out more about huge animals and humans. Then we’ll dive deep into the ocean to learn about protecting coral reef’s and we'll meet the oldest dog in the world. QUIZ QUESTIONS: How many gold medals did Luke Tallay win at the Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships in New Zealand? Where does the Nature School have their classrooms? What are fossils? How are First Nation people helping to protect coastal reef's? How old is the oldest dog in the world? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What is the breed of the oldest dog in the world, Bobi? ANSWERS: 4 In the bush, or at the beach - anywhere outdoors. They’re the remains of plants and animals that have been preserved in rocks. They are undertaking a new scientific diving course. 30 BONUS TRICKY QUESTION ANSWER: Rafeiro do Alentejo

Join Ruby as she sits down with Sydney WorldPride Ambassador Shane Jenek and a rainbow of kids to talk about all things family, love and pride.

On today's show, we’ll find out how far you have to travel to play in a WA footy league. We’ll learn how a small country town with a funny name is helping make the community healthier! We’ll blast off into the galaxy and discover why some Aussie students sent spiders into space. Then we’ll take a trip away to learn what holidays are like for people with a disability. QUIZ QUESTIONS: Why does the East Kimberley Football League want to split the competition into two? Why did the town Poowong change its name? What did students want to find out about spiders in space? What was 2023 declared the year of? Why are cane toads dangerous to native animals? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: Where do cane toads originally come from? ANSWERS: So players don't travel long distances. To promote gut health and make the residents healthier by eating more fruit and veggies. To see if spiders can weave webs in zero-gravity. The Year of Accessible Tourism The compete with native animals for food and habitat and are poisonous to eat. BONUS TRICKY ANSWER Central America

Today we’re going to find out what all the buzz is about with a new world record, explore remote caves in Western Australia to discover more about a little-known possum, find out why a talented tennis player wants to change international tennis rules and celebrate the International day of women and girls in science. QUIZ QUESTIONS: What did the beekeepers win the World Record for? What's the name of the possum that's recently been discovered? What is the competition called that Kai wants to win a gold medal in? What does STEM stand for? What did 10 year old Tiggy Eckersley win? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What was the name of Tiggy's song she co-wrote with her parents? ANSWERS: The most photos of women beekeeping uploaded to the internet in 24 hours. Scaly-tailed possum The Paralympics Science, technology, engineering and maths A golden guitar BONUS TRICKY ANSWER Star of the Show

On today's show we'll find out what it takes to be a ball kid at a top tennis tournament, congratulate the winners of the Australian of the Year awards, hear about a dog's lucky escape from the jaws of a snake, meet some machines designed to care for humans, and go on a mission to Mars.

Today, we're celebrating Lunar New Year, cheering on an award-winning country music star,  meeting a super-sized marsupial, exploring some rainforests for fuzzy fungi, and Braille-bombing a country town. QUIZ QUESTIONS: Which culture is celebrating Year of the Cat? Where did Loren Ryan grow up? How many kilograms did Ramsayia Magna grow up to? Where in NSW was the new mould species discovered? What country town is the first in Australia to be Braille-bombed? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What competition helped launch Keith Urban's career? ANSWERS: Vietnamese Tamworth 130kg Tweed Valley rainforests Temora BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: Tamworth Country Music Festival's Star Maker competition

On today's show we'll soar through the sky on an astronaut training flight, take a tour of a state parliament house, check out a new statue at the Sydney Cricket Ground, find out why an ancient artwork is being returned to its owners, and dig up an elasmosaur fossil. QUIZ QUESTIONS: How many flyers will board the parabolic flight? What is the new name of the old Strangers' Gallery? Who was the artist that created the Belinda Clark statue? Where were the petroglyphs taken to? Near what town were the elasmosaur fossils found? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What is the top international score for an Australian woman cricketer? ANSWERS: 16 The Public Gallery Cathy Weiszmann The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery McKinlay BONUS TRICKY ANSWER 229 not out

We're celebrating summer by replaying some of our favourite episodes from 2022 - like this one from World Environment Day!

We're celebrating summer by replaying some of our favourite episodes from 2022 - like this one from NAIDOC Week!

We're celebrating summer by replaying some of our favourite episodes from 2022 - like this one, all about good dogs!

This summer we're replaying some of our favourite episodes from 2022 - like this one from August when we celebrated Science Week with five roarsome dinosaur stories.

It's almost the end of the year! To celebrate, we're looking back on five good news stories from 2022.

On today's show we'll try a dance sport called physie, fly around Australia with a bird nerd, hear about a nifty solution to ear aches, farewell some workers heading overseas for Christmas and examine an ancient nit comb. QUIZ QUESTIONS: What is another name for physical culture? What is the name of Milly's microlight? What type of therapy do Leanne's headphones use? What natural disasters happened in Tonga? What was the nit comb made from? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION What was the sentence on the nit comb? ANSWERS Physie Little Bird Phototherapy Volcano and tsunami Ivory BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: May this tusk root out the lice of the hair and the beard.

The ABC's national disability affairs reporter and Paralympic swimmer Liz Wright hosts this episode in celebration of International Day of People with Disability. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What date is International Day of People with Disability? 2. What type of business did Devin start? 3. What is the name of the new camp in Tasmania? 4. Who is the captain of the Steelers? 5. How old was David when he built his first prosthetic arm? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What was the score in the Steelers versus USA match? ANSWERS: 1. December 3rd 2. Paper shredding business 3. Camp Motor Mouth 4. Chris Bond 5. Nine BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: 58 points to 55

Join Ruby and ABC weather expert Nate Byrne to find out how and why so many parts of Australia have experienced floods this year. Kids from far northern New South Wales also share what it's like living through floods, and advice for other kids on how to handle wild weather. With special thanks to Empire Vale Public School.

On today's show we welcome some new babies into the world, see the bottom of the sea through sharks' eyes, meet a man who ran all the way across Australia, visit a little town helping the planet in a big way, and bop along to some music with rats. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. Where in Victoria was the recent ceremony held to welcome babies? 2. What type of sharks helped film the seagrass meadow? 3. Where did Nedd start his run? 4. What does TRY stand for? 5. How many rats were involved in the study? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: Which Lady Gaga song did the rats bop to? ANSWERS: 1. Ballarat 2. Tiger sharks 3. Perth 4. Totally Renewable Yackandandah 5. 10 BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: Born this Way

QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What is the name of the group that trained Sal? 2. What problem did Hermidale have three years ago? 3. Where in Perth was the new bee discovered? 4. What state are the Kaurna from? 5. What is the gorilla's mum's name? ANSWERS: 1. Australian Lions Hearing Dogs 2. Drought 3. Kings Park 4. South Australia 5. Kipenzi BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What university helped with the Kaurna dictionary? BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: University of Adelaide

On today's show we'll cheer for Australia's newest netball star, head to a café to meet a very popular barista, find out why people come together on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, visit the home of a famous outback dinosaur and listen to some award-winning bird calls. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What is the name of the Australian women's netball team? 2. What is another name for the movements and noises associated with Tourette syndrome? 3. What year did World War One end? 4. What dinosaur was runner-up in the emblem vote? 5. What is the name of the bird calling contest that started five years ago? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: Who discovered the muttaburrasaurus? ANSWERS: 1. Diamonds 2. Tics 3. 1918 4. Australotitan cooperensis 5. Bournda Bird Olympics BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: Doug Langdon

On today's show we'll dig up some super-sized cicadas, celebrate Australia's magnificent musicians, visit a bush university, meet a Royal Ballet dancer, and head back in time to ancient Egypt. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. Near what town were the cicada fossils found? 2. What made making a living even tougher for Aussie musicians? 3. What is the proper name for Bush Uni? 4. When did Joe start dancing? 5. Which king did Ptah-em-wia work for? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What are ancient Egyptian drawings and writing called? ANSWERS: 1. Gulgong 2. COVID-19 3. Wuyagiba Study Hub 4. When he was four 5. King Ramses the Second BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: Heiroglyphs

On today's show we'll get up close with creepy crawlies, peruse some powerful portraits, blast off to the moon, celebrate Diwali, and meet the recipient of some 3D-printed ears. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. Where does Panesthia Lata live? 2. What is Brandi Salmon's series of paintings called? 3. How long does Diwali go for? 4. What will be inside the lunarium? 5. What are Harriet's ears made from? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What are Diwali oil lamps called? ANSWERS: 1. Lord Howe Island 2. The Aunty Collection 3. Five days 4. Seeds, plants, sensors, a camera, and water 5. Hard plastic BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: Diyas

News Time is celebrating Media Literacy Week with a takeover by eight-year-old budding journalist Rosie. Rosie grills regular News Time host, Ruby, about how the media works, where news comes from and how we know whether a story is fake. When you're finished listening to the podcast, take this quiz to test your knowledge: QUESTIONS: 1. What is 'breaking' news? 2. What is a news 'source'? 3. What is a 'byline'? 4. Whose job is it to 'fact-check' information? 5. Which of these skills does Ruby say is the most important for budding journalists: Writing, talking, or listening? ANSWERS: 1. News that's happening right at that moment. 2. People or places journalists get their information from. 3. The reporter's name on the story. 4. The journalist's. 5. Listening.

On today's show we meet a firefighting hero, welcome home a marathon runner, spy on some cassowaries, spin unusual animal fur into yarn, and visit a brand new castle. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What is the name of Richard's brigade? 2. How far is a marathon? 3. How many years has it been since cassowaries were spotted at Cape York? 4. What type of animal hair does Marion plan to spin next? 5. What does 'drakkon' mean in ancient Greek? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: Where is Dragon's Roost? ANSWERS: 1. Goodwood Rural Fire Brigade 2. 42.195km 3. 40 years 4. Dingo 5. Dragon BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: Burnie in Tasmania

On today’s show we celebrate World Mental Health Day, International Day of the Girl, and the 50th birthday of a massive Indigenous sporting event. We’ll also find out who is going to be pictured on new Australian coins, and we get to the heart of a prehistoric fossil find. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What date is World Mental Health Day? 2. How old was Emma Stark when she umpired the Essendon-Hawthorn game? 3. Where were the girls from who won the Under 17 division of the Koori Knockout? 4. What is the royal portrait on coins called? 5. In which Australian state was the fish fossil found? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What did the fish heart and human hearts have in common? ANSWERS: 1. October 10 2. 16 3. Cabbage Tree Island 4. Effigy 5. Western Australia BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: Two parts called chambers

It's World Space Week, so we're celebrating with five stories all about space! QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What is the name of the asteroid where the dust was gathered? 2. What airport will be the take-off point for the satellite-laden jets? 3. Which people will be able to navigate across the ice safely? 4. Which two planets mentioned in Story Two have rings other than Saturn and Neptune? 5. What does DART stand for? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What will become the world's largest radio telescope? ANSWERS: 1. Ryugu 2. Wellcamp Airport (at Toowoomba) 3. Inuit people 4. Jupiter and Uranus 5. Double Asteroid Redirection Test BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: Square Kilometre Array Telescope

We’re celebrating the school holidays and World Tourism Day, by revisiting some of our favourite stories all about adventure.

On today's show we'll: Meet some hero donkeys, explore our backyards, cheer on two amazing sports stars, celebrate International Day of Sign Languages, and examine ancient treasure. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What is the name of the donkey adoption program? 2. What question does Junior Landcare want kids to answer? 3. How many Grand Slam singles titles has Serena Williams won? 4. What date is International Day of Sign Languages? 5. What were the stones called that were found in Germany? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What two dinosaur species did the footprints in Texas belong to? ANSWERS: 1. Last Stop Donkey Program 2. "What's in your backyard?" 3. 23 4. 23rd of September 5. Hunger stones BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: Acrocanthosaurus and sauroposeidon

On today's show we'll: hop back in time with some wild rabbits, find out about a powerful invention, walk the red carpet with Hollywood’s newest star, zoom around the world without wings, and sink our teeth into something mega exciting. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. How many rabbits were brought to Australia on the First Fleet? 2. What device did the paper battery power? 3. Where was Quaden's movie filmed? 4. Where was Thor immediately before he arrived in Australia? 5. How much does the megalodon weigh? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: How many rabbits did Thomas Austin import? ANSWERS: 1. Five 2. An alarm clock 3. Turkey 4. Hong Kong 5. As much as 12 African elephants BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: 24

On today's show we'll: Find out about Australia’s favourite trees, celebrate Indigenous Literacy Day, paint our nails, check-in on our friends, and talk to an astronaut! QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What was number 1 in the vote for Australia's favourite tree? 2. What is the name of the foundation that makes books with Indigenous communities? 3. Who suggested Lucas start a nail polish business? 4. What date is R U OK? Day? 5. What is the name of the astronaut who spoke to Isabella? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What tree was the second most popular in the vote for Australia's favourite tree? ANSWERS: 1. River red gum 2. Indigenous Literacy Foundation 3. His mum 4. 8th of September 5. Kjell Lindgren BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: Snow gum

On today's show we: Check up on the Great Barrier Reef, meet a world record-breaking cricket player, share a stage with some rock stars, find out how poo power can help the planet, and chase a lost seal back to sea. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What is eating coral on the Great Barrier Reef? 2. How many runs did Steffan score to break the world record? 3. How many members are in the Mulga Bore Hard Rock Band? 4. What type of gas does cow poo release into the atmosphere? 5. What nickname was given to the seal? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What is the name of the competition the Australian Blind Cricket team were playing in? ANSWERS: 1. Crown-of-thorns starfish 2. 309 3. Six 4. Methane 5. Oscar BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: The International Cricket Inclusion Series

On today's show we: hit the waves with the world’s best surfing dogs, curl up with some of Australia’s best stories for Children’s Book Week, check out a precious discovery firefighters made in the forest, pull on our purple clothes to support rainbow kids, and find out what mysterious junk is landing on Australian farms. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What breed of dog won Top Dog Final Champ? 2. What is the theme of this year's Children's Book Week? 3. Who used the old fire truck about 50 years ago? 4. What is the name of the netball team from Macorna? 5. What is the name of the spacecraft the space junk is believed to have come from? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What is the name of the book written by Andrea Rowe? ANSWERS: 1. Australian cattle dog 2. Dreaming with eyes open 3. An all-Indigenous fire crew 4. Tigers 5. Dragon BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: Jetty Jumping

Today we're celebrating Science Week with five roarsome stories about one of our favourite scientific subjects - dinosaurs! QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What family of dinos does Meraxes Gigas belong to? 2. How many teeth were found near Winton? 3. What species of dino made the footprints at the restaurant? 4. Why is the ichthyosaur nicknamed Fiona? 5. What does 'amaru' mean in Quechuan language? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: How many years did it take to excavate Fiona? ANSWERS: 1. Theropod family 2. 17 3. Titanosauriformes 4. Her fossils were green 5. Flying serpent BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: 13 years

On today's show we'll: cheer on a country AFL team called The Rockets, celebrate International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, hear a sad story (with a happy ending) about a long lost brother and sister, find out how dolphin poo is helping the planet, and explore Australia's deepest cave. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. How long have The Rockets been a team? 2. What date is International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples? 3. Where did Bill and Beryl live when they grew up? 4. What helpful element is in dolphin poo? 5. How deep is Australia's new deepest known cave? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: How deep is Niggly? ANSWERS: 1. 12 years 2. August 9 3. Sydney (Bill) and Adelaide (Beryl) 4. Nitrogen 5. 401 metres BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: 397 metres

On today's show we: celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day, cheer on our Aussie athletes at the Commonwealth Games, meet a new superhero, visit a wildlife shelter in Tasmania and pat a champion dog. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. How long does Garma Festival last? 2. Where are this year's Commonwealth Games held? 3. What type of wallabies will soon need extra care in Tasmania? 4. How many years ago is Wylah the Koorie Warrior set? 5. What breed of dog is Spryte? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What Indigenous Country is Garma festival held on? ANSWERS: 1. Four days 2. Brimingham, England 3. Bennett's wallabies 4. 40,000 5. Tenterfield terrier BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: Yolngu

This week, we meet some Indigenous designers who are off somewhere very fancy, take a dive through an underwater forest, learn about some life-saving backpacks, hear about some rather furry and sometimes noisy new neighbours, and, in our wow of the week, we’ll learn about a three-eyed creature of the deep! Quiz questions What is the name of the city where the Indigenous designers will have their work shown in? What are the underwater forests off the coast of Tasmania made from? What accessory has been made to help people in an emergency situation? A farm was bought near Brisbane to help save which animal? How many eyes did the ancient sea creature have?   Bonus tricky question How old is the fossil brain?     Quiz answers New York Kelp Backpacks Koalas Three   Bonus tricky answer 500 million years

In this week’s episode, we learn about the world’s rarest marsupial, who’s not camera shy! Peer into deep space thanks to a brand new telescope, meet the Aussie champion who is not only talented in multiple sports, but has won another award, try to solve the mystery of King Arthur, and, in our Wow of the Week, meet some hero rescuers who are rather small and furry. Quiz questions What is the name of the world’s rarest marsupial? What is the new telescope called? Who was the 2022 NAIDOC Person of the Year? Who is Arthur’s Stone named after? Which natural disaster will rats be used to help rescue people? Bonus tricky question What is Arthur’s Stone? Quiz answers Gilbert’s potoroo The James Webb Space Telescope (or Webb Telescope) Ash Barty King Arthur Earthquakes Bonus tricky answer A tomb

This week we check out a new way for people to have offroad adventures in nature, go looking for one of the rarest flowers on the planet, learn about a new species of water lily that’s strong enough to hold a child, meet an artist who creates huge drawings with his feet! And, in our Wow of the Week, come face to face with a creature from the Ice Age! Quiz questions What equipment is being made available for people with disability to make nature more accessible? What is the name of the orchid that only blooms once every 7-10 years? Where are the giant water lilies researched and on display? What does artist Lowell Hunter use to draw his giant sand pictures? What was Nun cho ga? Bonus tricky question How many years ago did the baby woolly mammoth live?   Quiz answers Offroad wheelchairs (and mountain trikes) Queen of Sheba Kew Gardens in England His feet! A baby giant woolly mammoth   Bonus tricky answer About 30,000 years ago

It’s NAIDOC Week in Australia! A big celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture, and achievement. We’ll meet some kids who are being taught in two languages at school, hear about the famous rugby player who’s had a trophy named after him, go looking for some tiny birds in Arnhem Land and find out who Sunshine Super Girl is. Then, in our Wow of the Week, learn about something historic that’s happening at the top of one of Australia’s most famous icons! Quiz questions Where is the bilingual Gumbaynggirr Giingana Freedom School? What is the name of the Indigenous rugby player who will have a trophy named after him? Where does the little Yirrlinkirrkirr (white-throated grass-wren) live? Wiradjuri woman Evonne Goolagong Cawley earned which nickname at Wimbledon? In which two cities will the Aboriginal flag fly on bridges? Tricky bonus question What is the name of the new rugby union trophy?     Quiz answers Coffs Harbour, NSW Mark Ella Arnhem Land, NT Sunshine Supergirl Sydney and Melbourne Tricky bonus answer Ella-Mobbs Cup

This week you’ll meet some kids who are saving a fish from extinction, cheer on some Aussie surfers who have all won gold, learn about some flying robots that are doing a very special job and visit an ancient city… and, in our Wow of the Week, meet some hotel guests… who aren’t humans! Quiz questions What kind of fish were the kids helping to save? The new surfing competition is called the: ____ Surfing Professionals World Championship. How many seeds a day can the special gardening drones plant? What caused the ancient city to emerge? Where do experts want frog hotels to be built?  Bonus tricky question Where are the gardening drones being used? Quiz answers Southern purple-spotted gudgeon Adaptive 40,000 Drought Cities/urban areas Bonus tricky answer Australian Botanic Garden (Sydney)