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From amazing animals to sensational sport, interesting insects to dino discoveries, mars missions and beyond. Join Emily Anderson to count down the weird and wonderful. News Time is perfect for 4-9 year olds who want to know more about the world around them.
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- Yesterday8 min
Aura farming and tiny homes
On today’s episode we’ll meet some teenagers gaining skills and helping their community at the same time. Then we’ll be farming, but not for apples or corn... we’ll be aura farming. Yep! Plus, we’re headed to “the festival state” for Talk of the Town. If you’re not sure which state that is... listen on! Quiz Questions1.What do kids learn about in the first 2 weeks of the construction course? 2.What are these people farming? 3.In which state or territory would you find Stirling, in the Adelaide Hills? Answers1.They learn about mental wellbeing.2.Aura3.South AustraliaNews NoodlerAura is a tricky term to describe... can you have a go at coming up with a definition of Aura with the people around you?
- 4 days ago9 min
Lean screen time and dino poo
Today’s episode features some big news about screen time that might be changing things at your school. We’ll stay off the screens as we visit a unique vending machine that’s full of something a little surprising, and definitely not edible. And then we’ll leave modern screens behind as we head back to prehistoric times for a dinoriffic, pooptastic Wow of the Week.Quiz Questions1. With this new idea, are New South Wales public school kids likely to have more time or less time on screens in school?2.In which state or territory would you find this book vending machine?3.What’s the technical term for fossilised poo? Hint: It starts with C. Answers1.Less.2.Queensland3.CoproliteNews NoodlerDo you think the book vending machine will be popular? Why? What else could you make a vending machine for?
- 6 days ago9 min
Baby chimp and Saturn surprise
In today’s episode, we’ll meet an amateur Aussie astronomer making big discoveries from their backyard. We’ll spend some time with a cute chimpanzee looking for a new family, and then it’s time to whip out any globes or maps of the world lying around, because a big change is coming.Quiz Questions1.How many sides does the decagon wave have?2.Which bone did baby Cassie break?3.Does the new map make Africa look bigger or smaller than it used to look? Answers1.102.Leg3.BiggerNews NoodlerWhy do you think the size of a country on a map has got so many people passionately arguing? What might it mean to the people from countries whose lands seem bigger or smaller in real life?
- 1 weeks ago8 min
Missing moths and warm weather
Get excited friends, because today’s Talk of the Town takes us far beyond the Australian shoreline – we're headed overseas! Plus, we might be in for a hot hot summer – find out why. And some migrating moths have gone missing! Hear why the scientists tracking them aren’t too worried. Questions1.Does El Nino mean it will probably be a summer that’s hotter than usual, or cooler than usual?2.How many tagged moths did the scientists find when they came back to check on them?3.On which continent would you find Hong Kong? I’ll give you multiple choice... is it North America, Europe, Asia or Africa? Answers1.Hotter.2.None!3.AsiaNews Noodler - a question to chat about with the people around youCan you guess where the missing moths might be, and what might have happened to them?
- 1 weeks ago9 min
Burying undies and grassy art
Today’s episode is particularly grassy... we’ll learn about a new sort of burial that’s kinder to the environment. We’ll learn about artists taking unwanted weeds and turning them into art. And find out why thousands of people have been burying their undies in the backyard, for a good cause, of course!Quiz Questions1.What’s the technical term for the roots of mushrooms, used to make the coffin? 2.What’s the name of the invasive grass in the Northern Territory? 3.Why were people burying their undies?Answers1.Mycelium 2.Buffel grass 3.To check on soil health News Noodler - a question to chat about with the people around youDo you think these mushroom coffins will be a popular choice?
- 1 weeks ago9 min
Silent room and quirky kakapo
We ask and answer some big questions on today’s episode. We’re encouraged to reach out to the people around us and ask how they’re going for R U OK day. We also ask ‘why is it that famous authors are writing books that might never be read by anyone alive today?’ And ‘how can we save a weird, waddley owl-parrot from extinction’? You’ll have to listen to find out! Questions1.Do you have to wait until R U OK day to check on someone?2.Where will they get the paper to print these books in 100 years?3.How often does a kakapo have baby chicks? Answers1.Nope, you can reach out to your friends whenever you think is right.2.From special trees planted nearby. 3.About once every 3-5 years. News Noodler – a question to chat about with the people around you. Why do you think artists and authors are making things that they can’t share with anyone alive today?
- 2 weeks ago8 min
Bush school and snapping jaws
In today’s episode we’re spending some time outdoors with a group of lucky school kids getting up close and personal with nature. We’ll travel back in time to learn something new about the extinct Tasmanian Tiger, and then it’s time for Talk of the Town. I wonder where we’re headings today? Quiz Questions1.How often did the year 1 students get to have class outside?2.Do the researchers think Thylacines would be better snapping up bigger or smaller animals as prey?3.In which state would you find Manly, Sydney?Answers1.Once a week2.Smaller3.New South WalesNews NoodlerWhat are the pros and cons – the good things and the bad things – about spending more class time outside?
- 2 weeks ago9 min
Donor doggos and humming Earth
On today’s episode, we’ll meet some kind canines helping other dogs, and we’ll kick a footy around with some budding Aussie rules athletes in the Top End. Plus, your Wow of the Week is about a sound that’s constantly around you, that you’ve never heard... Quiz Questions1.In which state or territory are young girls getting into AFL?2.Can all dogs donate blood?3.What is causing the Earth’s hum? Answers1.Northern Territory2.No, only fit and healthy adult dogs3.Ocean swells/ wavesNews NoodlerDo you think there might be other sounds swirling around that you can’t hear? What else might make low-frequency sounds on planet Earth?
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