News Time

On today's episode we'll visit some green classrooms, we'll brainstorm some ideas for the Brisbane Olympics, and we'll discuss the scariness of sharks. Quiz Questions What is the name of the organisation that has been installing greenhouses in schools? In which year will the Olympics and Paralympics be held in Brisbane? What university does Juliana, the shark fear researcher, work at? Answers Food Ladder 2032 Adelaide University News Noodler Why do you think so many people are scared of sharks? For more great kids podcasts, download the free ABC listen app (Australia). There you’ll find more kids news podcasts, educational children’s stories and storytelling, podcasts from your favourite characters like Bluey and Hey Duggee and plenty more of the best podcasts for curious kids like Imagine This, Dino Dome and News Time. For all ages from 0–4-year-olds, 5–8-year-olds, 8–10-year-olds, tweens and teens. And you can watch our kids shows on ABC iview and on the ABC Kids and ABC Big Kids channels of YouTube kids.

On today’s episode we’ll meet a prize-winning portrait artist, we’ll hear about the race to protect some ice age trees, and we'll visit a village famous for its red soil on Talk of the Town. Quiz Questions Who did Jazz get to paint as her prize? How many ice age gums are left in the wild? In which state or territory would you find Alstonville? Answers Justine Clarke (from Play School) Six New South Wales News Noodler If you were to create a portrait of someone, who would you choose? Someone famous or someone you know? For more great kids podcasts, download the free ABC listen app (Australia). There you’ll find more kids news podcasts, educational children’s stories and storytelling, podcasts from your favourite characters like Bluey and Hey Duggee and plenty more of the best podcasts for curious kids like Imagine This, Dino Dome and News Time. For all ages from 0–4-year-olds, 5–8-year-olds, 8–10-year-olds, tweens and teens. And you can watch our kids shows on ABC iview and on the ABC Kids and ABC Big Kids…

On today's show we'll meet a tiny dog with a big job, we'll celebrate White Sunday, and we'll find some fossils belonging to a prehistoric bird! Quiz Questions How tall is Commando the chihuahua? In which month is White Sunday? Which period did Tenuicruris Piscanexum live in? Answers 21 centimetres (about as tall as a milk carton) October The Cretaceous News Noodler Should dogs be used as workers to help humans? Why or why not? For more great kids podcasts, download the free ABC listen app (Australia). There you’ll find more kids news podcasts, educational children’s stories and storytelling, podcasts from your favourite characters like Bluey and Hey Duggee and plenty more of the best podcasts for curious kids like Imagine This, Dino Dome and News Time. For all ages from 0–4-year-olds, 5–8-year-olds, 8–10-year-olds, tweens and teens. And you can watch our kids shows on ABC iview and on the ABC Kids and ABC Big Kids channels of YouTube kids.

Today, we’ll find out why masses of moths are on the move, we'll cheer for the winner of Fat Bear Week, and we'll dive deep underground to find relics of an ancient coral reef. Quiz questions: When did bogong moth numbers start falling? What is the name of Backpack's mum? How deep was the hole drilled by geologists in outback Queensland? Answers: The 1980s Holly 3km News Noodler: How would a prehistoric reef differ from reefs today? For more great kids podcasts, download the free ABC listen app (Australia). There you’ll find more kids news podcasts, educational children’s stories and storytelling, podcasts from your favourite characters like Bluey and Hey Duggee and plenty more of the best podcasts for curious kids like Imagine This, Dino Dome and News Time. For all ages from 0–4-year-olds, 5–8-year-olds, 8–10-year-olds, tweens and teens. And you can watch our kids shows on ABC iview and on the ABC Kids and ABC Big Kids channels of YouTube kids.

On today’s episode we’ll cheer on the athletes in the Australian Transplant Games, we’ll meet a Queensland cowgirl who is about to travel to the USA, and we’ll visit a capital city for Talk of the Town! Quiz Questions Where were the Australian Transplant Games held this year? What colour is Lareece, the cowgirl’s helmet? What is the nickname for the Brisbane River? Answers Launceston, Tasmania Pink The Brown Snake News Noodler Would you ever compete in a rodeo? Why or why not? For more great kids podcasts, download the free ABC listen app (Australia). There you’ll find more kids news podcasts, educational children’s stories and storytelling, podcasts from your favourite characters like Bluey and Hey Duggee and plenty more of the best podcasts for curious kids like Imagine This, Dino Dome and News Time. For all ages from 0–4-year-olds, 5–8-year-olds, 8–10-year-olds, tweens and teens. And you can watch our kids shows on ABC iview and on the ABC Kids and ABC Big Kids channels of YouTube kids.

Today we celebrate The Voice winner Yung Milla, we find out how squishy toys can be dangerous, and we applaud a girl who rescued her friend from drowning. Quiz Questions What is Yung Milla’s mum’s name? Finish this sentence: You should never put a squishy somewhere hot like in the sun, the oven, or the... How old is Aylah the rescue hero? Answers Kylie Miller Microwave Eight News Noodler Should it be compulsory for kids to do swimming lessons? For more great kids podcasts, download the free ABC listen app (Australia). There you’ll find more kids news podcasts, educational children’s stories and storytelling, podcasts from your favourite characters like Bluey and Hey Duggee and plenty more of the best podcasts for curious kids like Imagine This, Dino Dome and News Time. For all ages from 0–4-year-olds, 5–8-year-olds, 8–10-year-olds, tweens and teens. And you can watch our kids shows on ABC iview and on the ABC Kids and ABC Big Kids channels of YouTube kids.

Today, we’ll find out why a dictionary just got bigger, we’ll discover two new insect species, and we’ll meet the latest world record holder in Rubik's cubing. Quiz Questions How many new words have just been added to the Merriam-Webster? Where were the new species of stick insect discovered? How old is the new women’s world record holder in Rubik's cubing? Answers 1,400 Far North Queensland Six News Noodler If you could set the world record in something, what would it be? For more great kids podcasts, download the free ABC listen app (Australia). There you’ll find more kids news podcasts, educational children’s stories and storytelling, podcasts from your favourite characters like Bluey and Hey Duggee and plenty more of the best podcasts for curious kids like Imagine This, Dino Dome and News Time. For all ages from 0–4-year-olds, 5–8-year-olds, 8–10-year-olds, tweens and teens. And you can watch our kids shows on ABC iview and on the ABC Kids and ABC Big Kids channels of YouTube kids.

On today’s episode we’ll meet a man who built his very own plane, we’ll visit an art exhibition made of Lego, and we’ll head to the home of the world’s steepest train for Talk of the Town. Quiz Questions: What is the name of the man who built his own plane in Central Queensland? How many minifigures were used in Jackson and Alex's exhibition? What is the closest capital city to the Blue Mountains? Answers: Len Neale 2,500 Sydney News Noodler: If you could build anything in the world, what would it be?

On today's episode we’ll visit an apple orchard in Tasmania, we’ll find out what’s on the latest dollarbucks released by the Royal Australian Mint, and we’ll learn why cow burps are bad for the planet. Quiz Questions In which state did they find the abandoned apple orchard? Who is on the new one dollar coin with Bluey? What is the name of the problem gas that cows burp out? Answers Tasmania Rusty Methane News Noodler Can you brainstorm any ways to reduce global warming (other than less cow burps)? For more great kids podcasts, download the free ABC listen app (Australia). There you’ll find more kids news podcasts, educational children’s stories and storytelling, podcasts from your favourite characters like Bluey and Hey Duggee and plenty more of the best podcasts for curious kids like Imagine This, Dino Dome and News Time. For all ages from 0–4-year-olds, 5–8-year-olds, 8–10-year-olds, tweens and teens. And you can watch our kids shows on ABC iview and on the ABC Kids and ABC Big Kids channels of YouTube…

This week, we find out why the tangy, salty smell of an Aussie breakfast spread is being protected, we meet a farmer who is doing his bit to help save two tiny species, learn how a team of art detectives are solving a painting mystery and hear about an island in Sydney Harbour that is being handed back to traditional owners. Then, we’ll be taking a deep dive into a good news story for our Wow of the Week. Quiz questions 1) Where is the Vegemite factory? 2) Which island is being handed back to traditional owners? 3) How many endangered animals was the farmer helping to save by selling his land to the National Trust? 4) What did the Aboriginal artists use to paint on? 5) How many humpback whales were left in the wild, due to humans hunting them? Bonus tricky question What is the history of smells referred to as? Answers 1) Melbourne 2) Me-Mel (Goat Island) 3) Two 4) Bark 5) 300 Bonus tricky answer Olfactory heritage

This week, we’re going to go on a ride – on a very different school bus! We’ll meet a teenager who has made school sports carnivals more inclusive, have an under the sea party for World Oceans Day and hear about some super sports commentators. Then, I hope you’re not afraid of heights because our Wow of the Week is taking you up into the mountains. Quiz questions 1) In which country will the floating school bus be used? 2) What kind of event was Sarah trying to make more inclusive? 3) What global day was marked this week? 4) In which stadium was the first AFL match in an Aboriginal language called? 5) What was the walkway of the world record holding bridge made from? Bonus tricky question Which language did Baykali and William call the AFL game in? Answers 1) Vanuatu 2) School sports carnivals 3) World Oceans Day 4) Melbourne Cricket Ground 5) Glass Bonus tricky answer Yolngu Matha

This week we’re celebrating our planet – and looking at how we can protect it - because it’s World Environment Day this weekend! We’ll put on our headtorches and explore an ancient forest hiding underground then meet a parrot that loves to rock climb. We’ll find out how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander traditions can make oyster farming more sustainable… then it’s time to party with our WOW of the week! QUIZ QUESTIONS 1) What is the theme for this year’s World Environment Day? 2) Which type of bird likes to rock climb? 3) In which country was the secret sinkhole found? 4) How many oyster shells were in the midden on Butchalla Country? 5) What attracted the scallops together for their disco? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION Which part of the lovebird’s body acted like a third limb to help them climb? ANSWERS 1) Only One Earth 2) Lovebirds 3) China 4) 5 million 5) Flashing lights BONUS QUESTION ANSWER Its beak!

First, we'll learn about how we can use energy from the sun, at night! Then, we'll visit a Top End school that's making class more inclusive for autistic students. After that, we'll head to Queensland for a daring rescue by a terrific teen, before learning about Reconciliation week. Then we'll hear about some social spiders and their huge web. Quiz Questions: 1. What's the thing, other than light, that solar panels can capture and make energy from? (Hint: it starts with H) 2. What's the invention helping non-verbal students communicate? 3. What was Cleo riding when she spotted Rod? 4. How long have Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people lived on this land? 5. How big is the web created by the social spiders in French Guiana? Bonus Tricky Question: What's the name of species of spider in the story? Answers: 1. Heat 2. A book with pictures 3. A jet-ski 4. Our best estimate is 60,000 years 5. As big as a car Bonus Tricky Answer: Anelosimus Eximius

On today's show, we'll start with a story about an important art prize, before learning about a picture of something mysterious in our skies. Then we'll head to a fashion show featuring clothes for people with disability, and celebrate a special day for our buzziest friend – the bee! Finally, we learn about Tasmania going carbon negative. Quiz Questions: 1. What do the 14 rain clouds in the painting represent? 2. What's the word, starting with G, that explains why blackholes suck everything in? 3. What's the name for clothing designed for people with a disability? 4. What's the word, starting with P, for the way bees help plants and flowers grow? 5. What does carbon negative mean? Bonus Tricky Question: How many times has an indigenous artist won the Archibald prize? Answers: 1. How many days and nights it rained in Lismore 2. Gravity, or gravitational pull 3. Adaptive clothing 4. Pollination 5. They take more carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere than they put in Bonus Tricky Answer: Two; Blak Douglas is the…

We start today’s show 66 million years in the past, when the last dinosaurs were around, and learn about an impressive fossil. Then, we’ll hear about some important news about traditional owners getting there land back. After that, we’ll head out for a few marathons with a would-be world record holder, before celebrating our amazing frontline workers on International Nurses Day. Then, we’ll reveal our Wow of the Week. Quiz Questions 1. Where was the asteroid fossil found? 2. What recently happened for Kakadu National Park? 3. How many marathons did Jacky run in a row? 4. Whatday did we celebrate this week? 5. Do all people imagine the same thing when they listen to the same music track? Bonus Tricky Question: What did people in the village in China imagine when scientists played them the music track? Answers: 1. North Dakota, United States of America 2. It was returned to the traditional owners. 3. 104 4. International Nurses Day 5. No, they imagine different things dependant on where they live and their…

On today’s show, we’ll meet a pint-sized bug-lover and some encouraging entomologists, and hear some good news from Victoria for our environment. Then, we’ll meet a Muslim woman making Australian history, before heading down south to the most remote post office in the world. Finally, we’ll explore a shipwreck lost for more than 100 years. Quiz Questions 1. Who did Lyra's mum first contact to help encourage Lyra? 2. Victoria will revegetate an area of land five-times bigger than which city? 3. What's the name of the sporting competition Tina will compete at? 4. What are the different jobs someone would have to do while working at the Antarctica Post Office? 5. What was the name of Ernest Shackleton's lost ship? Bonus Tricky Question: What is the species of penguin the post-office workers would have to count? Answers: 1. Dr Ann Jones 2. Melbourne 3. Commonwealth Games 4. Send and receive letters, work at the museum, work at the gift shop, count the penguins (you don't need to get all of these to get it right!)…

We’re counting down five stories, from number five down to number one – our Wow of the Week! On this week’s show, we’ll discover a precious letter that got lost in the post, and meet Australia’s first ever female indigenous surgeon. Then, we’ll head to the International Space Station to eat some space lettuce, before jetting back down to earth to meet an amazing teacher with a learning difficulty. Then, we’ll learn about a cool new dinosaur. Quiz Questions: Where did the postcard end up by accident? What’s extra special about Rachel becoming a surgeon? What body part will the special lettuce strengthen if you eat it? What does Lucy have, starting with D, that can make letters and words feel jumbled up in her head? Can you name one of the dinosaurs that Stegorous elengassen is similar to? Bonus tricky question: What is the special name for the spikes all over Stegorous elengassen’s back? Answers: Townsville, Queensland, in a shopping centre She’s the first female indigenous surgeon in Australia Bones Dyslexia…

On today's show: The Australian women’s cricket team wins big, humpback whales are making a comeback, the Great Barrier Reef is in trouble, an important Indigenous artefact is returned to its owners, and inventors create a robot made from slime. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. Who scored 170 runs in the World Cup? 2. What are humpback whales no longer listed as? 3. When did scientists first notice coral bleaching at the Great Barrier Reef? 4. What is another name for Gununa? 5. What controls the slime robot? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: Where was the Lardil headdress worn more than 50 years ago? ANSWERS: 1. Alyssa Healy 2. Endangered 3. 24 years ago 4. Mornington Island 5. Magnets BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: Opening of the Sydney Opera House

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 assistance dog help Lucas with? What animal does Rocky help to protect? What does having a pet do for your memory. Where is the aged care facility that Howard and Kip visit? What did North the dog do to help his injured owner? Bonus Tricky Question What are the names of the special turtles in Livingstone Shire? Answers Sleeping, concentration and staying calm. Turtles. Makes it better. Manjimup, WA. Slept on them to keep them warm. Bonus tricky answer Flatbacks and Loggerheads.

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 salute some good news for students interested in AUSLAN. Then we’ll hear about a special AFL milestone! Quiz Questions: 1. How many magpies did the scientists attach the trackers to? 2. What’s one of the ways we can help keep the planet healthy? 3.Why would someone invent a toilet that recognises who’s sitting on it? 4. How do you say ‘thank you’ in Auslan? 5. What was the special number goal that Buddy scored? Bonus Tricky Question: What’s the special name for the behaviour that the magpies did? Answers: 1. Five 2. Use less plastic, use public transport. But there are lots of good answers to this question! 3. To check on someone’s health 4. Place your fingers on your chin, and then lower your hand down in a flat palm, like you’re holding a plate. 5. 1000 Bonus tricky answer: Rescuing behaviour

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 Awareness Day. Then, we’ll hear about a lickable TV screen. Quiz Questions 1. Doug turned out to be a root of what kind of food? 2. How were the bikes delivered to the island? 3. What’s the nickname for The Global Library of Underwater Biological Sounds? 4. What’s the word, starting with S, that means Autism affects people differently? 5. What country is ‘Taste the TV’ from? Bonus Tricky Question Who helped Ms Burrawanga learn to ride a bike again? Answers 1. Gourd 2. By boat, in a shipping container 3. Glubs 4. Spectrum 5. Japan Bonus Tricky Answer Her daughter.

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 suspect they've discovered new types of T-Rex. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. True or false: Almost half of all Australians were born overseas or have at least one parent born overseas. 2. How many hours did the Sikh volunteers spend driving to Lismore? 3. What did Jonah sell to raise money for stray cats? 4. What does the Noongar-Wudjari word 'baardi' mean? 5. How many T-Rex species do some scientists think existed? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What is another name for Tyrannosaurus Imperator? ANSWERS: 1. True 2. More than 30 3. Bookmarks 4. Witchetty grub (or endoxyla) 5. Three BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: Tyrant lizard emperor

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 with some brilliant brothers. We’ll blast off to outer space for an exciting discovery and meet a runaway reptile. Quiz questions: 1. Koala’s are considered an ‘endangered’ species. What were they before that? 2. How many years has Nick been using his metal detector to find people’s treasures? 3. What do Abdul and Mo do before they try a ramp for the first time? 4. What kind of asteroid travels along the same path as a planet? 5. How long was Fred missing? Bonus tricky question: What’s the Gathang (indigenous language) word for koala? Answers: 1. Vulnerable 2. 25 years 3. Walk up and down it 4. Trojan 5. Four years Bonus tricky answer: Guula

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 school. And then, we’ll learn about an interesting fossil. Quiz questions: What city was the Mardi Gras held in? What’s something most women couldn’t do 100 years ago? What were the names of the men who took their tinny out to rescue people? What did the President do to make Embla feel better? What kind of animals alive today can also get airsacculitis? Bonus Tricky Question: What does SES stand for? Answers: Sydney Own their own home, vote, choose their own job (you only need to get one of these to get the question right!) Vincent and Jeff Held her hand and walked her to school Birds Bonus Tricky Answer: State Emergency Service

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 important days for our environment, and learn about a special squirrel. Quiz questions: What does Lexi say her new hand makes her feel like? Where are the Mitchison’s donating the money from their Sunflower sales? When the new flagpole is put up, how many flags will fly on top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge? We talked about two days to help the environment… World Wildlife Day, and what was the other? The Woolly Flying Squirrel is pretty big for a squirrel! What animal is it as big as? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What’s the name of the mountain range the Woolly Mountain Squirrel lives in? Answers: A superhero/ Wonder Woman A local hospital Three Clean-Up Australia Day A Cat Bonus Tricky Answer: The Himalayas

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.

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 musician making beautiful music and hear about a man’s close encounter with a venomous snake. Quiz questions: 1. Which language has lots of words for ‘camel’? 2. Where will the ISS land when it’s sent down to earth? 3. What does the name ‘millipede’ mean? 4. What’s the name of the person who waves their baton at the front of an orchestra? 5. How many times has Nigel been bitten by a snake? Bonus tricky question: Which state orchestra did Aaron Wyatt conduct? ANSWERS: 1. Arabic 2. Middle of the ocean 3. Thousand feet 4. Conductor 5. Three Bonus tricky answer: Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

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 animal celebrates a birthday, and an eight-year-old author's book is in demand. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What is the Winter Olympics mascot's name? 2. Where were the stolen trees taken? 3. What is the name of Ashlea's eye condition? 4. What island does Jonathan live on? 5. What is the title of Dillon's next book? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What year was Jonathan photographed? ANSWERS: 1. Bing Dwen Dwen 2. Museums in Switzerland and Melbourne 3. Retinitis pigmentosa 4. St Helena 5. The Jacket-Eating Closet BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: 1882

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 telescope into space, and a boy finishes an epic journey on a unicycle. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. Who helped plan the city of Adelaide? 2. What award did Ashleigh Gardner win? 3. How many species of cicadas live in Australia? 4. What type of planets is Nataliea studying? 5. How long did Oliver's trip take? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What was Ollie riding? ANSWERS: 1. Colonel William Light 2. The Belinda Clark Award 3. More than 300 4. Exoplanets 5. 12 days BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: An electric skateboard

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, and a new species of glowing toadlet is discovered. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. Who won the Young Australian of the Year award? 2. 2022 is the year of what animal? 3. What did Rachel study at university? 4. Who presented Ash Barty with her trophy? 5. Where was the new toadlet discovered? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: Who did Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinaki play in the doubles final? ANSWERS: 1. Doctor Daniel Nour 2. Tiger 3. Arts, drama and screen 4. Evonne Goolagong-Cawley 5. Brazil (in the mountains) BONUS TRICKY ANSWER Max Purcell and Matthew Ebden

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 Islander precinct, and a Kiwi couple grows a jumbo potato named Doug. QUESTIONS: 1. In which country did the badger find the coins? 2. What date is International Day of Education? 3. Why don't people have to pick fruit from the beauty leaf tree? 4. When will Ngurra open to visitors? 5. How much did Doug weigh? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What does 'Ngurra' mean? ANSWERS: 1. Spain 2. January 24 3. It falls to the ground 4. In four years 5. 7.9 kilograms BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: 'Home', 'country' or 'place of belonging'.

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, and a fossilised sea dragon is discovered in England. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What street is Colo Vale Public School on? 2. What time of day is the Australian Museum opening for Autistic kids? 3. Who is the cricket player of the match medal named after? 4. Where did Sophie and her camels start their trek? 5. How old is the ichthyosaur fossil discovered in England? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What are the names of Sophie's camels? ANSWERS: 1. Wattle Street 2. The morning 3. Johnny Mullagh 4. Shark Bay, Western Australia 5. 180 million years old BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: Delilah, Jude, Clayton, Charlie and Mac

We take a look back at some of the stories that made us smile in 2021.

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 104-year-old woman proves you’re never too old to learn something new, and an enormous telescope is launched into outer space. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What do assassin spiders hunt? 2. What is the nickname for the soldiers at the top of Australia? 3. What two foundations does Michael raise money for? 4. What was Kuttiyama's test score? 5. How much did Webb cost? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: How old are the oldest stars in the universe? ANSWERS: 1. Spiders 2. The eyes and ears of the north 3. BirdLife Australia and the Indigenous Literacy Foundation 4. 89 out of 100 5. 10 billion dollars BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: 13 billion years

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 record, and astronauts eat space tacos. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. How many leaves does most clover have? 2. What's the name of the godwit who had to turn back to Alaska? 3. What does 'giingana' mean? 4. How many times has Chloe McCardel swum across the English Channel? 5. What type of chilli did the astronauts grow? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: Name two other foods grown in space. ANSWERS: 1. Three 2. 4BWRB 3. Be happy 4. 44 5. Hatch chilli BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: Lettuce and radishes

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 International Day of People with Disability. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What is the name of the candlestick used during Hannukah? 2. What is the NBL? 3. How old is Ji Young? 4. Where were the dino footprints found? 5. When is International Day of People with Disability? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What are Ji Young's two passions? ANSWERS 1. Menorah 2. National Basketball League 3. Seven 4. Underground mine near Ipswich, Queensland 5. December 3 BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: Rocking out on her electric guitar and skateboarding

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 Madison win in Tokyo? 2. How old were the most recently discovered moon rocks? 3. What does 'Tjanpi' mean? 4. In which country was the Shelley's eagle owl spotted? 5. What eats the pollution sucked out of the air by the jumping castle? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What is the Pitjantjatjara name for 'Happy Trees'? ANSWERS: 1. Two 2. Two billion years old 3. Grass 4. Ghana 5. Algae BONUS TRICKY ANSWER Punu Pukurlpa

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? 3. What is the name of the fashion show Quaden starred in? 4. How old is Caydence Fouracre? 5. What is Logan's drag queen name? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION What was the name of the bull ridden by Caydence? ANSWERS: 1. Physics 2. One million dollars 3. Walking in Two Worlds 4. 14 5. Candy Featherbottom BONUS TRICKY ANSWER Juicy Wiggle

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 clever green thumb grows a fruit salad tree. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. Where will the girls' car source its electricity? 2. What is the name of Corey Tutt's organisation? 3. What does the colour green represent on the koala tartan? 4. What country is Karine Elharrar from? 5. What is a peachcot? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What is the current world record for the most different types of fruit on one tree? ANSWERS: 1. The sun (solar power) 2. Deadly Science 3. Gum leaves 4. Israel 5. A cross between an apricot and a peach BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: Five

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 go for? 2. What are the tiny cells called that grow on leaves and stems? 3. How long has it been since a sawfish was recorded on Quinkan Country? 4. How did Ella feel when she wore a hat or hoodie? 5. What was the name of the series of battles where the sword was probably used? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What are Diwali oil lamps called? ANSWERS: 1. Five days 2. Spores 3. 29 years 4. Comfortable 5. The Crusades BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: Diyas

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 survives a tornado. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What type of sanctuary featured in the prize-winning school design? 2. What do goats eat to stop bushfires? 3. What does titanokorys gainesi mean? 4. What type of flowers is Georgie selling? 5. What animals, other than Pom Pom, were swept into the sky? TRICKY BONUS QUESTION: What type of dog is Pom Pom? ANSWERS: 1. Turtle 2. Weeds 3. Titanic helmet 4. Billy's Buttons 5. Cows TRICKY BONUS ANSWER: Pomeranian

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 explore in-depth on a special episode of News Time, you can email abckidslisten@abc.net.au

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 ancient toilet. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What powers the Kangaroo Inn Area School fish farm? 2. How many minutes do you spend counting for the Aussie Backyard Bird Count? 3. What does the Deaf Indigenous Dance Group do at the end of a show? 4. What name was shared by the kids who won a Eureka Prize? 5. How old is the ancient toilet dug up in Israel? TRICKY BONUS QUESTION: What Eureka Prize category did Doctor Nij win? ANSWERS: 1. Sun 2. 20 3. Put a spear in the ground 4. Scarlett 5. More than 2,700 years old TRICKY BONUS ANSWER: Promoting understanding of science

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 dinosaurs wagged their tails, and we celebrate International Day of the Girl. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What toy did Max use to help design his dairy? 2. How old is the Daintree rainforest? 3. What is the name of the website created by Jack, Darcy and Wesley? 4. What type of dinosaur helped scientists discover that dinos wagged their tails? 5. What is the name of the National Gallery of Australia's exhibition celebrating girls and women? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What is the name of Abbie's magazine? ANSWERS: 1. Lego 2. More than 180 million years 3. COVIDBaseAU 4. Coelophysis 5. Know My Name BONUS TRICKY ANSWER Her Way

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 a present, and Indigenous rangers open a saltwater crocodile farm. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What type of starfish is damaging reefs? 2. What is Sam Hughes' nickname? 3. What vegetable species are cauliflower and brussels sprouts? 4. How old is Manuel Souto? 5. What do crocodile egg collectors carry for protection? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: How many crocodiles can fit in the new farm? ANSWERS: 1. Crown-of-thorns 2. The Travelling Jackaroo 3. Brassicas 4. 82 5. Wooden paddles BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: 1,400

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 bird fossil. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What are the plates called that bump together and cause earthquakes? 2. What is the name of the hiking trail that Harvey followed? 3. What are buffalo and cattle damaging in the Top End? 4.What colour is the re-discovered sun dew? 5. What does waewaeroa mean? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: Where in New Zealand was the giant penguin fossil found? ANSWERS: 1. Tectonic plates 2. Appalachian Trail 3. Rock art, sacred sites, waterways 4. Pink 5. Long legs BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: The west coast of New Zealand’s North Island

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 weigh? 2. What is Australia's national sign language called? 3. Where is Diede de Groot from? 4. What state is Nukunu Country in? 5. How long before scientists hope to have elephant-mammoth calves running around? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: Where did Diede de Groot and Dylan Alcott secure their Golden Slams? ANSWERS: 1. 2,000 kilograms 2. Auslan 3. The Netherlands 4. South Australia 5. Six years BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: US Open in New York

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. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What is the name of the School of the Air song? 2. Where do Dawsons burrowing bees nest? 3. What does '10040' mean in '10040 Ghillar'? 4. How many times has Jarrod represented Australia in football? 5. In which country was the walking whale fossil discovered? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: Who is the country music singer that helped write the School of the Air song? ANSWERS: 1. Biggest Classroom in the World 2. Underground in West Australian clay pans 3. It's the 10,040th asteroid to be officially named 4. 17 5. Egypt BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: Josh Arnold

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 still alive. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. How many medals did Australian Paralympians just win? 2. What type of gathering is helping the kids at Mogo Public School? 3. In which city did 89 people arrive from Afghanistan? 4. What type of tree did Gautama Buddha sit beneath in India? 5. What is the name of the island where the Gould's Mouse was found? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: In which Victorian city will the sapling be planted? ANSWERS: 1. 80 2. Yarning circles 3. Adelaide 4. Bodhi tree 5. Shark Bay Island BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: Bendigo

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.