News Time

News Time

Author: ABC Australia Language: English Episodes: 100
Every Friday brings a fresh episode of ABC KIDS News Time, where host Emily curates a selection of the week's most engaging and curious stories, all chosen with a young audience in mind. This isn't just a summary of headlines; it's a conversation crafted to spark wonder and answer questions. Emily explores a wonderfully wide range of topics, from the latest discoveries about amazing animals and phenomena in the natural world to special events and adventures into outer space. Produced by ABC Australia, the podcast creates a safe and entertaining space for children to learn about current events and the bigger world around them in a way that's made just for them. The tone is always friendly and inclusive, turning complex news into digestible and fun stories that families can enjoy together. Each episode serves as a gentle, weekly check-in on what's happening, fostering curiosity and understanding. By presenting real-world news through a child-friendly lens, this podcast helps build listening skills and knowledge in a format that feels more like a chat with a knowledgeable friend than a lesson. It’s a regular audio destination for kids who are eager to learn and for parents seeking quality, trusted content.
Episodes
Battle of the bugs and Children's Week [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:53
On News Time today, you'll find out about a special week especially for celebrating kids, before we witness a battle of the bugs and a turtle in the spotlight. Quiz Questions An easy question to start... what's your favo…
Fish with legs and carpet art [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:42
On News Time today, you'll meet a fish with legs, hear about sun-free solar power, and marvel at a classroom's early morning mystery. Quiz Questions Where does Laurie create her artworks? What's the name of the fish? Wha…
Mini-moon and sharing stories [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:14
On News Time, I count down five of the best news stories from Australia and the world, and, of course, including a bonus story guaranteed to make you say 'wow' — our Wow of the Week! This episode has some big space news!…
Cow burps and hound hero [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:35
It almost feels like we're reporting from the zoo on News Time today! I've got burping cows, comforting turtles and some lucky pups at a pet rescue lined up for you. Quiz Questions Can you name one of Selwyn's pet dogs?…
Big brass band and prize-winning pasta [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:19
On News Time, we count down five news stories from around Australia and the world, and today's show has a tasty mix of news morsels for you. I've got award winning lunch orders, booming brass bands and cool coastal scien…
Speed cubers and snazzy salons [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:04
For News Time today, I've rounded up five stories from across Australia. We'll hear about proficient puzzlers, daring dingoes and a curly solution for hairdressers … all before a creepy crawly Wow of the Week. Quiz Quest…
Indigenous Sign Language and super soap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:32
On News Time, we count down five of the best stories from around Australia and the world. Today's show has clever kids making marvellous potions, awesome athletes winning gold and a discovery about bubble blowing whales.…
Awesome athletes and yucky toads [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:08
On News Time today, we'll meet some powerful Paralympians representing Australia! Plus, hear about astronauts, archaeology, cane toads and cheeky horses. Quiz Questions Where are the Paralympic Games being held this year…
Meet the Paralympians [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:15
Liz Wright from ABC Sport speaks with three Australian Paralympians, as the 2024 Paralympic Games get underway in Paris.
Helpful hippo and friendly rodeo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:44
On today's episode, we're headed to outback Queensland, an estuary in New South Wales, a cave in Indonesia and a river in Thailand that's home to a helpful hippo. Quiz Questions What colour was the mangrove lobster that…

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