Champion spellers and long-lost letters

Champion spellers and long-lost letters

Author: ABC Australia November 20, 2025 Duration: 12:35
On this week’s News Time, you’ll hear about a family who’s received a message from 100 years in the past, and we’ll go on a quest to identify a mysterious animal prowling around a forest. Then we’ll put on our dancing shoes for a very wild Wow of the Week! Quiz Questions 1. Where has the mango been grown and developed? 2. Who won the 2025 NSW Premier's Spelling Bee? 3. What was inside the glass bottle? 4. What breed of dog (not lion!) is Mouse? 5. How long did GrassHopper dance for? Bonus Tricky Question How many songs did GrassHopper dance to? Answers 1. Far North Queensland 2. Finn 3. Two letters 4. Newfoundland 5. 144 hours (or six days!) Bonus Tricky Answer More than 3,000 songs!

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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