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Author: ABC Australia June 13, 2025 Duration: 11:08
This week on News Time, we’ll meet some librarians bringing Indigenous culture to their bookshelves. We’ll also hear about a big win for women’s sport, and then prepare to climb very high very slowly in our Wow of the Week! Quiz Questions 1. What name did wildlife carers give the echidna? 2. How did the library organise their books? 3. What is the name of the Irish sport that now allows its players to wear shorts? 4. What did the journalist use to write the article about books? 5. What has been built to help endangered turtles? Bonus Tricky Question Where do wildlife carers think the echidna swam from? Answers 1. Eddie 2. By Māori atua (gods) 3. Camogie 4. Artificial intelligence 5. Turtle ladder Bonus Tricky Answer Bribie Island

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.
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