Rescued tree and para archery

Rescued tree and para archery

Author: ABC Australia November 13, 2025 Duration: 12:53
On this episode of News Time, we’ll descend from great heights to save an endangered tree, then we’ll hear about an archery world champion who shoots arrows with her feet! And, in our Wow of the Week, we’ll collide with something that’s truly out of this world! Quiz Questions 1. What was the name of the eSports competition that went to regional New South Wales for the first time? 2. What will be built on the car park? 3. What was the name of the endangered tree that Stan saw? 4. Where were the recent World Para Archery Championships held? 5. What part of Andrew's car was struck by the possible meteorite? Bonus Tricky Question What did the horticulturalists collect from the trees? Answers 1. The FUSE Cup 2. An aged care facility for Indigenous elders 3. Jillaga ash 4. South Korea 5. Windscreen Bonus Tricky Answer Gumnuts

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