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Get excited friends, because today’s Talk of the Town takes us far beyond the Australian shoreline – we're headed overseas!
Plus, we might be in for a hot hot summer – find out why.
And some migrating moths have gone missing! Hear why the scientists tracking them aren’t too worried.
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News Noodler - a question to chat about with the people around you
Can you guess where the missing moths might be, and what might have happened to them?
Today’s episode is particularly grassy... we’ll learn about a new sort of burial that’s kinder to the environment.
We’ll learn about artists taking unwanted weeds and turning them into art.
And find out why thousands of people have been burying their undies in the backyard, for a good cause, of course!
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News Noodler - a question to chat about with the people around you
Do you think these mushroom coffins will be a popular choice?
We ask and answer some big questions on today’s episode.
We’re encouraged to reach out to the people around us and ask how they’re going for R U OK day.
We also ask ‘why is it that famous authors are writing books that might never be read by anyone alive today?’
And ‘how can we save a weird, waddley owl-parrot from extinction’?
You’ll have to listen to find out!
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News Noodler – a question to chat about with the people around you.
Why do you think artists and authors are making things that they can’t share with anyone alive today?
In today’s episode we’re spending some time outdoors with a group of lucky school kids getting up close and personal with nature.
We’ll travel back in time to learn something new about the extinct Tasmanian Tiger, and then it’s time for Talk of the Town. I wonder where we’re headings today?
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What are the pros and cons – the good things and the bad things – about spending more class time outside?
On today’s episode, we’ll meet some kind canines helping other dogs, and we’ll kick a footy around with some budding Aussie rules athletes in the Top End.
Plus, your Wow of the Week is about a sound that’s constantly around you, that you’ve never heard...
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Do you think there might be other sounds swirling around that you can’t hear? What else might make low-frequency sounds on planet Earth?
In today’s episode, we’ll hear about some strange cookies that you might think can’t be eaten, but actually can!
We’ll hear news about some mushrooms that you might think can be eaten, but can’t.
And we’ll visit a writer’s festival all about books – no confusion there, you definitely shouldn’t eat books.
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Why do you think scientists are researching more ways to feed astronauts in space? What are some challenges they might be trying to solve?
We’re on the move in today’s episode – first, we’ll join a fun community bike ride for a good cause. Then we’re off the bikes and on to the racing track for a run with a speedy robot!
And finally, we’ll travel to the bottom of the mainland of Australia for Talk of the Town... and remember, if you’d like your town to be the star of Talk of the Town, ask your grown up to head to the News Time page on the ABC kids listen website.
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Why do you think mechanics are working so hard on getting robots to do things like dance and run? What’s the point of that sort of thing?
On today’s episode, we’ll hear about some special footy games happening in the next few weeks honouring a sporting star. And, speaking of stars, we’ll head to a remote part of Australia to peer deep into the Milky Way galaxy.
Plus, it’s Wear it Purple day! So, pop your best purple accessories on and let’s get going.
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And your News Noodler...
What might we be able to do to reduce light pollution, and see more stars?
In today’s episode we’ll meet some very intelligent dolphins, learn about a newly discovered cosmic object and hear all about which book characters you’re dressing up as for Book Week!
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What else do you think the James Webb Space Telescope might discover that we don’t know about yet?
On today's episode we’ll hear about some promising signs from the Great Barrier Reef and meet some remote school kids who aren’t able to get to school. Then, we’ll hit the road for our Talk of the Town. I wonder where we’ll visit today?
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Why do you think its important kids have the choice to attend face-to-face learning at school?
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