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A long walk and a slow concert Aug 21, 2026

Show notes

On today’s episode, we’ll meet a 12-year-old walking a verrrry long way for a good cause, and we’ll attend the world’s sloooooowest concert!

Quiz Questions

1.In what state is the Cape York Peninsula?
2.What is the name of the charity Dusty is helping?
3.What is the name of the song being played by the organ in Germany?

Answers

1.Queensland
2.Little Wings
3.As Slow As Possible

News Noodler

Why do you think someone would write a song that would take more than 600 years to finish?

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Delayed departure and protected penguins Aug 19, 2026

Show notes

On today’s episode, you’ll hear about a flight that didn’t quite go to plan... and learn about a threat to birds around the country – and a potential solution, too.

Quiz Questions

1.In which country was the flight that couldn’t take off?
2.What sort of bird is being vaccinated against bird flu?
3.How many words did Dineth study per day to prepare?

Answers

1.Canada
2.Penguins
3.200

News Noodler

Choose a game you might like to get really good at, like Dineth did. What steps could you take to get better at it?

National Science Week! And Talk of the Town Aug 17, 2026

Show notes

It’s Science Week! So this episode is particularly scientific terrific. Plus, we’ll hit the road and make our way to the coast for Talk of the Town.

Quiz Questions

1.What is the name for the science that studies living things? Hint: it starts with B
2.What process, starting with C, are they using to save this flower?
3.In which state would you find Stockton?

Answers

1.Biology
2.Cloning
3.NSW - New South Wales

News Noodler

Why do you think it’s important for everyday people – people who aren’t scientists as a job – to understand science? How might it help in our everyday lives?

Sunny snaps and creative cooperation Aug 14, 2026

Show notes

There’s lots to marvel at in today’s episode – we'll take a peek at pictures that scientists have been trying to capture for hundreds of years! We’ll uncover a well-preserved thigh bone from a Thylacine, and inspect an art exhibition with some unlikely contributors.

Quiz Questions

1.What’s hotter – the surface of the sun, or the corona – it's atmosphere?
2.How many children helped with the artwork?
3.In which part of the body would you find a femur bone?

Answers

1.The Corona
2.400
3.The thigh, or leg

News Noodler

Can you think of an artwork that you could create with a big group of people, like the one in South Australia? What could it be like?

Juicy present and dry river Aug 12, 2026

Show notes

On today’s episode, you’ll meet some soccer players being rewarded for their efforts in a surprising way. Plus, a dry riverbed uncovers ancient artefacts, and some fresh fashions take the runway.

Quiz Questions

1.Which country are the tomato winning footy players from?
2.What sort of animal bones were uncovered in the riverbed?
3.The National Indigenous Fashion Awards were held in Darwin. Who are the traditional owners of that land? I’ll give you multiple choice.. Was it the Gadigal, the Noongar or the Larrakia?

Answers

1.Spain
2.Mammoth
3.Larrakia

News Noodler

What would you like to be rewarded with your weight in? Apples? Coloured pencils? Pool noodles?

Counting Aussies and satisfying screaming Aug 10, 2026

Show notes

On today’s episode, find out why your grown-ups received a letter in the mail just like everyone else in the country. Plus, get ready to make lots of noise for a good reason. And, find out where we’re headed today for Talk of the Town.

Quiz Questions

1.Who is being asked to complete the census?
2.Where do the people stand while they scream?
3.In which state would you find the city of Townsville?

Answers

1.Everyone in Australia
2.On a bridge by a lake
3.Queensland

News Noodler

Can you think of some different ways people might be able to meet up and let out their emotions, other than screaming?

Sparkly poo and bizarre moons Aug 07, 2026

Show notes

In today’s episode, we’ll hear about a high-tech idea that has people talking. We’ll meet some zookeepers poking around piles of poo on purpose and then we’ll head about as far away from the poo as possible, deep into outer space, for our Wow of the Week.

Quiz Questions

1.What might you be able to use as a ticket at the footy?
2.What are zookeepers searching for in the poo?
3.What is the name of Neptune's biggest moon?

Answers

1.Your face.
2.Edible glitter
3.Triton

News Noodler

Do you think it’s a good idea to use your face as a ticket? What are the positives and the negatives of the idea?

Long lost library book and strange snail Aug 05, 2026

Show notes

Today’s episode really has something for everyone... a mysterious library book racking up thousands in fines, a splendid snail who gives birth in a super strange way! And sporting success from Australia’s best.

Quiz Questions

1.How much was the fine for the library book?
2.Where did Australia finish on the medal tally?
3.Through which part of its body does this snail give birth?

Answers

1.$28,000. But they didn't have to pay any!
2.First - top of the table
3.It's neck

News Noodler

Can you imagine why that book may have been bricked up in that house? What could have happened for it to get there?

Hungry bear and Talk of the Town! Aug 03, 2026

Show notes

Find out where we'll visit for the first ever Talk of the Town! Listen until the end to hear how you can celebrate your town on a future episode of News Time.

Quiz Questions