ABC KIDS News Time

Today's show starts underwater… dive into the deep end with us as we uncover the secret language of whales! We'll meet some nannas with know-how, giving new life to old clothes, and then pop on our best green and gold clothes because the Olympics have finally begun! After that, we'll meet some teens feeling brave enough to follow their dreams, then head back to a land before dinosaurs for a very ancient… Wow of the week!Quiz Questions1.Scientists have figured out an alphabet for which kind of whale?2.How many toilet flushes worth of water does it take to make a T-shirt and jeans?3.Where are the Olympic Games being held this year?4.What's the name of the kind of school some people go to when they finish high school?5.What's older - the rock that Erica found, or plants?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhere will the Olympics be held in 8 years? Hint: Somewhere in Australia!Answers1.Sperm whales2.More than a thousand3.Paris, in France4.University5.The rock! It's a fossil, called black chertBonus Tricky AnswerBrisbane, in Queensland

Today's show starts on the planet Mars… sort of! We'll meet some scientists returning home from the red planet, without ever having left earth… We'll visit some strong structures saving powerful birds, and head deep into a cave to see the oldest storytelling art ever found.After that, we'll meet a terrific tap dancer moving and grooving into old age, before we take it easy for our… Wow of the week!Quiz Questions1.How long were the four scientists in the Mars simulator?2.What colour are the nesting platforms that have been built for the birds?3.What's special about the kind of art that the scientists found?4.How old is our terrific tap dancer, Lorraine?5.Which country was the 'do nothing' competition held in?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhat kind of job does Woopsyang, the person who invented the 'do nothing' competition, have?Answers1.Over one year2.Green3.It's storytelling art4.99 years old5.South KoreaBonus Tricky AnswerAn artist

This week is NAIDOC week, a time for all Australians to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and Ruby has passed the News Time microphone over to Carli Willis - a journalist from the Torres Strait Islands.Quiz Questions1.What's the theme for NAIDOC week this year?2.Can you name at least one of the colours on the Torres Strait Islands flag, and what it represents?3.Elsie Seriat recently became mayor of Torres Shire Council. What's special about her becoming mayor?4.Which animal are rangers in the Torres Strait trying to keep off the islands?5.What's the name of the football competition that people participated in?Bonus Tricky QuestionCan you name one of the winning teams at the footy competition?Answers1.Keep the fire burning: Blak, loud and proud2.Green stripes at the top and bottom to represent the land, black lines next to them to represent the people, and a big blue part in the middle to represent the sea. In the middle is a white Dhari, a ceremonial headdress, and a five-pointed star, to represent the five major island groups.3.She's the first traditional owner to become mayor, and the second ever woman4.Cane toads5.Island of OriginBonus Tricky AnswerPaga Panthers or NQ United Sista

Today's show starts deep under the icy sea, exploring a rediscovered shipwreck. Then, an adventure of a different kind! At a game shop opening their doors to everyone. After that, we'll meet a bush nurse caring for their communities, and some school students who've send a special package to kids overseas. Finally, we're headed back to the ocean! But in much warmer climates for our… Wow of the Week.Quiz Questions1.What area did Sir Ernest Shackleton like to explore?2.What kind of shop does Laura run?3.How many years have bush nurses been caring for their communities?4.In which country is the school that Belair Public sent their uniforms to?5.What nickname have scientists given the Australian Brook Lamprey?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhich state was the Australian Brook Lamprey first seen in, and where has it been spotted now?Answers1.Antarctica2.Board games/ games3.1004.Fiji5.Vegan DraculaBonus Tricky AnswerNew South Wales, Queensland

Today's show starts on a special reserve in Queensland, where unique creatures have found a safe haven. Then, heading south, we'll visit the Australian Marbles Championship at Brunswick Heads. We'll zoom on over to the other side of the country, to hear about a flying school in Esperance, Western Australia, and then zip back to New South Wales to hear about a sacred site that's been saved. Finally, we're headed back in time to ancient Australia for a dinoriffic… Wow of the week!Quiz Questions1.Can you name one of the things that have been banned at the reserve?2.How old was the winner of the marbles championship?3.In the past couple of years, have there been more flying schools closing, or opening?4.What's the name of the cave that has been saved?5.Which modern day bird did the ancient pterosaur remind scientists of?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhat's the name of the industry, starting with 'A', for jobs to do with flying planes?Answers1.Mining, logging, building houses2.143.Closing4.Butterfly Cave5.PelicanBonus Tricky AnswerAviation

Pop on your protective gear, today's episode starts down at the racetrack with a Brisbane kid and her need for speed.After that, we'll learn about a new app saving an Indigenous language, before grabbing a fossil brush to inspect a dinoriffic discovery.We'll meet some top blokes teaching top ideas, and then hear about an unlikely hero for our… Wow of the week!Quiz Questions1.What is Lana's dream/ goal?2.How many people are there that can speak the language Ngalia fluently?3.What kind of dinosaur is Teen Rex?4.What makes someone a good boy, or man?5.Which country do Brandon and Blue the dog live in?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhat is the name, starting with the letter R, of the sort of ditch that Brandon was stuck in?Answers1.To win a Formula 1 championship, and be the first girl to do so2.Three3.Tyrannosaurus Rex4.This is a tricky question... there's no one right answer!5.The United States of AmericaBonus Tricky AnswerRavine

Join Ruby and ABC Sport reporter Liz Wright for a deep dive into the Paralympic Games.

We start today's show taking it slow out in nature for some journalling, before we bid farewell to a mighty Matilda. Then, we'll sit down for a meal designed for Autistic eaters, and head to the gallery to see the winners of this years Archibald Prize.Finally, we're headed back in time for a prehistoric… Wow of the week! Quiz Questions1.Is nature journalling just for professionals, or can anyone do it?2.How long has Lydia Williams been a Matilda?3.Can you name one of the foods available at the sensory friendly dinners?4.Can you name one of the people that were painted for the Archibald Prize?5.What did the scientists nickname the animal that had some similarities to an echidna, and some similarities to a platypus?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhat is a monotreme?Answers1.Anyone can give it a go!2.19 years3.Chicken nuggets and chips, plain pasta, fish fingers, mash potato and more4.Author Tim Winton, or rapper Baker Boy are the ones that we mentioned... but you might know another!5.EchidnapusBonus Tricky AnswerA mammal that lays eggs - and the only two around today are the platypus and the echidna.

On today's show, we'll take a peek at the new uniforms for our Australian Paralympic team. Then, we'll visit a retirement village that's home to some furry residents, before kicking the footy around with some sport-loving kids.After that, it's time to navigate the noise of a busy playground with a special wagon helping people feel included, and then finally, we'll hear a delicious… Wow of the week!Quiz Questions1.What's extra special about the new Paralympic uniforms?2.Which country is the cat retirement village in?3.How long had it been since the kids at Burringurrah played an organised game of footy?4.What name did Sarah give the wagon?5.Which country did Kristie visit to taste peach melon and matcha ice cream?Bonus Tricky QuestionHow long was the drive from Burringurrah to Meekatharra and back?Answers1.They're made to be universally accessible - everyone should be able to wear them2.England3.Two years 4.Wellbeing Wagon5.JapanBonus Tricky Answer600km

On today's show, we'll start with a change coming to your loose change. Then, we'll head north of the equator to hear about some troublemaking orcas. After that, it's time to travel the high seas on a special voyage from one island to another, before we grab our tools and meet a rock-loving kid sharing his passion with his community.Finally, we'll travel about 1200 light years away for our… Wow of the week!Quiz Questions1.Who will be on the back of any new coins made?2. What are the orcas doing to boats?3. Can you name the place the boat is leaving from, and where it's travelling to?4. What was the first thing Archie bought with the money he made?5. What does it look like the planet is made of?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhich way will the new person on our coins face?Answers1.King Charles III2. Ramming them, damaging them, sinking them3. Cook Islands to Hawaii4. A gaming console5. Fairy flossBonus Tricky AnswerThe left