Prehistoric platypus and lap of the world

On today’s show we’ll discover a creature that resembles a prehistoric platypus, we’ll meet a man who walked and swam a lap of the world, and we’ll visit Victoria’s High Country for Talk of the Town. Quiz Questions1.In what period did Megacauda live?2.How many years did Karl take to walk around the world?3.What famous bushranger spent time in Beechworth?Answers1.The Middle Jurassic2.283.Ned KellyNews NoodlerWhy would anyone choose to walk around the world (instead of using transport)?For more great kids podcasts, download the free ABC listen app (Australia). There you’ll find more kids news podcasts, educational children’s stories and storytelling, podcasts from your favourite characters like Bluey and Hey Duggee and plenty more of the best podcasts for curious kids like Imagine This, Dino Dome and News Time. For all ages from 0–4-year-olds, 5–8-year-olds, 8–10-year-olds, tweens and teens. And you can watch our kids shows on ABC iview and on the ABC Kids and ABC Big Kids channels of YouTube kids.

On today's episode, we’ll rediscover a rare snail, we’ll examine a photo that’s out of this world, and we’ll celebrate the birthday of Australia’s oldest man.Quiz Questions1.When did the Darling River snail start disappearing?2.What is the name of the rover that took the photo on Mars?3.Where does the world’s oldest man live?Answers1.Around the 1960s 2.Curiosity3.BrazilFor more great kids podcasts, download the free ABC listen app (Australia). There you’ll find more kids news podcasts, educational children’s stories and storytelling, podcasts from your favourite characters like Bluey and Hey Duggee and plenty more of the best podcasts for curious kids like Imagine This, Dino Dome and News Time. For all ages from 0–4-year-olds, 5–8-year-olds, 8–10-year-olds, tweens and teens. And you can watch our kids shows on ABC iview and on the ABC Kids and ABC Big Kids channels of YouTube kids.

On today's episode we'll visit some green classrooms, we'll brainstorm some ideas for the Brisbane Olympics, and we'll discuss the scariness of sharks.Quiz Questions1.What is the name of the organisation that has been installing greenhouses in schools?2.In which year will the Olympics and Paralympics be held in Brisbane?3.What university does Juliana, the shark fear researcher, work at?Answers1.Food Ladder2.20323.Adelaide UniversityNews NoodlerWhy do you think so many people are scared of sharks?For more great kids podcasts, download the free ABC listen app (Australia). There you’ll find more kids news podcasts, educational children’s stories and storytelling, podcasts from your favourite characters like Bluey and Hey Duggee and plenty more of the best podcasts for curious kids like Imagine This, Dino Dome and News Time. For all ages from 0–4-year-olds, 5–8-year-olds, 8–10-year-olds, tweens and teens. And you can watch our kids shows on ABC iview and on the ABC Kids and ABC Big Kids channels of YouTube kids.

On today’s episode we’ll meet a prize-winning portrait artist, we’ll hear about the race to protect some ice age trees, and we'll visit a village famous for its red soil on Talk of the Town.Quiz Questions1.Who did Jazz get to paint as her prize?2.How many ice age gums are left in the wild?3.In which state or territory would you find Alstonville?Answers1.Justine Clarke (from Play School)2.Six3.New South WalesNews NoodlerIf you were to create a portrait of someone, who would you choose? Someone famous or someone you know?For more great kids podcasts, download the free ABC listen app (Australia). There you’ll find more kids news podcasts, educational children’s stories and storytelling, podcasts from your favourite characters like Bluey and Hey Duggee and plenty more of the best podcasts for curious kids like Imagine This, Dino Dome and News Time. For all ages from 0–4-year-olds, 5–8-year-olds, 8–10-year-olds, tweens and teens. And you can watch our kids shows on ABC iview and on the ABC Kids and ABC Big Kids channels of YouTube kids.

On today's show we'll meet a tiny dog with a big job, we'll celebrate White Sunday, and we'll find some fossils belonging to a prehistoric bird!Quiz Questions1.How tall is Commando the chihuahua?2.In which month is White Sunday?3.Which period did Tenuicruris Piscanexum live in?Answers1.21 centimetres  (about as tall as a milk carton)2.October3.The CretaceousNews NoodlerShould dogs be used as workers to help humans? Why or why not?For more great kids podcasts, download the free ABC listen app (Australia). There you’ll find more kids news podcasts, educational children’s stories and storytelling, podcasts from your favourite characters like Bluey and Hey Duggee and plenty more of the best podcasts for curious kids like Imagine This, Dino Dome and News Time. For all ages from 0–4-year-olds, 5–8-year-olds, 8–10-year-olds, tweens and teens. And you can watch our kids shows on ABC iview and on the ABC Kids and ABC Big Kids channels of YouTube kids.

Today, we’ll find out why masses of moths are on the move, we'll cheer for the winner of Fat Bear Week, and we'll dive deep underground to find relics of an ancient coral reef.Quiz questions:1.When did bogong moth numbers start falling?2.What is the name of Backpack's mum?3.How deep was the hole drilled by geologists in outback Queensland?Answers:1.The 1980s2.Holly3.3kmNews Noodler:How would a prehistoric reef differ from reefs today?For more great kids podcasts, download the free ABC listen app (Australia). There you’ll find more kids news podcasts, educational children’s stories and storytelling, podcasts from your favourite characters like Bluey and Hey Duggee and plenty more of the best podcasts for curious kids like Imagine This, Dino Dome and News Time. For all ages from 0–4-year-olds, 5–8-year-olds, 8–10-year-olds, tweens and teens. And you can watch our kids shows on ABC iview and on the ABC Kids and ABC Big Kids channels of YouTube kids.

On today’s episode we’ll cheer on the athletes in the Australian Transplant Games, we’ll meet a Queensland cowgirl who is about to travel to the USA, and we’ll visit a capital city for Talk of the Town! Quiz Questions1.Where were the Australian Transplant Games held this year?2.What colour is Lareece, the cowgirl’s helmet?3.What is the nickname for the Brisbane River?Answers1.Launceston, Tasmania2.Pink3.The Brown SnakeNews NoodlerWould you ever compete in a rodeo? Why or why not?For more great kids podcasts, download the free ABC listen app (Australia). There you’ll find more kids news podcasts, educational children’s stories and storytelling, podcasts from your favourite characters like Bluey and Hey Duggee and plenty more of the best podcasts for curious kids like Imagine This, Dino Dome and News Time. For all ages from 0–4-year-olds, 5–8-year-olds, 8–10-year-olds, tweens and teens. And you can watch our kids shows on ABC iview and on the ABC Kids and ABC Big Kids channels of YouTube kids.

Today we celebrate The Voice winner Yung Milla, we find out how squishy toys can be dangerous, and we applaud a girl who rescued her friend from drowning.Quiz Questions1.What is Yung Milla’s mum’s name?2.Finish this sentence: You should never put a squishy somewhere hot like in the sun, the oven, or the...3.How old is Aylah the rescue hero?Answers1.Kylie Miller2.Microwave3.EightNews NoodlerShould it be compulsory for kids to do swimming lessons?For more great kids podcasts, download the free ABC listen app (Australia). There you’ll find more kids news podcasts, educational children’s stories and storytelling, podcasts from your favourite characters like Bluey and Hey Duggee and plenty more of the best podcasts for curious kids like Imagine This, Dino Dome and News Time. For all ages from 0–4-year-olds, 5–8-year-olds, 8–10-year-olds, tweens and teens. And you can watch our kids shows on ABC iview and on the ABC Kids and ABC Big Kids channels of YouTube kids.

Today, we’ll find out why a dictionary just got bigger, we’ll discover two new insect species, and we’ll meet the latest world record holder in Rubik's cubing.Quiz Questions1.How many new words have just been added to the Merriam-Webster?2.Where were the new species of stick insect discovered?3.How old is the new women’s world record holder in Rubik's cubing?Answers1.1,4002.Far North Queensland3.SixNews NoodlerIf you could set the world record in something, what would it be?For more great kids podcasts, download the free ABC listen app (Australia). There you’ll find more kids news podcasts, educational children’s stories and storytelling, podcasts from your favourite characters like Bluey and Hey Duggee and plenty more of the best podcasts for curious kids like Imagine This, Dino Dome and News Time. For all ages from 0–4-year-olds, 5–8-year-olds, 8–10-year-olds, tweens and teens. And you can watch our kids shows on ABC iview and on the ABC Kids and ABC Big Kids channels of YouTube kids.

On today’s episode we’ll meet a man who built his very own plane, we’ll visit an art exhibition made of Lego, and we’ll head to the home of the world’s steepest train for Talk of the Town.Quiz Questions:1.What is the name of the man who built his own plane in Central Queensland?2.How many minifigures were used in Jackson and Alex's exhibition?3.What is the closest capital city to the Blue Mountains?Answers:1.Len Neale2.2,5003.SydneyNews Noodler:If you could build anything in the world, what would it be?