Planes, trains and Lego worlds

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?

On today's episode we’ll visit an apple orchard in Tasmania, we’ll find out what’s on the latest dollarbucks released by the Royal Australian Mint, and we’ll learn why cow burps are bad for the planet.Quiz Questions1.In which state did they find the abandoned apple orchard?2.Who is on the new one dollar coin with Bluey?3.What is the name of the problem gas that cows burp out?Answers1.Tasmania2.Rusty3.MethaneNews NoodlerCan you brainstorm any ways to reduce global warming (other than less cow burps)?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's episode is all about cool kids! We'll meet a talented teen welder, a boy who impressed the prime minister of Australia, and a 13-year-old surfing world champion!Quiz Questions1.How much did Charlie sell his wolf sculpture for?2.What is the name of the charity Dusty is supporting? 3.How old is Leihani Zoric?Answers1.$8,0002.Little Wings3.13News NoodlerThis is something to ponder with no right or wrong answer... what big goal (like winning a surfing world championship) would you like to achieve yourself one day?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 some teenagers gaining skills and helping their community at the same time. Then we’ll be farming, but not for apples or corn... we’ll be aura farming. Yep! Plus, we’re headed to “the festival state” for Talk of the Town. If you’re not sure which state that is... listen on! Quiz Questions1.What do kids learn about in the first 2 weeks of the construction course? 2.What are these people farming? 3.In which state or territory would you find Stirling, in the Adelaide Hills? Answers1.They learn about mental wellbeing.2.Aura3.South AustraliaNews NoodlerAura is a tricky term to describe... can you have a go at coming up with a definition of Aura with the people around you? 

Today’s episode features some big news about screen time that might be changing things at your school. We’ll stay off the screens as we visit a unique vending machine that’s full of something a little surprising, and definitely not edible. And then we’ll leave modern screens behind as we head back to prehistoric times for a dinoriffic, pooptastic Wow of the Week.Quiz Questions1. With this new idea, are New South Wales public school kids likely to have more time or less time on screens in school?2.In which state or territory would you find this book vending machine?3.What’s the technical term for fossilised poo? Hint: It starts with C. Answers1.Less.2.Queensland3.CoproliteNews NoodlerDo you think the book vending machine will be popular? Why? What else could you make a vending machine for? 

In today’s episode, we’ll meet an amateur Aussie astronomer making big discoveries from their backyard. We’ll spend some time with a cute chimpanzee looking for a new family, and then it’s time to whip out any globes or maps of the world lying around, because a big change is coming.Quiz Questions1.How many sides does the decagon wave have?2.Which bone did baby Cassie break?3.Does the new map make Africa look bigger or smaller than it used to look? Answers1.102.Leg3.BiggerNews NoodlerWhy do you think the size of a country on a map has got so many people passionately arguing? What might it mean to the people from countries whose lands seem bigger or smaller in real life? 

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.  Questions1.Does El Nino mean it will probably be a summer that’s hotter than usual, or cooler than usual?2.How many tagged moths did the scientists find when they came back to check on them?3.On which continent would you find Hong Kong? I’ll give you multiple choice... is it North America, Europe, Asia or Africa? Answers1.Hotter.2.None!3.AsiaNews Noodler - a question to chat about with the people around youCan 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!Quiz Questions1.What’s the technical term for the roots of mushrooms, used to make the coffin? 2.What’s the name of the invasive grass in the Northern Territory? 3.Why were people burying their undies?Answers1.Mycelium 2.Buffel grass 3.To check on soil health  News Noodler - a question to chat about with the people around youDo 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! Questions1.Do you have to wait until R U OK day to check on someone?2.Where will they get the paper to print these books in 100 years?3.How often does a kakapo have baby chicks? Answers1.Nope, you can reach out to your friends whenever you think is right.2.From special trees planted nearby. 3.About once every 3-5 years.  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?