ABC KIDS News Time

This week we’re getting silly with science, meeting a popstar parrot and celebrating girls across the globe…

Get your moon boots on because today on News Time, we’re flying up through the atmosphere and heading for the stars to celebrate World Space Week!

We’re celebrating World Animal Day on News Time and taking a look back at some of our favourite stories from the animal kingdom. …

Today we’re looking back at some of our favourite news stories about awesome kids! You might remember hearing about a Nipper named Clayton who became a hero in January this year, or a young person …

This week, we’re visiting the koalas in the trees and singing to the whales in the sea, plus we’re celebrating Rosh Hashanah…

This week, we’re stopping to smell the spring flowers, diving down in a South American submarine, and we welcome some furry new friends at zoos around Australia…

Today we’re looking back at our favourite stories about the deep, blue sea! You might remember getting stuck in some snot palaces …

This week we’re going on a daring dog recue, talking to dolphins and looking out for our friends on Wear It Purple Day…

It’s National Science Week and to celebrate we’re looking at five science news stories. We’re heading to Mars, looking back in time and spying some penguin poo from outer space…

This week we meet some helpful pooches, dive underwater to an ancient shipwreck and we search the skies for a missing star…

In celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day on the 4th of August, and International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on the 9th, we’re taking a look at five First …

This week on News Time, we’re singing with the sparrows, getting colourful with crayons and cooking up some scientific snacks...
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This week we meet a helpful lollipop dog, uncover an ancient Viking ship, and blast off into space for the Lunar Loo Challenge!
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This week we set sail across the Indian Ocean, head back in time to visit an ancient ancestor of a cute Australian animal, and we celebrate Nelson Mandela Day…

This week we’re looking at the different theories about why the dinosaurs vanished, we meet some clever dolphin friends and hear …

This week, we visit an underwater snot palace, zoom around in a flying car and get excited for the 2023 Women’s World Cup…

This week, we count down five of our favourite dinosaur news stories ever! You might remember a story about a frozen dragon being …

Today on News Time, we talk about the Black Lives Matter movement and why people are protesting around the world...

This week we're listening in on some noisy cicadas, eavesdropping squirrels and a generous dolphin named Mystique...
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This week we're looking at five news stories from Indigenous Australia. We're celebrating Mabo Day, talking about Reconciliation and learning how to make bread from native grass...

This week we talk about why National Sorry Day is so important, plus we hear about shooting stars, quiet oceans and a new dino discovery...

This week, we’re counting down our favourite news stories featuring extraordinary pets! Let's head back to 2019, to a camel beauty pageant in Saudi Arabia; or to England, where a duck named Jimmy got …

This week on News Time, we hear all about migratory birds, leatherback turtles and fossilised frogs frozen in Antarctica...

This week we learn all about an insect invasion in Central Australia, a very woolly sheep named Prickles and the Hubble Space …

This week we hear all about a bristlebird rescue mission, World Dance Day and plastic-eating enzymes…

This week was full of special days - ANZAC Day, Earth Day and World Creativity and Innovation Day! Not to mention a dingo who …

This week, we count down five of our favourite space stories ever! You might remember a story about baking cookies in space from back in 2019 or celebrating Christina Koch’s record-breaking time …

Normally we count down five news stories from around the world, but lately there is one news story that's taking up headlines everywhere. Let's talk about coronavirus today on News Time and what we …

This week, we count down five of our funniest news stories ever! You might remember a story about hip-hop-loving cheese from back …

This week, we count down five of our favourite animal stories ever! You might remember a wandering wombat from earlier in the …

This week we hear more about coronavirus in Australia, a tiny dinosaur discovery, and Yoshi the turtle and her very big swim.

This week we hear all about the coronavirus, some clever mountain parrots in New Zealand and we celebrate Harmony Day.

This week we hear all about a swarm of locusts and an army of ducks, an 8-year-old inventor and a shark that’s bigger than a …

This week we hear all about the Mardi Gras celebrations in Sydney, World Wildlife Day, a very clever dog and a big bee heist!

This week we hear about a stupendous ancient turtle, lost seabirds, super duper weather computers and lettuce growing out of mattresses!

This week we hear about a deep-sea mission to explore the Midnight Zone, a Brazilian pianist returning to music thanks to a special pair of gloves, and a llama race for a famous wetland in Ecuador.
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This week we hear all about World Radio Day, an Italian library on wheels and we celebrate the wonderful women of science.
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This week, we hear all about a wandering wombat, a 3000 year old mummy's voice, a dinosaur bone discovery and albatross GPS.
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This week, we hear all about Yabun Festival, some amazing Australians of the Year, carrots raining from the sky and a young hero named Clayton.

This week, we hear all about Lunar New Year festivities, swarms of backyard microbats, International Day of Education and... a Wonder Dog!

This week, we hear about people working together during the bushfire emergency, a penguin discovered miles from home, the Australian invention cleaning up our seas and a very lucky koala named …

This week, we check out some cool inventions by Aussie kids, we find out what International Migrant Day is, we discover a cool …

This week, we check out what International Mountain Day is, we learn about oxygen, we meet an Aussie adventurer, and we find out how a woman got stuck in seaweed.

This week, we find out what scientists are doing to try to help sick coral, a pre-historic creature is discovered in Siberia, we …

This week, we find out why scientists are capturing the sounds of Australian wildlife, we meet a dog with an important job, we learn about recycling, and we check out what animal was caught driving a …

This week, we find out what World TV Day is about, we learn why water is a big problem in a city called Venice, scientists discover something pretty amazing in China, and we meet a unique puppy named …

This week, we find out about bushfires along Australia's east coast, we learn about diabetes for World Diabetes Day, we check out a brand new island that's popped up in the ocean, and scientists try …

This week, we meet an Australian sports star, we find out why astronauts want to bake cookies in space, we discover why some people in New South Wales have been celebrating rain, and we learn what …

This week, we learn about Halloween, we find out about one of Australia’s natural wonders, scientists discover something cool …

This week, we take a look at what the Aussie Backyard Bird Count is, we learn about something cool that's happened up in space, …

This week, we learn what World Food Day is all about, we meet some winners of the Nobel Prizes, scientists find out something …

This week, we learn about daylight saving, we check out a giant iceberg in Antarctica, we find out what Migratory Bird Day is all about, and we meet a rare baby monkey.

This week, we meet a talking clock, we find out what animal has invaded the island country Cuba, we discover why astronauts spent a week in an underground cave, and we check out a spotted zebra.
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This week, we find out what the Global Climate Strike is, we check out a big sporting event, we meet a penguin that went on a long journey, and we discover who went on a royal adventure.
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This week, we learn about a swooping bird, we meet a new type of dinosaur, we find out what the World Peace Game is all about, and we check out an animal that can produce electricity.
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This week, we learn about bushfires, we find out what Australia’s food bowl is, scientists try to uncover the mystery of the Loch …

This week, we meet a girl named Greta Thunberg, we learn about biodiversity, we find out why scientists are so interested in rocks in Western Australia, and we learn about Australia's only giant …

This week, we learn about World Water Week, we find out what dinosaur ants are, we check out what people are turning old trees …

This week, we find out about Book Week, scientists discover something worrying in snow, we learn about diamonds, and we meet a man named Neil who's set a world record on his bike.

This week, we find out about Science Week, we learn about coral, we check out a science experiment involving seagulls, and …

This week, we find out about a festival called Garma, scientists discover an ancient dinosaur bone, we take a look at some buttery creations, and we meet a dog named Melody that’s set a new world …

This week, we discover some good news about tigers, we learn about volcanoes, we find out what National Tree Day is all about, …

This week, we find out what washed up along a beach, we learn about a giant sea creature, we check out an ancient city that’s …

This week, we learn about a special event that happened 50 years ago, we meet a bird that was an unusual orange colour, we find …

This week, we learn about what’s going on in one of the coldest places on planet Earth, we meet a bird that’s really good at …

This week, we learn about a big international sporting event, we check out the world’s longest waterslide, we meet a girl who’s helping people and the environment, and we find out why someone was …

This week, we discover which animal is very good at copying sounds, we take a look at the latest thing found on the planet Mars, we check out a new kind of plane, and there's been an unusual …

This week, we learn about plants and why some have become extinct, we find out why some turtles in Canada needed some help, we discover who Beethoven is, and we meet a duck named Jimmy that has a …

This week, we learn why sleep is so important, we check out a cool new circus, we find out how some people are cleaning up …

This week, we learn what an environment is, we get a lesson on spelling, we find out why a baseball game had to be stopped, and we discover what was rummaging through a rubbish bin.
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This week, we learn about seasons, we find out what’s been uncovered in a country called Wales, we check out a cheesy competition, and we discover why scientists are interested in whale snot.
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This week, we learn what a volunteer is, we find out what World Bee Day is all about, we talk about turtles, and we check out a …

This week, we learn about a place at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, we find out what a house on Mars might look like, we meet a girl who found something very valuable on an Australian beach, and we …

This week, we learn about a well known poem, we find out about a new type of dinosaur, we listen to a song that’s sung by animals, and we find out about a giant toy that’s been made in a country …

This week, we find out about an experiment scientists have been doing in Victoria, we discover what a dictionary is, we take a look at why a restaurant has bugs on the menu, and we try to unlock a …

This week, we learn about Earth Day and World Book Day, we meet a scientist who discovered an ancient fossil, and we find out how animals can help people.

This week, we find out what big celebration is on this weekend, we discover what scientists are doing to keep track of orangutans, we take a look at one way people are recycling plastic, and we meet …

This week, we learn about a very famous artist, we find out what’s bugging the International Space Station, we take a look at how rainbows are made, and we meet some very lucky ducklings.
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This week, we learn about something called Daylight Saving, we find out what scientists in America have discovered, we take a look at why people are gardening underwater, and we meet some baby …

This week, we take a look at what Earth Hour is, we learn about spacesuits, we meet a woman named Rosa who's turning trash into …

This week, we find out if cheese can listen to music, we meet a naughty crocodile, we learn about the importance of returning things you borrow, and we check out what someone bought for 2 million …

This week, we find who the oldest person in the world is, we learn about a new type of dinosaur, and we meet some very unusual …

This week, we find out about a test mission into space, we learn just how dangerous balloons can be for our marine animals, we discover what a woman named Moira accidentally brought home in her …

This week, we learn about the world’s largest bee, we find out which Australian banknote has got a makeover, we take a look at what space junk is, and we meet a dog named Eddie that’s been given a …

This week, we find out about a little robot that’s wrapped up a mission on Mars, we learn about a special birthday being celebrated in Antarctica, we discover a new dinosaur in Africa, and we meet a …

This week, we learn why polar bears have turned up in a Russian town, we meet two friends who share a special bond, we find out …

This week, we learn about something called rewilding, we take a look at the role of firefighters during bushfires, astronomers …

This week, we learn about what meteorologists do, we find out why alligators are hanging out in an icy swamp, we learn why it’s …

This week, we find out why a robot hotel in Japan is saying goodbye to some of its robots, we learn about a Bolivian frog that …

This week, we find out if it’s possible to train plants to do tricks, we learn about what fatbergs are, we take a closer look at snow and a very lucky goat, and we meet a clever cat.
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This week, we learn about Chinese Near Year, we take a look at a mission to the moon, we find out why scientists have set up sound recorders in Australia’s bush, and we’ll tell you about a festival …

This week, we find out why scientists are studying clouds above Antarctica, we meet a cat that went on an adventure, we learn about tombs in Egypt, and we take a look at an insect doing good things …

This week, we find out about a special mission involving our four-legged friends, scientists discover an animal that hasn’t been …

This week, we find out why three astronauts blasted off into space, we learn about an Aussie animal that’s in need of help, we …

This week, we find out what has landed on the planet Mars, we learn about a type of reptile that likes Summer, we check out a famous building that’s got a makeover, and we meet a very adventurous …

This week, we find out which cartoon character just celebrated a big birthday, we learn about Mountain Gorillas in Africa, we …

This week, we find out what archaeologists have found in ancient Egyptian tombs, we learn about toilets and where our water goes …

This week, we find out why scientists have been studying dinosaur eggs, an artist makes a dress out of paper flowers, we find out about a museum in Sweden that’s all about disgusting food, and we …

This week, we learn about how important it is to look after our teeth, we find out about a boat that’s made out of recycled plastic, China is planning on building a fake moon, a kangaroo is rescued …

This week, we learn about how important water is as part of National Water Week, we find out about emus and their eggs, a scientist in Antarctica tries cooking outside in freezing temperatures, a …

This week, we learn about a baby whale that was rescued from a tangled net, what daylight saving means, why plastic is really …

This month is Dogtober which is all about celebrating Assistance dogs, A Turtle with a cracked shell gets a special wheelchair, A …

This week we find out what made an orange turn purple, what was discovered on a ship that sank 400 years ago, A baby meerkat that …

This week, we learn about why some people sneeze in Spring, how one man used a bus to save some animals from a big storm, worms that are going on an adventure into outer space, an inflatable animal …

This week, we learn about a little duck who found himself a long way from home, we meet a girl with wonderful afro hair who’s …

This week, we learn about an Australian instrument called the didgeridoo, the veggie that’s been growing like crazy in Australia, …

This week, discover why shopping at op shops is such a great idea, who's getting free swimming lessons, how many animals are weighed at the London Zoo and what that bright light was that swooped …

We're talking balloons! Not the party kind, the kind that people go for rides in on special occasions! We're also going into the …

See if you can guess which animal this story is about. It's got a tail and it's grey. It has ginormous feet. In fact, all over it's large. It drinks through a long nose called a trunk. Can you guess …

This week, discover something amazing that Banksia Bees in Tasmania can make that will help keep our environment clean. Ruby, Eliza and Heidi live on a farm and tell us about the hard work they do to …

This week, we're talking tech. What happens to your computer when it doesn't work anymore? Ruby's chatting to kids about why they love their friends, and meeting others who are doing a Readathon. …

It's all about animals! From rescuing four playful dolphins who got stranded on sand when the tide went out, to a huge doggy …

Welcome to News Time! It's a brand new podcast from ABC KIDS listen, presented by Ruby Cornish from BTN. News Time will report on some of the amazing things that happen all around the world every …