ABC KIDS News Time

On News Time today, you'll find out about a special week especially for celebrating kids, before we witness a battle of the bugs and a turtle in the spotlight. Quiz Questions An easy question to start... what's your favourite thing about being a kid? Which bear was crowned the winner this year? What sort of bug are growers using to protect their plants? What sort of animal is the dance story about? What are the biking buddies hoping to see lots of on their trip? Bonus Tricky Question What's the word for the chemicals sprayed on to plants, that the growers want to use less of? Answers Up to you! Grazer Wasps Turtle Birds Bonus Tricky Answer Pesticide

On News Time today, you'll meet a fish with legs, hear about sun-free solar power, and marvel at a classroom's early morning mystery. Quiz Questions Where does Laurie create her artworks? What's the name of the fish?  What are scientists using to generate power? Which sport do the Pacifika Ballerz play? How many satellites did the European Space Agency send up? Bonus Tricky Question What's the word, starting with P, for the little bumps on the fish legs? Answers Carpet/ Rug Northern Sea Robin Heat Basketball Two Bonus Tricky Answer Papillae

On News Time, I count down five of the best news stories from Australia and the world, and, of course, including a bonus story guaranteed to make you say 'wow' — our Wow of the Week! This episode has some big space news! Then we'll come back down to earth to hear about hiding crocodiles, skilful storytellers and a long lost diary. Quiz Questions For roughly how long will we have a mini-moon? What's the word, starting with o, for stories that you tell out loud? What nickname have they given the crocodile? How do Renea and Charlotte know each other? What was David John's job? Bonus Tricky Question Where is David's Antarctic diary now? Answers About 2 months Oral storytelling Houdini They're mother and daughter Scientist/ Antarctic Expeditioner Bonus Tricky Answer It's going to a museum. 

 It almost feels like we're reporting from the zoo on News Time today! I've got burping cows, comforting turtles and some lucky pups at a pet rescue lined up for you. Quiz Questions Can you name one of Selwyn's pet dogs? What's the thing, starting with M, that can be found in cow emissions? What did Dr. Louise name the turtle? Which state won the First Nations Tournament? What was Joel searching for when he spotted the crater? Bonus Tricky Question What was the score at the end of the final netball game of the tournament? Answers Mindy, Lindy, Rover and Buddy are all correct answers Methane Timmy Queensland A place to camp Bonus Tricky Answer Queensland 37 - South Australia 35

On News Time, we count down five news stories from around Australia and the world, and today's show has a tasty mix of news morsels for you. I've got award winning lunch orders, booming brass bands and cool coastal science on the menu. Quiz Questions Can you name two of the veggies in the pasta? How many new species were added to the National Species List? In which town, starting with B, is the all-ages brass band? What's the indigenous name for Botany Bay? What kind of mushroom have the scientists used for the robot? Hint: It's a little bit royal! Bonus Tricky Question What's the name of the rootlike structures that the mushroom has grown into the hardware? Answers Any two of these: sweet potato, tomato, carrot, cauliflower, capsicum and zucchini  750 Bega Gamay King Oyster Bonus Tricky Answer Mycelium