News Time

On today’s episode, we’ll meet some kind canines helping other dogs, and we’ll kick a footy around with some budding Aussie rules athletes in the Top End.  
Plus, your Wow of the Week is about a sound that’s constantly around you, that you’ve never heard... 
Quiz Questions
1.In which state or territory are young girls getting into AFL?
2.Can all dogs donate blood?
3.What is causing the Earth’s hum? 
Answers
1.Northern Territory
2.No, only fit and healthy adult dogs
3.Ocean swells/ waves
News Noodler
Do you think there might be other sounds swirling around that you can’t hear? What else might make low-frequency sounds on planet Earth?

In today’s episode, we’ll hear about some strange cookies that you might think can’t be eaten, but actually can! 
We’ll hear news about some mushrooms that you might think can be eaten, but can’t. 
And we’ll visit a writer’s festival all about books – no confusion there, you definitely shouldn’t eat books. 
Quiz Questions
1. What are the three words that refer to plants, animals and mushrooms? All starting with F.
2.Where is the Blak and Bright festival being held?
3.What are the NASA cookies made using – plastic and what? Hint – it starts with Y. 
Answers
1.Flora, Fauna and Funga
2.Melbourne, Naarm
3.Yeast
News Noodler 
Why do you think scientists are researching more ways to feed astronauts in space? What are some challenges they might be trying to solve?

We’re on the move in today’s episode – first, we’ll join a fun community bike ride for a good cause. Then we’re off the bikes and on to the racing track for a run with a speedy robot! 
And finally, we’ll travel to the bottom of the mainland of Australia for Talk of the Town... and remember, if you’d like your town to be the star of Talk of the Town, ask your grown up to head to the News Time page on the ABC kids listen website.
Quiz Questions
1. Who has the speedy robot managed to run faster than?
2.Who are the bike-riding kids raising money for this year?
3.In which state would you find Melbourne? 
Answers
1.Usain Bolt
2.Royal Flying Doctor Service
3.Victoria
News Noodler
Why do you think mechanics are working so hard on getting robots to do things like dance and run? What’s the point of that sort of thing?

On today’s episode, we’ll hear about some special footy games happening in the next few weeks honouring a sporting star. And, speaking of stars, we’ll head to a remote part of Australia to peer deep into the Milky Way galaxy.  
Plus, it’s Wear it Purple day! So, pop your best purple accessories on and let’s get going.  
Quiz Questions
1.Which team does Jai Arrow play for?
2.What colour should people wear to show their support for LGBTQIA+ youth?
3.In which state or territory would you find the newest Dark Sky Sanctuary? 
Answers
1.South Sydney Rabbitohs
2.Purple
3.Northern Territory
And your News Noodler... 
What might we be able to do to reduce light pollution, and see more stars?

In today’s episode we’ll meet some very intelligent dolphins, learn about a newly discovered cosmic object and hear all about which book characters you’re dressing up as for Book Week! 
Quiz Questions
1.Who do the marine researchers think the dolphins are learning the hunting skill of shelling from?  
2.What does LRDs stand for? 
3.What is the theme for this year’s Book Week?  
Answers
1.Their mothers
2.Little Red Dots
3.Symphony of Stories
News Noodler
What else do you think the James Webb Space Telescope might discover that we don’t know about yet?