ABC KIDS News Time

A quick-thinking kid saves his dad's life; a mystery cow and the history of silent movies; a young footy player standing up against racism; the rediscovery of an ancient city in the Amazon rainforest.

Discover an odd-shaped egg in New South Wales and the importance of education on International Day. Explore wheelchair accessibility on Abrolhos Islands and meet Hercules, the largest funnel web spider. Uncover the process of milking Hercules for venom to create anti-venom.

Today's podcast covers a range of interesting topics: magpie swooping patterns, flooding teddies, troublesome moon mission, tough decisions in space, rejuvenation of an island, and a young chess prodigy shining in a competition.

This summer, we're replaying some of our favourite episodes from 2023. This episode is from NAIDOC Week.

This summer, we're replaying some of our favourite episodes from 2023. This episode is a News Time special, all about the cost of living.

If you’ve listened to News Time before, you’ll know that we end each week’s countdown with our Wow of the Week. Well, today’s episode is all wow, all the time! It’s WowFest! A countdown of five amazing stories this year that made you go 'wow'.

A year in review: Aboriginal petroglyphs and a possum reunion, Matilders' success in the World Cup, inclusivity in playgrounds, and Sea Forest's fight against climate change with asparagopsis seaweed.

Learn about a rural postie doing amazing things for her community. Discover how artificial intelligence is assisting an Aussie icon and the heartwarming visits high school students make to an aged care home. Explore a remote community's quest to establish a local orchard for fresh produce. Uncover the fascinating world of the Dewintons Golden Mole, a rare and endangered species.

Today's podcast covers an Aussie gymnast's incredible skill, a selfless barber helping his community, Australia's first moon rover and its naming process, the launch of an Indigenous podcast network, and the fascinating survival secrets of high-dwelling mice.

This weekend, it's International Day of People with Disability, so on today's episode I've got five fantastic stories all about disability. We'll meet a horse rider learning to do old tricks in a new way, and visit a timber yard full of great people. After that, we'll beat the drum with an award winning school teacher, and play a groovy game that's becoming more inclusive. Then finally, it's time for the Wow of the Week.Quiz Questions1.What sport does Suzin like doing?2.Where does Kirsten work?3.What is the main instrument that Ms Lowry's students play?4.Who is the new Just Dance routine designed to be more accessible for?5.What's the name of the robotic dog?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhat award did Sue Lowry win for her work at Southport Special School?Answers1.Riding horses2.Timber yard3.Drums4.People who use wheelchairs5.SpotBonus Tricky AnswerARIA for Music Teacher of the Year