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 Questions

1. 1.What’s the technical term for the roots of mushrooms, used to make the coffin?
2. 2.What’s the name of the invasive grass in the Northern Territory?
3. 3.Why were people burying their undies?

Answers

1. 1.Mycelium
2. 2.Buffel grass
3. 3.To check on soil health  

News Noodler - a question to chat about with the people around you

Do 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! 

Questions

1. 1.Do you have to wait until R U OK day to check on someone?
2. 2.Where will they get the paper to print these books in 100 years?
3. 3.How often does a kakapo have baby chicks? 

Answers

1. 1.Nope, you can reach out to your friends whenever you think is right.
2. 2.From special trees planted nearby.
3. 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? 

In today’s episode we’re spending some time outdoors with a group of lucky school kids getting up close and personal with nature. 

We’ll travel back in time to learn something new about the extinct Tasmanian Tiger, and then it’s time for Talk of the Town. I wonder where we’re headings today? 

Quiz Questions

1. 1.How often did the year 1 students get to have class outside?
2. 2.Do the researchers think Thylacines would be better snapping up bigger or smaller animals as prey?
3. 3.In which state would you find Manly, Sydney?

Answers

1. 1.Once a week
2. 2.Smaller
3. 3.New South Wales

News Noodler

What are the pros and cons – the good things and the bad things – about spending more class time outside?

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. 1.In which state or territory are young girls getting into AFL?
2. 2.Can all dogs donate blood?
3. 3.What is causing the Earth’s hum? 

Answers

1. 1.Northern Territory
2. 2.No, only fit and healthy adult dogs
3. 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. 1. What are the three words that refer to plants, animals and mushrooms? All starting with F.
2. 2.Where is the Blak and Bright festival being held?
3. 3.What are the NASA cookies made using – plastic and what? Hint – it starts with Y. 

Answers

1. 1.Flora, Fauna and Funga
2. 2.Melbourne, Naarm
3. 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. 1. Who has the speedy robot managed to run faster than?
2. 2.Who are the bike-riding kids raising money for this year?
3. 3.In which state would you find Melbourne? 

Answers

1. 1.Usain Bolt
2. 2.Royal Flying Doctor Service
3. 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. 1.Which team does Jai Arrow play for?
2. 2.What colour should people wear to show their support for LGBTQIA+ youth?
3. 3.In which state or territory would you find the newest Dark Sky Sanctuary? 

Answers

1. 1.South Sydney Rabbitohs
2. 2.Purple
3. 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. 1.Who do the marine researchers think the dolphins are learning the hunting skill of shelling from?  
2. 2.What does LRDs stand for? 
3. 3.What is the theme for this year’s Book Week?  

Answers

1. 1.Their mothers
2. 2.Little Red Dots
3. 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?

On today's episode we’ll hear about some promising signs from the Great Barrier Reef and meet some remote school kids who aren’t able to get to school. Then, we’ll hit the road for our Talk of the Town. I wonder where we’ll visit today?

Quiz Questions

1. 1.What type of weather do scientists think helped the Great Barrier Reef show signs of recovery?
2. 2.When did the very long bus service begin?
3. 3.In which state would you find Port Stephens? 

Answers

1. 1.A monsoon that brought cooler water temperatures
2. 2.2021
3. 3.NSW 

News Noodler

Why do you think its important kids have the choice to attend face-to-face learning at school? 

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 12-year-old walking a verrrry long way for a good cause, and we’ll attend the world’s sloooooowest concert!

Quiz Questions

1. 1.In what state is the Cape York Peninsula?  
2. 2.What is the name of the charity Dusty is helping?  
3. 3.What is the name of the song being played by the organ in Germany?  

Answers

1. 1.Queensland
2. 2.Little Wings
3. 3.As Slow As Possible 

News Noodler

Why do you think someone would write a song that would take more than 600 years to finish? 

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, you’ll hear about a flight that didn’t quite go to plan... and learn about a threat to birds around the country – and a potential solution, too.

Quiz Questions

1. 1.In which country was the flight that couldn’t take off?
2. 2.What sort of bird is being vaccinated against bird flu?
3. 3.How many words did Dineth study per day to prepare? 

Answers

1. 1.Canada
2. 2.Penguins
3. 3.200

News Noodler

Choose a game you might like to get really good at, like Dineth did. What steps could you take to get better at it?