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You've heard of a leap year, you've heard of playing leap frog, but have you heard of a leap second? Find out what they are on today's episode. Plus, we're heading overseas for Talk of the Town! To a land of big red buses, tea and scones…
Meddling moths and six-legged calf

October 22, 2026 · 9 min

The forecast for today's episode is sunny with a chance of... moths? I'll tell you about a moth problem causing headaches for weather predictors, we'll kick a ball around with the Paratillies and Pararoos, and then meet a calf with six…
World's oldest shipwreck and rice-sized bee

October 20, 2026 · 8 min

On today’s show, we’ll visit a preschool teaching languages to more than just kids... we’ll explore the oldest ever shipwreck and bumble along with some endangered bees. Are you ready? Quiz Questions 1.Which language are the kids and…
Prehistoric platypus and lap of the world

October 18, 2026 · 8 min

On today’s show we’ll discover a creature that resembles a prehistoric platypus, we’ll meet a man who walked and swam a lap of the world, and we’ll visit Victoria’s High Country for Talk of the Town. Quiz Questions 1.In what period did…
Rare snails and oldest man

October 15, 2026 · 11 min

On today's episode, we’ll rediscover a rare snail, we’ll examine a photo that’s out of this world, and we’ll celebrate the birthday of Australia’s oldest man. Quiz Questions 1.When did the Darling River snail start disappearing?2.What is…

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Olympics ideas and shark scares

October 13, 2026 · 9 min

On today's episode we'll visit some green classrooms, we'll brainstorm some ideas for the Brisbane Olympics, and we'll discuss the scariness of sharks. Quiz Questions 1.What is the name of the organisation that has been installing…
Ice age gums and portrait prize

October 11, 2026 · 8 min

On today’s episode we’ll meet a prize-winning portrait artist, we’ll hear about the race to protect some ice age trees, and we'll visit a village famous for its red soil on Talk of the Town. Quiz Questions 1.Who did Jazz get to paint as…
Hero chihuahua and prehistoric bird

October 8, 2026 · 10 min

On today's show we'll meet a tiny dog with a big job, we'll celebrate White Sunday, and we'll find some fossils belonging to a prehistoric bird! Quiz Questions 1.How tall is Commando the chihuahua?2.In which month is White Sunday?3.Which…
Fat Bear Week and moth swarms

October 6, 2026 · 9 min

Today, we’ll find out why masses of moths are on the move, we'll cheer for the winner of Fat Bear Week, and we'll dive deep underground to find relics of an ancient coral reef. Quiz questions: 1.When did bogong moth numbers start…
Amazing athletes and Kalkadoon cowgirl

October 4, 2026 · 9 min

On today’s episode we’ll cheer on the athletes in the Australian Transplant Games, we’ll meet a Queensland cowgirl who is about to travel to the USA, and we’ll visit a capital city for Talk of the Town! Quiz Questions 1.Where were the…
Squishy warning and Yung Milla

October 1, 2026 · 9 min

Today we celebrate The Voice winner Yung Milla, we find out how squishy toys can be dangerous, and we applaud a girl who rescued her friend from drowning. Quiz Questions 1.What is Yung Milla’s mum’s name?2.Finish this sentence: You should…
Insect discovery and Rubik's record

September 29, 2026 · 8 min

Today, we’ll find out why a dictionary just got bigger, we’ll discover two new insect species, and we’ll meet the latest world record holder in Rubik's cubing. Quiz Questions 1.How many new words have just been added to the…

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About the show

From amazing animals to sensational sport, interesting insects to dino discoveries, mars missions and beyond. Join Emily Anderson every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to count down the weird and wonderful. News Time is perfect for 4-9 year olds who want to know more about the world around them.