02 Apr 2026
12m

Anonymous good and whittling wood

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News Time

This episode of News Time presents a collection of uplifting news stories. It begins with the tale of an anonymous donor who provided $5,000 worth of supplies to the flooded town of Maree, South Australia. The broadcast then shifts to Thargominda, Queensland, where a man named Dylan revitalized the local rugby league team, fostering community spirit. The episode also covers Dame Sarah Mullally's historic appointment as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, and explores the resurgence of traditional hobbies like whittling among young people seeking balance in a tech-heavy world. Finally, the "Wow of the Week" segment highlights the enduring 15,000-year bond between humans and dogs, evidenced by shared burials and diets. The episode concludes with a quiz recapping the stories.

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