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Prawn pie fame and bin chicken game

Mysterious silver spheres washing up on North Queensland beaches, identified as space debris from foreign rockets, highlight the ongoing challenge of managing space junk. Beyond this scientific curiosity, the episode features eight-year-old golfer Rianna, who is preparing for an international championship, and celebrat...

Brazen seal and World Cup zeal

Antarctica’s first dinosaur bone, a tailbone from a massive titanosaur, remained hidden in a museum drawer for 40 years before its recent identification, highlighting the challenges of paleontological research in ice-covered regions. Meanwhile, the para-sport Boccia is gaining popularity in schools as an inclusive acti...

NAIDOC Week: 50 Years of Deadly

National NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, marking 50 years of Indigenous pride and resilience. Significant developments include the return of 3,000 hectares of land on the Cape York Peninsula to Traditional Owners, fostering reconciliation a...

Clever clocks and cheeky flocks

Innovation and creative problem-solving drive positive change in communities, as highlighted by five recent developments. A university student developed a smart clock to ensure elderly family members remain independent while providing peace of mind to relatives. Modest, stylish activewear now offers inclusive options f...

Monstrous prize and birthday surprise

News Time delivers current events and human-interest stories tailored for a younger audience. Recent highlights include the viral success of New Zealand’s "Beat Street Drummers," who perform using household buckets, and the launch of the "Unpack It Awards," which identify environmentally harmful packaging like the "Fra...

Cleaned-up creek and moon sneak peek

The FIFA World Cup launches across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, marking the first time three nations have simultaneously hosted the tournament, with the Australian Socceroos participating. In Queensland, volunteer efforts have successfully cleared over 300 discarded shopping trolleys from Moores Creek, mitiga...

Ninjas zooming and cockroaches booming

The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will introduce Ninja Warrior-style obstacle racing to the modern pentathlon, replacing equestrian show jumping. In national news, Travis Lovett completed a 900-kilometre walk to Parliament House in Canberra, delivering a petition signed by 12,500 people calling for a formal truth-telling p...

Nosy dog and a hidden frog

The Commonwealth Games in Glasgow approach, featuring 75-year-old Australian lawn bowler Jacky Hudson, who makes her debut as a vision-impaired athlete. Meanwhile, the detection dog Bear retires after a decade of locating endangered koalas, creating an opening for a younger, ball-obsessed successor. In Townsville, auth...

Flying free and plane at sea

Accessible news for the deaf community faces a significant setback as the Auslan 90 service prepares to shut down due to expiring government funding. Meanwhile, community-led programs like Toowoomba’s "Belong in Hockey" demonstrate the power of sport in helping refugees build confidence, language skills, and social con...

Shuffling trails and spewing whales

Paleontologists in the South Australian outback recently unearthed 25-million-year-old platypus fossils, revealing that these ancient monotremes possessed teeth for crunching crayfish and clams, unlike their modern, toothless descendants. In other developments, a group of high school students successfully rescued an in...

Robot crew and seed breakthrough

Accessible infrastructure, community environmental action, and emerging technology define this news update. Ayla’s experience with cerebral palsy highlights the necessity of inclusive playground design, while the "Just Bin It" crew demonstrates the impact of grassroots efforts in clearing highway litter. In Japan, Hane...

Amazing Animals: Beakless birds and whale words

Scientific discoveries and animal behavior define this exploration of the natural world. Researchers recently confirmed the identity of a giant echidna, Megaligualia owenii, using 3D scanning on a century-old fossil found in Victoria. Meanwhile, a disabled Kea bird named Bruce demonstrates remarkable adaptability, succ...

Folding map store and new-look dinosaur

The Muttaburrasaurus, a famous Australian dinosaur, has undergone a scientific "makeover" after researchers analyzed a thousand new bone fragments, revealing a narrower jaw and a face resembling a shriveled chicken. The Sydney Youth Orchestra traveled to Wilcannia to perform with local children, bridging the divide bet...

Special Episode: How do we get electricity?

Renewable energy generates electricity from recurring natural sources like sunlight and wind, offering a clean alternative to finite fossil fuels. Coal, oil, and methane gas, formed over millions of years from prehistoric life, release carbon dioxide that traps heat in the atmosphere—a process known as the greenhouse e...

Thylacine clue and valuable poo

Rising petrol costs are driving Australians to rediscover cycling, leading to a surge in bike repairs and promoting healthier, eco-friendly commuting. Meanwhile, the tiny Queensland town of Cooladdi, Australia’s smallest with its own postcode, is currently on the market, offering a unique opportunity for someone willin...

Lunar cruise and stowaway snooze

News Time delivers current events and educational stories tailored for young listeners. This episode highlights a variety of topics, including a sugar glider stowaway found on a sailing boat off the Queensland coast and the mental preparation techniques of professional surfer Molly Picklum, who utilizes an "admit-it li...

Anonymous good and whittling wood

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 t...

Tree lobster and bowling bumper

This episode of News Time covers several quirky news stories, starting with an environmentally conscious couple in South Australia who feed food waste to fly larvae and then sell the maggots to farmers as livestock feed. The podcast then explores the mystery surrounding the invention of "Squalleyball," a sport combinin...

Tuneful honeyeater and footy fever

This episode of News Time celebrates Harmony Week and multiculturalism in Australia, emphasizing the importance of understanding and anti-racism. It also highlights the Women's Asian Cup football competition held in Australia, spotlighting the Matildas and their captain, Sam Kerr. The episode further explores efforts t...