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.
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Sep 29, 2026 · 8:15
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…
Sep 27, 2026 · 7:33
On today’s episode we’ll meet a man who built his very own plane, we’ll visit an art exhibition made of Lego, and we’ll head to the home of the world’s steepest train for Talk of…
Sep 24, 2026 · 8:21
On today's episode we’ll visit an apple orchard in Tasmania, we’ll find out what’s on the latest dollarbucks released by the Royal Australian Mint, and we’ll learn why cow burps…
Sep 22, 2026 · 9:02
Today's episode is all about cool kids! We'll meet a talented teen welder, a boy who impressed the prime minister of Australia, and a 13-year-old surfing world champion! Quiz…
Sep 20, 2026 · 8:10
On today’s episode we’ll meet some teenagers gaining skills and helping their community at the same time. Then we’ll be farming, but not for apples or corn... we’ll be aura…
Sep 17, 2026 · 9:30
Today’s episode features some big news about screen time that might be changing things at your school. We’ll stay off the screens as we visit a unique vending machine that’s full…
Sep 15, 2026 · 9:00
In today’s episode, we’ll meet an amateur Aussie astronomer making big discoveries from their backyard. We’ll spend some time with a cute chimpanzee looking for a new family, and…
Sep 13, 2026 · 8:54
Get excited friends, because today’s Talk of the Town takes us far beyond the Australian shoreline – we're headed overseas! Plus, we might be in for a hot hot summer – find out…
Sep 10, 2026 · 9:33
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…
Sep 8, 2026 · 9:10
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…
Sep 6, 2026 · 8:42
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…
Sep 3, 2026 · 9:39
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…
Sep 1, 2026 · 9:36
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…
Aug 30, 2026 · 9:06
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…
Aug 27, 2026 · 8:46
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…
Aug 25, 2026 · 11:00
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…
Aug 23, 2026 · 8:00
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…
Aug 20, 2026 · 8:10
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.In what state is the…
Aug 18, 2026 · 10:00
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…
Aug 16, 2026 · 9:07
It’s Science Week! So this episode is particularly scientific terrific. Plus, we’ll hit the road and make our way to the coast for Talk of the Town. Quiz Questions 1.What is the…
Aug 13, 2026 · 9:23
There’s lots to marvel at in today’s episode – we'll take a peek at pictures that scientists have been trying to capture for hundreds of years! We’ll uncover a well-preserved…
Aug 11, 2026 · 8:45
On today’s episode, you’ll meet some soccer players being rewarded for their efforts in a surprising way. Plus, a dry riverbed uncovers ancient artefacts, and some fresh fashions…
Aug 9, 2026 · 8:42
On today’s episode, find out why your grown-ups received a letter in the mail just like everyone else in the country. Plus, get ready to make lots of noise for a good reason.…
Aug 6, 2026 · 9:02
In today’s episode, we’ll hear about a high-tech idea that has people talking. We’ll meet some zookeepers poking around piles of poo on purpose and then we’ll head about as far…
Aug 4, 2026 · 8:08
Today’s episode really has something for everyone... a mysterious library book racking up thousands in fines, a splendid snail who gives birth in a super strange way! And…
Aug 2, 2026 · 8:02
Find out where we'll visit for the first ever Talk of the Town! Listen until the end to hear how you can celebrate your town on a future episode of News Time. Quiz Questions…
Jul 30, 2026 · 9:37
Happy Friday, friends! Get ready for a fruity, fishy, spacey episode of your favourite news podcast. Quiz Questions 1.What two special things does this exoplanet have? 2.In how…
Jul 28, 2026 · 8:05
The Commonwealth Games are in full swing, so we have some sporty stories to celebrate. And an awesome ocean story, too. Quiz Questions 1.Who held the 100m Australian women’s…
Jul 26, 2026 · 8:37
News Time on a Monday! What a novel thing. Emily will deliver news to your podcast feed three times a week. Quiz Questions 1.Where are the human artefacts being sent back to?…
Jul 23, 2026 · 15:24
In this episode of News Time, we'll get pulled through the ocean to check the health of a reef. Then, we'll hear about a popular new song that's created a stir in the music…
Jul 21, 2026 · 0:52
We interrupt this feed with some breaking news! News Time, the best weekly news podcast for kids, is getting bigger, bolder and newsier. Starting next week, Emily Anderson will…
Jul 16, 2026 · 14:39
On this week's News Time, we’ll play a round of golf with a junior player taking on the world. We’ll visit a bakery to sample a pie that’s been named Australia’s best, even…
Jul 9, 2026 · 14:32
On this week's News Time, we'll visit a coastal community that's hosted a naughty visitor. We’ll also learn the many ways the world’s been having a ball watching the FIFA World…
Jul 2, 2026 · 12:56
Emily has passed the mic to Wiradjuri and Palawa journalist Isaac Muller for this special NAIDOC Week episode of News Time. NAIDOC Week is a time to celebrate and recognise the…
Jun 25, 2026 · 14:45
This week News Time is an innovation sensation! You’re going to hear five stories about people thinking outside the box to make the world a better place. We’ll learn about an…
Jun 18, 2026 · 12:18
On this episode of News Time, we'll hear about an award that no one wants to win! Plus, we'll meet a 101 year-old trying to break a world record, and we'll buckle up for a road…
Jun 11, 2026 · 14:37
On this week’s News Time, we’ll visit a creek that’s been filled with wheely bad litter; then we’ll discover which Australian bird was the most spotted in the last year. And…
Jun 4, 2026 · 14:12
We're flying high on this week’s News Time! We’ll hear about an Aussie who’s been offered a job that’s truly out of this world; then we’ll head to an island where a creepy crawly…
May 28, 2026 · 13:15
On this week's News Time, we’ll hear a musical instrument that’s taken more than three years to repair. We’ll also visit a workplace looking for an energetic new staff member…
May 21, 2026 · 13:39
On this week’s News Time, we’ll hear how sport is helping refugees feel like they belong. We’ll meet a new species of insect that's lacking table manners. Then, in our Wow of the…
May 14, 2026 · 13:18
Isaac Muller is back to bring you more News Time! We’ll hear about a group of teenage hikers who used their knowledge to make a brave rescue. We’ll find something gross but…
May 7, 2026 · 12:59
Isaac Muller has picked up the microphone from Emily for this week's News Time! You'll meet some litter legends working hard to make their community a cleaner place. We’ll visit…
Apr 30, 2026 · 13:40
We're eager as a beaver to bring you this week's News Time, because it's another Amazing Animals special! You’ll hear about a giant spiky creature that once roamed Australia; and…
Apr 23, 2026 · 13:29
On this edition of News Time, we’ll hear about an inclusive sport called adaptive skateboarding! We’ll also find our way to a shop that’ll soon be going off the grid. Then, in…
Apr 21, 2026 · 10:22
It's World Earth Day and News Time host, Emily, is learning all about it with the help of Lee Constable, a science and environmental communicator. She knows everything about…
Apr 16, 2026 · 13:10
On this week's News Time, we’ll hear about an entire town that’s up for sale at a bargain price, then we’ll go poolside to discover what’s lifting the spirits of stressed…
Apr 9, 2026 · 12:51
It’s a bit of a numbers game on News Time this week! We’ll hear about a surfing superstar who’s been making lists and checking them twice. Then, we'll countdown to blast off for…
Apr 2, 2026 · 12:26
This episode of News Time is a wholesome one! We’ll hear about a generous donation from a stranger, then travel to a small-town footy field for a community-wide kickaround. We’ll…
Mar 26, 2026 · 12:48
It’s a wiggly, squirmy episode of News Time today – we’ll hear about a creative environmentalist using fly larvae, or maggots, to make a positive difference. Plus, we’ll go…
Mar 19, 2026 · 12:53
I hope you’ve got something orange to wear, because on News Time today we’re celebrating Harmony Day, and multiculturalism in Australia. We’ll welcome people from all over the…
Mar 12, 2026 · 13:16
Today’s episode has a little bit of everything. You’ll hear about some sportspeople taking on the best in the world at the Paralympic Winter Games, then meet a sporty, speedy…
Mar 5, 2026 · 13:27
Rev your engines News Sleuths, because on today’s episode we’ll take a ride in a classic car fixed by hundreds of hardworking students. Plus, we’ll hear about a colossal coral…
Feb 26, 2026 · 13:00
On today’s episode, we’re meeting some marine biologists saving endangered seagrass meadows! Plus, we're hearing about a new board game that is helping build people’s…
Feb 19, 2026 · 13:00
On today’s episode, we’re hearing how Australian farmers are keeping their grapes sun safe. Plus, we're meeting a man named Bruce who stumbled upon a fossil! Quiz Questions 1.…
Feb 12, 2026 · 13:32
On today’s episode, we’ll strap our skis on and head to Italy for the Winter Olympics. Plus, we’ll bliss out in a spa with some frogs and meet a scientist bringing a little bit…
Feb 5, 2026 · 14:00
Spacesuits on, News Sleuths! On today's episode, Emily is taking you into the belly of a runaway black hole. Plus, we'll meet movie makers, code breakers and magic flowers. Quiz…
Jan 29, 2026 · 13:32
Emily has got you covered with five fantastic stories in this week's episode. Hear the quiz questions at the end of the episode, or read them here. Quiz Questions 1.What’s the…
Jan 22, 2026 · 14:12
On this week's News Time we'll head to the Australian Open to meet some people making a racquet! We’ll also meet an endangered parrot that’s in a total flap, and in our Wow of…
Jan 15, 2026 · 12:38
It's your new host Emily's first News Time and she's lined up a rich menu of tasty news morsels for you! We’ll meet some basketball players who are about to live out their hoop…
Jan 13, 2026 · 6:13
In this special episode, our intrepid News Time host Ruby Cornish has some breaking news to share.
Jan 8, 2026 · 12:01
While we warm up the News Time machine for 2026, we've been looking back at some favourite stories from 2025. This News Time episode is all about amazing animals. You’ll hear…
Jan 1, 2026 · 11:16
As we begin a brand new year, our intrepid host Ruby takes a look back at her favourite stories of 2025.
Dec 25, 2025 · 10:37
It's getting very close to the end of the year, so we're looking back at five of our favourite good news stories from 2025.
Dec 18, 2025 · 11:30
If you’ve listened to News Time before, you’ll know that we end each week’s countdown with our Wow of the Week. Today’s episode is 100% Wow. It’s WowFest 2025! A countdown of…
Dec 11, 2025 · 13:22
On this week’s News Time, we’ll head to the desert to dig up a haul of significant artefacts. Then, we’ll hear from a News Time listener with a truly life-saving message. And, in…
Dec 4, 2025 · 13:02
On this week’s News Time, we’ll play a game that’s saving a language from extinction, and we’ll journey deep into the jungle searching for something that humans haven’t seen for…
Nov 27, 2025 · 12:41
Nas Campanella, the ABC's National Disability Affairs Reporter, is picking up the News Time microphone this week for International Day of People with Disability. You'll hear…
Nov 20, 2025 · 12:35
On this week’s News Time, you’ll hear about a family who’s received a message from 100 years in the past, and we’ll go on a quest to identify a mysterious animal prowling around…
Nov 13, 2025 · 12:53
On this episode of News Time, we’ll descend from great heights to save an endangered tree, then we’ll hear about an archery world champion who shoots arrows with her feet! And,…
Nov 6, 2025 · 11:54
This week's News Time is a real creature feature! You’ll hear five stories about curious creatures from Australia and around the world. We’ll meet a cheeky bear that broke into a…
Oct 30, 2025 · 12:52
On this edition of News Time, we’ll head to a beach to see a shipwreck, we’ll hear about a clever invention giving sick kids a holiday from hospital, and we’ll hit the shearing…
Oct 23, 2025 · 12:41
On this week’s News Time we’ll pound the pavement to solve an animal mystery, we’ll zoom down ski slopes to meet a duo seeking Paralympic glory, and in our Wow of the Week we’ll…
Oct 16, 2025 · 12:52
On this week’s News Time, we’ll blast off into space to share a message with the universe, we’ll hear the sweet song of a bird for the first time in over a century; and then meet…
Oct 9, 2025 · 13:20
Every year the World Health Organisation marks World Mental Health Day. So on this week's News Time, we're bringing you five stories that dive deep into mental health, and how we…
Oct 2, 2025 · 12:04
On this week's News Time, we’ll hear about a world championship that’s been rocked by scandal, then we’ll meet some mother hens that have taken orphaned emu chicks under their…
Sep 25, 2025 · 13:03
This week on News Time you’ll hear about Aussies doing big things at home and around the world! You’ll meet a team fighting diseases with the help of mosquitoes, and we’ll cheer…
Sep 18, 2025 · 12:42
On this week’s News Time menu, we’ll hear about a park designed to keep koalas safe, then we’ll swim upstream to meet a bloodsucking fish. And we’ll finish with a rather large…
Sep 11, 2025 · 12:31
This week on News Time, we’ll meet a tourist living large on a beachside holiday, and we’ll float along with an outlawed fish, before we take to the skies with a teenager and her…
Sep 4, 2025 · 12:21
This week on News Time, we’ll head to the nation’s capital, where some hungry birds are getting in a flap. Then we'll board a bus filled with barking best friends, before we pull…
Aug 28, 2025 · 13:12
We’re kicking goals on News Time this week! You’ll hear from a young soccer player gearing up for the Deaflympics. We’ll also dig up a pearler of a fossil in the outback before…
Aug 21, 2025 · 12:32
Shalailah Medhora is filling in for Ruby in this week’s edition of News Time. We'll get the buzz on beekeeping, and hear how it’s helping people stay focussed and relaxed. We’ll…
Aug 14, 2025 · 11:49
In this edition of News Time, get out your lab coats because it’s National Science Week! It's a celebration of science and technology that happens every August. We'll investigate…
Aug 7, 2025 · 11:53
This week on News Time we’ll track down a backpack-wearing bird, we’ll crash down to earth in a rocket, and then we’ll think like a fish in our Wow of the Week! Quiz Questions 1.…
Jul 31, 2025 · 11:55
This week on News Time, we’ll meet a teenage turtle protector, we’ll hear about an artist selling out inspired masterpieces, and then we’ll go searching for undiscovered bugs in…
Jul 24, 2025 · 11:47
On this episode of News Time you’ll meet a teenager who can lift more than her own body weight, we’ll do our best to track down a green drink that’s taken the world by storm, and…
Jul 22, 2025 · 10:05
Ruby hands this special episode of News Time over to junior reporter Miranda whose home town in northern New South Wales is being invaded by cane toads. Miranda also interviews…
Jul 17, 2025 · 12:16
This week on News Time you’ll hear about a puzzling new dinosaur discovery, we’ll hit the road in a vehicle powered by veggies, and then meet some cheeky animals in a sticky…
Jul 10, 2025 · 12:42
We’re bowling at pace and heading to outer space on News Time today! Hear about a ginormous telescope, some courageous cricketers and paintings made of… something that might…
Jul 3, 2025 · 13:12
Ruby has passed the mic to Wayilwan storyteller and journalist Laura Murphy-Oates for this special NAIDOC Week episode of News Time. NAIDOC week is a time to celebrate and…
Jun 26, 2025 · 11:54
What do you get if you cross a sheepdog with a stolen church bell? Today’s episode of News Time, of course! You’ll hear about delightful dogs, nature nurturers and a mysterious…
Jun 19, 2025 · 12:00
On this episode of News Time, we'll meet some globetrotting soccer players from Wollongong and a dinosaur who travelled to South Australia! We'll then hear an amazing story of…
Jun 12, 2025 · 11:08
This week on News Time, we’ll meet some librarians bringing Indigenous culture to their bookshelves. We’ll also hear about a big win for women’s sport, and then prepare to climb…
Jun 5, 2025 · 12:13
On News Time today we’re counting down five stories that all feature amazing animals. You’ll hear about a itty bitty critter getting a boost from a biscuit, you’ll meet a cheeky…
May 29, 2025 · 12:34
On News Time today, you’ll hear from some impressive First Nations role models who are also catwalk models. You’ll also meet a talented athlete who’s switching between sports,…
May 22, 2025 · 12:57
On this week's News Time, we’ll hear about a sleeping language, we’ll head to an office building that’s been taken over by birds, and then we’ll go the distance for our Wow of…
May 15, 2025 · 13:05
On this episode of News Time, we'll get the buzz on World Bee Day, we’ll dive to the bottom of the sea searching for shipwrecks, and then we’ll pop on a pair of wings and a beak…
May 9, 2025 · 12:14
This week on News Time, we'll hear about some ice-cold innovation, meet an eight-year-old who has sifted out a significant seashell, and we'll roam an island for our Wow of the…
May 2, 2025 · 11:24
This week on News Time, you'll hear five stories of awesome kids doing amazing things! Quiz Questions 1. What sort of band does Zoe play in? 2. What is the name used for…
May 1, 2025 · 11:06
This week on News Time, political reporter Shalailah Medhora hosts a special episode about Australia’s federal election. We find out how elections work, why kids can’t vote, what…
Apr 25, 2025 · 12:47
There’s a healthy helping of mystery on News Time today! We’ll rediscover earless dragons that were once thought to be lost forever, and hear about an epic Scottish search for a…
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