Today's episode of News Time is a particularly tasty one… we'll hear about some delicious veggies being grown beyond our atmosphere and make some cheesy treats with kind community members, too.

Quiz Questions

1. 1.From which country are the scientists hoping to grow food on the moon next year?
2. 2.How many cheese sandwiches do the volunteers make each week?
3. 3.What sorts of things will the sniffer rats be looking for?
4. 4.In which state or territory does Olivia pilot her helicopter?
5. 5.How much money did the artwork sell for?

Bonus Tricky Question

What is the name of the AI artwork?

Answers

1. 1.Australia
2. 2.750
3. 3.Animal products
4. 4.Western Australia
5. 5.$1.6 million

Bonus Tricky Answer

A.I. God

On World Children's Day each year, we celebrate all kids and remember their rights. But what exactly are rights?

For this special episode of News Time, Ruby is joined by Australia's National Children's Commissioner, Anne Hollonds. Ruby and Anne talk about World Children's Day, about what rights are and some of the special rights kids have.

Today, we're celebrating World Children's Day! Plus, hear about experimental satellites, and a community getting their water from a surprising source.

Quiz Questions

1. 1.What's your favourite thing about being a kid?
2. 2.The World's first wooden satellite has been built in what country?
3. 3.What does the hydro panel system make after sucking something out of the air?
4. 4.Yagan Mia means home to the long-necked, what?
5. 5.Which continent are emperor penguins usually found?

Bonus Tricky Question

What is a right?

Answers

1. 1.Any answer is correct
2. 2.Japan
3. 3.Drinking water
4. 4.Turtle
5. 5.Antarctica

Bonus Tricky Answer

A right is something you should have. You have the right to shelter, but not to the latest gaming console.

On News Time each week, I count down five fantastic news stories, with your help of course. On today's episode, we'll meet a peculiar pollinator, a cricket sensation and a rhyming rapper, before we head deep into the belly of a black hole.

Quiz Questions

1. 1.What sort of animal is this peculiar pollinator?
2. 2.How many things are in the newly discovered black hole system?
3. 3.What can be found at the back of the barber shop?
4. 4.What two sports does Caoimhe play?
5. 5.In which country was the Mayan city found?

Bonus Tricky Question

How many runs/ points is hitting a boundary worth in cricket?

Answers

1. 1.Mouse
2. 2.Three
3. 3.Music and Recording Studio
4. 4.Cricket and Football (soccer)
5. 5.Mexico

Bonus Tricky Answer

Four

On News Time today, I've got books, birds, blimps and bobbles for you. Sound intriguing?

Quiz Questions

1. 1.In which state or territory was the craft competition held?
2. 2.What will the AI video do to help people who are deaf or hard of hearing?
3. 3.What was the lost bird's name?
4. 4.What sport does Nicho Hynes play?
5. 5.What's another word for a blimp?

Bonus Tricky Question

What was the name of the second cockatoo, sent in to help rescue the first one?

Answers

1. 1.Tasmania
2. 2.Sign language
3. 3.Mickey
4. 4.Rugby League
5. 5.Airship

Bonus Tricky Answer

Old Lady Doris

On News Time today, we're heading deep underwater to meet some sea creatures surviving in places no one thought possible! And then, from the bottom of the ocean, to the tippity top of the worlds tallest mountains to meet a climber who has conquered them all.

It's an episode of extreme ups and downs!

Quiz Questions

1. 1.What sort of animal was found beneath the ocean floor?
2. 2.What animal sound does the plains-wanderer's tweet sound like?
3. 3.How many mountains did Nima Rinji climb?
4. 4.What are the koala doors designed to stop?
5. 5.What was revealed on the beach?

Bonus Tricky Question

What did George install on his property, to measure animal sounds?

Answers

1. 1.Tubeworms
2. 2.Moo
3. 3.Fourteen
4. 4.Koalas wandering onto the road
5. 5.Fossilised forest

Bonus Tricky Answer

Song meters

On News Time today, you'll find out about a special week especially for celebrating kids, before we witness a battle of the bugs and a turtle in the spotlight.

Quiz Questions

1. 1.An easy question to start... what's your favourite thing about being a kid?
2. 2.Which bear was crowned the winner this year?
3. 3.What sort of bug are growers using to protect their plants?
4. 4.What sort of animal is the dance story about?
5. 5.What are the biking buddies hoping to see lots of on their trip?

Bonus Tricky Question

What's the word for the chemicals sprayed on to plants, that the growers want to use less of?

Answers

1. 1.Up to you!
2. 2.Grazer
3. 3.Wasps
4. 4.Turtle
5. 5.Birds

Bonus Tricky Answer

Pesticide

On News Time today, you'll meet a fish with legs, hear about sun-free solar power, and marvel at a classroom's early morning mystery.

Quiz Questions

1. 1.Where does Laurie create her artworks?
2. 2.What's the name of the fish?
3. 3.What are scientists using to generate power?
4. 4.Which sport do the Pacifika Ballerz play?
5. 5.How many satellites did the European Space Agency send up?

Bonus Tricky Question

What's the word, starting with P, for the little bumps on the fish legs?

Answers

1. 1.Carpet/ Rug
2. 2.Northern Sea Robin
3. 3.Heat
4. 4.Basketball
5. 5.Two

Bonus Tricky Answer

Papillae