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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 take the runway. 
Quiz Questions
1.Which country are the tomato winning footy players from?
2.What sort of animal bones were uncovered in the riverbed?
3.The National Indigenous Fashion Awards were held in Darwin. Who are the traditional owners of that land? I’ll give you multiple choice.. Was it the Gadigal, the Noongar or the Larrakia?
Answers
1.Spain
2.Mammoth
3.Larrakia
News Noodler
What would you like to be rewarded with your weight in? Apples? Coloured pencils? Pool noodles?

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. And, find out where we’re headed today for Talk of the Town.  
Quiz Questions
1.Who is being asked to complete the census?
2.Where do the people stand while they scream?
3.In which state would you find the city of Townsville? 
Answers
1.Everyone in Australia
2.On a bridge by a lake
3.Queensland
News Noodler
Can you think of some different ways people might be able to meet up and let out their emotions, other than screaming?

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 away from the poo as possible, deep into outer space, for our Wow of the Week.  
Quiz Questions
1.What might you be able to use as a ticket at the footy?
2.What are zookeepers searching for in the poo?
3.What is the name of Neptune's biggest moon?
Answers
1.Your face.
2.Edible glitter
3.Triton  
News Noodler
Do you think it’s a good idea to use your face as a ticket? What are the positives and the negatives of the idea?

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 sporting success from Australia’s best. 
Quiz Questions
1.How much was the fine for the library book?
2.Where did Australia finish on the medal tally?
3.Through which part of its body does this snail give birth? 
Answers
1.$28,000. But they didn't have to pay any!
2.First - top of the table
3.It's neck
News Noodler
Can you imagine why that book may have been bricked up in that house? What could have happened for it to get there?

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
1.What were the grasses likely used for?
2.What sorts of food does the bear like to eat?
3.In which state can you find the town of Bowral?
Answers
1.Rituals – magic and healing.
2.Sweet things
3.New South Wales
News Noodler
What could people in Japan do to help keep the bears out of their homes?