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 history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

In this episode we’ll visit a patch of land being handed back to Traditional Owners, we’ll hear about some First Nations people nominated for some big awards, and we’ll learn some words in language for our Wow of the Week.

Quiz Questions

1. What is the national NAIDOC Week theme this year?

2. The beach at which Captain Cook and his crew repaired the Endeavour is being given back to Traditional Owners. What state is this in?

3. Which TV show has episodes that have been translated into an Aboriginal language?

4. What piece of headwear was created for the festival in Alice Springs?

5. How do you say 'water' in the language Pertame?

Answers

1. 50 years of Deadly

2. Queensland

3. Bluey

4. Beanies

5. Kwatja (pronounced KWAH-jah)

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 Cup, and then we’ll separate feline fact from feline fiction in our Wow of the Week!

Quiz Questions

1. Which continent was the titanosaur bone discovered in?

2. Boccia is a WHAT sport? (Hint: It starts with the letter P)

3. Which state has received a visit (with a side of mischief) from Neil the seal?

4. What is the name of the duck that's been waddling around in a Mexico jersey?

5. The sand cat was given the nickname, "WHAT of the desert"?

Answers

1. Antarctica

2. Para sport

3. Tasmania

4. Merlin

5. Ghost

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 though it’s not a traditional Aussie flavour!

Then, we’ll hear from a group of people who’ve connected through song in our Wow of the Week.

Quiz Questions

1. What name was given to the mysterious spheres that appeared on beaches in North Queensland?

2. How old is junior golf player, Rianna?

3. In which country did this year's winner of Australia's best pie competition grow up?

4. The main character in the video game Buru and the Old People is what animal?

5. What is the name for the system of raised dots, that are read by touch?

Answers

1. Space balls

2. 8

3. Cambodia

4. White ibis

5. Braille

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