Plus, voting for the ABC Jazz 100 ends soon!
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Podcasts are the perfect way to entertain children, while providing educational recreation to help young minds grow. The ABC has more than 350 episodes waiting to be discovered by kids of all ages, and with school holidays upon us there has never been a better time for the kids to try podcasts.
Keep reading to discover more about these 3 great podcasts for kids. Mackaroy Uncovered: an 8-part mystery adventure performed by young Australian actors, Fierce Girls: the podcast telling the stories of incredible Australian women and Short & Curly : the ethics podcast for kids that asks all the big questions.
Stay tuned for Noisy By Nature, which returns on the first weekend of October with a special new season featuring the weird and wonderful nature sounds that are right outside your door! Itâs all about our noisiest neighbours â the creatures who have made a home in our cities, towns and suburbs.
And, if youâre looking for a way to return to routine after the fun of school holidays, the latest season of Soundwalks will help. Available from October 12, the series helps young families return to everyday life with relaxed sonic landscapes for children to explore with their imaginations.
Plus, ABC Classic shares a special series with Registered Psychologist Greta Bradman that's all about music for your wellbeing. Allow her to take you on a classical music journey that pairs simple exercises with incredible music.
Keep on scrolling to listen to these great new podcasts, discover something new or catch-up on anything you've missed đ§
On the hunt for something different? We'll connect you with podcast recommendations and updates from around the ABC â all available on the ABC listen app.
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| | | | | Mackaroy Uncovered | In the quiet Australian country town of Mackaroy, something really strange is happening. The school's principal has disappeared, the whole town's internet keeps crashing every night, and people are being watched. This thrilling 8-part mystery adventure is perfect for kids aged 8-12 and will have listeners on the edge of their seats! |
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| | | | | Fierce Girls | From athletes to aviators, scientists to spies. From the deep blue sea to the dark, black skies. Australia is full of girls who dare to do things differently. You know what they are? They're FIERCE.
The award-winning Fierce Girls tells the stories of incredible Australian women. Listen as they explore the incredible lives of Cathy Freeman, Bindi Irwin, Saint Mary MacKillop, Claudia Karvan, Turia Pitt and many more. |
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| | | | | Short & Curly | The fast-paced fun-filled ethics podcast is designed to be listened to alone or as a family, with curly questions to think about and time to discuss them together. In the brand new season from this long-running series, Short & Curly asks some of the really big questions. Like, do you always have to keep a secret? Should we try to bring back extinct animals? And, why should we censor stuff on the Internet? |
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| | | | | ABC Classic | In this special series Registered Psychologist Greta Bradman takes you on a classical music journey for wellbeing, pairing simple exercises with incredible music.
Allow music to help stimulate the release of neurochemicals such as dopamine and serotonin, and the neuropeptide oxytocin, to amplify your experience of positive emotions. Weâre going to focus in on using savouring and gratitude, along with classical music, to do this. |
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| | | | | Trace: The Informer | In the final episde of Trace they reveal the story of Nicola Gobbo's audacious bid to return to Australia and a police escort across three states ends in a tense standoff with police. Meanwhile, someone is listening in on Nicola's phone calls. |
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| | | | | ABC Jazz | Make sure you nominate your favourite jazz artist in the first Jazz 100. Voting closes at 9am on Monday 28 September.
Whether youâre a seasoned jazz fan or new to the genre, the Jazz 100 aims to give everyone the opportunity to discover or rediscover some of the most iconic names in modern music.
You can join the very first Jazz 100 countdown on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October 2020. |
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