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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 them into art. 
And find out why thousands of people have been burying their undies in the backyard, for a good cause, of course!
Quiz Questions
1.What’s the technical term for the roots of mushrooms, used to make the coffin?
2.What’s the name of the invasive grass in the Northern Territory?
3.Why were people burying their undies?
Answers
1.Mycelium
2.Buffel grass
3.To check on soil health  
News Noodler - a question to chat about with the people around you
Do you think these mushroom coffins will be a popular choice?

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 that famous authors are writing books that might never be read by anyone alive today?’  
And ‘how can we save a weird, waddley owl-parrot from extinction’?  
You’ll have to listen to find out! 
Questions
1.Do you have to wait until R U OK day to check on someone?
2.Where will they get the paper to print these books in 100 years?
3.How often does a kakapo have baby chicks? 
Answers
1.Nope, you can reach out to your friends whenever you think is right.
2.From special trees planted nearby.
3.About once every 3-5 years.  
News Noodler – a question to chat about with the people around you.  
Why do you think artists and authors are making things that they can’t share with anyone alive today?

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 about the extinct Tasmanian Tiger, and then it’s time for Talk of the Town. I wonder where we’re headings today? 
Quiz Questions
1.How often did the year 1 students get to have class outside?
2.Do the researchers think Thylacines would be better snapping up bigger or smaller animals as prey?
3.In which state would you find Manly, Sydney?
Answers
1.Once a week
2.Smaller
3.New South Wales
News Noodler
What are the pros and cons – the good things and the bad things – about spending more class time outside?

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 Week is about a sound that’s constantly around you, that you’ve never heard... 
Quiz Questions
1.In which state or territory are young girls getting into AFL?
2.Can all dogs donate blood?
3.What is causing the Earth’s hum? 
Answers
1.Northern Territory
2.No, only fit and healthy adult dogs
3.Ocean swells/ waves
News Noodler
Do you think there might be other sounds swirling around that you can’t hear? What else might make low-frequency sounds on planet Earth?

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 eaten, but can’t. 
And we’ll visit a writer’s festival all about books – no confusion there, you definitely shouldn’t eat books. 
Quiz Questions
1. What are the three words that refer to plants, animals and mushrooms? All starting with F.
2.Where is the Blak and Bright festival being held?
3.What are the NASA cookies made using – plastic and what? Hint – it starts with Y. 
Answers
1.Flora, Fauna and Funga
2.Melbourne, Naarm
3.Yeast
News Noodler 
Why do you think scientists are researching more ways to feed astronauts in space? What are some challenges they might be trying to solve?