K-Zoneの August/September 2024 の目次

This issue is out of this world! Flip to page 15 to meet space YouTuber AstroKobi, page 16 to go planet hopping, and page 20 for the inside scoop on new flicks set in space! Go galactic in GameZone from page 31 with LEGO Fortnite – Star Wars, our pick of the best space games, and new Astro Bot! Don’t forget to check Super Prize Party from page 56 – you could score over $5900 in epic prizes! BRON AND THE KZONE CREW EMAIL THE K-ZONE TEAM AT KZONE@NEXTMEDIA.COM.AU…

□ MOTO BUDS+ These Motorola Bluetooth earbuds come in two cool colours; ‘Forest Grey’ and ‘Beach Sand’. The moto buds+ are water repellent, have dual driver immersive sound, and can be set for noise cancelling. Best of all, they offer up to eight hours of playtime! That’s music to our ears! □ LEGO COMMAND ROVER AND CRANE LOADER This 758-piece eight-wheeled space rover vehicle includes interactive hatches, an air-lock laboratory, pod bay, and workable crane! The LEGO set also includes four minifigures, a robot, and two alien pals. Your LEGO planetary exploration awaits! □ LEGO CREATOR SPACE SHUTTLE With this neat 3-in-1 LEGO set, you can build a spaceship model, adjustable astronaut, or a space shuttle with a satellite! Far out! □ YOU CAN’T SAY “UMM” Do you love playing…

K-Z: Hi Stacey! This is your second Olympic Games, but how did you start taekwondo? S: I started when I was four, because I enjoyed watching my older brother play games wearing a cool white dobok and coloured belt. I started competing at 10 years old in the Victorian State Championships. K-Z: How are you preparing? S: Hard taekwondo training, plus gym work with weights and conditioning training on the treadmill and bike. I’m also preparing by going overseas to Spain, France, and Italy for a three week training camp. K-Z: Any tips for K-Zoners interested in Taekwondo? S: Go to your local club! It’s a lot of fun for both traditional and sparring taekwondo. I love the play sparring and being creative to score points, like spinning double back-kick.…

FOR EVA Can you imagine being born in an underground bunker, and growing up without other humans? Eva has learned everything from a holographic education system, and M.U.T.H.R., the robot. When Eva turns 16, she wants to pass the last test and go outside! Her curiosity leads her to an abandoned bunker, with signs of more kids – but she draws the attention of a dangerous intruder. AFTER ALIENS On the run, Eva finds the planet is different to her lessons, and is inhabited by creatures and plants that weren't in her survival training. Eva meets a cranky alien called ‘Rovender’, and a giant waterbear called 'Otto' that she can talk to telepathically. After repairing M.U.T.H.R., Eva compares the constellations to her records and confirms the strange planet is definitely…

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DISCOVERING A PASSION FOR SPACE “YouTube made me interested in space as a kid. There were YouTubers talking about space and physics, and documentaries. Learning fun facts about space captured my imagination, and it’s why I followed my interest for space into adulthood.” GETTING STARTED AS A SPACE EXPERT “Learning about space as a kid, I read Stephen Hawking’s books. After high school, I studied physics, applied maths, and astrophysics at university. I was researching black holes, but I decided to follow YouTube and make an impact that way.” PERSONAL CAREER HIGHLIGHT “I filmed a project in New Zealand last year about how light pollution’s getting worse in cities, and the effects that has on nature, human health, and kids’ imagination and their access to space.” LEGO INSPO “Growing up,…

K-Z: Hi Rachael! When did you start competing in breaking? R: In 2012! I was so nervous, I had a plan but forgot as soon as I stepped out! K-Z: How did it feel when you qualified for Paris? R: I felt a wave of relief. There had been a big build up and I trained so hard. When I realised I was going to Paris, I got so excited and pumped. K-Z: How have you been training to prepare? R: Strength and conditioning three times a week, then six to eight breaking sessions a week to train moves, combinations, or full rounds to be fit and able to respond to any music. K-Z: Any breaking tips? R: Contact AusBreaking! Find a studio that teaches breaking, or events to attend!…

K-Z: Hi Molly! You’re heading to Teahupo’o in Tahiti to compete in the Olympic Games this year, but how did you start surfing? M: I started when I was four or five. My family was at the beach all the time and I was curious to try – and I loved it! I’ve worked hard to be a professional surfer and I’m excited to represent Australia in the Olympic Games. K-Z: How are you training to prepare? M: I train daily in some way; working on skills in the water, building strength and fitness, and working on my mindset. Practising in big waves is important to prepare for Tahiti. K-Z: Any surfing advice for K-Zoners? M: Give it a try! Surfing is so much fun, especially with friends. There are…

700,000+ builds are possible when you choose your perfect combo of racer and kart parts in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe! That’s a lot of potential rubber to burn! 20 years have passed since Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door first released for GameCube. Now the game is available on Switch, and better than ever! 590 pieces will be included in the new LEGO Super Sonic vs. Egg Drillster set. Super Sonic can be fired from a launcher, and Dr. Eggman has a drilling machine!…

BUDGET: DOING RECON RRP: $59 The Turtle Beach Recon 70 headset is a beaut budget option, compatible with PC and all major consoles. Just plug in the cable and away you go! The Recon 70 comes in a range of cool colours, from sleek white to classy camo. There’s a volume dial on the side, and if you want to mute the mic, you can flip it up! BUDGET: QUANTUM THEORY RRP: $59.95 If you’re a PlayStation peep looking for a reliable gaming headset, then the JBL Quantum 100P could be the answer. Available in stylish white and blue, the look goes perfectly with the PS5 – but you can plug this powerhouse into your PS4, Switch, Xbox, and PC too! You can also grab the sleek black and green…

FORBIDDEN JOURNAL OF RUFUS RUMBLE WORST SPACE CREW EVER! NICK LONG ILLUSTRATED BY ROBIN TATLOW-LORD This journal was found in an abandoned space capsule! A human called Rufus received a ticket to space with all-you-can-eat pizza, but the ship is taped together, the pizza buffet is a mess, and the passengers are the worst space crew... ever! READ IT... ON EARTH! LEGENDS OF SPORT KIT CROSS ILLUSTRATED BY LEIGH HEDSTROM Find fun facts, stories, and stats in this sporting series! In Football Legends: Sam Kerr, read about the Aussie legend with seven Golden Boots on three continents, and the all-time goal-scoring record for the Matildas! In Basketball Legends: Ben Simmons, peep the triple-double machine who was the first Aussie to win Rookie of the Year! READ IT... AFTER A GAME!…

HOW TO PLAY Circle your answers and tally your score to find your result! 1. I would love to travel to space with… My dog or cat. A team of superheroes. An enemy. 2. Which extreme competition would you win? Burger eating. Olympic weightlifting. Air racing. 3. I want a space ride that… Can change size. Always has my back. Looks like it belongs in the ocean. 4. Pick a favourite! Star Wars Marvel Nintendo 5. The best thing about being in space would be… Eating space food. Riding around with friends. Travelling to lots of planets. 6. What would your dream space ride have? Super speed. Enough fuel to get home. Lots of secret rooms. 7. My captain name would… Just be my regular name. Have a space theme.…

1. LEGO has produced over 20 Space Shuttle sets! How could collectors get the smallest one so far? a. In an advent calendar. b. At the NASA Space Centre official gift shop. c. An exclusive claw machine. 2. In 1978, the first modern LEGO minifigures included astronauts. Which colours were on the astronaut suit? a. Blue and yellow. b. Blue and white. c. White and red. 3. The LEGO NASA Apollo Saturn V set has the same number of pieces as the year Apollo 11 landed on the Moon. Which year was it? a. 1984b. 1975c. 1969 4. Three aluminium minifigs launched on the NASA Juno spacecraft to Jupiter in 2011. Who did the minifigs depict? a. Astronomer Linda Morabito, and Greek gods Zeus and Hera. b. Astronomer Galileo, and…

TOMATO TRICK Fill a soap dispenser (that isn’t clear) with tomato sauce. Add a label that says ‘Tomato Sauce’. Leave the dispenser in a bathroom. Curiosity will catch your victims in the end, and they’ll only be able to blame themselves – you did warn them! K-ZONER PRANK FAUX FRY We tricked our family with ‘fried chicken’ that was ice cream! We used two scoops of ice cream shaped to look like a piece of chicken, covered with crushed cornflakes. My mum thought the chicken felt weird and didn’t want to eat it, until we told everyone it was ice cream! Harrison, Qld PHOTO FORGERY Over time, make copies of photos around the house. Print the faces of celebrities and put them on the copies – don’t damage the originals!…

Q What do you call a sad frog? A Unhoppy! Sam, Qld Q What’s faster, hot or cold? A Hot, because you can catch a cold! Cy, Vic Q What is a dog’s favourite fruit? A Pawpaw! Noah, NT Q Why do golfers wear two pairs of underwear? A In case they get a hole-in-one! Hamish, Vic I’m obsessed with telling airport jokes… My doctor says it’s a terminal problem! Archie, NSW Q Why do wild toadstools grow so close together? A They don’t need mushroom! Oliver, Qld Q Why is a bee’s hair always really sticky? A They use honeycombs! Yianni, SA Knock knock! Who’s there? Robo-Brontosaurus! Robo-Brontosaurus who? Robo-Brontosaurus is chasing you! Van, Qld Q Why did the potato cross the road? A To get to the other…

AUGUST GET INTO 2nd World Four Leaf Clover Day3rd Campfire Day and Night4th International Forgiveness Day8th Happiness Happens Day8th International Cat Day 9th Book Lovers Day10th Lazy Day10th World Lion Day12th World Elephant Day15th Relaxation Day16th Tell a Joke Day19th World Photography Day30th Frankenstein Day HAPPY BIRTHDAY 4th Daniel Dae Kim, AKA Fire Lord Ozai8th Maria Zhang, AKA Suki11th Chris Hemsworth, AKA Thor 16th Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, AKA Iroh20th Andrew Garfield, AKA Spider-Man20th David Walliams21st Dallas Liu, AKA Prince Zuko28th Jack Black, AKA Po and Bowser SPORT 4th Essendon vs Fremantle in AFL11th 2024 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony17th Broncos vs Raiders in NRLW18th West Coast Eagles vs Carlton in AFL28th 2024 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony29th Cowboys vs Storm in NRL30th Collingwood vs Sydney Swans in AFLW SCHOOL 5th Public holiday…

HISTORY HERO Name: Ava Heroic feat: Chosen as ‘Year 5/6 Level’ and ‘History of Sport’ Tasmania State Winner in the National History Challenge, and then 'Year 5/6 Level’ National Winner! FAST FOUR WITH AVA K-Z: Hi Ava! How did you find out about the National History Challenge? A: My school has been part of the National History Challenge for the last few years. I entered my first project in Year 5, and my entry in Year 6 won. I took part because I enjoy researching past events and finding creative ways to present what I find. I chose to research gender equality for Australian women in sport. I explored how this has changed over the last 150 years and highlighted challenges experienced by women. I looked into the Matildas and…

MERCURY Distance from us: 191.3 million km Day: 1408 hours Sights: Epic craters and rocks all over the surface, and the Sun (Mercury is the closest planet to it)! Pack: Your warmest pyjamas – nights are extremely cold! VENUS Distance from us: 61 million km Day: 5832 hours Sights: There are over 1600 volcanoes, and some have been active recently! Pack: A clothes peg or cloth to block your nose – it smells like rotten eggs! MARS Distance from us: 225 million km Day: 25 hours Sights: Rovers sent from Earth, and the two moons (Phobos and Deimos). Pack: Gumboots, so that you can easily wash off all the red rusty dust later. JUPITER Distance from us: 897.14 million km Day: 10 hours Sights: The 'Great Red Spot' – a…

K-Z: Hi Campbell! How did you start climbing? C: I started in 2006, when I was eight or nine. I saw climbing in movies and games and thought it would be a cool hobby. Climbing as a sport was different to how I saw it on TV, but I fell in love with it fast! K-Z: How have you been training for Paris? C: Mostly my preparation is climbing on the wall, but I do other types of training, like lifting weights in the gym. I’ve been travelling to climb in other countries too, for experience on different styles of climbing. K-Z: What surprises people about your sport? C: It isn’t about speed! In my disciplines (Lead and Boulder), speed is rarely a factor. K-Z: Any advice for K-Zoners interested…

STEP 1: GET A MAP OF THE SKY You can score a map of the night sky with a free planetarium app, like Stellarium Mobile. Always ask a parent or guardian before you download an app! The map will tell you which constellations are above, and the position of the planets. STEP 2: WAIT FOR A COLD NIGHT A cold night is the perfect time to stargaze, because the skies are usually much clearer. Just remember to keep warm! Pop on a puffer jacket, long pants, a beanie, and a scarf before stepping out. STEP 3: LET IT GET DARK You want to stargaze in a spot away from bright lights, so that nothing can decrease the visibility of the sky. Leave the torch in your bag – it'll mess…

BIG CITY GREENS THE MOVIE: SPACECATION STREAMING NOW ON DISNEY+ Cricket Green has tricked his family into a road trip – to space! Of course, the Big City Greens in space can only mean one thing… Cosmic chaos! Cricket and his dad become frustrated with each other, but need to learn to appreciate everything that makes them unique. Those different perspectives might be the key to preventing Big City from being destroyed by an asteroid! WATCH OUT FOR: FARMBOTS! ULTRAMAN: RISING STREAMING NOW ON NETFLIX Tokyo is being attacked by monsters, and baseball star Ken Sato needs to return home to become ‘Ultraman’, the gigantic superhero! However, after Ultraman defeats a giant kaiju, he discovers the creature also had a baby. Sato might have finally met his match when he…

1. Do you think you are a main character, or more of a sidekick? a. A bit of both. b. Main character, for sure! c. I like to hang back. 2. How many moons would you prefer to have? a. Zero. b. 80 or more. c. 16 moons. 3. How often would you like to celebrate your birthday? a. Every three months. b. Every 11 years. c. Every 164 years. 4. What is your favourite type of weather? a. Definitely hot weather! b. Probably stormy. c. Really, really cold. 5. What was the colour of the last hoodie you wore? a. Greyb. Redc. Blue 6. If you could visit anywhere on Earth, where would you go? a. South Africab. Chinac. Antarctica 7. Pick one of these numbers! a. 1b. 5c.…

MISTAKEN IDENTITY My family went to an outdoor concert. I was walking back from the bathroom, and sat in my mum’s lap. It wasn’t my mum – it was a different lady! I was so embarrassed. Harrison, ACT UNLUCKY! FOOD FIASCO My sister dropped her prized avocado and feta cheese toast on the dirty floor. As she went to pick it up, she accidentally stepped on it, and it oozed through her toes. Then she bumped her head on the table! Lewis, NSW SO UNLUCKY! SNACK ATTACK I was at a school holiday program and we were roasting marshmallows. I burned my hand and had to keep it under cold water until my mum arrived! Dante, Qld HEAPS UNLUCKY! HIGH STAKES My sister and I were playing on the top…