The ABC will design news and current affairs shows for young people as part of a range of ideas made possible by $90 million of new government money.

ABC managing director Mark Scott said he would ask a team of journalists and digital and entertainment experts to find creative ways to deliver news to children and teenagers.

Mr Scott cited the popular US satirical programs The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and The Colbert Report as examples of shows that melded news and entertainment in a package that appealed to younger audiences.

In Australia, ABC programs such as Triple J’s Hack, Hungry Beast and Behind the News had met a similar goal, he said.