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Behind the News explains the history behind the atomic bomb and how it came to be used by the US army to help end World War II. August 6, 2020 marks 75 years since the bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, causing mass death, destruction and long term damage due to the lasting effects of radioactive waste and fallout left behind.

BtN explains why many people are campaigning for the age that children can be put in youth detention to be raised from 10 to 14. Star of the documentary In My Blood it Runs, Dujuan, went all the way to Geneva to state his case. More than half of the young people in youth detention are indigenous and many believe this form of punishment creates more harm than good. The Government has stated they will not raise the age until an alternative system is in place for those young people who need it.

Listen to the story 'Respect' by Aunty Fay Muir and Sue Lawson. What kind of animals are in the story? What kind of plants are in the story? Who else does the little girl in the story respect? What were some of the traditional musical instruments that Dave showed us? Why is it important to show respect for different cultures?

WWF has released a report on how many animals were affected in the bushfires early this year and what impact it had on the wildlife.

Learn about one of the most important pillars of Islam and how Covid-19 is affecting the pilgrimage this year.

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Brooke shows us how to tie dye a t shirt with the 'bullseye' pattern. All you need is a white t shirt, tie dye powder, water, rubber bands, a ziplock bag and gloves.

Jesse learns the basics of scuba diving at his local pool before heading out into the ocean. What are some differences between snorkelling and scuba diving? Why is it important to get the equipment set up properly? What kind of creatures might you see in a coral reef in Australia?

Em gives us some tips and information on how to reduce waste. What is landfill? What do the three R's stand for? What are some things people in the community are doing to reduce the amount of waste ending up in landfill? How can you reduce the amount of waste you produce in your house?

Make your own funny, clucking chicken puppet. You will need a paper coffee cup, glue, a skewer, string, paper clip, tape, scissors, a small piece of cloth and anything you'd like to decorate your chicken.

Dujuan's teacher reads to the class about the arrival of Captain Cook from the 'Australia Book' (printed in 1952). Later, Dujuan notes that the history he learns from his culture is told in Aboriginal language, not English. Why is it important to look at history from multiple perspectives? What kind of message is sent to young Aboriginal people when they are only exposed to history at school written by English speaking, non Aboriginal Australians? Discuss the footage from the old newsreel, how d

Why is it important for Dujuan to visit Sandy Bore? What kind of education does he receive when he is at his Grandma's homeland? How could Dujuan's school support the education he receives from his Grandma and show recognition of the importance of this place for him? Why is it so important to Dujuan's Grandma that her language of Arrente is passed down to future generations?

The teacher is a little flustered and lacks confidence reading the dreaming story to Dujuan and his classmates. How could she improve in her delivery of this story? How could the students be more engaged during this story telling?

Dujuan's new school encourages the learning and speaking of local Aboriginal language. How can this help connections between children and their culture? What other benefits can arise from taking this approach to teaching?

Jack finds out how horses can help people's mental health through equine assisted psychotherapy.

Learn all about this prehistoric looking, flightless bird that can stand over 2 metres tall. Where do cassowaries live? What is the purpose of the helmet, called a casque, on the cassowary’s head? Why are cassowaries important for the environment? Why do you think are they an endangered species?

Mountain explorer Sir Edmund Hilary's life was saved by his sherpa Tenzig Norgay on their way to reaching the top of Mt Everest in 1953. But has Norgay ever received the recognition he deserved? What obstacles did they face on their way up the mountain? Where is Mt Everest?