1. BtN Newsbreak: October 17, 2018
2. Programs from series

The Behind the News team report on the first few boys to be rescued from the Tham Khao Luang caves, the record-breaking floods affecting hundreds in Japan, the federal government’s push for specialised STEM teachers, the Seahorse Hotels ensuring adequate housing for our threatened Seahorse populations; plus a wrap-up of the day's news and sport.

The Behind the News team report on the Alice Springs’ Alcoota Megafauna Display showcasing creatures of prehistoric Central Australia, the tragic loss of a Navy diver who lost consciousness while attempting to access the trapped Thai soccer team, the Queenslanders who found themselves in a sticky situation after a road was unsuccessfully resurfaced, and New Zealand’s Wellington Harbour is visited by the first Southern right whale in eight years. Then it’s World Afro Day and the group looking to teach kids to love the locks they’ve got; plus a wrap-up of the day's news and sport.

The Behind the News team report on the world’s first Malaria World Congress looking to end Malaria related illnesses globally, the young Thai soccer team preparing to be rescued, the Great Barrier Reef's worrying new bout of coral bleaching and the UK’s smartest toilet; plus a wrap-up of the day's news and sport.

The Behind the News team report on the operation trying to rescue the Thai soccer team stuck in the Tham Khao Luang caves, Greenpeace infiltrates a French power plant with a Superman drone, Mount Kilauea’s ongoing eruption and new data linking social media use to the rise in childhood loneliness; plus a wrap-up of the day's news and sport.

The Behind the News team report on the young Thai soccer players found stuck in the Tham Khao Luang caves, a landslide election in Mexico and New Zealand’s Scott Donaldson’s solo kayak across the Tasman; plus a wrap-up of the day's news and sport.

The Behind the News team report on Plastic Free July trying to affect change on single-use plastics, the Logies relocation and wrap-up, the Northern Territory’s annual Cracker Night, a Japan start-up’s lift-off failure, and new experiments trying to detect saltwater crocs in the waterways; plus a wrap-up of the day's news and sport.

The Behind the News team report on Emmanuel Macron’s National Service announcement, Malcolm Turnbull’s multibillion dollar warship plans, Mount Agung’s continuous eruption disrupting flights to Bali, a note of fireworks and the real life Quidditch World Cup; plus a wrap-up of the day's news and sport.

The Behind the News team report on the sweltering heat wave sweeping the UK, Melbourne Zoo’s very healthy Meerkat pups, a colour image mapping the surface of Mars; plus a wrap-up of the day's news and sport.

The Behind the News team report on the end of the Socceroos’ World Cup journey, the war on single-use plastics, the mysterious space nation of Asgardia, a lucky New Zealand resident catches a rare glimpse of the International Space Station passing the moon, and International Sunglasses Day. Plus a wrap-up of the day's news and sport.

The Behind the News team report on the Make it Australian debate looking to boast Australian TV and film coverage, the Australian Government’s new fleet of drones, Prince William’s historic visit to Israel and the annual International Space Camp; plus a wrap-up of the day's news and sport.

The Behind the News team reports on the Don’t Palm Us Off campaign looking to save Orangutan habitats, women get the right to drive in Saudi Arabia, Jacinda Ardern show off her new baby girl, the upcoming Alice Springs beanie festival, and the Queensland town of Hope Vale’s quest to preserve the local Guugu Yimidhirr language; plus a wrap-up of the day's news and sport.

The Behind the News team report on the Socceroos' big win against Denmark, Melania Trump visits the detention centres separating families, NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gives birth to a baby girl, and Coco the gorilla passes way. Coco was thought to be the world smartest animal after learning sign language in the 70s. Then to Red-Eared Slider turtles, Peru's loss against France, and the first ever women's State of Origin; plus a wrap-up of the day's news and sport.

The Behind the News team report on US immigration and Trump's controversial child separation policy, Optus' World cup broadcasting issues, the Winter Solstice and International Yoga Day. Then to the Socceroos' big game against Denmark, the Mongol Derby, and Wedding dresses from toilet paper; plus a wrap-up of the day's news and sport.

The Behind the News team report on World Refugee Day and two young girls raising money through the Ration Challenge, Telstra's 8,000 jobs slash, banning the single-use plastic bags and plastics in pet food. Then to England's defeat of Australia in the Cricket, Nick Kyrgios' latest win, and psychic animals predicting the World Cup; plus a wrap-up of the day's news and sport.

The Behind the News team report on issues behind Optus' World Cup coverage, Trump's space force ambitions, and new Victoria legislation targeting student skipping school. Then to sport with the third one-day match between Australia and England, the World Cup scoreboard and Cristiano Ronaldo's controversial bust gets an upgrade; plus a wrap-up of the day's news and sport.

The Behind the News team reports on the World Health Organization listing gaming addiction to its list of disorders, and meets children who discuss the effect of video games; learn about the migration of giant spider crabs as they swarm Melbourne's Port Phillip Bay; plus a wrap-up of the day's news and sport.

The Behind the News team reports on new research into why our brains crave fat, oil and sugar; learn why vets are calling for more dogs to become blood donors; plus a wrap-up of the day's news and sport.

The Behind the News team reports on the start of the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup, the most watched sporting event in the world; learn what scientists think might happen if the ice shelf in Antarctica keeps melting; plus a wrap-up of the day's news and sport.