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Subway at schools

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Some Tasmanian schools have considered selling subway once a week at their school canteen. Find out how the healthier take-away joint will cater for students.

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Anzac Day

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Discover the history and significance of Anzac day through a narration by the BTN team.

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Keeping safe from Influenza

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Every year a number of Australians are effected by the Flu season. Find out what the Flu is and how to stay safe this winter season.

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The history (and future) of Australia Day

Clip from Behind the News Special

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January 26th is Australia Day, a beloved tradition and fun celebration that people look forward to every year. However, as we examine the history of that date, we see why some people feel that the national holiday should be moved to another day and consider some of the suggested alternatives.

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Changes to Australia's population

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As the population of Australia continues to increase, we examine some of the trends that are leading to this growth, some economic concerns people have about this progress and what the future of Australia might look like.

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Future careers for young people

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Find out why children are predicted to have an average of 13 jobs in their lifetime.

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Should kids play with toy guns?

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Join the discussion as kids share their opinions on toy guns. There's been a bit of controversy about whether or not it's appropriate or safe for kids to still be playing with them and we hear from both sides of issue on the matter.

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Life expectancy of indigenous and non-indigenous Australians

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Considering the rather large discrepancy between the life expectancy of NonIndigenous Australians and Indigenous Australians, many are working hard to help the Indigenous people. Discover how programs like Closing the Gap work to ensure that everyone has the same opportunities for education and employment and what can be done to reverse some troubling health trends among Indigenous Australians.

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The Budget 2019

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Get exclusive updates on The Federal Budget from the BTN team who investigate and inform us of where the money will be utilised.

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Is it okay to skip school on your birthday?

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Noone wants to be stuck at school on their birthday but some schools have penalised parents that allow their children to skip. Several kids give their opinion on whether or not it's okay to stay home and celebrate on your birthday and what constitutes a good enough reason to be absent from class.

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Rabbit restrictions in Queensland

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Because rabbits are not native to Australia, they have been known to wreak havoc on native plants and, with how quickly they breed, they can be a negative factor among Australia's wildlife. Rabbits are currently banned in Queensland and extreme measures were taken to clear them out for good many years ago. Now, some are proposing special circumstances where rabbits might be brought into the country and kept as pets.

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Online piracy and internet privacy

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With piracy so rampant on the internet, some movie studios are pressuring internet providers to provide the name of users who are sharing movies and other media illegally. Kids weigh in on the debate that has folks questioning what's more important: personal privacy or catching criminals

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Mickey Mouse turns 90

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A news clip about the iconic Disney character, Mickey Mouse, who has lived far beyond the three year lifespan of the average rodent.

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How airport security works

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Ruby Cornish reveals the role passports, metal detectors, X-ray machines, explosive detection tests and sniffer dogs play in keeping travellers safe.

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'Stealing' water from the Murray-Darling

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Reporter Emma Davis explains why the Murray-Darling Basin Plan was put into place, the importance of water in the ecosystem, and allegations that some irrigators were stealing water that should be made available to others downstream.

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Remembering Bob Hawke

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a 60 Minutes tribute to Bob Hawke's wonderful larrikin life.

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Elizabeth II sets record as longest serving queen

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Queen Elizabeth II recently set a record as the longest serving queen and quite a lot has happened through many years of service. Find out how her power and position has changed through the years and the ongoing debate about whether or not she should still be Australia's queen.

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Logging in Tasmania

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The debate in Tasmania rages on about how much of the forest should be protected from loggers while others feel the industry is too important to set such stringent limitations. This video examines both sides of a complicated issue that remains a topic of constant discussion for the people of Tasmania.