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June 5, 2018

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June 18, 2019

Press Freedom Recently there's been a lot of talk in the media about the media! Earlier this month the house of a News Corp journalist and the offices of the ABC were raided by the Australia Federal Police. They were investigating possible crimes that they said were committed when people gave secret information to journalists. But some say the raids are a bad thing for freedom of the press. We look at what press freedom is, why it's important and why its sometimes controversial. Aboriginal Flag Debate Last week there was some debate about the Aboriginal flag and who should be able to use it. It came after the AFL and several companies were asked to stop selling clothing with the flag on it. We look at the history of the flag and who has the right to sell its image and why. Refugee Week Thursday is World Refugee Day, which is dedicated to raising awareness of the millions of people who have to leave their homes because of war, persecution or disaster. We find out more about what it means to be a refugee and meet a family who came to Australia as refugees. Gender and Sport A female footy player in South Australia has been given a six-week ban after she filled in a local men's team. It got many asking whether women should be allowed to compete alongside men in Aussie Rules and other games. Bigfoot Last week there was big news about ... Bigfoot! For decades there have been stories about the famous hairy creature, and some swear they've seen it roaming around forests in the US. But last week Bigfoot was dealt a big blow when the FBI released new information about its own hunt for Sasquatch. We find out more about Bigfoot and some other mythical creatures around the world.

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June 11, 2019

Interest Rates Last week Australia's interest rates were brought to an all-time low by the Reserve Bank. While that might not sound that interesting, it's something that could affect all of Australia. We find out why interest rates are so important and why the Reserve Bank thinks carefully before changing them. Tiananmen Square Anniversary Last week people around the world have marked the anniversary of a tragic event that happened in China 30 years ago. It's known as the Tiananmen Square massacre. But while it's famous in many countries, like Australia, the events of June 4, 1989, aren't talked about much by people in China. We find out more about what happened in Tiananmen Square and how it's remembered by Chinese people. Meditation We find out about a plan to make school a little more relaxing! In the last budget the government put money towards a program that teaches kids mindfulness and meditation. It's an ancient practice that, according to some experts, can have a big effect on your mental health. Camel Cuddles As far as pets go, camels might seem an unusual choice, but one family in Ipswich says their domestic dromedary is a great companion. They're encouraging other Aussies to adopt camels as a way of fighting Australia's feral pest problem. We find out more about Australia's wild camels and whether they could find a place in farmer's paddocks. Icy Adventure We meet two brothers, Monty and Ziggy, who have just come back from an epic overseas challenge. They set out to cross-country ski across the Arctic, even though they'd never skied before!

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June 4, 2019

Adani Update Adani is a word that you would have heard a lot if you've been listening to the news lately. It was a big issue during the recent election campaign and it's still causing a lot of debate. So what is it? We find out more about Adani, its plans for the Carmichael coal mine, and why it's been causing a lot of debate for a long time. Everest Debate For many, climbing the world's highest mountain is the ultimate achievement, but are too many taking on the peak? That's the question many are asking after a horror start to the climbing season. 11 people have died on Everest this year and last week an Australian man was rescued on its slopes. We find out why the mountain is so dangerous and why climbing it has become controversial. Place Names Some significant landmarks in Hobart could soon get some new names. As an act of reconciliation, the city council is thinking of adopting names in the language of the area's traditional owners - Palawa Kani. We look at how places get their names and why cities and towns around Australia are adopting Aboriginal names. Young Inventor We meet Max, a 13-year-old who's just won an international award for his high-tech compost bin. It's not the only thing Max has invented. He shows us some of his creations and tells us why he loves to solve problems with STEM. Eid Al-Fitr Next week millions of Muslims around the world will celebrate Eid Al-Fitr. It's an important Islamic holiday and marks the end of Ramadan. As part of our series looking at major religious holidays, we meet some kids who tell us about their religion and how they'll be celebrating Eid.

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