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ABC ME  |  August 2, 2017

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A look at the environmental issues making the news. We check out clean coal and whether it's an effective alternative. Banning balloons from outdoor celebrations, plus a nine-year-old taking on the US government.

A look at the environmental issues making the news. We check out clean coal and whether it's an effective alternative. Banning balloons from outdoor celebrations, plus a nine-year-old taking on the US government.

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Rookie reporters from around Australia have contributed to the program's 50 years by doing their own stories for ABC News. We've put some of them together in this very special special.

Behind the News Special: Rookies

Media arts, News and current affairs

Years 3-4, 5-6 Media arts, News and current affairs
13:30
Rookie reporters from around Australia have contributed to the program's 50 years by doing their own stories for ABC News. We've put some of them together in this very special special.
We explain some issues that have been in the news lately. What's crypto currency, why was Facebook in trouble, staying safe on the internet, and what's with driverless cars?

Behind the News Special: BTN Explains

News and current affairs

Years 3-4, 5-6 News and current affairs
15:59
We explain some issues that have been in the news lately. What's crypto currency, why was Facebook in trouble, staying safe on the internet, and what's with driverless cars?
We check out some motivated kids and their causes, including American gun control, a girl who made a bionic arm, a plastic pollution crusader, and a popcorn maker.

Behind the News Special: Motivated Kids

News and current affairs

Years 3-4, 5-6 News and current affairs
14:59
We check out some motivated kids and their causes, including American gun control, a girl who made a bionic arm, a plastic pollution crusader, and a popcorn maker.
You asked and now we present the answers in this special. We investigate gravity, how eyes work, how planes stay in the sky, and why we like music.

Behind the News Special: BTN Investigates: Gravity/Eyes/Planes/Music

News and current affairs

Years 3-4, 5-6 News and current affairs
16:59
You asked and now we present the answers in this special. We investigate gravity, how eyes work, how planes stay in the sky, and why we like music.
The ball tampering scandal that hit the Aussie cricket team, a new eSport league, and a junior press conference at the V8s. Also, a surfing masterclass with some vision impaired kids.

Behind the News Special: Sport

News and current affairs

Years 3-4, 5-6 News and current affairs
15:30
The ball tampering scandal that hit the Aussie cricket team, a new eSport league, and a junior press conference at the V8s. Also, a surfing masterclass with some vision impaired kids.
A look at some of the issues affecting Australia. We check out the future of recycling, what makes an egg "free range" and how dingoes are helping native animals. Plus, a look at a bumper whale-watching season.

Behind the News Special: Aussie Issues

News and current affairs

Years 3-4, 5-6 News and current affairs
14:29
A look at some of the issues affecting Australia. We check out the future of recycling, what makes an egg "free range" and how dingoes are helping native animals. Plus, a look at a bumper whale-watching season.
Find out what a super blue blood moon is, enrol in Mars Class, and get some good news about the ozone layer. There's also a look at how the late Stephen Hawking changed scientific thinking.

Behind the News Special: Space Science

News and current affairs

Years 3-4, 5-6 News and current affairs
15:59
Find out what a super blue blood moon is, enrol in Mars Class, and get some good news about the ozone layer. There's also a look at how the late Stephen Hawking changed scientific thinking.
Join Amelia and the team as they take you through the history of Behind The News to celebrate the program's 50th anniversary.

Behind the News Special: BTN's First Episode

News and current affairs

Years 3-4, 5-6 News and current affairs
15:10
Join Amelia and the team as they take you through the history of Behind The News to celebrate the program's 50th anniversary.
BTN looks to the outer reaches of the universe in this Stargazing Special. We start by telling you all about the first spacecraft to travel to Pluto and beyond before being amazed by the awesome pictures taken by the Hubble Telescope. Then it's back to earth when we discover that a sacred Aboriginal site could be the oldest astronomical map in the world before amateur astronomer Joe shows us his incredible home-built telescope.

Behind the News Special: Stargazing Special

News and current affairs

Years 3-4, 5-6 News and current affairs
15:25
BTN looks to the outer reaches of the universe in this Stargazing Special. We start by telling you all about the first spacecraft to travel to Pluto and beyond before being amazed by the awesome pictures taken by the Hubble Telescope. Then it's back to earth when we discover that a sacred Aboriginal site could be the oldest astronomical map in the world before amateur astronomer Joe shows us his incredible home-built telescope.
We're looking at the environment: saving the Murray Darling River System; where our glass recycling really goes; getting rid of petrol and diesel cars in the UK; and saving animals from poachers in Cambodia.

Behind the News Special: Environment (2018)

Sustainability

Years 3-4, 5-6 Sustainability
14:57
We're looking at the environment: saving the Murray Darling River System; where our glass recycling really goes; getting rid of petrol and diesel cars in the UK; and saving animals from poachers in Cambodia.
You asked and now we have the answers in this special. We investigate rainbows, why we dream, the history of video games and how electricity was invented.

Behind the News Special: BTN Investigates: Rainbows/Dreams/Video Games/Electricity

Science, Design and technologies, Digital technologies

Years 3-4, 5-6 Science, Design and technologies, Digital technologies
15:27
You asked and now we have the answers in this special. We investigate rainbows, why we dream, the history of video games and how electricity was invented.
Our focus is on animals, including why whales sometimes beach themselves. We check out a platypus census and see how facial recognition technology is helping the weedy seadragon. Then to Mongolia for some eagle hunting.

Behind the News Special: Focus On Animals

Personal and social capability, Geography

Years 3-4, 5-6 Personal and social capability, Geography
14:59
Our focus is on animals, including why whales sometimes beach themselves. We check out a platypus census and see how facial recognition technology is helping the weedy seadragon. Then to Mongolia for some eagle hunting.
We're looking at technology and the problems of cyber attacks. There's a robot who can take your place at school, the fine print you are asked to sign up to on social media, and lessons in a virtual classroom.

Behind the News Special: Technology

Personal and social capability, Geography

Years 3-4, 5-6 Personal and social capability, Geography
14:58
We're looking at technology and the problems of cyber attacks. There's a robot who can take your place at school, the fine print you are asked to sign up to on social media, and lessons in a virtual classroom.
We present the answers to your questions in this special. We investigate palm oil, how new words make the dictionary, why we sleep, and we try to figure out whether space is infinite.

Behind the News Special: BTN Investigates

Personal and social capability, Geography

Years 3-4, 5-6 Personal and social capability, Geography
16:31
We present the answers to your questions in this special. We investigate palm oil, how new words make the dictionary, why we sleep, and we try to figure out whether space is infinite.
We check out some health issues including what it's like to have epilepsy, whether sunglasses should be compulsory at school, are vitamin supplements necessary, and a kid who made hospital parking affordable.

Behind the News Special: Health Issues

Personal and social capability, Geography

Years 3-4, 5-6 Personal and social capability, Geography
15:01
We check out some health issues including what it's like to have epilepsy, whether sunglasses should be compulsory at school, are vitamin supplements necessary, and a kid who made hospital parking affordable.
A campaign to get parents to behave well when they watch kids' sport. The first AFL women's league launched, plus we find out where Aussie rules started. Then, boys getting into synchronised swimming.

Behind the News Special: Aussie Sport

Personal and social capability, Geography

Years 3-4, 5-6 Personal and social capability, Geography
12:41
A campaign to get parents to behave well when they watch kids' sport. The first AFL women's league launched, plus we find out where Aussie rules started. Then, boys getting into synchronised swimming.
A look at the lives of kids from the country. How they get their education, live with natural disasters and how they contribute to life on a farm. There's also an amazing mural on country wheat silos featuring local students.

Behind the News Special: Country Kids

Personal and social capability, Geography

Years 3-4, 5-6 Personal and social capability, Geography
14:59
A look at the lives of kids from the country. How they get their education, live with natural disasters and how they contribute to life on a farm. There's also an amazing mural on country wheat silos featuring local students.
BTN looks to the outer reaches of the universe in this Stargazing Special. We start by telling you all about the first spacecraft to travel to Pluto and beyond before being amazed by the awesome pictures taken by the Hubble Telescope. Then it's back to earth when we discover that a sacred Aboriginal site could be the oldest astronomical map in the world before amateur Astronomer Joe shows us his incredible home-built telescope.

Behind the News Special: Stargazing Special

News and current affairs

Years 3-4, 5-6 News and current affairs
15:28
BTN looks to the outer reaches of the universe in this Stargazing Special. We start by telling you all about the first spacecraft to travel to Pluto and beyond before being amazed by the awesome pictures taken by the Hubble Telescope. Then it's back to earth when we discover that a sacred Aboriginal site could be the oldest astronomical map in the world before amateur Astronomer Joe shows us his incredible home-built telescope.
We're travelling beyond Australia's shores in this BtN Special on 'World Affairs'. We begin by looking at what world leaders are doing to tackle the challenge of climate change. This leads on to the issue of air pollution - why is it such a big problem in the developing world? We also enter the secret world of North Korea and consider the importance of protecting the Antarctic.

Behind the News Special: World Affairs

News and current affairs

Years 3-4, 5-6 News and current affairs
15:29
We're travelling beyond Australia's shores in this BtN Special on 'World Affairs'. We begin by looking at what world leaders are doing to tackle the challenge of climate change. This leads on to the issue of air pollution - why is it such a big problem in the developing world? We also enter the secret world of North Korea and consider the importance of protecting the Antarctic.
In this BtN Special on 'Refugees' we ask what is the difference between refugees and migrants. We also look at some of the people now settled in Australia and how a country town has been revitalised since new arrivals moved there. We also meet a couple of girls now living in Nauru even though they want to live in Australia and a refugee girl who loves playing footy.

Behind the News Special: Refugees

News and current affairs

Years 3-4, 5-6 News and current affairs
16:59
In this BtN Special on 'Refugees' we ask what is the difference between refugees and migrants. We also look at some of the people now settled in Australia and how a country town has been revitalised since new arrivals moved there. We also meet a couple of girls now living in Nauru even though they want to live in Australia and a refugee girl who loves playing footy.
This BtN Special takes a look at some of the kids doing pretty amazing things in the science and technology area. We meet some award winning young inventors with big ideas, as well as an 11 year old boy heading overseas after developing some amazing apps. Then there's the primary school kids competing with high school kids after building hi tech underwater robots!

Behind the News Special: STEM Kids

News and current affairs

Years 3-4, 5-6 News and current affairs
13:28
This BtN Special takes a look at some of the kids doing pretty amazing things in the science and technology area. We meet some award winning young inventors with big ideas, as well as an 11 year old boy heading overseas after developing some amazing apps. Then there's the primary school kids competing with high school kids after building hi tech underwater robots!
It's all about Australia's past in this BtN Special. We take on the biggest project ever undertaken in Australian history with the Snowy Mountain Scheme. We remember two significant wars and learn about the crucial battle of Long Tan in the Vietnam War. And after 100 years, we learn wy Sir Douglas Mawson is still considered the greatest Australian Antarctic Explorer.

Behind the News Special: Australia's Past

News and current affairs

Years 3-4, 5-6 News and current affairs
21:02
It's all about Australia's past in this BtN Special. We take on the biggest project ever undertaken in Australian history with the Snowy Mountain Scheme. We remember two significant wars and learn about the crucial battle of Long Tan in the Vietnam War. And after 100 years, we learn wy Sir Douglas Mawson is still considered the greatest Australian Antarctic Explorer.
Animal Ethics is a BtN Special looking at some of the moral issues around keeping animals. Should tourists be riding elephants and patting tigers if the animals aren't being treated well? Then we ask if when we buy pets such as cats and dogs should they only come from certain breeders and not pet shops? And finally, we look at the shark net debate. Some argue that we shouldn't use nets because they harm and kill marine life.

Behind the News Special: Animal Ethics

News and current affairs

Years 3-4, 5-6 News and current affairs
15:59
Animal Ethics is a BtN Special looking at some of the moral issues around keeping animals. Should tourists be riding elephants and patting tigers if the animals aren't being treated well? Then we ask if when we buy pets such as cats and dogs should they only come from certain breeders and not pet shops? And finally, we look at the shark net debate. Some argue that we shouldn't use nets because they harm and kill marine life.
In this 'Indigenous Connections' BtN Special we begin with the remarkable story of the indigenous kids who learn of their unique connection with the people of Nagasaki in Japan. We meet some outback kids trying to make it into an indigenous choir and we ask if an ancient Aboriginal site could be the oldest astronomical map in the world.

Behind the News Special: Indigenous Connections

News and current affairs

Years 3-4, 5-6 News and current affairs
14:07
In this 'Indigenous Connections' BtN Special we begin with the remarkable story of the indigenous kids who learn of their unique connection with the people of Nagasaki in Japan. We meet some outback kids trying to make it into an indigenous choir and we ask if an ancient Aboriginal site could be the oldest astronomical map in the world.
There are plenty of kids doing some pretty amazing things, including Madeleine who makes special care kits for kids with cancer, Sophie who volunteers in her spare time and Ardie, a young racer, who's winning speed races at 13!

Behind the News Special: Just Doing It

News and current affairs

Years 3-4, 5-6 News and current affairs
13:59
There are plenty of kids doing some pretty amazing things, including Madeleine who makes special care kits for kids with cancer, Sophie who volunteers in her spare time and Ardie, a young racer, who's winning speed races at 13!

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The Ancient Egyptian elite were more than just rich with history. In this series, with exploits that could've been ripped from the pages of modern magazines, experts will recount tales of excess wealth and discuss the scandalous sins of the era.

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The Ancient Egyptian elite were more than just rich with history. In this series, with exploits that could've been ripped from the pages of modern magazines, experts will recount tales of excess wealth and discuss the scandalous sins of the era.
When Emma Watkins became the Yellow Wiggle in 2012, she overcame a backlash to make the yellow skivvy her own, winning over a new generation of fans. As Emma's star rose, behind the scenes her health was failing. Eventually she was diagnosed with endometriosis and her decision to go public brought much-needed attention to the disease. Her health problems led her to re-evaluate other areas of her life and at the beginning of the year she separated from her husband, fellow Wiggle Lachlan Gillespie. Emma speaks exclusively about the separation, its fall-out and the couple’s determination to continue working together.

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When Emma Watkins became the Yellow Wiggle in 2012, she overcame a backlash to make the yellow skivvy her own, winning over a new generation of fans. As Emma's star rose, behind the scenes her health was failing. Eventually she was diagnosed with endometriosis and her decision to go public brought much-needed attention to the disease. Her health problems led her to re-evaluate other areas of her life and at the beginning of the year she separated from her husband, fellow Wiggle Lachlan Gillespie. Emma speaks exclusively about the separation, its fall-out and the couple’s determination to continue working together.
We selected six Indigenous Canadian men and women from the city and had them spend six days out in the natural world, to relive history as their grandfathers and grandmothers experienced it.

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Fraser Doherty founded his SuperJam brand at just 15 and now, in his early 20s, he's producing a million jars of popular sugar free jam every year. He's come a long way since making the jam in his mum and dad's kitchen.

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Fraser Doherty founded his SuperJam brand at just 15 and now, in his early 20s, he's producing a million jars of popular sugar free jam every year. He's come a long way since making the jam in his mum and dad's kitchen.
Ben is a superfan of David Walliams because his books bring him so much joy. Ben gets the opportunity to not only meet and interview his hero, but also share one of his very own poems.

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Ben is a superfan of David Walliams because his books bring him so much joy. Ben gets the opportunity to not only meet and interview his hero, but also share one of his very own poems.
Anh is joined by Australian screen legend Sigrid Thornton for an intimate chat about the people and moments that have shaped her life, world-view and career. Will Anh be able to capture her range and her warmth?

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She was a wife, a mother, a sister and a daughter. Lyn Dawson had everything to live for, so why did she disappear without a trace 36 years ago? Her husband Chris, a PE teacher, always insisted she abandoned him and their two young daughters to “sort things out”. Days later he moved his teenage lover into the family home. Two coroners concluded Chris Dawson murdered his wife but to this day, he has never been prosecuted. The case has gripped audiences around the world since the release of a new podcast, The Teacher’s Pet, by investigative journalist Hedley Thomas. Australian Story first covered the story 15 years ago. This next chapter features exclusive interviews with friends and family of Lyn Dawson and those charged with enacting justice, both then and now.

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Thirty-one-year-old Aaron is rushed to St George's after overturning his car onto metal railings during a high speed collision. Aaron arrives in re-sus with a serious laceration to his face.

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How have survivors of institutional childhood abuse been able to pick up their lives and look to the future? Three inspirational people share their stories.

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Indigenous Australians, Personal and social capability

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A listless and alienated teenager decides to help his new friend win the class presidency in their small western high school, while trying to deal with his bizarre family life back home.

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Years 9-10, 11-12 Media arts, Personal and social capability
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Two galaxies collide as world famous scientist Professor Brian Cox gets to meet Kyce, his superfan.

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Dr Karl shared his passion for life and science with Australians for decades. He shares the story that led him to broadcasting while Anh endeavours to capture his natural curiosity and enthusiasm on canvas.

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Dr Karl shared his passion for life and science with Australians for decades. He shares the story that led him to broadcasting while Anh endeavours to capture his natural curiosity and enthusiasm on canvas.
See the love between patients and their nearest and dearest. Eighty-nine-year-old Sir John Cockburn arrives at St George's with acute abdominal pain. Medics think it could be a triple A, an abdominal aortic aneurysm, which can prove fatal. When test results come back, Sir John faces emergency surgery. Sir John's son, Jonathan, talks about his father's long and fascinating life, his eccentric approach to business as a wine merchant and growing up in a rambling manor house where the children lived a loving, carefree existence. Meanwhile 68-year-old Mick and wife Linda have been involved in a head-on car crash. Mick took the brunt of the impact and has multiple injuries from top to toe that could be life changing. The couple fell in love after leaving previous relationships, making a happy life together in their mobile home. And 10-year-old Niall is brought to Emergency after falling eight feet out of a tree during a family picnic. He's broken his arm so badly it looks like a banana and orthopaedic doctors need to work out how to get it back in place.

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Aspiring author Eddie Morra is suffering from chronic writer's block, but his life changes instantly when an old friend introduces him to NZT, a revolutionary new pharmaceutical that allows him to tap his full potential. However, after taking it, forces more corrupt than he can imagine mark him for assassination and so begins the battle to save his life.

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Out of the Woods From a homeless alcoholic living in the wild to academic success and a book deal, Out of the Woods tells the inspiring comeback story of forest-dweller Gregory Smith. When he left school at 14, dogged by the crushing assessment that he was "functioning at the lower level of the dull range", Gregory Smith had already endured a violent upbringing and months in an orphanage after the break-up of his family. At 35, struggling with a lifetime of trauma, he opted to escape into the wild with no desire to return to the society that had failed him so dismally. Exhausted by years of living off the land and sleeping rough, Gregory emerged from the forest ready to change his life, and gained an undergraduate degree and then a PhD at Southern Cross University. His story offers hope for the most damaged amongst us. "Gregory represents the capacity for transformation against all odds and a real triumph over adversity," says one of his students, Kerry Pritchard. "How to take the crap in life and grow beautiful things out of it."

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Out of the Woods From a homeless alcoholic living in the wild to academic success and a book deal, Out of the Woods tells the inspiring comeback story of forest-dweller Gregory Smith. When he left school at 14, dogged by the crushing assessment that he was "functioning at the lower level of the dull range", Gregory Smith had already endured a violent upbringing and months in an orphanage after the break-up of his family. At 35, struggling with a lifetime of trauma, he opted to escape into the wild with no desire to return to the society that had failed him so dismally. Exhausted by years of living off the land and sleeping rough, Gregory emerged from the forest ready to change his life, and gained an undergraduate degree and then a PhD at Southern Cross University. His story offers hope for the most damaged amongst us. "Gregory represents the capacity for transformation against all odds and a real triumph over adversity," says one of his students, Kerry Pritchard. "How to take the crap in life and grow beautiful things out of it."
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With exclusive access to the collection at the Sydney Jewish Museum, this episode spends time with Holocaust survivors who are passionate about sharing the stories behind their precious belongings.
Bridget Jones is a busy journalist and singleton lost amid a sea of smug-marrieds in London. After vowing to abandon her many vices, Bridget turns over a new page by channelling her opinions and insecurities in a journal that becomes a hilarious chronicle of her misadventures. Soon, Bridget finds herself stuck in the sights of not one, but two men: her dashing boss Daniel, who thrives on bad behaviour; and the brooding Mark, who she despises but somehow can't get away from.

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Bridget Jones is a busy journalist and singleton lost amid a sea of smug-marrieds in London. After vowing to abandon her many vices, Bridget turns over a new page by channelling her opinions and insecurities in a journal that becomes a hilarious chronicle of her misadventures. Soon, Bridget finds herself stuck in the sights of not one, but two men: her dashing boss Daniel, who thrives on bad behaviour; and the brooding Mark, who she despises but somehow can't get away from.
Superstar basketballer Lauren Jackson was born to play the game. She joins Anh to talk about the realities of life as an elite athlete with an international career. Anh hopes to capture her strong persona and femininity.

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Superstar basketballer Lauren Jackson was born to play the game. She joins Anh to talk about the realities of life as an elite athlete with an international career. Anh hopes to capture her strong persona and femininity.
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This program opens up the confessional to priests. Representing various denominations, eight priests talk about doubting their beliefs, whether or not they have a sex life and drinking holy wine.
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A group of 16 kids from around Australia face their final few weeks of primary school with heightened emotions as they prepare to leave their old lives behind.
Meet You in Paris In June last year, Mark and Julie Wallace were forced to face every parent’s worst fear when their 21-year-old daughter Sara Zelenak went missing after a terror attack in London. For three days, their desperate calls and messages to the young nanny went unanswered as they found themselves caught up in the world of international terrorism, dealing with Scotland Yard, phoning hospitals and navigating the news media from their Redland Bay home. They were en route to London when they received the news that Sara had died. A year after their daughter’s death, Sara’s parents are making sense of the senseless act of terror by focussing on building a fitting legacy to Sara. They’re working towards building "Sarz Sanctuary", a healing retreat to help others facing unimaginable grief and trauma.

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Years 9-10, 11-12 Personal and social capability, News and current affairs
29:51
Meet You in Paris In June last year, Mark and Julie Wallace were forced to face every parent’s worst fear when their 21-year-old daughter Sara Zelenak went missing after a terror attack in London. For three days, their desperate calls and messages to the young nanny went unanswered as they found themselves caught up in the world of international terrorism, dealing with Scotland Yard, phoning hospitals and navigating the news media from their Redland Bay home. They were en route to London when they received the news that Sara had died. A year after their daughter’s death, Sara’s parents are making sense of the senseless act of terror by focussing on building a fitting legacy to Sara. They’re working towards building "Sarz Sanctuary", a healing retreat to help others facing unimaginable grief and trauma.
Kumi meets Zoe, who uses animals to help people experiencing social isolation, Melissa who was pregnant at 16 and now mentors teen mums, and Debbie who trains teachers how to connect with traumatised children.

Compass: Pitch Up: Brisbane (Part 3)

Critical thinking, Religious studies, Personal and social capability

Years 11-12 Critical thinking, Religious studies, Personal and social capability
28:04
Kumi meets Zoe, who uses animals to help people experiencing social isolation, Melissa who was pregnant at 16 and now mentors teen mums, and Debbie who trains teachers how to connect with traumatised children.
This episode defrocks the world of drag: drag queens, drag kings and drag in-betweens. Featuring eight unique drag performers, the show explores gender, sexuality, dressing up and living life fabulously.

You Can't Ask That: Drag

Critical thinking, Personal and social capability, Ethical understanding

Years 9-10, 11-12 Critical thinking, Personal and social capability, Ethical understanding
29:06
This episode defrocks the world of drag: drag queens, drag kings and drag in-betweens. Featuring eight unique drag performers, the show explores gender, sexuality, dressing up and living life fabulously.
John Williamson joins Anh to share his journey from farm to fame as a songwriter and performer with a passion for everything Australian. Anh wants to capture the wisdom and warmth of this quintessential Aussie bloke.

Anh's Brush with Fame: John Williamson

Visual arts, Personal and social capability

Years 9-10, 11-12 Visual arts, Personal and social capability
27:47
John Williamson joins Anh to share his journey from farm to fame as a songwriter and performer with a passion for everything Australian. Anh wants to capture the wisdom and warmth of this quintessential Aussie bloke.

Teaching resources for the Australian Curriculum

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