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Clip from Catalyst  |  ABC1  |  March 22, 2012

Earth and environment
9-10 11-12
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Catalyst's Mark Horstman investigates the affect of the Snowy Flow Response Program releasing a flood of water in an effort to restore the ecology of the Snowy River.

Catalyst's Mark Horstman investigates the affect of the Snowy Flow Response Program releasing a flood of water in an effort to restore the ecology of the Snowy River.

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44:05
An aerial exploration of China's vast interior, revealing the people who live in some of the most diverse landscapes on the planet.
Flying coast to coast across the US aboard one of the world's largest airships, a team of scientists undertake a series of exciting experiments shedding light on the causes of wild weather, how life exploits the atmosphere, and the human impact upon the weather. The team begins their voyage with an exploration of clouds. Expedition leader and meteorologist Felicity Aston examines how clouds capture liquid water and tries to weigh a cloud in an ambitious experiment. Andy Torbet, former paratrooper, sets out to measure the forces that keeps clouds afloat by parachuting through the turbulent and hazardous air that surrounds a large cumulus cloud. Microbiologist Dr Chris Van Tulleken examines one of the most radical theories in meteorology today - that some clouds are actually alive, and as a consequence are more likely to form rain than others. Finally, the team examine why there has been an increase in hurricanes along the Gulf Coast in recent years. Their investigation leads to some surprising results.

Operation Cloud Lab

Science, Sustainability, Earth and environment

Years 5-6, 7-8 Science, Sustainability, Earth and environment
52:04
Flying coast to coast across the US aboard one of the world's largest airships, a team of scientists undertake a series of exciting experiments shedding light on the causes of wild weather, how life exploits the atmosphere, and the human impact upon the weather. The team begins their voyage with an exploration of clouds. Expedition leader and meteorologist Felicity Aston examines how clouds capture liquid water and tries to weigh a cloud in an ambitious experiment. Andy Torbet, former paratrooper, sets out to measure the forces that keeps clouds afloat by parachuting through the turbulent and hazardous air that surrounds a large cumulus cloud. Microbiologist Dr Chris Van Tulleken examines one of the most radical theories in meteorology today - that some clouds are actually alive, and as a consequence are more likely to form rain than others. Finally, the team examine why there has been an increase in hurricanes along the Gulf Coast in recent years. Their investigation leads to some surprising results.
Rural News A look at rural and regional issues making the news this week. Heywire: Muriel Muriel Hunter had a tragic start to life and struggled in school, but now she's fulfilling her dream Defying the Drought A large part of eastern Australia is drought declared, and the big dry is hitting farmers and communities hard. But some farmers seem to be defying the drought. Marty McCarthy hits the road to meet them. Hall of Fame The rural press club honour is awarded to Queensland-based journalists who have made a significant contribution to the profession for more than 20 years and have helped support the next generation of rural journalists. Pip has been a reporter on the ABC’s flagship rural current affairs program Landline for the past 25 years and its host since 2012. Open Sesame Farmers and scientists in central Queensland have just trialled the country’s first commercial crop of black sesame seed and early results are showing great potential. Markets Report Market activity and analysis with Kerry Lonergan. Farm Tech Farmers have partnered with programmers, engineers and inventors to help make farming more efficient. It’s part of a University ‘Tech-Connect’ program and together they’ve come up with some very creative solutions to some everyday on-farm problems.

Landline: August 12, 2018

Business and economics, Earth and environment, Sustainability, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Business and economics, Earth and environment, Sustainability, News and current affairs
57:15
Rural News A look at rural and regional issues making the news this week. Heywire: Muriel Muriel Hunter had a tragic start to life and struggled in school, but now she's fulfilling her dream Defying the Drought A large part of eastern Australia is drought declared, and the big dry is hitting farmers and communities hard. But some farmers seem to be defying the drought. Marty McCarthy hits the road to meet them. Hall of Fame The rural press club honour is awarded to Queensland-based journalists who have made a significant contribution to the profession for more than 20 years and have helped support the next generation of rural journalists. Pip has been a reporter on the ABC’s flagship rural current affairs program Landline for the past 25 years and its host since 2012. Open Sesame Farmers and scientists in central Queensland have just trialled the country’s first commercial crop of black sesame seed and early results are showing great potential. Markets Report Market activity and analysis with Kerry Lonergan. Farm Tech Farmers have partnered with programmers, engineers and inventors to help make farming more efficient. It’s part of a University ‘Tech-Connect’ program and together they’ve come up with some very creative solutions to some everyday on-farm problems.
Showcases a group of dynamic young people from three diverse classrooms across Australia who are on a mission to transform their schools from being eco-wastelands to waste-wise wonderlands.

Project Planet: Win Some, Lose Some

Earth and environment, Science

Years 3-4, 5-6 Earth and environment, Science
24:05
Showcases a group of dynamic young people from three diverse classrooms across Australia who are on a mission to transform their schools from being eco-wastelands to waste-wise wonderlands.
A setback with their mission at Berry Springs doesn't deter the WW's Jenny, Jayden, and Max. In Fremantle, the gang get into a pickle, and in Tasmania, Waste Free Wednesday is a huge success.

Project Planet: Think Outside the Box

Earth and environment, Science

Years 3-4, 5-6 Earth and environment, Science
24:06
A setback with their mission at Berry Springs doesn't deter the WW's Jenny, Jayden, and Max. In Fremantle, the gang get into a pickle, and in Tasmania, Waste Free Wednesday is a huge success.
Mike Theiss travels into the heart of the Boston Blizzard of February 2013. He witnesses first-hand how a major city in the US comes grinding to a halt after 36 hours of winter chaos.

Fierce Earth: Blizzards

Earth and environment, Geography, Science

Years 3-4, 5-6 Earth and environment, Geography, Science
28:25
Mike Theiss travels into the heart of the Boston Blizzard of February 2013. He witnesses first-hand how a major city in the US comes grinding to a halt after 36 hours of winter chaos.
Heywire: Jessica Jessica's life has been deeply affected by suicide but she believes her story can give others hope Whyalla Wonder The industrial city of Whyalla has been experiencing an unlikely tourist boom. It’s being driven by the colourful and graceful giant Australian cuttlefish which descend on the coastline in huge numbers each year. Rural News A look at rural and regional issues making the news this week. Markets Report Market activity and analysis with Kerry Lonergan. This week Kerry speaks to AACo CEO Hugh Killen. Rocky Beef Passionate graziers making it easier to enjoy steak in Rockhampton that has been reared and processed locally. Bleak Outlook The ‘Big Dry’ was the big topic of conversation at this year's National Grains Conference. Tim Lee looks at the effect the drought is having on Australian grain producers.

Landline: August 5, 2018

Business and economics, Earth and environment, Sustainability, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Business and economics, Earth and environment, Sustainability, News and current affairs
58:59
Heywire: Jessica Jessica's life has been deeply affected by suicide but she believes her story can give others hope Whyalla Wonder The industrial city of Whyalla has been experiencing an unlikely tourist boom. It’s being driven by the colourful and graceful giant Australian cuttlefish which descend on the coastline in huge numbers each year. Rural News A look at rural and regional issues making the news this week. Markets Report Market activity and analysis with Kerry Lonergan. This week Kerry speaks to AACo CEO Hugh Killen. Rocky Beef Passionate graziers making it easier to enjoy steak in Rockhampton that has been reared and processed locally. Bleak Outlook The ‘Big Dry’ was the big topic of conversation at this year's National Grains Conference. Tim Lee looks at the effect the drought is having on Australian grain producers.
Nim and her father are happy on the island until they receive a message that there is a plan to buy the island to build an attraction there. Now it is up to Nim to save the place that she calls home.

Return to Nim's Island

Media arts, Earth and environment, Sustainability

Years 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Media arts, Earth and environment, Sustainability
1:27:25
Nim and her father are happy on the island until they receive a message that there is a plan to buy the island to build an attraction there. Now it is up to Nim to save the place that she calls home.
A documentary chronicling the Cocos Keeling Islands - where Muslims outnumber Christians by more than five to one, and the Southern Star and the Islamic crescent moon sit side by side on the islands' flag. As Australian strategists eye up the value of the Cocos as a military outpost, the locals are forced to confront that their lives are in the hands of a government almost 6000km away in Canberra, and they are part of a country that barely even knows they exist. The Cocos Islanders respond by formulating a plan that will ensure they have a voice in determining the future of their homeland. All it requires is for the man who expected to become the next 'King of the Cocos' to collaborate closely with the Malay people whose ancestors treated virtually like slaves. What could possibly go wrong?

Australia's Forgotten Islands

Earth and environment, Science

Years 11-12 Earth and environment, Science
46:54
A documentary chronicling the Cocos Keeling Islands - where Muslims outnumber Christians by more than five to one, and the Southern Star and the Islamic crescent moon sit side by side on the islands' flag. As Australian strategists eye up the value of the Cocos as a military outpost, the locals are forced to confront that their lives are in the hands of a government almost 6000km away in Canberra, and they are part of a country that barely even knows they exist. The Cocos Islanders respond by formulating a plan that will ensure they have a voice in determining the future of their homeland. All it requires is for the man who expected to become the next 'King of the Cocos' to collaborate closely with the Malay people whose ancestors treated virtually like slaves. What could possibly go wrong?
A robot arrives at one school, keeping the students entertained as it assesses and processes recyclable bottles and cans when they are deposited. Each school also has an individual challenge to support local native wildlife.

Project Planet: Challenges

Earth and environment, Science

Years 3-4, 5-6 Earth and environment, Science
24:00
A robot arrives at one school, keeping the students entertained as it assesses and processes recyclable bottles and cans when they are deposited. Each school also has an individual challenge to support local native wildlife.
Innovative methods are used to build a solar powered drip irrigation system on the cheap. In Hobart, the Waste Warriors clean the school - from the staff room to the toilets - with natural cleaning products.

Project Planet: Making Progress

Earth and environment, Science

Years 3-4, 5-6 Earth and environment, Science
24:06
Innovative methods are used to build a solar powered drip irrigation system on the cheap. In Hobart, the Waste Warriors clean the school - from the staff room to the toilets - with natural cleaning products.
The team travel to Morocco, North Africa and to the Sahara Desert: the biggest hot desert in the world. Leo is put to the test as he finds out how to escape the deadly grip of quicksand.

Fierce Earth: Deserts

Earth and environment, Geography, Science

Years 3-4, 5-6 Earth and environment, Geography, Science
28:17
The team travel to Morocco, North Africa and to the Sahara Desert: the biggest hot desert in the world. Leo is put to the test as he finds out how to escape the deadly grip of quicksand.
Heywire: Kudamba When Gippsland resident Kudamba fled Sudan, he didn’t know anything about Australia. Now he's a passionate Aussie Rules fan. Markets Report: Market activity and analysis with Kerry Lonergan Market activity and analysis with Kerry Lonergan. Climate and Water Outlook: Aug - Oct 2018 The Climate and Water Outlook - August to October 2018 presented by experts from the Bureau of Meteorology. Outfoxed: A farming community taking on the elusive feral predator A farming community in Western Australia is waging war on foxes, and think their model could be successfully adopted in other parts of the country. Sugar Spinoff: Sugarcane growers take-on their own war on waste The sugar industry has long burnt ‘bagasse’, the bi-product from cane processing, to fuel their mills. Now scientists are experimenting with ways to turn it into fodder for livestock. Twin Spin: The Transformation of a heritage wooleen brand A family fashion enterprise with illustrious ties to Australian wool industry pioneers has been transformed to appeal to a new generation of consumers.

Landline: July 29, 2018

Business and economics, Earth and environment, Sustainability, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Business and economics, Earth and environment, Sustainability, News and current affairs
58:35
Heywire: Kudamba When Gippsland resident Kudamba fled Sudan, he didn’t know anything about Australia. Now he's a passionate Aussie Rules fan. Markets Report: Market activity and analysis with Kerry Lonergan Market activity and analysis with Kerry Lonergan. Climate and Water Outlook: Aug - Oct 2018 The Climate and Water Outlook - August to October 2018 presented by experts from the Bureau of Meteorology. Outfoxed: A farming community taking on the elusive feral predator A farming community in Western Australia is waging war on foxes, and think their model could be successfully adopted in other parts of the country. Sugar Spinoff: Sugarcane growers take-on their own war on waste The sugar industry has long burnt ‘bagasse’, the bi-product from cane processing, to fuel their mills. Now scientists are experimenting with ways to turn it into fodder for livestock. Twin Spin: The Transformation of a heritage wooleen brand A family fashion enterprise with illustrious ties to Australian wool industry pioneers has been transformed to appeal to a new generation of consumers.
Our Waste Warriors get help from a garden guru and a scientist to make a vegie patch and an irrigation system a reality. Another Warrior has success at the school canteen with 'needs-only' access to plastic straws.

Project Planet: Here Come the Experts

Earth and environment, Science

Years 3-4, 5-6 Earth and environment, Science
24:05
Our Waste Warriors get help from a garden guru and a scientist to make a vegie patch and an irrigation system a reality. Another Warrior has success at the school canteen with 'needs-only' access to plastic straws.
Sir David Attenborough investigates the remarkable life and death of Jumbo the elephant - a celebrity animal superstar whose story is said to have inspired the movie Dumbo.

Attenborough and the Giant Elephant

Earth and environment, Science

Years 9-10, 11-12 Earth and environment, Science
57:28
Sir David Attenborough investigates the remarkable life and death of Jumbo the elephant - a celebrity animal superstar whose story is said to have inspired the movie Dumbo.
Five passionate waste warriors are set sustainability challenges and lead the charge to turn things around at their schools. Their varied individual missions are full of tips on how to help the environment.

Project Planet: Mission Dropped

Earth and environment, Science

Years 3-4, 5-6 Earth and environment, Science
23:59
Five passionate waste warriors are set sustainability challenges and lead the charge to turn things around at their schools. Their varied individual missions are full of tips on how to help the environment.
The team investigates what happens when water becomes our enemy. Mike heads to Southampton to learn all about the most important flood rescue vehicle - the hovercraft.

Fierce Earth: Flooding

Earth and environment, Geography, Science

Years 3-4, 5-6 Earth and environment, Geography, Science
27:39
The team investigates what happens when water becomes our enemy. Mike heads to Southampton to learn all about the most important flood rescue vehicle - the hovercraft.
Help from Above: The aero-medical specialists saving lives in the Top End From a single helicopter operation in 1986, the ‘Careflight’ aero-medical charity has evolved to play a crucial role in Australia’s Health System. With crews who are ‘prepared for anything’, its work across remote regions of the Top End regularly mean the difference between life and death. Rosellas: An old-fashioned favourite back in favour A farming family on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast is growing one of the few commercial rosella crops in the country, and the old-fashioned favourite is winning over plenty of new fans. Feijoas: Australian growers embrace the little known feijoa fruit They look a little like small avocados, with a flavour that’s a cross between other fruits such as pineapple, guava and strawberry. Feijoa are not very well known in Australia but as the fruit’s popularity increases, so do the number of plantings. Markets Report: Market activity and analysis with Kerry Lonergan Market activity and analysis with Kerry Lonergan. Rural News: A look at rural and regional issues making the news this week A look at rural and regional issues making the news this week. Heywire: Nia Nia has grown up surrounded by successful, strong, deaf women and has a profound message to share.

Landline: Help From Above/Rosellas/Feijoas/ Markets Report/Rural News/Heywire

Business and economics, Earth and environment, Sustainability, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Business and economics, Earth and environment, Sustainability, News and current affairs
57:04
Help from Above: The aero-medical specialists saving lives in the Top End From a single helicopter operation in 1986, the ‘Careflight’ aero-medical charity has evolved to play a crucial role in Australia’s Health System. With crews who are ‘prepared for anything’, its work across remote regions of the Top End regularly mean the difference between life and death. Rosellas: An old-fashioned favourite back in favour A farming family on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast is growing one of the few commercial rosella crops in the country, and the old-fashioned favourite is winning over plenty of new fans. Feijoas: Australian growers embrace the little known feijoa fruit They look a little like small avocados, with a flavour that’s a cross between other fruits such as pineapple, guava and strawberry. Feijoa are not very well known in Australia but as the fruit’s popularity increases, so do the number of plantings. Markets Report: Market activity and analysis with Kerry Lonergan Market activity and analysis with Kerry Lonergan. Rural News: A look at rural and regional issues making the news this week A look at rural and regional issues making the news this week. Heywire: Nia Nia has grown up surrounded by successful, strong, deaf women and has a profound message to share.
A look at rural and regional issues making the news this week. Growing Peanuts: Plans to increase peanut plantings and local production A new name in the peanut industry is giving Australian growers a spring in their step. Bega Cheese, purchasers of Peanut Company of Australia, have big plans to increase local peanut plantings and production, and a goal to one day produce peanut butter using only Australian nuts. Markets Report: Market activity and analysis with Kerry Lonergan Heywire: Ajay Ajay from Casino in northern New South Wales is encouraging others to step up and choose the best path in life. Yuzu: The odd-looking citrus prized for unique flavour Yuzu grows on trees so thorny pickers need to wear welding gloves. But this odd-looking citrus is highly prized by chefs who say what it lacks in appearance - it makes up for in flavour and aroma. Ancient Grains: Adding new flavour to bread using ancient grains A South Australian bakery is leading a revival of ancient grains in a mission to add more flavour to bread. They are growing heritage wheat varieties that pack a taste punch but are hard to come by, including the iconic Australian variety Federation Wheat.

Landline: July 15, 2018

Business and economics, Earth and environment, Sustainability, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Business and economics, Earth and environment, Sustainability, News and current affairs
57:35
A look at rural and regional issues making the news this week. Growing Peanuts: Plans to increase peanut plantings and local production A new name in the peanut industry is giving Australian growers a spring in their step. Bega Cheese, purchasers of Peanut Company of Australia, have big plans to increase local peanut plantings and production, and a goal to one day produce peanut butter using only Australian nuts. Markets Report: Market activity and analysis with Kerry Lonergan Heywire: Ajay Ajay from Casino in northern New South Wales is encouraging others to step up and choose the best path in life. Yuzu: The odd-looking citrus prized for unique flavour Yuzu grows on trees so thorny pickers need to wear welding gloves. But this odd-looking citrus is highly prized by chefs who say what it lacks in appearance - it makes up for in flavour and aroma. Ancient Grains: Adding new flavour to bread using ancient grains A South Australian bakery is leading a revival of ancient grains in a mission to add more flavour to bread. They are growing heritage wheat varieties that pack a taste punch but are hard to come by, including the iconic Australian variety Federation Wheat.
There really is no place like home. National Geographic, acclaimed filmmaker Darren Aronofsky (mother!, Black Swan, Requiem for a Dream) and award-winning producer Jane Root (America: The Story of Us, The '80s: The Decade That Made Us) join forces on an epic, cinematic event series that will redefine natural history filmmaking. Hosted by Will Smith (Ali, Pursuit of Happyness, Men in Black I, II, III), this program promises to be a mind-bending, thrilling journey that explores the fragility and wonder of planet Earth, one of the most peculiar, unique places in the entire universe. It's the extraordinary story of why life as we know it exists on Earth, brought into perspective by the only people to have left it behind - astronauts. This series from Nutopia and Protozoa Pictures brings cameras where they've never been before, having filmed in 45 countries, on six continents and from outer space on the ISS.

One Strange Rock: Storm

Earth and environment, Science

Years 9-10, 11-12 Earth and environment, Science
47:16
There really is no place like home. National Geographic, acclaimed filmmaker Darren Aronofsky (mother!, Black Swan, Requiem for a Dream) and award-winning producer Jane Root (America: The Story of Us, The '80s: The Decade That Made Us) join forces on an epic, cinematic event series that will redefine natural history filmmaking. Hosted by Will Smith (Ali, Pursuit of Happyness, Men in Black I, II, III), this program promises to be a mind-bending, thrilling journey that explores the fragility and wonder of planet Earth, one of the most peculiar, unique places in the entire universe. It's the extraordinary story of why life as we know it exists on Earth, brought into perspective by the only people to have left it behind - astronauts. This series from Nutopia and Protozoa Pictures brings cameras where they've never been before, having filmed in 45 countries, on six continents and from outer space on the ISS.
A major suspected elephant-killing crew is exposed but sunrise threatens the teams' cover. The VETPAW and rangers start to find weapons, but may have gone too far.

Blood Ivory: Success at a Cost

Earth and environment, Sustainability, Science

Years 11-12 Earth and environment, Sustainability, Science
47:05
A major suspected elephant-killing crew is exposed but sunrise threatens the teams' cover. The VETPAW and rangers start to find weapons, but may have gone too far.

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