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Catalyst: Super Solar Cells/Where Birdsong Began

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Super Solar Cells/Where Birdsong Began

ABC | March 10, 2015

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Graham Phillips investigates new technology that is able to convert more than 40 per cent of the sun's light into electricity. Plus Mark Horstman discovers that no other continent has been as important for bird evolution.

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Graham Phillips investigates new technology that is able to convert more than 40 per cent of the sun's light into electricity. Plus Mark Horstman discovers that no other continent has been as important for bird evolution.

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In the season final, Dr Caroline West meets scientists working at the forefront of memory research, introducing remarkable individuals whose exceptional memories and unique abilities are helping unlock the secrets of memory.

Catalyst: Memory Matters

Years 9-10, 11-12 Science, News and current affairs

In the season final, Dr Caroline West meets scientists working at the forefront of memory research, introducing remarkable individuals whose exceptional memories and unique abilities are helping unlock the secrets of memory.

Do you know how heavy Uluru is? From the ground up? Lily Serna thinks you do. In this Catalyst, Lily delves into the world of luck. From sharing birthdays to winning at blackjack; playing Aussie rules football to planning air sea rescues, Lily discovers that what can often seem like chance is in fact probability at play. Discover how the maths of luck can put the odds in your favour.

Catalyst: How to Be Lucky: The Maths of Chance

Years 9-10, 11-12 Science, News and current affairs

Do you know how heavy Uluru is? From the ground up? Lily Serna thinks you do. In this Catalyst, Lily delves into the world of luck. From sharing birthdays to winning at blackjack; playing Aussie rules football to planning air sea rescues, Lily discovers that what can often seem like chance is in fact probability at play. Discover how the maths of luck can put the odds in your favour.

Nutritionist Dr Joanna McMillan is on a mission to help stem the onslaught of type 2 diabetes, devising a personalised program to help four Australians on the brink of developing the chronic illness.

Catalyst: Beating Diabetes

Years 9-10, 11-12 Science, News and current affairs

Nutritionist Dr Joanna McMillan is on a mission to help stem the onslaught of type 2 diabetes, devising a personalised program to help four Australians on the brink of developing the chronic illness.

Time travel is not forbidden by the laws of nature but to build a time machine, we need to understand more about those laws and how to subvert them. Dr Graham Phillips showcases the scientists working on the cutting edge of discovery - the men and women who may learn to build wormholes, manipulate entangled photons or send information back in time, by warping space-time.

Catalyst: How to Build a Time Machine

Years 9-10, 11-12 Science, News and current affairs

Time travel is not forbidden by the laws of nature but to build a time machine, we need to understand more about those laws and how to subvert them. Dr Graham Phillips showcases the scientists working on the cutting edge of discovery - the men and women who may learn to build wormholes, manipulate entangled photons or send information back in time, by warping space-time.

Chef Paul West, dietitian Professor Clare Collins and Dr Noby Leong reveal the key breakthroughs in science and technology that will shape what we might be eating in the coming decades.

Catalyst: Feeding Australia (Part 2) A Sustainable Future

Years 9-10, 11-12 Science, News and current affairs

Chef Paul West, dietitian Professor Clare Collins and Dr Noby Leong reveal the key breakthroughs in science and technology that will shape what we might be eating in the coming decades.

To many people, organic or wild caught food is the best and healthiest produce to eat. But in 2050, when Australia’s population hits 40 million, we may have to find more sustainable ways to farm our food than nature currently provides. Chef Paul West, Nutritionist Professor Clare Collins and Dr Noby Leong travel across Australia to meet the growers and scientists who are making key breakthroughs in this field.

Catalyst: Feeding Australia (Part 1) Foods of Tomorrow

Years 9-10, 11-12 Science, News and current affairs

To many people, organic or wild caught food is the best and healthiest produce to eat. But in 2050, when Australia’s population hits 40 million, we may have to find more sustainable ways to farm our food than nature currently provides. Chef Paul West, Nutritionist Professor Clare Collins and Dr Noby Leong travel across Australia to meet the growers and scientists who are making key breakthroughs in this field.

In this program, Catalyst uncovers the secrets to healthier skin, gets up close and personal with some of the most common rashes, spots and blemishes - and shows you how to care for the largest organ in your body. And where better to do that than at the beach? With the help of a team of Australia's top dermatologists we'll find out why skin health is more than a cosmetic issue. We'll learn what we can all do to keep our skin working well for us at any age. We'll find out some surprising facts about moisturiser - and look at how technology is being used to help in the detection and protection against skin cancer. And in the burns unit of ground-breaking Australian surgeon Fiona Wood, we'll meet some of the patients benefiting from her work and find out the latest science around regenerating and protecting skin in trauma.

Catalyst: Skin Clinic

Years 9-10, 11-12 Health and PE

In this program, Catalyst uncovers the secrets to healthier skin, gets up close and personal with some of the most common rashes, spots and blemishes - and shows you how to care for the largest organ in your body. And where better to do that than at the beach? With the help of a team of Australia's top dermatologists we'll find out why skin health is more than a cosmetic issue. We'll learn what we can all do to keep our skin working well for us at any age. We'll find out some surprising facts about moisturiser - and look at how technology is being used to help in the detection and protection against skin cancer. And in the burns unit of ground-breaking Australian surgeon Fiona Wood, we'll meet some of the patients benefiting from her work and find out the latest science around regenerating and protecting skin in trauma.

Lawrence Leung lives a busy life - he's an actor, comedian and a dad to a young daughter. He doesn't always get enough sleep and often wonders if he should be getting more. In this episode of Catalyst, Lawrence explores the latest science behind sleep to find out what he's missing out on - and if he needs it at all. Lawrence meets some of Australia's top sleep scientists as he asks: What is sleep for? When should I go to bed? What happens if I don't sleep? And, how can I sleep better? Along the way he discovers that it's during sleep that the brain chooses which memories to strengthen and which to lose; that extreme sleep deprivation negatively affects a whole range of body functions; and that he should be sleeping more like an elite athlete - and a koala.

Catalyst: Sleep Matters

Years 9-10, 11-12 Science, News and current affairs

Lawrence Leung lives a busy life - he's an actor, comedian and a dad to a young daughter. He doesn't always get enough sleep and often wonders if he should be getting more. In this episode of Catalyst, Lawrence explores the latest science behind sleep to find out what he's missing out on - and if he needs it at all. Lawrence meets some of Australia's top sleep scientists as he asks: What is sleep for? When should I go to bed? What happens if I don't sleep? And, how can I sleep better? Along the way he discovers that it's during sleep that the brain chooses which memories to strengthen and which to lose; that extreme sleep deprivation negatively affects a whole range of body functions; and that he should be sleeping more like an elite athlete - and a koala.

Forty-eight-year-old Victoria has chronic anxiety disorder. She's battled this her whole life. But in the past few years she's begun suffering from excruciating gut problems. No-one has been able to provide answers. So, are her gut bacteria the missing link in causing her symptoms? Nutrition scientist Dr Joanna McMillan takes on her most challenging case, exploring emerging science about the links between gut bacteria and the brain to design an intervention to help Victoria where all else has failed. Victoria's struggle is revealing, at time confronting, but above all, inspiring. And the results - astonishing and life-changing.

Catalyst: Gut Revolution: Victoria's Story

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Forty-eight-year-old Victoria has chronic anxiety disorder. She's battled this her whole life. But in the past few years she's begun suffering from excruciating gut problems. No-one has been able to provide answers. So, are her gut bacteria the missing link in causing her symptoms? Nutrition scientist Dr Joanna McMillan takes on her most challenging case, exploring emerging science about the links between gut bacteria and the brain to design an intervention to help Victoria where all else has failed. Victoria's struggle is revealing, at time confronting, but above all, inspiring. And the results - astonishing and life-changing.

The race to the moon is back on. Half a century since the last Apollo mission landed on the moon, Alan Duffy takes us inside the new space race, where innovators and big dreamers are rewriting the rule book on space exploration. He witnesses the launch of a new-generation of rocket at Cape Canaveral in Florida. Created by SpaceX, this rocket is partly reusable, and the innovations behind it may help us get back to the moon. Alan meets the pioneers at US's first licenced spaceport in Mojave in California who are building new types of lunar landers and rockets. And he finds out that the discovery of water on the moon may transform our chances of living there and using the moon to explore planets far from home.

Catalyst: Back to the Moon

Years 9-10, 11-12 Science, News and current affairs

The race to the moon is back on. Half a century since the last Apollo mission landed on the moon, Alan Duffy takes us inside the new space race, where innovators and big dreamers are rewriting the rule book on space exploration. He witnesses the launch of a new-generation of rocket at Cape Canaveral in Florida. Created by SpaceX, this rocket is partly reusable, and the innovations behind it may help us get back to the moon. Alan meets the pioneers at US's first licenced spaceport in Mojave in California who are building new types of lunar landers and rockets. And he finds out that the discovery of water on the moon may transform our chances of living there and using the moon to explore planets far from home.

There's a tech revolution unfolding in Australia - but it's not happening where you might expect. A team of scientists led by internationally renowned roboticist, Salah Sukkarieh, are opening up a new world of farming science; one that could give Australian farmers more control over their future than ever before. Catalyst joins engineers from the Australian Centre for Field Robotics as they explore the world of agriculture to develop robots and create smarter ways of farming. But are these prototype robots up to the many tasks of a farmer? Will they change the way we've been farming for generations? Can the robots lead the farmers (and their cattle) to greener pastures? Australian farmers are up against it. But help is at hand.

Catalyst: Farmer Needs a Robot

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There's a tech revolution unfolding in Australia - but it's not happening where you might expect. A team of scientists led by internationally renowned roboticist, Salah Sukkarieh, are opening up a new world of farming science; one that could give Australian farmers more control over their future than ever before. Catalyst joins engineers from the Australian Centre for Field Robotics as they explore the world of agriculture to develop robots and create smarter ways of farming. But are these prototype robots up to the many tasks of a farmer? Will they change the way we've been farming for generations? Can the robots lead the farmers (and their cattle) to greener pastures? Australian farmers are up against it. But help is at hand.

From the science of making choices to the solving power of algorithms, mathematician Lily Serna looks at how the logic of mathematics can help you make better, smarter decisions. In the process she steps us through some of its most important ideas and shows that, far from being stuck on a chalkboard in a lecture hall, it's all incredibly useful.

Catalyst: The Secret to Making Better Decisions

Years 9-10, 11-12 Science, News and current affairs

From the science of making choices to the solving power of algorithms, mathematician Lily Serna looks at how the logic of mathematics can help you make better, smarter decisions. In the process she steps us through some of its most important ideas and shows that, far from being stuck on a chalkboard in a lecture hall, it's all incredibly useful.

For the past 35 years, twins have been some of the most carefully studied people in Australia. Seventy-five thousand twins have been revealing the secrets of how much we inherit from our parents and in what ways our experience shapes who we become. Researchers are trying to understand what determines their personalities, makes them succeed at a school or even live longer. It turns out that twins research is confounding simple conclusions about what makes us who we are. We are a complex interplay of genes and environment. In fact revealing the secrets of this extraordinary group of people, may just help all of us live a longer, healthier life.

Catalyst: It's A Twin Thing

Years 9-10, 11-12 Science, News and current affairs

For the past 35 years, twins have been some of the most carefully studied people in Australia. Seventy-five thousand twins have been revealing the secrets of how much we inherit from our parents and in what ways our experience shapes who we become. Researchers are trying to understand what determines their personalities, makes them succeed at a school or even live longer. It turns out that twins research is confounding simple conclusions about what makes us who we are. We are a complex interplay of genes and environment. In fact revealing the secrets of this extraordinary group of people, may just help all of us live a longer, healthier life.

Gut Revolution seeks to sort the facts from the faeces in an observational series that follows two people with debilitating gut issues on their quest for better health. In part 1, 26-year-old mother-of-two Melissa has been battling a painful case of irritable bowel syndrome for the past two years. She's seen all the doctors and had all the investigations but no-one has been able to help her. Can the latest science driving the Gut Revolution provide any answers? We follow Melissa over her transformational six-week journey as our team of experts design an intervention that literally changes her life.

Catalyst: Gut Revolution (Part 1)

Years 9-10, 11-12 Science, Health and PE

Gut Revolution seeks to sort the facts from the faeces in an observational series that follows two people with debilitating gut issues on their quest for better health. In part 1, 26-year-old mother-of-two Melissa has been battling a painful case of irritable bowel syndrome for the past two years. She's seen all the doctors and had all the investigations but no-one has been able to help her. Can the latest science driving the Gut Revolution provide any answers? We follow Melissa over her transformational six-week journey as our team of experts design an intervention that literally changes her life.

We all know exercise is good for us. But how many of us really know what kind of exercise we should be doing, how much of it we need, or how hard we should push ourselves? To find the answers, and help all of us live happier, healthier lives, GP Caroline West and cell biologist Shalin Naik are putting their bodies on the line at Australia's toughest athlete training facility: the Australian Institute of Sport. They'll be stealing the latest sports science secrets from the Formula Ones of fitness to help all of us get fitter and stay healthy.

Catalyst: How to Exercise Better

Years 9-10, 11-12 Science, News and current affairs

We all know exercise is good for us. But how many of us really know what kind of exercise we should be doing, how much of it we need, or how hard we should push ourselves? To find the answers, and help all of us live happier, healthier lives, GP Caroline West and cell biologist Shalin Naik are putting their bodies on the line at Australia's toughest athlete training facility: the Australian Institute of Sport. They'll be stealing the latest sports science secrets from the Formula Ones of fitness to help all of us get fitter and stay healthy.

Off Australia's north-east coast lies a wonder of the world; a living structure so big it can be seen from space, more intricate and complex than any city, and so diverse it hosts a third of all fish species in Australia. The Great Barrier Reef as we know it - 8000 years old and home to thousands of marine species - is dying in our lifetime. Can We Save the Reef? is the epic story of Australian and international scientists who are racing to understand our greatest natural wonder, and employing bold new science to save it.

Catalyst: Can We Save The Reef?

Years 9-10, 11-12 Science, News and current affairs

Off Australia's north-east coast lies a wonder of the world; a living structure so big it can be seen from space, more intricate and complex than any city, and so diverse it hosts a third of all fish species in Australia. The Great Barrier Reef as we know it - 8000 years old and home to thousands of marine species - is dying in our lifetime. Can We Save the Reef? is the epic story of Australian and international scientists who are racing to understand our greatest natural wonder, and employing bold new science to save it.

The dream of the driverless car has quickly moved from the realm of science fiction. Semi-autonomous cars can park themselves, stay within the well-marked lines of a modern freeway, steer and brake to avoid unseen obstacles.

Catalyst: Sit Back, Relax: The Dawn Of The Driverless Car

Years 9-10, 11-12 Science, News and current affairs

The dream of the driverless car has quickly moved from the realm of science fiction. Semi-autonomous cars can park themselves, stay within the well-marked lines of a modern freeway, steer and brake to avoid unseen obstacles.

On Friday 15 September, the Cassini spacecraft was intentionally crashed into the planet of Saturn and destroyed. Associate Professor Alan Duffy was on the ground at the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex to witness the end of this remarkable 20-year mission. Cassini's images and data have changed the way we understand our solar system. Cassini analysed plumes of water that strongly hint at the possibility of life on Saturn's moon, Enceladus. It was this discovery that sealed Cassini's fate - the scientists decided to crash the space probe and its plutonium-powered batteries into Saturn to avoid contaminating Enceladus. Set against the in-the-moment experience of Cassini's controlled demolition is the story of how the mission came to be, thanks to the passion, brilliance and perseverance of some of the planet's greatest space explorers - the men and women of NASA, the European Space Agency and ASI, the Italian Space Agency.

Catalyst: Death Dive: Into The Rings Of Saturn

Years 9-10, 11-12 Science, News and current affairs

On Friday 15 September, the Cassini spacecraft was intentionally crashed into the planet of Saturn and destroyed. Associate Professor Alan Duffy was on the ground at the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex to witness the end of this remarkable 20-year mission. Cassini's images and data have changed the way we understand our solar system. Cassini analysed plumes of water that strongly hint at the possibility of life on Saturn's moon, Enceladus. It was this discovery that sealed Cassini's fate - the scientists decided to crash the space probe and its plutonium-powered batteries into Saturn to avoid contaminating Enceladus. Set against the in-the-moment experience of Cassini's controlled demolition is the story of how the mission came to be, thanks to the passion, brilliance and perseverance of some of the planet's greatest space explorers - the men and women of NASA, the European Space Agency and ASI, the Italian Space Agency.

Dr Nikki Stamp takes us into the amazing world of our hearts - revealing how they function, how we can look after them and shows us the latest science she uses to help fix them when they go wrong. Nikki is one of Australia's elite group of female heart surgeons and she passionately believes that many of her patients could have avoided becoming another "heart casualty" - if only she could have shown them earlier how to take care of the one remarkable organ that makes us all tick. She takes us behind the scenes in her operating theatre to give us a privileged look at what happens in these high-stakes operations and we meet the patients who are hoping to have their lives transformed.

Catalyst: Heartbeat: The Miracle Inside You

Years 9-10, 11-12 Science, News and current affairs

Dr Nikki Stamp takes us into the amazing world of our hearts - revealing how they function, how we can look after them and shows us the latest science she uses to help fix them when they go wrong. Nikki is one of Australia's elite group of female heart surgeons and she passionately believes that many of her patients could have avoided becoming another "heart casualty" - if only she could have shown them earlier how to take care of the one remarkable organ that makes us all tick. She takes us behind the scenes in her operating theatre to give us a privileged look at what happens in these high-stakes operations and we meet the patients who are hoping to have their lives transformed.

A group of world-renowned scientists are on a quest to uncover the secrets of the most significant day in our planet's history: the day that killed the dinosaurs. Sixty-six million years ago an asteroid the size of London hit the planet in the modern-day Gulf of Mexico. Now, as co-leaders of an expedition to drill deep into the Chicxulub asteroid impact crater, Geologists Sean Gulick and Jo Morgan have set out to answer how this resulted in the extinction of dinosaurs.

Catalyst: Secrets Of The Dinosaur Crater

Years 9-10, 11-12 Science, News and current affairs

A group of world-renowned scientists are on a quest to uncover the secrets of the most significant day in our planet's history: the day that killed the dinosaurs. Sixty-six million years ago an asteroid the size of London hit the planet in the modern-day Gulf of Mexico. Now, as co-leaders of an expedition to drill deep into the Chicxulub asteroid impact crater, Geologists Sean Gulick and Jo Morgan have set out to answer how this resulted in the extinction of dinosaurs.

Will we soon find evidence of alien life? Scientists are currently in the throes of an unprecedented search for ET - and an answer to this long-pondered question may come sooner than you think.

Right now researchers are hunting for extra-terrestrial life on several fronts. To find out just how close we might be to a breakthrough, astrophysicist Dr Graham Phillips visits telescopes, swims among the stromatolites on the remote West Australian coastline, and chats with scientists from around the world. He even talks to an eminent astrophysicist who suggests we may have already inadvertently stumbled on evidence of alien mega technology out in space.

Catalyst: Closing In: The Hunt for Alien Life

Years 9-10, 11-12 Science, News and current affairs

Will we soon find evidence of alien life? Scientists are currently in the throes of an unprecedented search for ET - and an answer to this long-pondered question may come sooner than you think. Right now researchers are hunting for extra-terrestrial life on several fronts. To find out just how close we might be to a breakthrough, astrophysicist Dr Graham Phillips visits telescopes, swims among the stromatolites on the remote West Australian coastline, and chats with scientists from around the world. He even talks to an eminent astrophysicist who suggests we may have already inadvertently stumbled on evidence of alien mega technology out in space.

Professor Tim Flannery investigates how seaweed is helping to save the world - from growing the foods of the future, helping clean polluted water and even combating climate change. Growing seaweed is now a $10 billion a year global industry. Tim travels to Korea to see some of the biggest seaweed farms in the world and meets the scientists who are hoping to create a seaweed revolution here in Australia.

Catalyst: Can Seaweed Save The World?

Years 9-10, 11-12 Science, News and current affairs

Professor Tim Flannery investigates how seaweed is helping to save the world - from growing the foods of the future, helping clean polluted water and even combating climate change. Growing seaweed is now a $10 billion a year global industry. Tim travels to Korea to see some of the biggest seaweed farms in the world and meets the scientists who are hoping to create a seaweed revolution here in Australia.

Catalyst: Meet the Avatars

Years 9-10, 11-12 Science, News and current affairs

Imagine you could make a copy of a loved one. A digital clone with a life of its own - their Avatar. That's the dream of biomechanical engineer, Dr Jordan Nguyen, and he says we have the technology to do it right now in the form of virtual reality. VR might be thought as way to play games but as Jordan discovers, it's so much more. VR is being used to face phobias, to combat trauma and in the case of one Newcastle man, Angus, help to re-verse the effects of a catastrophic spinal injury.

Human impacts on the way our planet functions have now become so extreme many scientists are claiming the Earth has shifted out of the Holocene state and into a new geological epoch. They're calling it the Anthropocene, the new age of humans, because millions of years after we are gone, the scar of our existence will be visible in the rocks of tomorrow. In this episode we look at how the past 60 years of socio economic growth has transformed the human race into a geological force to rival nature.

Catalyst: The Anthropocene: A New Age Of Humans

Years 9-10, 11-12 News and current affairs, Science

Human impacts on the way our planet functions have now become so extreme many scientists are claiming the Earth has shifted out of the Holocene state and into a new geological epoch. They're calling it the Anthropocene, the new age of humans, because millions of years after we are gone, the scar of our existence will be visible in the rocks of tomorrow. In this episode we look at how the past 60 years of socio economic growth has transformed the human race into a geological force to rival nature.

Swift Parrot Update
Last year we brought you a story about the swift parrot - one of Australia's most charismatic birds, but also one of its most endangered. Logging and land-clearing have decimated their habitat but conservation biologist Dejan Stojanovic also made the startling discovery of why the parrot numbers were plummeting so rapidly - the deceptively sweet sugar glider was eating them. Mark Horstman returns to Bruny Island in Tasmania to witness their remarkable recovery.

Tick Allergy
With summer on our doorstep, and the odd barbecue or bush walk planned, we thought it timely to revisit this story: mammalian meat allergy is on the rise in Australia and the surprising cause is a tick bite. Dr Jonica Newby meets Dr Sheryl van Nunen, the clinician who discovered the link, and this story is a must-see if you want the latest tips on how best to remove a tick.

Catalyst: Swift Parrot Update/Tick Allergy

Years 9-10, 11-12 News and current affairs, Science

Swift Parrot Update Last year we brought you a story about the swift parrot - one of Australia's most charismatic birds, but also one of its most endangered. Logging and land-clearing have decimated their habitat but conservation biologist Dejan Stojanovic also made the startling discovery of why the parrot numbers were plummeting so rapidly - the deceptively sweet sugar glider was eating them. Mark Horstman returns to Bruny Island in Tasmania to witness their remarkable recovery. Tick Allergy With summer on our doorstep, and the odd barbecue or bush walk planned, we thought it timely to revisit this story: mammalian meat allergy is on the rise in Australia and the surprising cause is a tick bite. Dr Jonica Newby meets Dr Sheryl van Nunen, the clinician who discovered the link, and this story is a must-see if you want the latest tips on how best to remove a tick.

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Years 11-12 Media arts, News and current affairs, Ethical understanding, Civics and citizenship

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Years 9-10, 11-12 News and current affairs

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With US midterm elections less than a month away, Russia and China are stepping up efforts to interfere. Rather than hacking and direct manipulation of voters, misinformation from propaganda outlets acting as foreign news services pose the biggest threat.
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The Morrison government has had a very untidy day, to say the least. And it comes at a time it can ill-afford it, heading into this weekend's crucial Wentworth by-election.

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Years 11-12 News and current affairs

Comedian Rob Brydon Welsh comedian Roby Brydon is one of the UK's most successful comedians, and possibly best known for his freakishly accurate impersonations. Next year he'll bring his stand up tour to Australia for the first time. Russia and China With US midterm elections less than a month away, Russia and China are stepping up efforts to interfere. Rather than hacking and direct manipulation of voters, misinformation from propaganda outlets acting as foreign news services pose the biggest threat. Mega City In the 2nd instalment on Australia's population growth, Andy Park looks at cities. They draw almost 90 per cent of Australia's migrants, yet are poorly equipped to manage our burgeoning population. Penny Wong The Morrison government has had a very untidy day, to say the least. And it comes at a time it can ill-afford it, heading into this weekend's crucial Wentworth by-election.

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Jenny Brockie takes a look at chronic fatigue syndrome, what symptoms it has, and how people with the condition have managed it.
At 20 years old, Adele Clydesdale had just climbed Mount Kilimanjaro; she was starting her second year of university and playing in the Victorian Netball League.
So when she got glandular fever, she didn’t think much of it. She knew plenty of people who’d had it in high school and they always recovered quickly.
But even when tests results revealed the glandular fever was out of her system, Adele was still unwell and her symptoms were getting worse. She was increasingly fatigued, couldn’t string sentences together and had extreme body pain.
At six months, it was confirmed Adele had chronic fatigue syndrome, a diagnosis she found quite confronting.
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is estimated to affect between 0.2-2 per cent of the population in Australia yet very little is known about this condition.
Otherwise known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis or ME, it is an illness characterised by profound fatigue, not relieved by sleep or rest and worsened with activity.
Patients will commonly experience muscle and joint pain, impaired memory and concentration and gastrointestinal disorders. However, the most defining indicator of CFS is Post Exertional Malaise (PEM) - when a certain level of cognitive or physical exertion will exacerbate a patient’s symptoms.
There are currently no proven treatments for CFS which means many are left without answers. Ketra Wooding has been unwell for eight years and with such severe symptoms, she has been living in a nursing home for five of those years.

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Years 9-10, 11-12 News and current affairs, Intercultural understanding

Jenny Brockie takes a look at chronic fatigue syndrome, what symptoms it has, and how people with the condition have managed it. At 20 years old, Adele Clydesdale had just climbed Mount Kilimanjaro; she was starting her second year of university and playing in the Victorian Netball League. So when she got glandular fever, she didn’t think much of it. She knew plenty of people who’d had it in high school and they always recovered quickly. But even when tests results revealed the glandular fever was out of her system, Adele was still unwell and her symptoms were getting worse. She was increasingly fatigued, couldn’t string sentences together and had extreme body pain. At six months, it was confirmed Adele had chronic fatigue syndrome, a diagnosis she found quite confronting. Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is estimated to affect between 0.2-2 per cent of the population in Australia yet very little is known about this condition. Otherwise known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis or ME, it is an illness characterised by profound fatigue, not relieved by sleep or rest and worsened with activity. Patients will commonly experience muscle and joint pain, impaired memory and concentration and gastrointestinal disorders. However, the most defining indicator of CFS is Post Exertional Malaise (PEM) - when a certain level of cognitive or physical exertion will exacerbate a patient’s symptoms. There are currently no proven treatments for CFS which means many are left without answers. Ketra Wooding has been unwell for eight years and with such severe symptoms, she has been living in a nursing home for five of those years.

Last year, 138 prison inmates were killed in Brazil's overcrowded and violent system. But could those on the inside be trusted to keep law and order if they were handed the keys?

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Last year, 138 prison inmates were killed in Brazil's overcrowded and violent system. But could those on the inside be trusted to keep law and order if they were handed the keys?

Rami Malek
Rami Malek is set to play larger-than-life rock star Freddie Mercury in the upcoming biopic Bohemian Rhapsody. He spoke to 7:30 about representing the man behind the music.
Lawyer to launch legal case
The Human Rights Law Centre is launching a case in the United Nations. It claims the 2013 policy change redirecting refugees to Nauru has led to long-term separation of families, many of whom have not seen each other since leaving for Australia. Read the full statement from the Department of Home Affairs here.
Australia's population: How big is too big?
Australia’s population growth has radically altered our country over the past few decades, with high net migration, a falling birth rate and an aging population all playing their role. These forces have changed and are changing our cities, our suburbs and our regional areas.

7.30: October 16, 2018

Years 11-12 News and current affairs

Rami Malek Rami Malek is set to play larger-than-life rock star Freddie Mercury in the upcoming biopic Bohemian Rhapsody. He spoke to 7:30 about representing the man behind the music. Lawyer to launch legal case The Human Rights Law Centre is launching a case in the United Nations. It claims the 2013 policy change redirecting refugees to Nauru has led to long-term separation of families, many of whom have not seen each other since leaving for Australia. Read the full statement from the Department of Home Affairs here. Australia's population: How big is too big? Australia’s population growth has radically altered our country over the past few decades, with high net migration, a falling birth rate and an aging population all playing their role. These forces have changed and are changing our cities, our suburbs and our regional areas.

Behind the News team report on young asylum seekers in Nauru, encourage high school students to take on maths plus a competition. Also get exclusive updates on world news and sports updates.

BtN Newsbreak: October 16, 2018

Years 3-4, 5-6 News and current affairs

Behind the News team report on young asylum seekers in Nauru, encourage high school students to take on maths plus a competition. Also get exclusive updates on world news and sports updates.

The man who broke Watergate talks about Donald Trump
Donald Trump may have popularised the term 'fake news', but the wild nature of his presidency has also spawned an extraordinary series of insider accounts of his chaotic White House. The latest and most substantial of these is 'Fear' by veteran Washington reporter Bob Woodward.
Young women and injuries
The introduction of an AFL women's competition, the rise of the Matildas, and the increasing popularity of women's cricket all reflect a huge increase in the popularity of women's team sport. But with this surge has come a significant increase in serious knee injuries. Women are up to ten times more likely to rupture their anterior cruciate ligament than men, and Australia has the highest rate of knee reconstructions in the world.
Energy distributors push for a cap on solar power
More than six solar panels are installed across Australia every minute of every day as people try to tackle rising power prices. But the industry that owns Australia's poles and wires says all that power from the sun is a problem and it could destabilise the electricity grid. The solar industry disagrees, and it's preparing for a fight with the power networks.
Asian elephants under threat
The Asian elephant is one of the world's most majestic animals. But now these gentle giants face a threat that could wipe them out completely … poachers who want their skin.

7.30: October 15, 2018

Years 11-12 News and current affairs

The man who broke Watergate talks about Donald Trump Donald Trump may have popularised the term 'fake news', but the wild nature of his presidency has also spawned an extraordinary series of insider accounts of his chaotic White House. The latest and most substantial of these is 'Fear' by veteran Washington reporter Bob Woodward. Young women and injuries The introduction of an AFL women's competition, the rise of the Matildas, and the increasing popularity of women's cricket all reflect a huge increase in the popularity of women's team sport. But with this surge has come a significant increase in serious knee injuries. Women are up to ten times more likely to rupture their anterior cruciate ligament than men, and Australia has the highest rate of knee reconstructions in the world. Energy distributors push for a cap on solar power More than six solar panels are installed across Australia every minute of every day as people try to tackle rising power prices. But the industry that owns Australia's poles and wires says all that power from the sun is a problem and it could destabilise the electricity grid. The solar industry disagrees, and it's preparing for a fight with the power networks. Asian elephants under threat The Asian elephant is one of the world's most majestic animals. But now these gentle giants face a threat that could wipe them out completely … poachers who want their skin.

Panellists: Jeffrey Sachs, American economist; James Bartholomew, journalist and author; James Paterson, Liberal senator for Victoria; Terri Butler, shadow minister for young Australians and youth affairs; and Linda McIver, people's panellist.

Q and A: Climate, Welfare and Religious Schools

Years 9-10, 11-12 News and current affairs, Civics and citizenship

Panellists: Jeffrey Sachs, American economist; James Bartholomew, journalist and author; James Paterson, Liberal senator for Victoria; Terri Butler, shadow minister for young Australians and youth affairs; and Linda McIver, people's panellist.

A prison on fire, 600 inmates on the loose from their cells, and a band of prison officers desperately trying to contain a full-blown riot, all while footage of the violence is streamed live on social media.
The riot, at a major prison in Britain, highlighted problems facing governments around the world, including in Australia: how to manage soaring prison populations driven by law and order debates and public demands for tougher sentencing. Using footage filmed by prisoners themselves in correctional facilities across the UK, the program reveals a system rife with drug use, violence and squalid living conditions.

Four Corners: Prisons Uncovered

Years 11-12 News and current affairs, Civics and citizenship

A prison on fire, 600 inmates on the loose from their cells, and a band of prison officers desperately trying to contain a full-blown riot, all while footage of the violence is streamed live on social media. The riot, at a major prison in Britain, highlighted problems facing governments around the world, including in Australia: how to manage soaring prison populations driven by law and order debates and public demands for tougher sentencing. Using footage filmed by prisoners themselves in correctional facilities across the UK, the program reveals a system rife with drug use, violence and squalid living conditions.

Introduced by His Royal Highness, The Duke of Sussex
Prince Harry has spoken exclusively to Australian Story ahead of the Invictus Games which will open in Sydney next week.
Founded by His Royal Highness, The Duke of Sussex in 2014, the Invictus Games is an international sporting event for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women, both serving and veteran.
One of those competitors will be Garry Robinson who credits His Royal Highness and the Invictus Games with saving his life.
In 2010, the former commando narrowly survived a Black Hawk helicopter crash in Afghanistan.
After two years in rehab, he returned home to the challenges of learning to live with a traumatic brain injury and significant physical disabilities.
Garry struggled to cope and it wasn’t until his rehab team at Holsworthy Army base encouraged him to enter the inaugural London Invictus Games four years ago that he found a new lease of life.

Australian Story: Unbreakable: Prince Harry

Years 9-10, 11-12 Personal and social capability, News and current affairs

Introduced by His Royal Highness, The Duke of Sussex Prince Harry has spoken exclusively to Australian Story ahead of the Invictus Games which will open in Sydney next week. Founded by His Royal Highness, The Duke of Sussex in 2014, the Invictus Games is an international sporting event for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women, both serving and veteran. One of those competitors will be Garry Robinson who credits His Royal Highness and the Invictus Games with saving his life. In 2010, the former commando narrowly survived a Black Hawk helicopter crash in Afghanistan. After two years in rehab, he returned home to the challenges of learning to live with a traumatic brain injury and significant physical disabilities. Garry struggled to cope and it wasn’t until his rehab team at Holsworthy Army base encouraged him to enter the inaugural London Invictus Games four years ago that he found a new lease of life.

behind the News team get exclusive updates on Prince Harry and Meghan's visit to Australia, a python incident and breeding Australian Koalas in the UK. Plus a wrap up of the days sport updates.

BtN Newsbreak: October 15, 2018

Years 3-4, 5-6 News and current affairs

behind the News team get exclusive updates on Prince Harry and Meghan's visit to Australia, a python incident and breeding Australian Koalas in the UK. Plus a wrap up of the days sport updates.

Six days before the crucial Wentworth by-election, and as pollies return to Canberra for a new sitting week, Barrie Cassidy is joined by an expert panel to look at the campaign and how it might affect the Morrison government.

Insiders: October 14, 2018

Years 11-12 News and current affairs, Civics and citizenship

Six days before the crucial Wentworth by-election, and as pollies return to Canberra for a new sitting week, Barrie Cassidy is joined by an expert panel to look at the campaign and how it might affect the Morrison government.

Pip Courtney hosts Australia's pre-eminent regional and rural television program, covering farming, weather, food, innovation, mining, fisheries, agribusiness, commodity prices and other issues affecting regional communities. Get exclusive updates on Mexican Wave: the sugar company growing green energy, history of Australia's faithful working dogs and firearms tourism on a remote pastoral property.

Landline: October 14, 2018

Years 9-10, 11-12 Business and economics, Earth and environment, Sustainability, News and current affairs

Pip Courtney hosts Australia's pre-eminent regional and rural television program, covering farming, weather, food, innovation, mining, fisheries, agribusiness, commodity prices and other issues affecting regional communities. Get exclusive updates on Mexican Wave: the sugar company growing green energy, history of Australia's faithful working dogs and firearms tourism on a remote pastoral property.

60 Minutes: October 14, 2018

Years 9-10, 11-12 News and current affairs

As if the 2007 murder of Corryn Rayney wasn’t traumatic and incomprehensible enough for her family, the unrelenting police pursuit of her husband as the perpetrator must be one of the most appalling denials of justice and decency imaginable. Lloyd Rayney was a high-profile Perth barrister who was presumed guilty of the murder almost from the moment his wife’s body was discovered in a bush grave in a city park. But in a special edition of 60 minutes, Tara Brown reports that detectives missed or ignored other vital clues. As a consequence of the flawed investigation, whoever did murder Corryn Rayney remains unknown and unpunished. Lloyd Rayney, on the other hand, is a broken man after being hounded by the WA Police. In 2012, a court found him not guilty of willful murder, with the judge describing the prosecution case as being beset by “improbabilities and uncertainties”. But that doesn’t ease the pain for the man who wants the police to now put aside their prejudices against him, conduct a proper investigation, and find his wife’s killer.

Matt Doran looks at the Ukraine, which has become the go-to destination for Western men seeking Eastern European brides. Also, Freddie Highmore talks about his role on The Good Doctor.

Sunday Night: October 14, 2018

Years 11-12 News and current affairs

Matt Doran looks at the Ukraine, which has become the go-to destination for Western men seeking Eastern European brides. Also, Freddie Highmore talks about his role on The Good Doctor.

Find out what's going on in your world with a short, easy to understand, daily news show just for kids.

BtN Newsbreak: October 12, 2018

Years 3-4, 5-6 News and current affairs

Find out what's going on in your world with a short, easy to understand, daily news show just for kids.

At 25, Hunter Page-Lochard has already had a stellar career. Best known for the role of Koen West in the science-fiction drama Cleverman, Hunter has also starred in Wentworth and has appeared in the films The Sapphires and Bran Nue Dae. Karla Grant sits down to chat with Hunter about his life and career, how he gets his inspiration for his roles, and what's coming up next for this very talented young actor.

Living Black: October 11, 2018

Years 9-10, 11-12 Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs

At 25, Hunter Page-Lochard has already had a stellar career. Best known for the role of Koen West in the science-fiction drama Cleverman, Hunter has also starred in Wentworth and has appeared in the films The Sapphires and Bran Nue Dae. Karla Grant sits down to chat with Hunter about his life and career, how he gets his inspiration for his roles, and what's coming up next for this very talented young actor.

Following the lucrative Sydney Opera House advertising debut, a selection of fine Australian landmarks go under the hammer.

Sammy J: National Icon Sale

Years 9-10, 11-12 News and current affairs

Following the lucrative Sydney Opera House advertising debut, a selection of fine Australian landmarks go under the hammer.

Behind the News team report on daylight saving, rains in NSW and the very new Harry Potter. Plus a wrap of the days news and sports updates.

BtN Newsbreak: October 11, 2018

Years 3-4, 5-6 News and current affairs

Behind the News team report on daylight saving, rains in NSW and the very new Harry Potter. Plus a wrap of the days news and sports updates.

Laura Tingle presents the most detailed current affairs from an Australian perspective, with exclusive investigations and probing interviews.

7.30: October 11, 2018

Years 11-12 News and current affairs

Laura Tingle presents the most detailed current affairs from an Australian perspective, with exclusive investigations and probing interviews.

Behind the News team celebrates World Mental Health Day focusing on young people. Get updates on how people have reacted to the advertisements on the Opera House, The Big Busk and a update on sport.

BtN Newsbreak: October 10, 2018

Years 3-4, 5-6 News and current affairs

Behind the News team celebrates World Mental Health Day focusing on young people. Get updates on how people have reacted to the advertisements on the Opera House, The Big Busk and a update on sport.

Home affairs minister Peter Dutton speaks at the National Press Club in Canberra on the topic of a "safer, more secure" Australia.

National Press Club Address: Peter Dutton

Years 9-10, 11-12 News and current affairs

Home affairs minister Peter Dutton speaks at the National Press Club in Canberra on the topic of a "safer, more secure" Australia.

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