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Stories include, 'Poor polls and backbench criticism', 'Coles joins campaign against factory farms', 'Pistorius case adjourned', 'In the pits', 'Prosthetic pinkies in demand for ex-Yakuza', 'Australia plays Japan' and 'Cricket Australia signs with Channels 9 and 10'.

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Stories include, 'Poor polls and backbench criticism', 'Coles joins campaign against factory farms', 'Pistorius case adjourned', 'In the pits', 'Prosthetic pinkies in demand for ex-Yakuza', 'Australia plays Japan' and 'Cricket Australia signs with Channels 9 and 10'.

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Australian Leads Tours Of North Korea
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Mugabe Refuses To Stand Down As Zimbabwean President
Jeremy Fernandez speaks to Africa correspondent Sally Sara as the deadline passes for Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe to resign.

Lateline: November 20, 2017

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Families Of Pike River Mine Disaster Victims Urge Recovery
It's seven years on from New Zealand's Pike River Mine disaster and the 29 victims remain entombed. Can the country's new Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern deliver on her pre-election promise to create a plan within 100 days to reunite families with the remains of their fathers, brothers and sons? Barbara Miller reports.

Lateline: November 16, 2017

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

Parliamentary Debate Begins After SSM 'Yes' Vote After yesterday's resounding 'yes' vote in the national postal survey on same-sex marriage, debate is finally underway in Parliament. Senator Dean Smith has introduced a private members bill to extend the definition of marriage to allow two people to wed, regardless of their sex or gender. Matt Wordsworth speaks with shadow attorney-general Mark Dreyfus. Pike River Mine Disaster Victim Recovery Planning Begins New Zealand's former Government rejected calls to retrieve the men who died in the explosion because of safety concerns. Matt Wordsworth speaks to former Labour leader Andrew Little - the man Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has given the difficult task of minister for Pike River re-entry. Families Of Pike River Mine Disaster Victims Urge Recovery It's seven years on from New Zealand's Pike River Mine disaster and the 29 victims remain entombed. Can the country's new Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern deliver on her pre-election promise to create a plan within 100 days to reunite families with the remains of their fathers, brothers and sons? Barbara Miller reports.

Celebrations As Australia Votes To Legalise Same-sex Marriage
Australians have sent a firm message to Parliament, voting overwhelmingly in favour of allowing same-sex couples to marry. John Stewart and Kathleen Calderwood followed campaigners from both sides in the final weeks before today's result.

Same-sex Marriage Bill Introduced In Parliament, With Senators To Debate Religious Exemptions
In the political arena, the battle lines are being drawn. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is pledging to legalise same-sex marriage by the end of the year, amid intense pressure from some in his own ranks to ensure religious freedoms are protected. Michael Vincent reports.

Panel: Same-sex Marriage And Religious Freedom
There's been much discussion during the campaign about the issue of religious freedom and what a yes vote and any legislation that followed might mean. Matt Wordsworth speaks to Jesuit priest Father Frank Brennan, Islamic Council of Queensland spokesman Ali Kadri and Anglican bishop and chair of the Coalition for Marriage, Michael Stead, about what same-sex marriage legiglation might mean for religious freedom.

Senator Says Same-sex Marriage Laws Will Take Concerns Of 'No' Voters Into Account
Matt Wordsworth speaks to Liberal senator for Western Australia, Dean Smith, who introduced his bill to legalise same-sex marriage in Parliament today, about anticipated debates on the extent of protections for religious leaders.

Lateline: November 15, 2017

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

Celebrations As Australia Votes To Legalise Same-sex Marriage Australians have sent a firm message to Parliament, voting overwhelmingly in favour of allowing same-sex couples to marry. John Stewart and Kathleen Calderwood followed campaigners from both sides in the final weeks before today's result. Same-sex Marriage Bill Introduced In Parliament, With Senators To Debate Religious Exemptions In the political arena, the battle lines are being drawn. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is pledging to legalise same-sex marriage by the end of the year, amid intense pressure from some in his own ranks to ensure religious freedoms are protected. Michael Vincent reports. Panel: Same-sex Marriage And Religious Freedom There's been much discussion during the campaign about the issue of religious freedom and what a yes vote and any legislation that followed might mean. Matt Wordsworth speaks to Jesuit priest Father Frank Brennan, Islamic Council of Queensland spokesman Ali Kadri and Anglican bishop and chair of the Coalition for Marriage, Michael Stead, about what same-sex marriage legiglation might mean for religious freedom. Senator Says Same-sex Marriage Laws Will Take Concerns Of 'No' Voters Into Account Matt Wordsworth speaks to Liberal senator for Western Australia, Dean Smith, who introduced his bill to legalise same-sex marriage in Parliament today, about anticipated debates on the extent of protections for religious leaders.

Carey Steers New Novel Into Australia's Aboriginal Past
Peter Carey is one of Australia's most critically acclaimed authors. But until now, he says he's avoided a big topic: Australia's history of dispossession of its first peoples. For a long time, he believe that as a non-Indigenous author, it wasn't his place. But Peter Carey's view on that has changed and his new book, A Long Way From Home explores some of the more shameful parts of the nation's past. He spoke to Matt Wordsworth. And a warning, this interview contains strong language.

Panel Discussion: Should Young Adults Be Excluded From Assisted Dying Legislation?
Matt Wordsworth speaks to three young Australians who have had to face their own mortality. Robin Eames, Madison Brooke and Jessica Bean share their views on voluntary assisted dying and whether young people should be able to access any future laws.

Victoria On The Verge Of Passing Historic Assisted Dying Legislation
More than 70 percent of Australians broadly support the idea of voluntary euthanasia, but attempts at making it law have so far failed. Since the Northern Territory law was overturned by the federal government in 1997, there have been more than 40 attempts around the country. But recently, the issue has re-entered the public arena. Now Victoria is on the verge of passing historic assisted dying legislation. Naomi Selvaratnam reports.

Lateline: November 14, 2017

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

Carey Steers New Novel Into Australia's Aboriginal Past Peter Carey is one of Australia's most critically acclaimed authors. But until now, he says he's avoided a big topic: Australia's history of dispossession of its first peoples. For a long time, he believe that as a non-Indigenous author, it wasn't his place. But Peter Carey's view on that has changed and his new book, A Long Way From Home explores some of the more shameful parts of the nation's past. He spoke to Matt Wordsworth. And a warning, this interview contains strong language. Panel Discussion: Should Young Adults Be Excluded From Assisted Dying Legislation? Matt Wordsworth speaks to three young Australians who have had to face their own mortality. Robin Eames, Madison Brooke and Jessica Bean share their views on voluntary assisted dying and whether young people should be able to access any future laws. Victoria On The Verge Of Passing Historic Assisted Dying Legislation More than 70 percent of Australians broadly support the idea of voluntary euthanasia, but attempts at making it law have so far failed. Since the Northern Territory law was overturned by the federal government in 1997, there have been more than 40 attempts around the country. But recently, the issue has re-entered the public arena. Now Victoria is on the verge of passing historic assisted dying legislation. Naomi Selvaratnam reports.

Saudi Arabia Sending 'Clear Message' In Power Struggle: Expert
Matt Wordsworth speaks to non-resident fellow at the Atlantic Council, Mohammed Khalid Alyahya, about the ongoing tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran.

Lebanon In 'The Eye Of The Storm' Between Saudi Arabia And Iran
Lebanon prime minister Saad Hariri insists his country is once again in the "eye of the storm" as political tensions rise between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Speaking for the first time from Riyad where he announced his surprise resignation 10 days ago, Hariri has called on Iran-backed Hezbollah to stop interfering in Yemen. Michael Vincent reports

Bernardi Says Lambie Should Step Down As Citizenship Doubts Loom
Matt Wordsworth speaks to Australian Conservatives Leader Cory Bernardi about the ongoing citizenship saga and his call for parliament to be suspended until the issue is resolved.

Lateline: November 13, 2017

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

Saudi Arabia Sending 'Clear Message' In Power Struggle: Expert Matt Wordsworth speaks to non-resident fellow at the Atlantic Council, Mohammed Khalid Alyahya, about the ongoing tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Lebanon In 'The Eye Of The Storm' Between Saudi Arabia And Iran Lebanon prime minister Saad Hariri insists his country is once again in the "eye of the storm" as political tensions rise between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Speaking for the first time from Riyad where he announced his surprise resignation 10 days ago, Hariri has called on Iran-backed Hezbollah to stop interfering in Yemen. Michael Vincent reports Bernardi Says Lambie Should Step Down As Citizenship Doubts Loom Matt Wordsworth speaks to Australian Conservatives Leader Cory Bernardi about the ongoing citizenship saga and his call for parliament to be suspended until the issue is resolved.

The Late Debate: The Citizenship Saga Inside Manus
The minister for urban infrastructure, Paul Fletcher, and the Labor spokesman on transport and infrastructure, Anthony Albanese, join Matt Wordsworth to discuss the week in federal politics

The New Form Of Collective Giving, Changing Philanthropy In Australia
Making major donations to worthwhile causes is no longer just for the wealthy. In giving circles, members come together and pool their money, then vote to decide how the funds will be spent. Emily Stewart looks at one group in Melbourne that supports enterprises helping women and children.

Your Say On Lateline's Stories This Week
A favourite European city's fight to stem the tide of mass tourism and the young talent from Australia who became an opera sex symbol. Lateline's Jamie Cummins takes a look at your responses to some of our stories and interviews this week.

Lateline: November 10, 2017

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

The Late Debate: The Citizenship Saga Inside Manus The minister for urban infrastructure, Paul Fletcher, and the Labor spokesman on transport and infrastructure, Anthony Albanese, join Matt Wordsworth to discuss the week in federal politics The New Form Of Collective Giving, Changing Philanthropy In Australia Making major donations to worthwhile causes is no longer just for the wealthy. In giving circles, members come together and pool their money, then vote to decide how the funds will be spent. Emily Stewart looks at one group in Melbourne that supports enterprises helping women and children. Your Say On Lateline's Stories This Week A favourite European city's fight to stem the tide of mass tourism and the young talent from Australia who became an opera sex symbol. Lateline's Jamie Cummins takes a look at your responses to some of our stories and interviews this week.

The Beyonce Of Opera: De Niese Back Home For Australian Debut
Young Talent Time was the variety TV show that introduced Australian audiences to names such as Tina Arena, Dannii Minogue and Debra Byrne. At just nine years old, Danielle de Niese also got her first big break as the Young Talent Time's youngest-ever winner. Fast-forward to today and she's an internationally acclaimed soprano, gracing stages all over the world. The singer is making her local operatic debut in Opera Australia's production of The Merry Widow which opens next week in her hometown of Melbourne. Kyle Taylor has more.

School Of The Future: What Can Kids Learn From Robots?
There are calls tonight for a major rethink of the way teachers teach and the way children learn to better prepare them for the impacts of artificial intelligence and other advances in technology. We're taking you inside one primary school that's embracing technology in the classroom revealing the lessons kids can learn from robots and it turns out they can teach the machines a thing or two as well. Kyle Taylor produced this report.

NSW Education: Schools Must Prepare Kids For Intelligent Machines
Mark Scott heads up the New South Wales Department of Education. At a schools symposium today in Sydney, he delivered a speech detailing his vision for the future of education in a world dominated by intelligent machines. He also expressed alarm about the low participation rate of girls in maths and science subjects and talked about the urgent task of revamping a crowded curriculum that might benefit from a paring back that sees fewer subjects taught in greater depth.

Lateline: November 9, 2017

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

The Beyonce Of Opera: De Niese Back Home For Australian Debut Young Talent Time was the variety TV show that introduced Australian audiences to names such as Tina Arena, Dannii Minogue and Debra Byrne. At just nine years old, Danielle de Niese also got her first big break as the Young Talent Time's youngest-ever winner. Fast-forward to today and she's an internationally acclaimed soprano, gracing stages all over the world. The singer is making her local operatic debut in Opera Australia's production of The Merry Widow which opens next week in her hometown of Melbourne. Kyle Taylor has more. School Of The Future: What Can Kids Learn From Robots? There are calls tonight for a major rethink of the way teachers teach and the way children learn to better prepare them for the impacts of artificial intelligence and other advances in technology. We're taking you inside one primary school that's embracing technology in the classroom revealing the lessons kids can learn from robots and it turns out they can teach the machines a thing or two as well. Kyle Taylor produced this report. NSW Education: Schools Must Prepare Kids For Intelligent Machines Mark Scott heads up the New South Wales Department of Education. At a schools symposium today in Sydney, he delivered a speech detailing his vision for the future of education in a world dominated by intelligent machines. He also expressed alarm about the low participation rate of girls in maths and science subjects and talked about the urgent task of revamping a crowded curriculum that might benefit from a paring back that sees fewer subjects taught in greater depth.

Citizenship Saga: No End In Sight
There's still no end in sight to Parliament's citizenship crisis, despite a meeting between the two men with the most power to resolve it - PM Malcolm Turnbull and Opposition leader Bill Shorten. And tonight another senator is facing questions of dual citizenship. Political correspondent Matt Wordsworth reports.

Get Out: The Backlash Against Mass Tourism In Europe
Mass tourism has seen phenomenal growth across the world. But a backlash in Europe during the past summer is forcing popular destinations to reassess how they'll welcome visitors next peak season. The historic city of Amsterdam is trying a new approach to stop the overcrowding and so-called 'Disney-fication' that's causing tension between locals and tourists. From the Netherlands, Europe correspondent Lisa Millar reports

Debate: What Does It Mean To Be Human In The Age Of AI And Transhumanism?
What does it mean to be human today? And when does a human become something else? We ask 'cyborg-activist' Neil Harbisson and AI expert Aleksandra Przegalinska.

Lateline: November 8, 2017

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

Citizenship Saga: No End In Sight There's still no end in sight to Parliament's citizenship crisis, despite a meeting between the two men with the most power to resolve it - PM Malcolm Turnbull and Opposition leader Bill Shorten. And tonight another senator is facing questions of dual citizenship. Political correspondent Matt Wordsworth reports. Get Out: The Backlash Against Mass Tourism In Europe Mass tourism has seen phenomenal growth across the world. But a backlash in Europe during the past summer is forcing popular destinations to reassess how they'll welcome visitors next peak season. The historic city of Amsterdam is trying a new approach to stop the overcrowding and so-called 'Disney-fication' that's causing tension between locals and tourists. From the Netherlands, Europe correspondent Lisa Millar reports Debate: What Does It Mean To Be Human In The Age Of AI And Transhumanism? What does it mean to be human today? And when does a human become something else? We ask 'cyborg-activist' Neil Harbisson and AI expert Aleksandra Przegalinska.

Trump Arrives In Seoul On Asian Tour
US President Donald Trump's trip has given him a chance to talk up opportunities with trade partners - but it might also give him some political breathing space, as problems at home mount and his approval rating falls. Michael Vincent reports.

Can Trump's Tour Make Him Look 'Statesman-like'?
Foreign policy analyst and Washington Post columnist David Rothkopf talks to Emma Alberici about what US President Donald Trump hopes to gain from his visit to Asia.

The Increasingly Close Relationship Between Gambling And Sport
As the nation stops for the Melbourne Cup, Emma Alberici hosts a debate on the mutual dependency between betting and sport, featuring gambling industry spokesman Stephen Conroy, David Rowe from the Institute for Culture and Society at Western Sydney University and Tim Costello from the Alliance on Gambling Reform.

Lateline: November 7, 2017

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

Trump Arrives In Seoul On Asian Tour US President Donald Trump's trip has given him a chance to talk up opportunities with trade partners - but it might also give him some political breathing space, as problems at home mount and his approval rating falls. Michael Vincent reports. Can Trump's Tour Make Him Look 'Statesman-like'? Foreign policy analyst and Washington Post columnist David Rothkopf talks to Emma Alberici about what US President Donald Trump hopes to gain from his visit to Asia. The Increasingly Close Relationship Between Gambling And Sport As the nation stops for the Melbourne Cup, Emma Alberici hosts a debate on the mutual dependency between betting and sport, featuring gambling industry spokesman Stephen Conroy, David Rowe from the Institute for Culture and Society at Western Sydney University and Tim Costello from the Alliance on Gambling Reform.

Greens Criticise Major Parties Over Citizenship Audit Rejection
Emma Alberici speaks to Greens leader Richard Di Natale about the federal government's new plan to end the citizenship uncertainty as eligibility questions emerge over Liberal MP John Alexander, who's investigating whether he may be a British citizen through his father.

Inside Rehab: On The Frontline Of Australia's Latest Drug Crisis
With the use of opioid painkillers such as fentanyl and Oxycontin on the rise in Australia, there's a new focus on the best ways to treat addiction. While some argue abstinence is the only safe approach, others say medication-assisted therapies, like methadone programs, give opioid users the greatest chance of recovery. Tierney Bonini reports.

Tax Advocacy Group Calls For Stronger Action On Tax Evasion
Emma Alberici speaks to Mark Zirnsak from the Tax Justice Network about the largest data leak in history - the Paradise Papers.

Lateline: November 6, 2017

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

Greens Criticise Major Parties Over Citizenship Audit Rejection Emma Alberici speaks to Greens leader Richard Di Natale about the federal government's new plan to end the citizenship uncertainty as eligibility questions emerge over Liberal MP John Alexander, who's investigating whether he may be a British citizen through his father. Inside Rehab: On The Frontline Of Australia's Latest Drug Crisis With the use of opioid painkillers such as fentanyl and Oxycontin on the rise in Australia, there's a new focus on the best ways to treat addiction. While some argue abstinence is the only safe approach, others say medication-assisted therapies, like methadone programs, give opioid users the greatest chance of recovery. Tierney Bonini reports. Tax Advocacy Group Calls For Stronger Action On Tax Evasion Emma Alberici speaks to Mark Zirnsak from the Tax Justice Network about the largest data leak in history - the Paradise Papers.

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Bias is hard to avoid, but it can be really damaging - leading us to make poor choices without fairly weighing up the facts. This episode looks at bias in the media and why it can be particularly damaging.

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Bias is hard to avoid, but it can be really damaging - leading us to make poor choices without fairly weighing up the facts. This episode looks at bias in the media and why it can be particularly damaging.

How do you keep people safe from dog attacks?
The death of a toddler last month has reignited the debate about how to keep people safe from dogs. The RSPCA says training and education is the answer, but others want aggressive dogs banned.

Laura Tingle on the $4.5bn extra funding for Catholic and independent schools
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced $4.5 billion in extra funding for Catholic and independent schools.

Behind the lens of Parliament's prize photographer
This year, for the first time in history, the press gallery journalist of the year award went to a photographer, Alex Ellinghausen. He works for the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, and while you may not know his name the chances are you'll recognise his work - capturing politicians at their best, their worst and their most vulnerable.

The battle for control of powerlifting in Australia
Parliament house isn't the only place where you'll find politics. Pretty much any organisation, no matter how big or small, will at some stage become captive to people jockeying for power. The sport of powerlifting in Australia is a case in point, with two local federations vying for control - and the athletes caught in the middle.

Roadies, a look at life on the road
Behind every world-conquering band is a road crew that transports them from gig to gig, ensures they look and sound amazing, and literally works around the clock to keep the show on the road. Music writer Stuart Coupe's latest book, Roadies – The Secret History of Australian Rock'n'Roll, is a fascinating look at the often hidden side of the music business.

7.30: September 20, 2018

Years 11-12 News and current affairs

How do you keep people safe from dog attacks? The death of a toddler last month has reignited the debate about how to keep people safe from dogs. The RSPCA says training and education is the answer, but others want aggressive dogs banned. Laura Tingle on the $4.5bn extra funding for Catholic and independent schools Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced $4.5 billion in extra funding for Catholic and independent schools. Behind the lens of Parliament's prize photographer This year, for the first time in history, the press gallery journalist of the year award went to a photographer, Alex Ellinghausen. He works for the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, and while you may not know his name the chances are you'll recognise his work - capturing politicians at their best, their worst and their most vulnerable. The battle for control of powerlifting in Australia Parliament house isn't the only place where you'll find politics. Pretty much any organisation, no matter how big or small, will at some stage become captive to people jockeying for power. The sport of powerlifting in Australia is a case in point, with two local federations vying for control - and the athletes caught in the middle. Roadies, a look at life on the road Behind every world-conquering band is a road crew that transports them from gig to gig, ensures they look and sound amazing, and literally works around the clock to keep the show on the road. Music writer Stuart Coupe's latest book, Roadies – The Secret History of Australian Rock'n'Roll, is a fascinating look at the often hidden side of the music business.

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

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

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Biting, bite-sized comedy as Sammy J rips into the political machinations of Canberra and beyond. With an insatiable appetite for politics, Sammy blends comedy and song where he can harass and heckle the politics of the day.

Sammy J: September 20, 2018

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

Biting, bite-sized comedy as Sammy J rips into the political machinations of Canberra and beyond. With an insatiable appetite for politics, Sammy blends comedy and song where he can harass and heckle the politics of the day.

On a secret mission to kidnap a Nazi ocelot rumoured to know the codes to a submarine, a team of British commandos parachute into Berlin Zoo behind enemy lions.

Shaun Micallef's Mad as Hell: September 19, 2018

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

On a secret mission to kidnap a Nazi ocelot rumoured to know the codes to a submarine, a team of British commandos parachute into Berlin Zoo behind enemy lions.

Authorities fear copy-cat tampering in fruit contamination disaster
Since the story strawberry tampering broke more than 100 reports of contaminated fruit have been made around the country, sparking fears of copy-cat tampering. Authorities are scrambling to manage this slow-moving disaster as they try to limit the damage to an industry worth almost half a billion dollars.

Why are female Liberal MPs quitting Federal politics?
A number of female Liberal MPs have spoken out against internal party dynamics, while also announcing they won’t recontest the next election. But Prime Minister Scott Morrison insisting there is not a behaviour problem in Canberra.

Christian Porter discusses strawberry tampering and sexism in politics
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Marine archaeologists may have discovered the wreck of the Endeavour
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Meet Alec Knight, the first Australian male to join the New York City Ballet
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7.30: September 19, 2018

Years 11-12 News and current affairs

Authorities fear copy-cat tampering in fruit contamination disaster Since the story strawberry tampering broke more than 100 reports of contaminated fruit have been made around the country, sparking fears of copy-cat tampering. Authorities are scrambling to manage this slow-moving disaster as they try to limit the damage to an industry worth almost half a billion dollars. Why are female Liberal MPs quitting Federal politics? A number of female Liberal MPs have spoken out against internal party dynamics, while also announcing they won’t recontest the next election. But Prime Minister Scott Morrison insisting there is not a behaviour problem in Canberra. Christian Porter discusses strawberry tampering and sexism in politics Federal Attorney General, Christian Porter, talks to 7.30 about news laws introduced to counter the growing strawberry tampering crisis, and whether the Liberal Party has a problem with women. Marine archaeologists may have discovered the wreck of the Endeavour Historian David Hunt explains why the discovery of Capt. James Cook's ship, HMS Endeavour, would be an important moment in Australia's history. Meet Alec Knight, the first Australian male to join the New York City Ballet Alec Knight was just 17 when he moved to New York after being offered a coveted apprenticeship with the New York City Ballet. That was five years ago. Now he's the first Australian male to be given a contract with the prestigious ballet company.

The program ventures to Yam Island, the home of Australia's first Torres Strait Islander MP, Cynthia Lui, to find out how a shy young girl from one of the country's most remote communities became a state political leader.

Living Black: September 19, 2018

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

The program ventures to Yam Island, the home of Australia's first Torres Strait Islander MP, Cynthia Lui, to find out how a shy young girl from one of the country's most remote communities became a state political leader.

From Fromelles to Pozieres - we remember. Director of the Australian War Memorial, Dr Brendan Nelson speaks at the National Press Club in Canberra.

National Press Club Address: Brendan Nelson

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From Fromelles to Pozieres - we remember. Director of the Australian War Memorial, Dr Brendan Nelson speaks at the National Press Club in Canberra.

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A high-energy, fun way for upper primary and secondary students to learn about current issues and events in their world. Each program is built around major news stories of the week.

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In Mongolia's capital, people are literally dying to breathe. This episode, we visit a city with some of the dirtiest air in the world.

Dateline: The World's Dirtiest Air

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Catherine Marriott speaks about alleged sexual harassment by Barnaby Joyce. Mr Joyce denies the allegations
In a 7.30 exclusive, businesswoman Catherine Marriott speaks about alleged sexual harassment by Barnaby Joyce. Mr Joyce has denied the allegations and says he believes the complaint to be “spurious and defamatory”.

Inquiry into high rates of mental illness experienced by first responders
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Older Australians choosing to live at home for as long as possible
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Australian mum one of the stars of American bare knuckle boxing
In rural America a sport that's been underground since the 19th century is again legal. Bare knuckle boxing is as brutal as it sounds and an Australian mum from Brisbane is the sport's most marketable star.

7.30: September 18, 2018

Years 11-12 News and current affairs

Catherine Marriott speaks about alleged sexual harassment by Barnaby Joyce. Mr Joyce denies the allegations In a 7.30 exclusive, businesswoman Catherine Marriott speaks about alleged sexual harassment by Barnaby Joyce. Mr Joyce has denied the allegations and says he believes the complaint to be “spurious and defamatory”. Inquiry into high rates of mental illness experienced by first responders First responders to emergencies experience relatively high rates of mental illness and a parliamentary inquiry is trying to find out why. Older Australians choosing to live at home for as long as possible A growing number of older Australians are doing what they can to avoid aged care and retirement homes and are choosing to live at their own homes for as long as possible. Australian mum one of the stars of American bare knuckle boxing In rural America a sport that's been underground since the 19th century is again legal. Bare knuckle boxing is as brutal as it sounds and an Australian mum from Brisbane is the sport's most marketable star.

China is marrying Big Brother to Big Data. Every citizen will be watched and their behaviour scored in the most ambitious and sophisticated system of social control in history. Matthew Carney reports.

Foreign Correspondent: September 18, 2018

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

China is marrying Big Brother to Big Data. Every citizen will be watched and their behaviour scored in the most ambitious and sophisticated system of social control in history. Matthew Carney reports.

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: September 18, 2018

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.

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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.

Australian Story: The Show Must Go On

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

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.

Clive Palmer splashing cash as he attempts political comeback
Clive Palmer is attempting a spectacular comeback into federal politics.

Scott Morrison announces royal commission into aged care system
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a royal commission into Australia's aged care system.

Laura Tingle on decision by Liberal MP Ann Sudmalis to quit politics at next election
Liberal MP Ann Sudmalis says she will not recontest her marginal seat at the next election, blaming "branch-stacking, undermining and leaks".

Learning how to tame Australia's desert brumbies
The number of brumbies roaming free in Australia's red centre is growing by about 20 per cent every year.

7.30: September 17, 2018

Years 11-12 News and current affairs

Clive Palmer splashing cash as he attempts political comeback Clive Palmer is attempting a spectacular comeback into federal politics. Scott Morrison announces royal commission into aged care system Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a royal commission into Australia's aged care system. Laura Tingle on decision by Liberal MP Ann Sudmalis to quit politics at next election Liberal MP Ann Sudmalis says she will not recontest her marginal seat at the next election, blaming "branch-stacking, undermining and leaks". Learning how to tame Australia's desert brumbies The number of brumbies roaming free in Australia's red centre is growing by about 20 per cent every year.

Sarah Ferguson and the award-winning team investigate the issues and uncover the hidden stories that will have Australia talking.

Four Corners: September 17, 2018

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

Sarah Ferguson and the award-winning team investigate the issues and uncover the hidden stories that will have Australia talking.

Be part of the conversation as Tony Jones is joined by guests and a studio audience where the public ask the questions. Includes feminist icon and provocateur Germaine Greer and British journalist Andrew Neil.

Q and A: September 17, 2018

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

Be part of the conversation as Tony Jones is joined by guests and a studio audience where the public ask the questions. Includes feminist icon and provocateur Germaine Greer and British journalist Andrew Neil.

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

BtN Newsbreak: September 17, 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.

After a week of parliamentary sittings and with another week to come, Barrie Cassidy speaks with key players and a panel of experts to provide you the essential analysis, opinion, and robust debate to make sense of politics.

Insiders: September 16, 2018

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

After a week of parliamentary sittings and with another week to come, Barrie Cassidy speaks with key players and a panel of experts to provide you the essential analysis, opinion, and robust debate to make sense of politics.

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.

Landline: September 16, 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.

The outlook might be tough for home owners with mortgages but there are ways to beat the banks; Cloning your pet dog – is it cutting-edge science or barking mad? And Nicole Kidman's great friend, Aussie author Liane Moriarty.

60 Minutes: Bricks and Slaughter/Jurassic Bark/Novel Gazing

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

The outlook might be tough for home owners with mortgages but there are ways to beat the banks; Cloning your pet dog – is it cutting-edge science or barking mad? And Nicole Kidman's great friend, Aussie author Liane Moriarty.

Melissa Doyle leads a team of Australia's best reporters, breaking the stories that matter.

Sunday Night: September 16, 2018

Years 11-12 News and current affairs

Melissa Doyle leads a team of Australia's best reporters, breaking the stories that matter.

A highly infectious disease is sweeping the globe, with a rapidly rising death toll. It's the Disease X the World Health Organization warned of. In a hypothetical pandemic an expert panel looks at how Australia would respond.

This is Not a Drill

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

A highly infectious disease is sweeping the globe, with a rapidly rising death toll. It's the Disease X the World Health Organization warned of. In a hypothetical pandemic an expert panel looks at how Australia would respond.

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