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BTNHow To Deal With Upsetting NewsWe speak to an expert to find out how to deal with upsetting news.BTN Classroom Episode 5Iran Attack, Middle Powers, Measles, Concussion Helmet & Mum Shirl for Women’s History MonthDuration: 24 minutes 30 seconds24m Iran AttackIsrael and the United States have carried out major attacks on Iran.Duration: 4 minutes 33 seconds4m 33sMiddle PowersWhy are countries like Canada, Australia, Indonesia and Finland known as middle powers?Duration: 4 minutes 10 seconds4m 10sMeaslesThere’s been a big increase in the number of people coming down with measles recently ✏️Duration: 3 minutes 57 seconds3m 57sConcussion HelmetA new helmet that’s been designed to try to prevent concussions in contact sports.Duration: 3 minutes 38 seconds3m 38sMum ShirlFind out how Shirley Colleen Smith earnt her the nickname Mum Shirl ✏️Duration: 3 minutes 6 seconds3m 6sBTN Live: The World of VirusesThis week we look into the very teeny tiny world of viruses... so send us in your big brain questions.Is IWD still important?We find out how do young people feel about International Women’s Day.Duration: 5 minutes 41 seconds5m Is the world designed for men?A lot of what we all use every day was designed to work best for only 50% of the population ✏️Duration: 6 minutes 50 seconds6m Youngest Senator EverLast year, Charlotte Walker made history as the youngest senator to be elected to the Australian parliament. ✏️Duration: 5 minutes 41 seconds5m Are You Worried About Money?With the rising cost of, well, everything, we find out how young people feel, and what they can do.Duration: 7 minutes 30 seconds7m Connect with BTNDiscover more on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.Get the BTN newsletter Discover new content and find out what’s coming up next weekEmail addressSubscribeYour information is being handled in accordance with the ABC Privacy Collection Statement.BTN Quiz Ep 5, 2026A quiz about Iran Attack, Middle Powers, Measles, Concussion Helmet & Mum Shirl.How To Deal With Upsetting NewsWhile staying informed is important, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by bad news happening in the world.Duration: 1 minute 42 seconds1m 42sSend In Your School Shout-OutGet in quick as we fill up quick! If you haven't done one in previous years, get to it and start snapping!What's your Passion Project?Do you and your classmates have something you’re passionate about?Duration: 26 seconds26sWhat is Morris Gleitzman's book 'Boy Overboard' About?Isla asks fellow Morris Gleitzman fans for their thoughts on his book, Boy Overboard.Duration: 3 minutes 57 seconds3m 57sWill Aussies make the switch from petrol to electric cars?Hannah investigates how the transition to electric cars will affect Australians.Duration: 3 minutes 23 seconds3m 23sFind Out About ShorebirdsDid you know Broome gets over 100,000 visitors each year? Travelling as far away as from Siberia! … no, not people, shorebirds!Duration: 6 minutes 23 seconds6m Raising Awareness to Protect KoalasAfter watching a BTN report about Koalas being listed as endangered, students at Epping North Public School took action!Duration: 6 minutes 32 seconds6m Space SpecialWe take a look at what the discovery of liquid water under Mars’ surface could mean, we discover how space affects the human body, and Aussie astronomers discover the fastest-growing black hole. (Science)Duration: 13 minutes 3 seconds13m Animal Science SpecialWe learn how scientists are trying to identify more than 100-thousand new marine species, a competition hopes to crack the code of animal communication, and could genetic engineering bring back extinct species? We find out. (Science)Duration: 13 minutes 20 seconds13m Sport SpecialWe learn about the history of soccer for World Football Day, we meet 11-year old BMX race Penny and 10-year old Lazarus whose dream is to become a F1 driver, and we check out the Wheelchair Rugby World Challenge. (Health and Physical Education)Duration: 14 minutes 27 seconds14m Finance SpecialIn this BTN Finance Special, we learn about the Reserve Bank and what interest rates are, discover why gold holds such high value, and we meet a star from TV show ‘Teenage Boss’ to learn about family finances.Duration: 13 minutes 27 seconds13m Back to topFooter