Features - Behind The News

BTN's Media Literacy Series exploring Fake News, Bias, Ethics and moreIn a time of information overload, media literacy & understanding the news has become more important than ever.BTN 50th AnniversaryTo mark our 50th Anniversary we produced a mini documentary, hosted Q&A and featured Rookie Reporters from around the country. Check it out.History of Anzac DayANZAC Day is probably Australia's most important national commemoration. It's the day when Australia and New Zealand stop to remember those who have served and died in the military.Duration: 24 minutes 30 seconds24m WWII VP Day Anniversary SpecialWe look at the events that led up to World War II and give a brief history of one of the deadliest conflicts that the world has ever seen. And also find out about Australia's role in the war, the bombing of Darwin and the impact it had on the world.Duration: 24 minutes 30 seconds24m HMB Endeavour 250th AnniversaryA special episode commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Endeavour’s voyage to Australia.Duration: 24 minutes 30 seconds24m 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 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 BTN High Careers SpecialWe find out about Australia’s tradie shortage and speak with two young apprentices, we explore the different types of jobs required for a big theatre production, and we discover what it takes to become an elite athlete.Duration: 22 minutes 30 seconds22m 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 Future of Travel SpecialThis BTN special looks at the future of transport. We find out more about electric cars, take a ride on a train that travels at super-high speeds and check out what the cars of the future might look like. (Science | Design & Technologies)Duration: 12 minutes 54 seconds12m Global Citizenship SpecialGlobal Citizenship is the topic of this BTN special. We meet some kids taking part in the World Peace Games, find out more about the history of the UN and learn about the important work the World Food Programme does. (HASS)Duration: 13 minutes 21 seconds13m Online Safety SpecialThis Online Safety special looks at how your digital footprint might affect you later in life, learn about some rules that help keep kids safe online and find out more about online trolls. (Digital Technologies)Duration: 12 minutes 45 seconds12m Threatened Species SpecialThis Threatened Species special looks at plants that are in trouble, the impact the Black Summer bushfires had on koalas and we learn more about the importance of frogs. (Science)Duration: 12 minutes 11 seconds12m 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.Back to topFooter