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StoriesBTN Classroom Episode 5Iran Attack, Middle Powers, Measles, Concussion Helmet & Mum Shirl for Women’s History MonthDuration: 24 minutes 30 seconds24m BTN Classroom Episode 4Coles Court Case, Ukraine Anniversary, Young Senator, Aliens & Kosciuszko Kid.Duration: 24 minutes 30 seconds24m BTN Classroom Episode 3Leadership Spill, Roblox, Ramadan, History of Skiing & Tilly the Snake CatcherDuration: 24 minutes 30 seconds24m BTN Classroom Episode 2Inflation Fighting, Apology Anniversary, Beach Safety, Artemis 2 Launch & Women in STEM.Duration: 24 minutes 30 seconds24m How To Deal With Upsetting NewsWe speak to an expert to find out how to deal with upsetting news.Why E-Bikes Could Soon Be Banned For Under-16s in QLDWe find out why the Queensland Government wants to put age limits on e-bikes and e-scooters.Why Kyle and Jackie O’s Show Suddenly EndedWe take a look at what led to the shock cancellation of one of Australia’s biggest radio shows.Why The US Government Isn't Happy With Claude AIWe find out why the US Government has ordered the phasing out of Anthropic AI's products.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 LIVE: Alien SearchIs there life out there? What will it look like? How do we find them, or, are they trying to find us?LIVE: Snake HandlingMeet professional snake catcher Jesse and Sirus the Murray-Darling Carpet Python.LIVE: Women In STEMWomen in STEM advocate, Tiahni Adamson was on the show to get all sciencey and answer your questions.LIVE: How We Make TelevisionLet's take a look at some of the processes and technology we use in television land to bring you BTN.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 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