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BTN is 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.

Classroom

Income Tax Changes

What is tax and why has it been in the news a lot lately?

Jack dressed as a peasant looks unimpressed. A sign saying taxes in the background.

Duration: 4 minutes 39 seconds

Queensland Wild Weather

The wild weather over the past few months has affected many Australian families and businesses.

A sailing boat washed up on a beach beach in windy conditions.

Duration: 3 minutes 46 seconds

Young Political Journalist

15 year old Quinn has been covering US politics for several years.

A 15-year-old with short brown hair and the faintest smile poses at an event.

Duration: 4 minutes 12 seconds

Beach Safety

What are the risks and what we can do to stay safe while at the beach.

A surf lifesaver stands on the beach holding a red and yellow flag looking out over the ocean.

Duration: 3 minutes 43 seconds

Finding Confidence in Performing

Katiana, who tells us how a school production of the Sapphires helped her find confidence and friendship.

Young woman in school uniform smiles to camera outside in a Garden.

Duration: 2 minutes 14 seconds

BTN Classroom Episode 1

Income Tax Changes, Queensland Wild Weather, Young Political Journalist, Beach Safety & Finding Confidence in Performing.

Amelia smiles to camera

Duration: 24 minutes 30 seconds

Newsbreak

Lava Blocking Roads In Iceland

More than 20,000 people are without hot water as lava flows on Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula.

Lava flowing in Iceland.

Aussie Companies Accused Of Price Gouging

We check out a new report which says lots of big companies in Australia are guilty of price gouging.

Person paying with a card.

Taylor Swift Ticket Scams On The Rise

Police are warning fans to be alert as people try to buy last-minute Taylor Swift tickets.

Taylor Swift next to a fake Taylor Swift Ticket.

Why King Charles Is Stepping Down From Public Facing Duties

Early this morning, Buckingham Palace released a statement saying King Charles has cancer.

A close-up of King Charles's face.

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Submit Your Shout-Out

Do you want see your class on BTN? Well then, read the instructions and send in your video. But you'd better hurry, last year we filled up quick...

The title 'School Shout Out' in a bright energetic treatment.

2024 Broadcast & Schedule Times

Find out what time BTN is on and when BTN Classroom & Newsbreak episodes are showing throughout the year.

A stack of retro TVs displaying stills from BTN episodes.

Filming, Framing & The Rule of the Thirds

Have you ever wondered what it takes to put together a news story? Great news! In this video, Nat explains all about filming, framing & the rule of the thirds.

Nat looks worries while dressed up as a cameraman holding a professional broadcast camera.

Upsetting News

Most of the time the world is a beautiful place but sometimes it can be scary too.

Duration: 1 minute 34 seconds

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