Journalist Safety
World leaders and aid organisations have criticised Israel for an attack on a Gaza hospital that killed 20 people, including five journalists. Almost 200 reporters have now been killed since the beginning of the war, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists. We find out why war reporting is important, and why the people who do it are protected under international law.
Housing Problems
The Australian government has announced some policies designed to make it easier for Australians to buy a house. We find out why the price of homes has become such a big problem in Australia and what’s being done to try to solve it.
PFAS App
A group of students from Bowral in New South Wales are on a mission to reduce the amount of PFAS in the environment. They’ve created an app to identify the chemicals in groceries and started a petition calling for better labelling laws. Wren finds out what PFAS are and why they’ve become a global problem.
Flag Day
September 3 is Flag Day, which marks the date that the Australian flag was flown for the first time in 1901. We find out how Australia’s flag came to be, and why some say it’s time for a re-design. ✏️ Teacher Resource
Her Way
We catch up with Abby, a 14-year-old sports journalist who started her own magazine dedicated to promoting women in sport. Abby tells why she created Her Way back in 2021 and how it’s grown since then. ✏️ Teacher Resource |