Whiplash Summer
Clean-up is underway in flood-hit parts of Northern Australia, while other areas are still waiting for more rain. The record-breaking wet, which followed record-breaking heat, has many calling this a "whiplash summer". Some scientists say it's a sign that climate change is disrupting the weather patterns we're used to. ✏️ Teacher Resource

Military Alliances
There's been tension between the US and its European allies after US President Donald Trump asked for their help in responding to Iranian forces controlling the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz. Mr Trump says they have an obligation to help, but not everyone agrees. We find out more about the pros and cons of military alliances and how countries decide whether or not to act together.

Robot Comp
We meet some of the participants in the FIRST Robotics Competition, which brings together teams of students — and their robots — from across Asia and the Pacific to battle for programming supremacy.

Indra Brown
We catch up with Australia's youngest Winter Olympian, Indra Brown, fresh from winning gold at the Junior World Championships in Canada.

Jackie Huggins | Women's History Month
We continue our Women's History Month series, sharing the stories of trailblazing Australian women with the help of our rookie reporters. This week, we learn about the life of Professor Jackie Huggins. ✏️ Teacher Resource
 

Gender Roles
A new global survey has shown that Gen Zs are more likely than any other generation to value "traditional" gender roles and hold anti-feminist beliefs. And with 'manosphere' and toxic masculinity in the spotlight lately, we explore what's driving these beliefs and ask young Aussies what they think. ✏️ Teacher Resource

Indigenous Mental Health
Research shows that young First Nations people are much more likely to experience mental health challenges than non-Indigenous Australians. Amelia chats to high school students and experts at the Aboriginal Youth Summit on Kaurna Land in South Australia to find out about what they think and how racism factors into the issue.

BTN Newsbreak keeps kids up to date each weekday - even through school term breaks. Join Nat each evening for a wrap of what's been happening in the world.

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