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ABC Behind The News

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The BTN Audio Update is high-energy news for kids! It’s a quick wrap of the big, breaking, and just plain weird stories of the day told in simple, fun language. It’s brought to you by the team at ABC’s Behind The News. The updates are released every weekday at 2pm AEST.

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00:03:54

Farewell Wookie

ABC Behind The News ·

2019/05/03

The guy in the Chewbacca suit - AKA Peter Mayhew - has died, and he's being remembered as a great guy who did an awesome job at bringing the gentle giant to life. Also on the pod today, Aussie kids take to the streets to call for more action on climate change in the lead-up to next month's big election, the makers of Pokemon Go want you to have a go at their new Harry Potter-themed AR creation, a popstar and the Lady Of Winterfell are married by the king of rock'n'roll, and a wireless earbud that

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00:03:40

K-Pop Your Way To The Top

ABC Behind The News ·

2019/05/02

So you wanna be a K-Pop star. Join the queue! Turns out there's about a million people with their eyes on the same prize! Today on the pod, we discuss what it takes. We're also finding out why we need to keep hippos around, discovering the answer to the age-old question about the location of the famed Sesame Street, and shaking our heads at the suspicious object that stopped traffic in Chicago this week...

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00:03:48

Smol Birbs Warbling

ABC Behind The News ·

2019/05/01

Birds are arguably the planet's original music makers. Their songs have been around far longer than human tunes. So it seems fair enough that a chorus of musical birds has landed a spot on the UK charts. Also on the pod today, do you think being able to see how many likes photos on Instagram have could be affecting your mental health? The bosses do, so they're trialing a new version of Instagram that takes the likes out of the equation. We're also chasing the fastest teenager on earth (a pointless

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00:03:53

Is This Whale A Spy?

ABC Behind The News ·

2019/04/30

Some Norwegians have found a suspicious beluga whale. But how can a whale be suspicious, I hear you ask? When it's got a harness designed to fit a camera strapped to its back is how. Also on the pod today, we found out about how you're contributing to a crisis just by sitting quietly in your chair, Pooh's forest home burns down, and our leaders go head to head ahead of the big day in May (that's the election, by the way).

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00:03:20

Avenge This, Every Other Movie Ever

ABC Behind The News ·

2019/04/29

Avengers: End Game breaks every movie record you can think of in its opening week, why Big Ben shouldn't really be running the London Marathon, Tay Tay's back back with a record-breaking single that the lovers gonna love, while some burglars really #fail at pulling a swifty.

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00:03:40

Where The Chicks At?

ABC Behind The News ·

2019/04/26

Antarctica has a problem... there aren't enough baby penguins! Now scientists are trying to figure out a way to save them. Also on the pod today, the new Fortnite mode that's got gamers excited, a giant hollowed-out potato that more a-peeling than you might think, and a blind dog gets a helpful little pal.

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00:04:00

Mozzie Bites

ABC Behind The News ·

2019/04/25

Here in the land down under, a mozzie bite is generally nothing to stress about. But in Africa, it can be life threatening. That's because of a disease called malaria... but now there's a vaccine for it. Also on the pod today, Aussies get up early for ANZAC dawn services, a TikTok ban in India comes to an abrupt end, and Lego announces a new range of blocks with braille.

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00:04:08

Alien Shakes

ABC Behind The News ·

2019/04/24

Earthquakes happen on Mars too! Who woulda thunk it? Well, they should really be called "marsquakes", and they happen even though the red planet doesn't have the tectonic plates we've got here on earth. Also on the pod today, some exciting news about Australia's biggest lake, the tense lead-up to the first Fortnite World Cup, and a set of brand new words is added to the dictionary.

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00:04:39

Standing Strong With Sri Lanka

ABC Behind The News ·

2019/04/23

For a lot of people in Sri Lanka, Easter was not the peaceful, relaxing time it should have been. There were a series of terrorist attacks across the country, and police have arrested at least 40 people. In the pod today, we chat about what happened, and how to deal with upsetting news like this. But it's not all doom and gloom, we're also meeting an Aussie girl who's just had a prosthetic hand made for her! Believe it or not, it's made out of shampoo bottles. I'll also tell you the crazy story of

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00:04:31

Buns & Bunnies!

ABC Behind The News ·

2019/04/18

It's nearly Easter! Gear up for chocolate overload. Ever wondered why we eat hot cross buns at this time of year? All will be revealed. Also on the pod today, Australia's tallest tree survives a natural disaster, Beyonce surprises her fans with a big double whammy release, and a one-of-a-kind online auction that you'd be crazy to ignore... if you were a dino-crazy billionaire...

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00:04:14

Baby Bats

ABC Behind The News ·

2019/04/17

Do you have pet? Rebecca has about 600 of them right now... and as you can imagine, it's pretty chaotic! Also on the pod today, the precious relics saved from the Notre Dame fire, why people seem to think the rapper Drake might be ~cursed~, and the soggy doggy that was found paddling a long way from home.

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00:03:19

Tiny Beating Heart

ABC Behind The News ·

2019/04/16

A tiny heart, made of human cells. It's 3D printing on a whole new flesh-and-blood level. Also on the pod today, the famous French cathedral that fell victim to a terrible fire, an Aussie surfing comp that's getting serious about equal pay for men and women, and the evidence I've always wanted about the cleanliness of beards.

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00:03:10

This Is How She Rolls

ABC Behind The News ·

2019/04/15

A ten year old Olympian, a 16 year old pilot on the solo adventure of a lifetime... young people can do amazing things! Today the pod is full of them. We're also checking out the widest plane ever to grace our skies, and a 99 year old who's showing the world it's never too late to start learning.

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00:04:25

The Pack Is Back

ABC Behind The News ·

2019/04/12

More than a century go, they were hunted out of Europe. Now wolves are back, and they're getting a mixed welcome. Also on the pod today, why Julian Assange is back in the headlines, a spectacular moon-landing fail, and a six year old who knows how to spin discs.

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00:04:05

A Hole Lot Of Black

ABC Behind The News ·

2019/04/11

It's a big day for astronomers! They've managed to snap the first ever photo of a real-life black hole. Also on the pod today, we finally have a date locked in for the election (and it happens to coincide with the world's biggest singing contest). We're checking out which clothing labels get the ethical tick of approval, wincing through a real life horror story, and recovering with the heartwarming tale of Rocky the doggo.

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00:03:47

Bluey's Banter

ABC Behind The News ·

2019/04/10

Aussie accents are hard enough to find on Aussie televisions... let alone TVs overseas! But the creators of the hit show Bluey are setting out to change that. Also on the pod today, we meet a teenager facing a tough choice - which flag he'll fly beside his name at the Olympics. We also dig up an Egyptian tomb, and bop along to Billie Eilish's record-breaking album.

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00:04:07

Chart Topping K-Poppers

ABC Behind The News ·

2019/04/09

If you don't know Blackpink, allow me to introduce you. They're a K-Pop group making waves in the music scene, and breaking YouTube records along the way. Also on the pod today, why are our pollies obsessed with electric cars all of a sudden? Clue: it has everything to do with the election. We're also cheering on teenage surfer Caroline Marks as she pulls in some serious prize money, learning about the beach weeds you can actually eat, and being thoroughly entertained by the peeps in the US pushing

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00:03:43

Breakfast Buddies

ABC Behind The News ·

2019/04/08

What do you do when your classmates are hungry? Feed them! One Aussie kid shows us how it's done. Also on the pod today, Tik Tok lands itself in hot water (again), a disease we thought we said goodbye to forever pops in to say hello, and the big group of vegans who made some Melburnians late for work this morning.

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00:03:35

Lemme Float This Idea

ABC Behind The News ·

2019/04/05

A bunch of clever professionals who've been busy designing the aqua-cities of the future. They look pretty awesome! Also, how do you feel about your mum or dad knowing exactly where you are at any given time... down to the exact coordinates? Today on the pod, we hear your thoughts about that. There's also a big investigation into the disability sector happening (which has been a long time coming for some people) and a royal with some controversial ideas about one of the world's biggest online

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00:03:31

Stay Don't Stray

ABC Behind The News ·

2019/04/04

Cats. They're adorable, but there are way too many of them roaming about in the wild. On the pod, we learn a bit about strays on World Stray Day. We also meet a 6 year old surfer who's planning to make some serious waves in the sport, suss out a couple of celebs who are new to Instagram, and learn how to win a sleepover with the Mona Lisa herself.

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