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BTN, Tuesday 17th March, Ep 7

Top End Floods
Devastating floods have hit parts of the Northern Territory after heavy rain caused the Daly and Katherine Rivers to burst their banks. We meet some kids impacted by the floods and find out what brought so much rain to the Top End of Australia. ✏️ Teacher Resource

Oil Prices
There’s been a lot of talk this week about the price of oil, as fighting in the Middle East drives prices up around the world. We find out why oil is such a valuable commodity and why a shortage can have so many people worried.

Movie Sounds
It’s awards season in Hollywood, when there’s a lot of talk about the stars of the screen. But it’s also a time to recognise the work that goes on behind the scenes to make movies. We meet a foley artist and learn how he creates sounds for Hollywood blockbusters

F4 Driver
We meet Joanne, a 17-year-old Formula 4 driver from Victoria who’s gearing up to race at the Kyojo Cup in Japan. She tells us about her passion for motorsport and where it might take her.

Margaret Tucker | Women’s History Month
We continue our series celebrating pioneering Australian women by learning about activist and writer Margaret Tucker.✏️ Teacher Resource
 

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Sports Uniforms
Studies in Australia and overseas show that a big percentage of girls drop out of sport when they get older, and many say a big reason for that is the clothes they have to wear. We speak to some teenagers in the UK who have worked with a major sportswear brand to redesign their sports uniforms. ✏️ Teacher Resource

F4 Driver
Aussie Formula 4 star Joanne Ciconte is only 17-years-old and already living out her dreams of being a race car driver. Amelia caught up with her to find out what it was like being featured in Netflix documentary series F1: The Academy and how she'd like to see more women in motorsport.

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