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1 online resource (streaming video file) (24 min. 37 sec.) ; 148626057 bytes |
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Code RedSome schools have been closed and families were warned to leave their homes because of a catastrophic fire warning. What is going on? After Black Saturday earlier this year, the rules for bushfires have changed and it could mean big changes for schools in heatwaves. Kirsty explains why. Story explains new fire warning system and school closures. Sports FundingAussies love sport and its athletes do really well in international comps. But a new report says the government should rethink how much its spends on chasing Olympic gold. How can that be? Catherine investigates why. Story explains Crawford Reports and reactions to it Forgotten AustraliansCan you imagine what it would be like if you were bullied or treated badly and didn't have someone to turn to for help? 30 years ago that's what life was like for some kids. They're called the Forgotten Australians and the Prime Minister has now said he was sorry for the way they had been treated. It was an enormously emotional moment which made adults break down and cry. Why did it happen? Kirsty finds out. Story explains background to Forgotten Australians. Rhino RapAnother animal facing the danger of extinction is the rhino. However one 12 year old Aussie schoolkid is doing his bit to save them and becoming a rap star in the process! Catherine has his amazing story. Story explains extinction problem for rhinos. Catherine meets kid who has become a YouTube star with a rap song about them. Imaginary Friends When you grew up did you have an imaginary friend? Did your parents give you a hard time? Maybe they were wrong! Research has found some surprising results about invisible friends! Story looks at a play by school kids about imaginary friends. Research shows many kids have imaginary friends and they might help kids learn socialisation and communication skills |
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Broadcast 2009-11-24 at 10:00:00 |
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Classification: G |
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Forest fires -- Prevention and control.
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Government spending policy -- Economic aspects.
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Rhinoceroses.
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Sports -- Finance.
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Wildlife conservation.
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Australia.
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Streaming video
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Bazley, Nathan, host
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Bennett, Andrew, contributor
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Bennett, Kirsty, reporter
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Coates, John, contributor
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Ellis, Catherine, reporter
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Ellis, Kate, contributor
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Evans, Kate, contributor
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Harris, Klay, contributor
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Radford, Jim, contributor
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Rudd, Kevin, contributor
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Stringer, Damon, contributor
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