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BTN High breaks down the week's biggest news stories for Aussie high schoolers.

BTN High breaks down the week's biggest news stories for Aussie high schoolers.

We meet the Torres Strait Islander students who have just become published authors through the Indigenous Literacy Foundation’s 'Create' Program.

New research shows only 34% of school leavers understand how superannuation works. We break down what super actually is, and how the choices young Aussies make today will shape their future wealth.

Once science fiction, some say Mars colonisation is now a serious prospect. We find out what it would take to live on Mars and whether or not it's a realistic goal.

Despite agriculture being the backbone of society, fewer students are choosing careers in the industry. We talk to some agricultural science students about why it's a good time to get into ag!

As weak ticket sales force some big theatre productions to close early or cancel, we ask Aussie teens if they still attend shows and speak with young actors about the future of live performance.

We break down the H5N1 bird flu virus and meet a young poultry farmer to see how the outbreak is impacting his business.

We meet a court sketch artist to find out about his unique profession and why artists are still used to capture the visual drama of a trial.

Australia's temporary fuel excise cut has officially ended, leaving drivers to face the full impact at the bowser. We explore how the cost of fuel is affecting young people on limited incomes.

The biggest movie in the world right now is The Odyssey. It's been breaking records at the box office and causing a stir for its technical achievements and also for its interpretation of an almost 3000-year-old story.

Meet Poeva and Akesa, sisters who swapped their vulnerable island home in Tuvalu for a new start in Australia. They open up about the real, daily impact of climate change.

The teenage barber offering free haircuts to the public, we sit down with him to hear how it all started.

Thousands of young Australians are being targeted by sextortion, a dangerous form of online blackmail. We break down what it is, the impact of AI, and how you can protect yourself.

We meet teenager, Tasmania Hannant, who's been named as one of Australia’s 2026 Youth Literacy Ambassadors. We find out more about the role and why she wants to spread her love of reading and writing.

Many young women take the contraceptive pill for all sorts of reasons, but not everyone is aware of all the side effects. We ask medical experts and users about its impact on mood and mental health.

We meet Mohamed Semra, who became a mayor at just 27. We hear how he overcame racism and stereotypes to be a voice for his local community.

SpaceX has successfully launched the biggest IPO in history, making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire. We find out more about this astronomical deal and look at how the stock market works.

New testing shows digital literacy levels among Aussie students are the lowest they've been in 20 years. We find out why this might be happening and why it matters.

Research suggests many under-16-year-olds are still active on social media platforms, despite Australia’s social media ban. We explore why it’s happening and test how effective age checks are.

Experts are worried about the impact social media trends such as 'looksmaxxing' and 'mogging' may be having on the mental health of young men. We find out more about these trends and what young Aussies think.

A draft of the Children's Online Privacy Code is open to public feedback, before it's made official in December. So, what is this code all about and do young people care about their privacy online?

Since 1950, the Turing Test has been used as a test of artificial intelligence. But now some chatbots have officially passed the test and it has some asking whether we need a new test.

We find out what Reconciliation Week means to young people and why this year's theme is "All In".

Changes to the capital gains tax discount in the budget aims to help young people into the housing market, but it could also affect future investments. We ask young people if and how they're saving.

The Federal Government says this year's budget is aimed at giving young Australians a fairer go. We unpack some of the policies in the budget and ask young people for their views.

Compass and BTN team up to bring you a story about 22-year-old Satara who was Australia's Youth Representative to the United Nations for 2025. We find out about her role and the issues she's addressing to help young people.

The UK's approved new laws banning anyone born after 2008 from buying cigarettes. We find out what young Aussies think about the move, and whether it's something Australia should do.

The recent assassination attempt on the US President has been the subject of conspiracy theories, with some questioning whether the event was staged. We find out why theories like this spread.

Multi-level marketing (MLMs) has been surrounded by controversy and legal issues for years. We break down the business model and find out what consumer law experts think about it.

It’s been 50 years since the first Vietnamese boat people arrived in Australia, following the end of the Vietnam War. We speak with some young people whose family members experienced the journey firsthand.

2026 has been a big year for news, which can have an impact on our mental health. We chat to teens about how they're feeling about the news cycle and get some advice about how to look after ourselves while staying informed.

Former AFL and SANFL star Leigh Ryswyk recently came out publicly as the first openly gay man in the sport. BTN caught up with him to find out about his experience and what he hopes it means for others.

Australia has one of the highest rates of ACL injuries per number of people in the world. Now, younger people have the highest chance of tearing their ACL. We find out why and talk to people about their experiences.

First Nations teens share their experiences of racism and how they're taking charge of their mental health.

We explore why Gen Zs are more likely than any other generation to value "traditional" gender roles and hold anti-feminist beliefs.

We catch up with 17-year old Aussie Formula 4 star Joanne Ciconte, who's featured in the Netflix documentary series F1: The Academy.

We find out why uncomfortable uniforms are discouraging some girls from participating in sport and meet some students form the UK who've tried to solve the problem by designing their own.

With awards season shining the spotlight on successful Aussie actors, we find out whether a career on the stage or screen is a realistic dream for young people.

We find out why a war that's being fought on the other side of the world is impacting Australians.

We find out what International Women's Day means to young people, 115 years since the first one was held.

Is the world designed for men? We explore how some female designers and researchers are working to challenge design bias.

Charlotte Walker made history in 2025 by becoming the youngest Senator to ever be elected to Australian Parliament. We find out what it's like for a young person in politics, and why more young people should get involved.

From interest rates to house prices and the cost-of-living, it's hard to escape the rising cost of everything. We find out how young Aussies feel about their financial futures and how they're planning ahead.

We learn about the upcoming Artemis 2 mission, and ask young Aussies if space exploration is worth the time and cost.

We look into how protective headgear may soon be able to prevent concussion in footy players.

We explore the rise and fall (and rise again) of gold.

We ask young people about their political preferences, and if they still trust the major parties.

Parliament has passed the toughest federal hate speech laws in Australia's history. We look at what the new rules are, and the reasons they were introduced.

Nearly two months after Australia's social media ban for under 16s came into force, we hear from teens about how they're coping with the changes.