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BTN Latest Rookie Reports

Auslan School

We speak to students - deaf and hearing - at a bilingual Auslan school to learn what Auslan is. ✏️

Four students in school uniform sign KPS!

Duration: 4 minutes 2 seconds

Human-Powered Vehicles

Students from Cranbourne West Primary in Victoria share their passion for racing pedal-powered cars.

About 30 kids pose for a photo next to three human powered bikes which look like miniature bullet train carriages.

Duration: 2 minutes 53 seconds

Audio Descriptions

Thanks to Reece, BTN now has Audio Descriptions... but what are they?

Reece smiles cheekily to camera next to an AD symbol and BTN thumbnail advising the show is audio described.

Duration: 2 minutes 54 seconds

Chess Champ

11-year-old Reyaansh is a rising Aussie chess star with big plans to be the country’s youngest Grandmaster.

Illustration of Reyaansh looking to camera and chess pieces around him against a chess board.

Duration: 3 minutes 54 seconds

Charity Flights

A charity called Little Wings has been flying Winnie to medical appointments over 400 kms away.

Winnie inset on an image of the Little Wings aeroplane on the tarmac.

Duration: 3 minutes

BMX Racer

Penny is an 11-year-old BMX racer who’s about to compete in the World Championships.

Penny smiles while sitting on her bike. An action shot of her taking a turn in the background along with stylistic tire treads.

Duration: 3 minutes 7 seconds

Cyclone Kids

It's been a pretty scary time for the many people living in the path of the storm.

Seven kids in a collage.

Duration: 3 minutes 59 seconds

Rookie Reporter Training

How to make a Rookie Report

Our Rookie Reporters come from all over Australia and bring us stories about their life and experiences. Find out how to create yours with this helpful guide.

Duration: 4 minutes 16 seconds

How To Submit Your Rookie Report

Check out these requirements your Rookie Reporter video needs before you send in to us.

Illustration of a child holding out a camera to record a scene. Send in your Rookie Report.

Filming, Framing & The Rule of the Thirds

Have you ever wondered what it takes to put together a news story? Great news! In this video, Nat explains all about filming, framing & the rule of the thirds.

Nat looks worries while dressed up as a cameraman holding a professional broadcast camera.

Recording great audio

Leandro Palacio, ABC Open producer demonstrates some techniques for capturing great sound in a news story.

Recording audio demonstration

Duration: 2 minutes 29 seconds

Your Rookie Reports

What is Morris Gleitzman's book 'Boy Overboard' About?

Isla asks fellow Morris Gleitzman fans for their thoughts on his book, Boy Overboard.

Isla Q, Isla E, Halina, Josie and Rosie wave to camera outside on a patio. Three of Gleitzman's book covers.

Duration: 3 minutes 57 seconds

Will Aussies make the switch from petrol to electric cars?

Hannah investigates how the transition to electric cars will affect Australians.

Hannah smiles while she sits in an electric car holding the steering wheel.

Duration: 3 minutes 23 seconds

Find Out About Shorebirds

Did you know Broome gets over 100,000 visitors each year? Travelling as far away as from Siberia! … no, not people, shorebirds!

Illustration of a collection of photos showing various shorebird species with a aerial shot of a beach in the background.

Duration: 6 minutes 23 seconds

Raising Awareness to Protect Koalas

After watching a BTN report about Koalas being listed as endangered, students at Epping North Public School took action!

Composite of four students and a koala sleeping in a tree in the background.

Duration: 6 minutes 32 seconds

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