BTN Episode 23, 2025 - Behind the News

What is Statehood? 🏛️ Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced Australia will officially recognise Palestine as an independent state at the UN next month, joining many other countries that already do. Vincent Lingiari ✊🏽 It's been 50 years since former Prime Minister Gough Whitlam famously poured soil into the hands of Aboriginal activist Vincent Lingiari, symbolising the return of a portion of Gurindji land to its traditional owners. First Nations Seasons 🌸☀️🍂❄️ We all know the four seasons — summer, autumn, winter and spring, but did you know that Australia’s First Nations people have their own seasonal calendars? Book Week 📚 Each year kids across Australia dress up as their favourite characters to celebrate Book Week, but how did this start? Young Rapper 🎧 Rylie, a young First Nations man, grew up homeless with his mum but found a way out through music. BTN Story Page + Teacher Resources https://www.abc.net.au/btn/classroom/... __________________________________________ Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/behindthenews... TikTok:   / behindthenewstv   Facebook:   / abcbtn   Instagram:   / behindthenews   For the past 55 years, Behind the News has been helping to break down current issues and events for young people all around the world. The program is a high-energy, fun way for people to learn about the stories we see in the news while providing background information that isn’t usually given by other news bulletins. #ABCbtn