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Election Result
This weekend Australians will head to the polls and vote for their next leaders. We’ll tell you what happened and how the make up of Australia’s parliament is likely to change.

The Conclave
The world has farewelled Pope Francis and now the Catholic Church will begin the process of finding a new leader. On May 7th the College of Cardinals will gather for a Conclave. We find out what that is and what we can expect in the next few weeks.

Welcome to Country
This week there’s been a lot of debate about Welcome to Country ceremonies. We find out what they are, why they’re performed and why there’s been some debate about their place in Australian society. (✏️ Teacher Resource)

Flu Season
As the weather gets colder, doctors are warning that flu season may come earlier in Australia this year. We find out more about what the flu is and how people can protect themselves from it.

Viking Exhibition
Wren goes to the Museum of South Australia, which is hosting a hoard of Viking treasure! It’s the first time the collection has travelled outside of the UK and curators say it’s a good chance for Aussies to learn more about the Vikings and their place in British history. (✏️ Teacher Resource)

Welcome to Country
There’s been a lot of talk about Welcome to Country ceremonies, after hecklers recently booed the address at Melbourne's Anzac Day dawn service. But while the boos were widely condemned, it's sparked debate about when and where they should be performed. (✏️ Teacher Resource)
 

TV Teaching
Netflix drama series ‘Adolescence’ has been making headlines for its focus on issues like online bullying and gendered violence. It’s even been suggested by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese that it be used as a teaching resource in schools. We find out what teenagers and experts think about that idea.

The head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, has died. We take a look at his legacy and how the church will choose the next pope.