Behind the News Episode 17 2023

Where are the Torres Strait Islands

• Between Victoria and Tasmania

• Between Queensland and Papua New Guinea

• Between the Northern Territory and Indonesia

• Between NSW and New Zealand

Who are the two elders from the Torres Strait Isand suing?

• Torres Strait Island

• Local government

• State government

• Federal government

About how many children under 14 years old have had the flu this year?

• 100 000

• 300 000

• 500 000

• 700 000

There has been a big drop in flu vaccination rates in young children.

• True

• False

About how many tonnes of clothing ends up in landfill every year?

• 50 000

• 100 000

• 200 000

• 500 000

What is the name of the scheme the Australian Fashion Council has created where retail brands contribute 4 cents on every garment?

• Seamless

• Flawless

• Seamstress

• Fashioned

Which country did Fariba and Fatima come from as refugees?

• Lebanon

• Afghanistan

• Syria

• Pakistan

About how many people around the world are refugees?

• 25 million

• 35 million

• 45 million

• 55 million

Which breed of cattle do the students in the BTN story raise?

• Jersey

• Dexter

• Highland

• Hereford

Which type of animal do younger students raise?

• Chicken

• Sheep

• Goats

• Pigs