In the News, August 30th, 2019

Aug 30, 2019

This is a podcast which picks up a few interesting things that have appeared in the news in recent weeks. In this episode we have stories from the environment, world news, and sport.

In our first story, we hear about the fires raging in the Amazon. You can learn more about it here:

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/23/world/americas/brazil-military-amazon-fire.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage

https://www.theage.com.au/world/south-america/what-s-happening-in-the-amazon-20190822-p52jvd.html

 

In world news, we learn that new submarine communications cables are being laid to connect small island nations to the rest of the world. You can read more about it here:

https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/sea-cable-boosts-ties-to-png-solomon-islands-amid-china-influence-20190828-p52lpt.html

https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/australia-to-support-fibre-optic-cable-lifeline-to-east-timor-20190829-p52m5u.html

 

And finally, in sport, we preview the first round of the finals in the AFL. Who will win? Hear our tips and read more here:

https://www.afl.com.au/ladder#/CD_S2019014/CD_R201901424

Worksheet Answers:

1. C 2. C 3. A