''ttn'' (''the total news'') was a 30 minute weekly Australian

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aimed at school-aged (9- to 14-year-old) children produced and broadcast by

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from 2004 to 2008. It presented current issues and events in a way that could be understood and further explored by its intended viewers. ''ttn'' premiered on 3 February 2004. It was created in the wake of an outcry against the cancellation of ''

Behind the News ''Behind the News'' (more commonly known as ''BTN'') is an Australian children's news program televised by the ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation). Described as an 'educational news program aimed at 10-13 year old kids', ''BTN'' is commo ...

'', a long running ABC TV program similar in objective to ''ttn'' that was axed for a time due to budget cuts. ''ttn'' itself was axed in December 2008 after five years on air following budgetary constraints. ''ttn'' aired every Tuesday each week during the school year. Episodes were supplemented by features and activities printed weekly in

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newspapers.

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Network 10 original programming Australian children's television series Australian television news shows 2000s Australian television series 2004 Australian television series debuts 2008 Australian television series endings Television shows set in Brisbane Children's news shows {{Australia-tv-prog-stub

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