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© ABC 2010 Questions for discussion Pakistan aid 1. What were the main issues raised in the Pakistan aid story? 2. The flood in Pakistan has been described as a humanitarian emergency. What do you think that means? 3. What does the United Nations say about the amount of money donated for the Pakistan floods? 4. Explain the connection between the death toll of a disaster and people donating money. 5. The main loss of life in Pakistan is expected in the coming weeks and months. What are the expected causes? 6. Why is trust an important part of people donating to a cause? 7. Why do charities say that by not donating, it can help groups like the Taliban? 8. How is empathy described in the story? 9. How do you think more people could be encouraged to donate money? 10. Write a message of support and post it on the BtN Guestbook. Investigate the following question: Are disasters random events or are some people and countries more vulnerable than others? Volcanoes 1. Where in Indonesia did a volcano erupt recently? 2. Describe the dangers to people living close to the volcano. 3. A dormant volcano won’t erupt again. True or false? 4. What is the name of the volcano in Naples, Italy? 5. Describe what happened to the city of Pompeii about 2000 years ago. 6. When did it last erupt? 7. How do scientists try to predict when volcanoes will erupt? 8. Describe what happens in the magma chamber of a volcano. 9. A scientist who studies volcanoes is called a a. Seismologist b. Lavologist c. Volcanologist 10. Describe what you think it would be like to live in the shadow of a volcano. People should not be allowed to live in the shadow of a volcano. Create an argument for or against the statement. Match fixing 1. Describe the recent scandal affecting the Pakistani cricket team. 2. What is a no ball? 3. What is match-fixing? 4. Why do some people fix matches? 5. Micro-betting is… a. Betting small amounts of money EPISODE 25 7 TH SEPTEMBER 2010

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Questions for discussion

Pakistan aid

1. What were the main issues raised in the Pakistan aid story?

2. The flood in Pakistan has been described as a humanitarian emergency. What

do you think that means?

3. What does the United Nations say about the amount of money donated for the

Pakistan floods?

4. Explain the connection between the death toll of a disaster and people

donating money.

5. The main loss of life in Pakistan is expected in the coming weeks and months.

What are the expected causes?

6. Why is trust an important part of people donating to a cause?

7. Why do charities say that by not donating, it can help groups like the Taliban?

8. How is empathy described in the story?

9. How do you think more people could be encouraged to donate money?

10. Write a message of support and post it on the BtN Guestbook.

Investigate the following question: Are disasters random events or are some people and

countries more vulnerable than others?

Volcanoes

1. Where in Indonesia did a volcano erupt recently?

2. Describe the dangers to people living close to the volcano.

3. A dormant volcano won’t erupt again. True or false?

4. What is the name of the volcano in Naples, Italy?

5. Describe what happened to the city of Pompeii about 2000 years ago.

6. When did it last erupt?

7. How do scientists try to predict when volcanoes will erupt?

8. Describe what happens in the magma chamber of a volcano.

9. A scientist who studies volcanoes is called a

a. Seismologist

b. Lavologist

c. Volcanologist

10. Describe what you think it would be like to live in the shadow of a volcano.

People should not be allowed to live in the shadow of a volcano. Create an argument

for or against the statement.

Match fixing

1. Describe the recent scandal affecting the Pakistani cricket team.

2. What is a no ball?

3. What is match-fixing?

4. Why do some people fix matches?

5. Micro-betting is…

a. Betting small amounts of money

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7TH SEPTEMBER 2010

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b. Betting on the outcome of a match

c. Betting on an incident in a match

6. What are some of the consequences of being found guilty of match-fixing?

7. What do you think should happen to people who fix matches?

8. Some people have defended the actions of the accused cricketers. What have

they argued?

9. What is the main purpose of the BtN story?

a) To argue

b) To criticise

c) To inform

d) To warn

10. What do you understand more clearly since watching the BtN story?

`Should cricketers be banned for life if they are guilty of match-fixing?’ Vote in the

online poll.

Sleep study

1. Discuss the BtN story with another student and record the main points.

2. How does a bad night’s sleep affect you?

3. Why do we need sleep?

4. What is the connection between sleep and learning?

5. The younger you are, the less sleep you need. True or false?

6. Approximately how much sleep do teenagers need?

7. What health problems can lack of sleep cause?

8. What did the test results show?

9. What do scientists recommend for a good night’s sleep?

10. What was surprising about this story?

Think about a dream you had recently and turn it into a comic strip. Display your

comic strips in the classroom.

Wrestling

1. Before you watch the BtN story, write the words you associate with wrestling.

2. Briefly summarise the wrestling story.

3. Compare the sport of wrestling to WWE.

4. Wrestling was at the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. True or false?

5. What is the aim of wrestling?

6. Why did Jake and Trevor decide to take up the sport?

7. Describe their preparation for the National Championships.

8. Complete the following sentence: To do wrestling you need to be properly

trained, that way you’re less likely to…

9. Illustrate an aspect of this story.

10. How has your thinking changed since watching the BtN story?

Test your knowledge in the online quiz.

Sleeping volcanoes

Focus Questions

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1. Where in Indonesia did a volcano erupt recently?

2. Describe the dangers to people living close to the volcano.

3. A dormant volcano won’t erupt again. True or false?

4. What is the name of the volcano in Naples, Italy?

5. Describe what happened to the city of Pompeii about 2000 years ago.

6. When did it last erupt?

7. How do scientists try to predict when volcanoes will erupt?

8. Describe what happens in the magma chamber of a volcano.

9. A scientist who studies volcanoes is called a

a. Seismologist

b. Lavologist

c. Volcanologist

10. Describe what you think it would be like to live in the shadow of a volcano.

Pompeii

Remember and understand

Create a timeline showing the events leading up to the eruption of Mt Vesuvius in August, 79 AD.

On a map of Pompeii and surrounding areas, highlight towns affected when Mt Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD.

Brainstorm a list of words associated with volcanoes. What does each word mean?

Create a multiple choice quiz about Pompeii.

Apply and Analyse

Write an eyewitness account of Mt Vesuvius erupting 2000 years ago. Share and compare your account with other students’.

What was life like in Pompeii before the eruption in 79AD? How do we know? What does the preservation of Pompeii tell us about the way of life at that time?

Pliny the Younger was a witness to the eruption of Mt Vesuvius in 79 AD. Create a biography of Pliny. What information did he give about the famous eruption?

Evaluate and create

Would you choose to live near a volcano? What are the positives and negatives? Consider factors such a frequency of eruptions and scientists’ ability to predict volcanic eruptions in your response.

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7TH SEPTEMBER 2010

Learning Area

Science, Society

and Environment

Key learning

Students will

investigate the

eruption of Mt

Vesuvius in 79 AD

and the

preservation of

Pompeii.

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View the images of Pompeii at the following website http://www.fieldmuseum.org/pompeii/gallery.asp and write a caption for each image.

Will Mt Vesuvius erupt again soon? What evidence is there to suggest that it will erupt again in the near future? How is the volcano monitored?

Related Research Links ABC Behind the News – NZ volcano http://www.abc.net.au/btn/story/s2922956.htm ABC Behind the News – Volcanoes http://www.abc.net.au/btn/story/s2275687.htm ABC News – Red alert issued as Indonesian volcano erupts http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/08/29/2996474.htm Children’s BBC – Volcanoes: The facts http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_8640000/newsid_8644500/8644587.stm#volcanoes SBS World News – Indonesian volcano erupts http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1340942/Indonesian-volcano-erupts Kids Discovery Channel – Pompeii http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/pompeii/pompeii.html National Geographic – Ancient Roman life preserved at Pompeii http://www.nationalgeographic.com/guides/history/ancient/pompeii.html

Sleep study

Focus Questions

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1. Discuss the BtN story with another student and record the main points.

2. How does a bad night’s sleep affect you?

3. Why do we need sleep?

4. What is the connection between sleep and learning?

5. The younger you are, the less sleep you need. True or false?

6. Approximately how much sleep do teenagers need?

7. What health problems can lack of sleep cause?

8. What did the test results show?

9. What do scientists recommend for a good night’s sleep?

10. What was surprising about this story?

The science of sleep

Watch the BtN Sleep study story again and ask students to record as many key words as they can. Students then clarify their understanding of the key words by writing down what they think the word means. Swap definitions with a partner and ask them to add to or change the definition. Check them using a dictionary or other source.

Key word My definition Dictionary definition

Working in groups of 3-4, students discuss the Sleep study story and come up with some key questions to investigate. Some possible questions include:

How much sleep do people need each night?

Do animals need sleep?

What happens when we sleep?

Why is sleep important?

What are the different stages of sleep?

What are sleep disorders? (insomnia, sleep apnoea)

In addition to investigating one or more key questions, students keep a sleep diary for a week. Ask them to record:

The time they went to bed

The time they woke up

Hours slept

How they feel when they wake up

EPISODE 25

7TH SEPTEMBER 2010

Learning Area

Science

Key learning

Students will

reflect on their

own sleep habits

by completing a

sleep diary and

investigate key

questions about

sleep.

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Students share their research findings in an oral or written presentation. Discuss the results of the sleep diary. Ask them to reflect on how many hours a night sleep they need to feel awake and alert next day, what sorts of things help them get a good night sleep and strategies they use to get to sleep.

Further investigation

Think about a dream you had recently and turn it into a comic strip. Display your

comic strips in the classroom.

Related Research Links

ABC Catalyst – Interrupted sleep? http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/2987827.htm ABC Science – Teenage sleep http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2007/05/03/1913123.htm ABC Science – Seven hours the magic number for sleep http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2010/08/02/2970662.htm Big Sleep Survey – What is sleep http://www.sleepsurvey.net.au/sleep-info/what-is-sleep/ Big Sleep Survey – Sleep facts http://www.sleepsurvey.net.au/sleep-info/sleep-facts/ Sleep for kids http://sleepforkids.org/index.html Kids Health – Sleep http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/body/not_tired.html

BtN: Episode 25 Transcript

07/09/10

On this week's Behind the News:

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Thousands flee as a sleeping volcano wakes up with a bang.

It's just not cricket, the match-fixing scandal bringing shame

on the sport.

And we look at the effect of sleep on your body and brain.

Hi I'm Nathan Bazley, welcome to Behind the News.

Also on the show today, Kirsty goes wrestling and finds out it's a lot

different from what you see on the TV.

But first, let's catch up on what's been making the news this week.

Here's Tash with the Wire.

The Wire

Victoria's dealing with its worst flood in 15 years.

Rising floodwaters in the state's north are threatening hundreds of

homes.

Locals in towns like Wangaratta and Skipton have been told to

evacuate. While more than 250 homes have already been flooded.

Defence force personnel and police are helping with the relief effort

and evacuations.

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To New Zealand now and the city of Christchurch is in recovery mode

after it was hit by a big earthquake on Saturday.

The seven-point-one magnitude quake rocked parts of the south

island, destroying buildings and leaving big gaps in roads.

Authorities fear water supplies have been contaminated with

sewerage so residents are being warned to boil all their drinking

water.

Schools are closed and city workers are being told not to go to work,

while buildings throughout the city are assessed to see if they are safe.

Green means the buildings can be used. Red means they're off limits.

Pakistan Aid

Reporter: Nathan Bazley

INTRO: Disasters happen a lot around the world and even in

Australia.

So with lots of people needing help all the time how do we decide

where to donate our money?

The recent flood in Pakistan has been called one of the worst

disasters but the money given hasn't reflected that.

As it turns out the reason people give often depends on more than

just need.

NATHAN BAZLEY, REPORTER: Every time you turn a corner,

there's another cause.

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Charity groups on the street, charity groups on TV, even charity

concerts to attend.

They're all trying to collect cash for worthy causes but which one

needs your money the most?

Well according to the United Nations it's Pakistan, which is still

suffering from the floods that hit there more than a month ago.

It's being labelled as the biggest disaster in recent history, so the UN

called for massive donations.

But nowhere near enough cash had washed in.

NATHAN: But why is that? Well there are a few things stopping

people donating big. Let's look at how charity groups get us to give

and why it's not working quite as well this time around.

The first step in getting people to give is telling them the size of the

disaster.

During the Asian Tsunami in 2004, tens of thousands of people were

killed within minutes.

It shocked the world into donating big.

In Pakistan, the number of people killed by the floodwater is much

lower and that's led some to think it's not as serious.

But the main loss of life is expected in the coming weeks and months

as some of the twenty million people left homeless die of starvation

and disease.

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MUMTAZ ALI, FLOOD VICTIM: I am very, very hungry ma'am.

So, even though people tend to give more when lots of people have

died it's actually the case that aid is needed most when there are lots

of survivors.

So this is one place your aid can have a big impact.

The second step in getting people to give generously is trust.

When people donate they want to see the money going straight to

these people.

But sometimes that doesn't happen, especially if there's corruption in

the country.

Pakistan shares a border with Afghanistan and is often linked to the

Taliban, a terrorist group.

So, trust could be an issue here if donors think their money may end

up in the hands of the enemy.

But charities argue that by not giving at all it actually helps groups

like the Taliban. It becomes easier for terror groups to win over

desperate communities who feel abandoned by everyone else.

It's also worth giving because many charity groups try to make sure

the aid they collect bypasses the government and goes directly to

those on the ground.

Another reason people give is because of empathy. That means

imagining what it would be like to be in the shoes of the victim.

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And it's easier to picture that in places you know, like your own

country.

In the aftermath of the Victorian Bushfires Aussies gave 379 million

dollars.

And in America donors threw heaps of money at the earthquake in

nearby Haiti.

But why should these people suffer because they live a long way away?

Or because their government might do the wrong thing?

Or because not enough people have died yet?

Because sadly, if this tin isn't filled quickly, that death toll may spiral

out of control just when it's too late to do something about it.

Sleeping Volcanoes

Reporter: Sarah Larsen

INTRO: A volcano that had been sleeping for 400 years has woken

up with an almighty bang.

When Mount Sinabung in Indonesia erupted it sent hot ash up to

three kilometres into the air.

Thousands had to be evacuated from their homes.

Sarah looks at why volcanoes are still dangerous even if they've been

sleeping for centuries.

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SARAH LARSEN, REPORTER: It was a sight that no living person

had seen before; pillars of black smoke and ash rising from the crater

of Mt Sinabung. The mountain is here on the island of Sumatra in

Indonesia. It started rumbling a few weeks ago and people living

nearby had to pack up their things and leave. More than 30,000

people are waiting in evacuation centres until it’s safe to go home.

They've been given food and water and face masks to protect their

lungs from the smoke. There's a smell of sulphur in the air, a bit like

rotten eggs. But many are coming to get a better look at this once-in-

a-lifetime event.

REPORTER: Mt Sinabung hadn't erupted for 400 years. When a

volcano has been quiet for that long people often describe it as

dormant but that doesn't mean it isn't dangerous.

Here in Naples in Italy, locals know what it's like to live in the shadow

of a sleeping volcano. That hill in the distance is Mount Vesuvius, one

of the most famously destructive volcanos in history. At about this

time of year in 79 AD, it erupted, burying the ancient city of Pompeii.

Then the hot volcanic ash hardened and it formed a cocoon around

the buildings, preserving them for thousands of years. It also formed

a mould around people as they died and today their casts are an eerie

reminder of the volcano's power. But many of the people living here

aren't scared.

GIRL: (translation) Absolutely not, we know it's an extinct volcano.

But Vesuvius isn't extinct at all. In fact it blew just 66 years ago. Lava

flowed out and destroyed a village. Luckily everyone escaped. But no

one knows when the next one is coming.

REPORTER: Predicting when a volcano will erupt can be really tricky

but a good place to start is looking at what it has done in the past to

see if there's a pattern.

Under volcanoes like Vesuvius there's often a magma chamber which

slowly fills with molten rock and gas until there's a big explosion

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which empties the chamber. Then it slowly fills up again. That might

take months or hundreds of years or thousands of years or maybe

even longer. So a volcano that's been quiet for a long time could just

be getting ready for the next big explosion. Scientists reckon that

Vesuvius will have a massive eruption about every 2000 years, so with

the last huge one in 79AD, that means it could happen again any-time

soon. Around the world volcanologists are trying to get a better

understanding of just how volcanos work. They study movements in

the ground and even look at satellite pictures to watch for physical

changes. It’s important work and not just for Naples. Around the

world hundreds of millions of people live near active volcanos.

Indonesia has more than any other country and many have the

potential to be far more destructive than Mt. Sinabung. And just like

this eruption the next one could take everyone by surprise.

Presenter: Let's have a quiz about that.

Quiz 1

What is the name for the hot liquid rock inside a volcano?

Lava

Magma

Geothermal

Answer: Magma

That was a tricky one. Lava actually refers to hot liquid rock once it

flows out of the volcano.

Match Fixing

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Reporter: Sarah Larsen

INTRO: Now to some explosive revelations in the world of cricket.

Pakistani cricketers have been accused of deliberately trying to

mess-up in matches.

That might seem like a strange thing for a sportsperson to do but as

Sarah found out, it’s all about money and gambling.

And it's threatening the reputation of Cricket

SARAH LARSEN, REPORTER: In the old days they called it the

Gentleman's game. Cricket was known as a very civilised contest of

skill where the most important thing was how you played the game.

REPORTER: It had such a good reputation that if something wasn't

fair or honest or sportsmanlike people used to say "it's just not

cricket".

But that's exactly what some are saying about the game today. Last

week this video rocked the cricketing world. It was taken by an

undercover reporter supposedly on the day before Pakistan's test

against England. This guy is an agent for some Pakistani cricketers.

He takes money and tells the reporter exactly when Pakistan will bowl

a no-ball.

MAZHAR MAJEED, CRICKET AGENT: The first ball of the third

over. No signal, it'll just happen.

The next day on the first ball of the third over Mohammad Aamer

stepped over the crease as he let go of the ball.

© ABC 2010

REPORTER: If you put your foot over the line when you bowl it’s

called a no ball and the other team gets a run. It does happen

accidentally from time to time. But Aamer's was really obvious.

And how did this guy know it was going to happen unless he told

Aamer to do it? If that's true then this is a case of match-fixing which

is when sports people are paid to mess up on purpose. Around the

world a lot of people bet money on the outcome of sports matches. It’s

legal but it's supposed to be a matter of chance. But what if you knew

exactly what was going to happen in a match? Match fixers pay

players to do what they want. Then they can sell that information to

others. If people know exactly what's going to happen they can make

big bets and know that they'll win a lot of money. Getting a whole

team to lose is tough unless you pay every player and it might look a

bit obvious. But in some places you can make money by betting on all

sorts of random and insignificant details like a dropped catch or a no-

ball. It’s called micro-betting and it goes on all around the world,

legally in some places and illegally in others. Four players are under

suspicion; Salman Butt, the captain; bowlers Mohammad Aamer and

Mohammad Asif and wicket keeper Kamrah Akmal. They say they've

been set up and English police are looking into exactly what

happened. But cricket fans are furious. Some say the whole Pakistani

team should be banned from international cricket for a while

although others disagree

GEOFF LAWSON, FORMER PAKISTAN COACH: You can't punish

the whole organisation for the sins of a few. If that was a case, there'd

be a few other nations not playing international cricket, or other

sports, for that matter.

Whatever happens to Pakistan the cricketing world is now looking for

ways to stop match-fixing and save the reputation of 'the gentleman's

game'.

Presenter: OK that's an issue that has a lot of people talking so let's

make that our poll this week.

Online Poll

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The question is:

Should cricketers be banned for life if they are guilty of match-fixing?

To vote, just head to our website.

Sleep Study

Reporter: Kirsty Bennett

INTRO: If you've ever stayed up really late on a school night you'll

know that it can make you feel pretty lousy the next day.

Sleep is really important because it helps our bodies and brains to

work properly.

Scientists have been studying people in different stages of sleep to

try to work out how to get the best type of snooze.

Here's Kirsty.

KIRSTY BENNETT, REPORTER: There's nothing better than getting

a good night's sleep but sometimes it feels like it's impossible. Having

a short or broken sleep isn't the best way to start your day. A restless

night can affect your concentration or make you feel grumpy and

irritable. There are lots of theories about why we need sleep. Some say

it gives your body time to repair muscles and cells. It can also help

your brain organise memories.

ASSOC. PROF. KURT LASHINGTON, SLEEP RESEARCHER: So if

you don't get sleep enough it affects your learning, it affects your

ability to recall and remember things.

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KIRSTY: The basic rule is, the younger you are, the more sleep you

need. So adults should aim for around eight hours and teenagers need

up to ten. If we don't get enough sleep, it can lead to health problems

like obesity, depression and diabetes. Serious stuff! So it's no surprise

that there are science labs devoted to studying sleep.

Here, scientists are testing how a lack of sleep or broken sleep can

affect your brain and body. ABC reporters Graham and Maryanne

volunteered to be guinea pigs. Before the experiment, researchers test

their reflexes and concentration with a driving game. Then it's time

for bed. Graham will get a long sleep but it will be broken. So that

means each time he falls into a deep sleep he'll be woken up.

DR MARYANNE DEMASI: At last. Bed.

Maryanne will only get 4 hours sleep. But it won't be broken, so she'll

be allowed to go into a deep sleep.

RESEARCHER: Lights on, good morning, how are you doing?

DR GRAHAM PHILLIPS: That was awful.

MARYANNE: I definitely want more hours sleep.

GRAHAM: That was perhaps the worst night's sleep I've ever had.

KIRSTY: So neither of them had what you'd call a good night's sleep.

But when they were re-tested, Graham's long sleep helped his

concentration in the driving game, whereas Maryanne was much

worse.

But it's not all good news for Graham. Scientists reckon too much

broken sleep over a long time could be damaging to our bodies. That's

because deep sleep is essential for allowing our insides to work

properly. Fortunately, we don't have to spend our nights in this lab, so

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we can rest easy but there are ways to increase your chances of getting

a long and deep sleep.

Scientists recommend that you should get your body into a routine.

So try to get up at the same time each day and go to bed at the same

time. It should help you to fall asleep more easily. They also suggest

making your room a play free zone. So that means no TV, surfing on

the net or messaging friends while in bed! And with all that done you

can get the best rest possible.

Presenter: Well, I hope you're feeling alert because we're going to

have a quiz.

Quiz 2

In Spain, people have a nap in the afternoon. What is it called?

Fiesta

Siesta

Resta

Answer: Siesta

Presenter: It normally comes after a big lunch!

Let's catch up with some sports news next. Here's the Score.

The Score

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Finals have kicked off with a bang in the AFL.

In the first match, St Kilda managed to hold on to a dramatic win

after this Geelong goal from Cameron Ling was disallowed just before

full-time.

The cats will now be looking at a sudden death match this weekend

against Fremantle who knocked Hawthorn out of the comp with an

easy 30 point win.

Collingwood continued their impressive form with a 62 point

annihilation of the Western Bulldogs.

They'll now play off against Sydney who came from behind against

Carlton to nab the last finals slot.

Carlton joins Hawthorn on an early holiday.

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To Rugby Union now and Australia has snatched an amazing victory

from the Springboks in South Africa with a final minute penalty.

Kurtley Beale had made a few glaring mistakes during the test

including this head-butted pass but he stepped up when it counted,

nailing this 80th minute, 49m penalty kick to give the Wallabies the

lead and the game.

GRAB: “You practice these in training all the time, but thank god that

one went over.”

The win gives the Wallabies second place on the tri-nations ladder

coming into their next match against New Zealand this weekend.

© ABC 2010

Real Wrestling

Reporter: Kirsty Bennett

INTRO: Now to another sport.

You might have seen wrestling on the TV before. It normally involves

HUGE men in tight costumes pretending to fight.

But away from the glitz and glamour of the WWE is a genuinely

competitive sport, also called wrestling.

Kirsty checked it out.

KIRSTY BENNETT, REPORTER: When it comes to wrestling, this is

what most people think of. But away from all the glitz and glamour of

the WWE, this is the real sport of wrestling. There are no spray tans

or flying chairs around here. This wrestling is all about hard work and

dedication.

Wrestling has been around for ages. It was even at the first modern

day Olympic Games in 1896. There are lots of different types of

wrestling from the traditional Greco-Roman wrestling to the more

modern, freestyle. And that's what's on show at this training session

in Adelaide. The idea is to pin your opponent's shoulders to the mat.

Once you do that, it's game over!

Trevor is in the blue and at only thirteen years old has had an

impressive wrestling career. He's a two time national champion and

has been involved in the sport for nearly 3 years. He decided to give

wrestling a try after being inspired by the fake wrestling you see on

TV.

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TREVOR, WRESTLER: It was mostly the flips and how they used to

throw each other around and I used to like doing that as a kid so that

sort of influenced me.

Jake is 15 and has been wrestling for the same amount of time.

JAKE, WRESTLER: I got into wrestling 'cause I wanted to fight and

then my Dad said I can't do anything with punching so I thought oh

wrestling would be good then Dad found a wrestling place and I

started wrestling and then I loved it from there so I kept with it so

yeah.

Jake and Trevor are preparing for the national championships in

October. They have to train about five times a week and follow a strict

diet.

JAKE: The training is really intense sometimes. Like you sometimes

don't get a rest like the coach puts you in the centre and everyone just

rotates on you for about thirty seconds or a minute then it's really,

really tiring. You crawl off the mat sort of thing and then basically

weights and running stuff like that.

KIRSTY: With all that training, it's clear this sport is more than just

rolling around on a mat. So, can anyone do it?

JAKE: That's basically it.

KIRSTY: That's awesome. That was really good. Was I decent?

JAKE: Yeah it was alright.

TREVOR: It's pretty good.

KIRSTY: To do wrestling like this you need to be properly trained,

that way you're less likely to get hurt. In most people's minds

wrestling will always be the fake stuff you see on TV and for now,

these guys are happy to put up with it.

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TREVOR: It's been good because it helps the sport been noticed but

it’s been bad because they think you can just go into the crowd and

grab a chair and smack someone with it.

KIRSTY: So now you know that there's a big difference between what

you see on TV and the real deal.

Closer

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