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Now available for download: NOVEMBER 2008

Every month we highlight some of the best educational programming available on the AUSTAR for schools service. For programming with dedicated support materials please visit the Teachers Material area of this site.




	Chef at Home – Series 5 »

	Mondays from November 10 at 11am – 30 mins. Chef Michael Smith shows how to create simple, flavourful meals by closing your cookbooks, choosing ingredients that fire your imagination and letting your instincts and appetite be the guide.




	Musical Renegades »

	Tuesday November 24 at 11.00am – 60 mins. Profiles the world renowned Australian Chamber Orchestra and shows what it takes to make their extremely high standards; the gruelling tours and rehearsals.




	Orangutan King »

	Friday November 28 at 10.30am – 60 mins. Kusasi, one of the most studied orangutans in the world, faces a crisis. After 15 years as the unchallenged alpha male of Camp Leakey in Indonesia, he has a new rival. Just entering his prime, Win has time on his side. Kusasi doesn't. Is the young pretender powerful enough to overthrow the old ruler? Could his strategy of persistent attacks eventually wear Kusasi down? This primate power struggle provides the backdrop for this film that offers a fascinating look at the life of Kusasi who has risen from orphaned baby to king of the swingers.




	Safari Live »

	Daily from Sunday November 9 to Saturday November 18 at 3pm – 120 mins. Nat Geo takes you LIVE via satellite to South Africa’s Kruger National Park for seven action-packed days of life in the wild as animals hunt, feed, play and converge on crowded water holes during the early morning hours, the busiest part of their day.




	Science of Summer & Science of Winter »

	Friday November 28 at 11.00am – 120 mins. The Science of Summer explores the mysteries behind the planet's most sweltering season and reveals the fascinating facts that make summer unique. The Science of Winter looks at the planet’s most extreme season to explain the mysteries, dispel the misconceptions and reveal the fascinating facts about winter.




	SkillsOne TV »

	Weekdays from November 3 at 9:00am and 5:00pm, Weekends at 5:00pm – 30mins (Weekdays) 60mins (Weekends) SkillsOne TV is an on air resource for anyone interested in kick starting a trade based career. Whether you’re just about to make your first career choice or perhaps looking to re-train and try something new, SkillsOne TV is the show that gives you the information you’ll need.




	Winning WWI: The Western Front Diaries »

	Wednesday November 12 at 11.30am – 120mins. This special takes an in-depth look at the ANZAC contribution to the western front victories battle by battle. The ANZACS were a key component in the allied success story.




	World News America »

	Tuesday – Saturday from November 4 at 11am – 60 mins. In the lead-up to the US Presidential Elections, follow World News America for the latest on the campaigns from the United States. We will have news, programmes, and online content that provide an international perspective, including live coverage of the US Presidential Debates and the Election Night Results. The BBC Bus will travel around the country taking the pulse of the nation, whilst a special edition of Question Time comes from Washington, and HARDtalk gets outsider’s views on the US. The BBC website will have in-depth information and interactive content.

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