National Reconciliation Week starts, and an Aussie astronaut’s invited to space.

Your daily kids news podcast. National Reconciliation Week starts; a student tractor take-over; some furry film stars; and an Aussie astronaut’s invited to space. Australia is marking National Sorry Day and National Reconciliation Week by remembering the Stolen Generations and thinking about how people can listen, learn and move forward together. Millions of Muslims from around the world are gathering in Mecca for the Hajj, an important pilgrimage filled with prayer, reflection and community. Forget buses... students in rural Michigan, USA, celebrated finishing school by driving tractors, golf carts and giant farm vehicles to class! At the fancy Cannes Film Festival, rescue dogs Yuri and Tormenta stole hearts and won the Palm Dog Award for their movie roles. Australian astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg could be heading to the International Space Station! For the full episode transcript, click here. Your Shortcut to Eddie Mabo and Native Title.Our chat with Katherine Bennell-Pegg.