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Scientists chew over how to breed better crocs

Scientists are meeting in Darwin to discuss how to create the perfect domesticated crocodile.
ABC - May 16, 5:18 pm
Aust shares close

The Australian share market at close on Wednesday
May 16, 4:26 pm
Beppe Grillo: the clown prince of Italian politics

The sovereign debt crisis has propelled Beppe Grillo into Italy's political constellation, and the comedian is giving his rivals a lesson in the power of social media.
ABC - May 15, 8:24 am
Coalition takes aim at household assistance ads

The Opposition has labelled the Government's television advertisements on the carbon tax a "con", saying its latest campaign to raise awareness of carbon tax compensation measures does not mention the tax by name.
ABC - May 14, 8:37 pm
Counselling for gamblers a 'waste of money'

A joint parliamentary inquiry has heard counselling for problem gamblers does not work and is a waste of money.
ABC - May 14, 3:06 pm
Pigeon fancier ruffles feathers over illegal bird

A Western Sydney pigeon fancier could face prosecution over illegally importing a bird from Victoria that has threatened the health of flocks in New South Wales.
ABC - May 14, 9:18 am
Facebook updates data use policy

Facebook is updating its data use policy to give people more information about how the company uses personal information.
May 12, 11:57 am
Apple founder: 'I don't have broadband'

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak may have paved the way for the computer revolution, but he does without broadband at home.
May 11, 6:47 pm
Computer training axed

Premier Colin Barnett has defended a decision to axe funding for a computer training program, saying it is his belief that most seniors are computer-literate nowadays.
ABC - May 11, 5:52 pm
Apple founder shares fruits of labour

Steve Wozniak has given a Perth business forum a passionate and humorous insight into Apple, the multibillion dollar company he co-founded with Steve Jobs.
May 11, 2:46 pm
Boaties warned to watch out for migrating whales

The Department of Environment and Conservation is urging people to report sightings of injured humpback whales along the Western Australian coast.
ABC - May 11, 11:04 am
Optus to fight TV copyright ruling

Optus says it will appeal against a landmark decision that prevents its customers from streaming delayed sports matches on their mobile phones.
ABC - May 10, 1:58 pm
News chief backs 'forward thinker' Murdoch

Rupert Murdoch's right-hand man has launched a strident defence of his boss after a British parliamentary committee said the media magnate was unfit to run an international company.
ABC - May 10, 1:03 pm
Planting to boost cockatoos' food supply

Plans have been made to boost native food sources for the vulnerable yellow-tailed black cockatoo in the Mount Lofty Ranges.
ABC - May 10, 9:28 am
Children accessing porn younger: study

New Australian research suggests children as young as 11 are regularly accessing pornography on the internet.
ABC - May 10, 2:21 am