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Call for transparency after ASIC accidentally blocks 1,000 websites

There are calls for greater oversight and transparency after the corporate regulator accidentally blocked more than 1,000 websites.
ABC - May 18, 1:02 am
Chopper rescues researchers from upturned airboat

Four university researchers who were stranded on the hull of their upturned airboat in a remote billabong in Kakadu National Park were rescued unhurt by helicopter.
ABC - May 17, 4:57 pm
Unique Aussie wine varieties winning favour

Some alternative Australian-developed wine varieties are finding their way into the glasses of local drinkers, but the biggest test for winemakers has been getting consumers to try them.
ABC - May 17, 3:09 pm
Bid continues to restore regional news

Independent Senator Nick Xenophon remains hopeful of a re-instatement of some regional news services.
ABC - May 17, 9:11 am
Native planting might help fight vine pests

It is hoped research on Australian native plants might lead to reduced chemical use in vineyards.
ABC - May 17, 9:01 am
'Scissor-handed' creepy-crawly named after Johnny Depp

The science world has paid homage to Johnny Depp by giving his name to an extinct creepy-crawly with 'scissor hand-like' claws.
ABC - May 17, 8:38 am
Fewer Australians now suffer strokes

New research shows the rate of Australians suffering from strokes has declined over the past two decades, despite an ageing population and rising obesity rate.
ABC - May 16, 9:57 pm
New bid to win drag strip approval near zoo

A court has been told another attempt will be made to establish a drag racing facility close to Monarto Zoo, south-east of Adelaide.
ABC - May 16, 1:38 pm
Community radio a budget loser

Community station Radio Adelaide said it was shocked the Federal Government failed to provide funding in the budget to help such stations meet the cost of offering digital transmission.
ABC - May 16, 9:02 am
Vital coastal carbon capture systems under threat

Rainforests such as the Amazon are often the most well-known for absorbing carbon, but scientists are now uncovering the vital role coastal habitats play in carbon capture.
ABC - May 16, 8:40 am
Media office raid threatens new scandal for Obama

An abuse of power scandal is unfolding in Washington DC and it threatens to swamp the until now tarnish-free image of president Barack Obama.
ABC - May 16, 5:54 am
New stem cell 'milestone' revealed

Scientists have used skin to generate embyonic stem cells in a landmark development set to spark debate about human cloning.
May 16, 5:08 am
Scientists lament budget's lack of vision

Looking forward, but not far enough - that is the verdict of the 2013 budget from scientists.
ABC - May 15, 3:59 pm
Ethical questions over one-way Mars trip

A Dutch reality TV show which plans to send volunteers on a one-way mission to Mars is raising ethical concerns.
ABC - May 15, 3:33 pm
ABC welcomes multi-million-dollar funding pledge

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation has welcomed a multi-million-dollar funding announcement from the Federal Government.
ABC - May 14, 9:27 pm