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The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is Australia's national non-profit public broadcaster. Prior to 1 July 1983 it was known as the Australian Broadcasting Commission [1]. The ABC provides television, radio and online services throughout metropolitan and regional Australia and overseas via its Asia-Pacific Television service and Radio Australia. The Corporation runs a chain of ABC Shops selling books and audio and video recordings related to its programs. The ABC is sometimes referred to informally as Aunty; the origin of this name derives directly from a nickname of the ... More » (Source: Wikipedia)
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Toronto mayor denies crack cocaine allegation
Toronto mayor Rob Ford has denied he smokes crack cocaine and says he is not an addict amid allegations he was filmed using drugs. Mr Ford said he could not comment on a video ...via Google News -
Pakistan court grants Musharraf bail in Bhutto case
A Pakistani court has granted bail to former military ruler Pervez Musharraf over the murder of Benazir Bhutto but the retired general remains under house arrest. "General ...via Google News -
Barack Obama under pressure as Guantanamo hunger strike passes 100th day
The hunger strike at Guantanamo Bay has passed the 100-day mark, with a lawyer for a dozen of the prisoners voicing concerns they will die in detention. The US military has ...via Google News -
The purpose of war in Gaza? More of the same
The purpose of war in Gaza? More of the same ABC Online Regular bouts of violence between Israel and its neighbours are intended to postpone resolution of the conflict ...Posted by Jack Powers -
Modern-day climate change witch hunt - ABC Online
ABC OnlineModern-day climate change witch huntABC OnlineProfessor Michael Hambrey of the University of Aberystwyth said "the public must not be misled into believing that a ...Posted by Harry A Farr -
Beyond reasonable doubt: respecting the science - ABC Online
FRANCE 24Beyond reasonable doubt: respecting the scienceABC OnlineSince my appointment as Australia's Chief Scientist in late May I have inevitably been drawn into the debate ...Posted by Harry A Farr -
Death threats fail to shake climate scientists
A climate change scientist who has been targeted by death threats says the science community must still continue to release the latest research.Posted by Harry A Farr -
Doomsdayers put faith in Apocalypse now redu
If you have seen the billboards while driving to work, then you will know tomorrow is Judgment Day - well, that's according to US evangelical broadcaster Harold Camping.Posted by Barry Grossheim -
The World Today - UN astounded by rate of population growth 04/05/2011
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Japan tsunami cost Australia $2b: Swan
The Federal Treasurer, Wayne Swan, says the Japanese earthquake is likely to cut about $2 billion from Australia's export earnings. "Preliminary Treasury estimates show that ...Posted by Megan Doe



