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New man-made species could solve energy problems
| 18 Mar 2010
Craig Venter sure doesn't look like Dr Frankenstein. He's a genial looking bloke: bald and sun-damaged on top and whiskery, like the keen sailor he is, on the chin.
But like Mary Shelley's hero, he has created life from spare parts. He's re-thinking Darwin and he's trying to solve the world's environmental and health problems.
"I note that this exciting new development of sustainable energy is funded by the BIG OIL company Exxon Mobile." - Lewis of the Hills
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Geothermal energy trials begin near Geelong
| 18 Mar 10
The hamlet of Gherang,100 km west of Melbourne, has been chosen as a test site for geothermal energy trials - if successful, it could provide power for the growing region around Geelong.
The president of REIWA Alan Bourke says speculators are sitting on land in the expectation prices will rise
The president of REIWA Alan Bourke says speculators are sitting on land in the expectation prices will rise
| 10 Mar 10
The Urban Development Institute's Deborah Goostrey says more land should be released as the population jumps in Perth and demand increases
The Urban Development Institute's Deborah Goostrey says more land should be released as the population jumps in Perth and demand increases
| 10 Mar 10
Bligh tours St George flood zone
Premier Anna Bligh speaks about the St George floods in southern inland Qld to the ABCs Craig Zonca.
| 07 Mar 10
Balonne Shire Mayor Donna Stewart speaks about St George floods
Balonne Shire Mayor Donna Stewart speaks to the ABCs Craig Zonca about the St George floods in southern inland Qld
| 07 Mar 10
Toodyay fire survivor Laurie Biggs says there are still many unanswered questions about December's devastating blaze.
Toodyay fire survivor Laurie Biggs says there are still many unanswered questions about December's devastating blaze.
| 04 Mar 10
Volunteer fire fighter James Knapp tells reporters the investigation into December's devastating Toodyay fire should be re-opened
Volunteer fire fighter James Knapp tells reporters the investigation into December's devastating Toodyay fire should be re-opened
| 04 Mar 10
Adelaide Ladder project helps young
Andrew Crowell talks about the Adelaide Ladder project, which involves restoring the Black Diamond Hotel at Port Adelaide.
| 02 Mar 10
Testing appears to confirm that crude oil from the Montara spill went into Indonesian waters as Dave Weber reports
Testing appears to confirm that crude oil from the Montara spill went into Indonesian waters as Dave Weber reports
| 25 Feb 10
Clinton's nuclear talks hit snag
| 19 Mar 10
US secretary of state Hillary Clinton is in Moscow for a series of diplomatic talks, but high hopes of progress in nuclear disarmament talks have failed to materialise.
Clinton's nuclear talks hit snag
US secretary of state Hillary Clinton is in Moscow for a series of diplomatic talks, but high hopes of progress in nuclear disarmament talks have failed to materialise.
| 19 Mar 10
Endangered phascogale
Former farmers Mel Bristow and Brian Price are dedicating their retirement to saving the endangered red-tailed phascogale.
| 19 Mar 10
Bluefin tuna back on road to extinction
Environmental groups say Atlantic bluefin tuna is back on the path to extinction, after a proposal to ban its trade failed.
| 19 Mar 10
Ali Mills
Darwin musician Ali Mills is set to release her first album after decades of performing for Territory audiences.
| 19 Mar 10
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