Best of ABC http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/ en-AU Copyright 2008, Australian Broadcasting Corporation Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wallace unleashed@your.abc.net.au (The Editors) Beach design http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

Mornington Peninsula has served as an experimental laboratory for architects.

]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2422025 Forget the ice http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

Temperate water might be just as effective at treating heat stroke as cold water.

]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2422630 The Eagle http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

Sydney rock trio theredsunband perform a single from their latest album, The Shiralee.

]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2416597 Closing Camp X-Ray http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

If Barack Obama closes Guantanamo Bay, what will happen to the inmates?

]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2422910 'Not a big deal' http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

Domestic violence is considered acceptable by some teenage boys.

]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2421991 Supertanker hijack http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

Somali pirates have seized a tanker containing US$100M worth of crude oil.

]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2422853 Other worlds http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

A solar system outside our own has been photographed for the first time.

]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2421947 Disaster through the lens http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

Residents capture the devastation caused by the electrical storm that hit Brisbane.

]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2422606 The Wackness http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

A New York teen spends his summer dealing dope from an ice-cream cart.

]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2418518 King of fish http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

Maggie makes an almost oil-free Kingfish with Ponzu sauce.

]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2418521 Changing the country http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

John Howard had a clear idea of what he wanted to achieve in his first term.

]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2422521 Daylight efficiency http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

Does daylight saving also save energy? A US study has the answer.

]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2421879 The Blair Lizard Project http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

Handicam Hollywood blockbusters had a bumper year in 2008.

]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2415406 Curry train http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

In Mumbai, 200,000 homemade lunches are hand-delivered to office workers everyday.

]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2421428 Boom and bust http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

From Bretton Woods to G20 - a historical context for the current financial crisis.

]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2421285 Lesbian vs lesbian http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

A battle of the sexes is brewing on the Greek island of Lesbos.

]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2421288 What lurks beneath http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

The Australian Museum is moving 10 million specimens to a new wing.

]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2421308 Waltzing Matilda http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

Dutch violinist Andre Rieu outsold Madonna with his reinterpretation of an Australian classic.

]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2418395 The big picture http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

Keating, Turnbull and Patten discuss the economy, Obama, climate change and China.

]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2421578 Being Canadian http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

Martha Wainwright talks about being a big fish in a small pond.

]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2418663 That'd Be Right http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

Election day was as big as grand final day for William McInnes and his family.

]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2417595 Serious about sex http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

The Australian Sex Party will campaign against censorship and internet filtering.

]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2421432 What's her name? http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

Women at the top of their profession can still be overlooked by their male colleagues.

]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2418353 Not by the book http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

Some publishers focus on making money from writers rather than selling their books.

]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2417475 Easy rider http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

This invention will help people in wheelchairs keep on track with day-to-day life.

]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2417969 Battle of the bands http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

Guitar Hero vs Rock Band in the battle of the fake plastic rockers.

]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2416313 Newcastle http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

Young surfers compete for waves and girls on the beautiful beaches of Newcastle.

]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2418550 Big boys' toys http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

Can $15 billion worth of jets match the aircraft being produced by Russia?

]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2416253 The cook and her garden http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

Maggie Beer shares some tips on drought tolerant, edible gardens.

]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2415068 Hide and seek http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

Geocaching is like an international scavenger hunt guided by GPS.

]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2417823 The heartbeat http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

Adam Gilchrist often controlled the tempo of a Test match from behind the wicket.

]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2419549 Whiteley for a Cezanne http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

The Art Gallery of NSW is selling works from its collection to pay for a Cezanne.

]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2419597 The Force Unleashed http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

Writing a new Star Wars novel fulfilled the childhood dreams of Adelaide author Sean Williams.

]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2417448 Confide in me http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

The John Steel Singers serenade their audience with an atmospheric Kylie Minogue tune.

]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2415205 Seeing the light http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

Matt studied commerce for a year before realising eye surgery was his passion.

]]> Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2414902 Guns, cars and sex slaves http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

An Australian exploitation film has won Best International Drama at a New York film festival.

]]> Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2417845 Suburban sounds http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

Paul Kelly's detailed lyrics evoke memories of suburbia.

]]> Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2415421 King Kennedy http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

A new book commemorates the contribution Graham Kennedy made to Australian TV.

]]> Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2418757 Play that junky music http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

Peter Keelan turns junk, like bike spokes, into musical instruments.

]]> Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2412058 Drug shame http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

Cycling is in danger of being thrown out of the Olympics.

]]> Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2419683 Dusty moon mystery http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

NASA data from the 1960s may be recovered thanks to the Australian Computer Museum Society.

]]> Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2417327 Too beautiful to blend http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

Simon blends fresh Tasmanian scallops with tofu to make dumplings for soup.

]]> Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2418578 Love or hate? http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

Two mates battle it out over their favourite plants.

]]> Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2415018 DIY biofuel http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

A green and sustainable machine that allows farmers to make their own biodiesel.

]]> Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2417956 Long way to the top http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

Little Red perform an acoustic cover of an Australian rock anthem.

]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2416518 Crikey! http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

Share holder activist and web publisher Stephen Mayne was a young Liberal and a prefect.

]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2416162 BYO compass http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

Clarke and Dawe's checklist for surviving the financial crisis.

]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2419555 Escaping Cambodia http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

Denise Affonco is still waiting for justice 30 years after the death of her daughter.

]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2418840 Driving into history http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

David Bowden's $20 million touring car collection is a motoring enthusiast's dream.

]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2416577 Get over it http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

What irritates you most? Many people surveyed named the same three things.

]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2416583 Sex Drive http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

A teen road movie offers crude comedy and guilty pleasure.

]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2418532 Gonna make you sweat http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

Sweating isn't necessarily a sign of a good workout.

]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2419029 BMX bandits http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

At a skate park in Ballarat, local bands provided a live soundtrack for riders.

]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2415398 Money for Spam http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

Research finds a one in 12.5 million response rate is needed for spammers to make a profit.

]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2418352 Shane Warne: The Musical http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

The king of spin's colourful career makes quite a song and dance.

]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2417416 Following orders http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

Collette Livermore became a nun to help the sick, but often found her hands were tied.

]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2417302 Acidic ocean http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

The Southern Ocean may become dangerously acidic as soon as 2030.

]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2417315 Racism on the radio http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

David Oldfield was happy to give airtime to prank callers making inflammatory comments.

]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2417818 Unhappy homecoming http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

Ricky Ponting defends the decision which some say cost Australia a Test series.

]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2418345 Queens of crime http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

The 'razor gang wars' in 1920s and '30s Darlinghurst were spurred on by two women.

]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2417494 Social lubricant http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

Follow Selby on a weekend bender to celebrate her 21st birthday.

]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2416687 Hail a horse http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

If you thought the tram was the first form of public transport in Australia, you'd be wrong.

]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2415040 Important moments http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

Paul Kelly performs a song from his greatest hits album, Songs From The South.

]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100 s2417771 Don't believe the hype http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/

The War of the Worlds broadcast in 1938 didn't cause mass-panic as was widely reported.

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