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Oscar for activist dolphin film"They call him Flipper, Flipper, faster than lightning..."
So went the theme song to the 1960s TV series which featured a friendly dolphin who helped catch criminals and do good in the style of Lassie and Skippy the bush kangaroo. Conveniently, in this show most of the bad guys tried to escape by boat, which is where Flipper came to the fore.
More than 30 of the nation's top water scientists have united in an urgent plea to the Federal Government to reduce water allocations.
Producers are worried about a trade backlash after a 10-year ban on American beef imports over BSE fears has been extended for another two years.
Geoff Elliot, The Australian
The Australian's report of the ABC chairman's comments on climate change and the implications for Australian media.
George Monbiot, The Guardian
George Monbiot gives up. He declares there is no possible way to convince deniers that climate change is real.
Stuart Vince, Popular Science
An affordable plastic bag that sterilises human waste, making it safe for use as fertiliser
The Queensland government may allow tourist accommodation inside national parks.