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Transcript Video Blog Slide show He's become the hollow man of politics, the PM who never was. And for months now, Peter Costello's kept us on tenterhooks with the &quotwill he or won't he"The Hollow ManHe's become the hollow man of politics, the PM who never was. And for months now, Peter Costello's kept us on tenterhooks with the "will he or won't he". Transcript Video Doujon's GiftLiz Hayes remembers when she first heard about young Doujon Zammit. Like you, Liz thought what a waste, what a dreadful waste. Transcript Video We thought we'd had our share of triumphs. Seen the fastest, the strongest, the greatest athletes in the world. Well, let us tell you, you ain't seen nothin' yet.Beating the OddsWe thought we'd had our share of triumphs. Seen the fastest, the strongest, the greatest athletes in the world. Well, let us tell you, you ain't seen nothin' yet. Transcript Video They're cute, cuddly, a national treasure, a must-see tourist attraction. In fact, they earn us a billion dollars every year. What would Australia be like without koalas?Out on a LimbThey're cute, cuddly, a national treasure, a must-see tourist attraction. In fact, they earn us a billion dollars every year. What would Australia be like without koalas? Transcript Video Blog Cassandra's PromiseSometimes you find hope in the most unlikely places. Often in the darkest of times, in the depths of despair. In a single day, 16-year-old Cassandra Gauci's world was shattered, as tragedy after tragedy engulfed her family. Transcript Video You have to wonder what on earth's happening to our kids. Especially little girls.The Gumleaf MafiaThese days, we're pretty blase about seeing Cate and Nicole, Hugh and Russell and all that gang at the local multi-plex. But you may have missed another more subtle Australian invasion. Transcript Video Blog He's incorrigible! 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Maybe this will help change their minds.Wonder DogsThe medical establishment has consistently scoffed at the very idea dogs might be able to help diagnose cancer. Maybe this will help change their minds. Transcript Video Chat transcript Crunch TimeFor almost 20 years, we've heard the warnings about climate change. But is it really that bad, are we really doomed? The skeptics say no, not necessarily. But with so much at stake can we risk it? Transcript Video Chat transcript Alicia Keys, the Princess of Soul. A singer, songwriter, actress, philanthropist - she's sold 24 million albums. But there's a bit more to Alicia Keys, a darker side.The Princess of SoulAlicia Keys, the Princess of Soul. A singer, songwriter, actress, philanthropist - she's sold 24 million albums and won 11 Grammys. But there's a bit more to Alicia Keys, a darker side. Transcript Video Blog Monkey MadnessJust when you think you've seen it all, this comes along. Monkey kids. Yes, you heard right. They are little monkeys raised as human children. And it's not as rare as you might think. Transcript Three gorges damThe Other Great WallForget the Olympics. This is China's most spectacular extravaganza. A hundred years in the making, costing $25 billion, one of the biggest engineering feats the world has ever seen. Transcript Video Blog Photos It's fast, furious and deadly. In the past year, dozens of innocent Australians have been killed by hoons.Street WarfareIt's fast, furious and deadly. In the past year, dozens of innocent Australians have been killed by hoons. Brainless kids in powerful cars who terrorise the suburbs, turning public streets into race tracks. Transcript Video Here's a hot tip - how to cash in on the next big boom. Forget mining in Western Australia, think water in the Northern Territory.Ou la la, Carla!You'd be hard pressed to find a First Lady like Carla Bruni. She first made headlines as a model, then as a party girl and femme fatale. Transcript She was a beautiful young woman with her whole life ahead of her. Then, the unthinkable, she was attacked by a stranger - brutally bashed in her own home by a man she'd never met.High DramaIt's been a nerve-wracking couple of days, Liz Hayes tells us. A spectacular world record attempt, two high-flyers ready to dive at 37,000 feet. Transcript Chat transcript Video Photos Blog Gridlock!Every morning when we get in our cars and head off to work. For us city slickers, that means one thing - gridlock. Transcript Video It's war! The Titans of Australian sport are at it hammer and tongs - fighting for new territory, new fans.No Limbs, No LimitsIt's an over-worked word, but there's no other way to describe Nick Vujicic. He really is inspiring. Transcript Video Photos Hoges versus The TaxmanYou've never seen Paul Hogan like this.His reputation and a fair chunk of his fortune are on the line. So, Hoges is taking on the taxman. Transcript Video Hooked on ClassicsSuddenly, the classics are cool again. Artists like Andre Rieu are even outselling big names like Madonna. Transcript Video orangutans, indonesia, palm oil, deforestation, liam bartlettLast Hope: Audio GalleryNEW: Liam Bartlett's Audio Gallery of his travels in Sumatra - the heat, the leeches and the brake downs were all worth the chance to meet the last of the wild orang-utans. Audio Gallery AOP's Info slide show
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