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Rescuers say 145 killed in Madrid plane crash

Updated: 21 August 2008. 05:54:53 (AEST)

About 145 people have been killed as a Spanish jet taking holiday-makers to the Canary Islands crashed on takeoff and burst into flames at Madrid airport on overnight, an emergency services spokesman says. >more

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Woman smoking (Getty Images)

Cigarette smoking can still affect pregnancy long after the mother has quit.

Wilderness wasteland

Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary (ABC News - Margaret Sprigg)

A mining company has buried radioactive waste in a wilderness sanctuary.

Food bowl to dustbowl?

Farmer walking (Reuters: Tim Wimbourne)

Australia's agricultural heartland is suffering through one of the worst droughts in memory.

Mr Clean Up Australia

Ian Kiernan (Talking Heads)

Ian Kiernan's start in business was explosive, with millions made and bomb threats aplenty.

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Unleashed: Candid opinion and response

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The unfortunate 'Bill' captured by the Google Street View camera

Watching them watching us

Helen Razer wonders if Google's street view invasion of our privacy is the price we pay for uploading our lives. >more

Immortal Technique

Settling Accounts

Latin American rage reaches the US via Immortal Technique. >more

Surfing

Through a tube darkly

Andy Martin on the intimate links between surfing, film and narcissism. >more

The University of Sydney Quadrangle

Alma matters

Trevor Cook reflects on changes in Australian higher education 25 years on. >more

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Blue Water High VideoChat

Watch the highlights from the live VideoCast with the actors of Blue Water High in the studio. Did your questions get answered? > more

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Des Abbott

Beijing 2008: Broadcast Highlights - Day 13

Team sports will be high on Australia's agenda when the Beijing Olympics continue on day 13. > more

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Health  |  Science

Catchment Detox

Play Catchment Detox

National Science Week Project Are you up for the challenge? Play the game to see if you can repair a damaged river catchment and create a sustainable and thriving economy. You could even win a trip to the Kimberley!> more 'Play Catchment Detox'

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Visit the ABC's Beijing Olympics site for comprehensive coverage of the Games including latest news, features, athlete profiles, video, audio, schedules, trivia, games, blogs and much more. >more

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