1. The 7.30 Report: February 22, 2011
2. Programs from series

THE POPULATION DEBATE Explores the treasury forecasts, which suggest Australia could face a population explosion of 60 per cent or more over the next four decades. HIGH RISE LIVING THE WAY OF THE FUTURE Over the next few decades, more and more Australians will find themselves living in medium or high-density clusters, as rapid population growth impacts on the nation's major growth centres. LAKE CARGELLIGO RUNS DRY After years of drought, Lake Cargelligo has run dry, for the first time in more than a century. TIM ROBBINS JOINS THE 7.30 REPORT Interview with Actor, director and musician Tim Robbins. He is in Australia to perform at the Sydney Festival as part of a one-off concert called Rogue's Gallery.

WHALING WAR A sea shepherd conservation crew has clashed with a Japanese whaling fleet in the Great Southern Ocean. STOP AND SEARCH POWERS PUT ON SHOW The Victorian Government has introduced new stop and search powers in response to the fatal stabbing of Indian national, Nitin Garg. ARMANDO IANNUCCI JOINS CHRIS UHLMANN Writer and creator of the BBC cult political hit 'The Thick of It' Armando Iannucci discusses media spin doctors and his new film 'In the Loop.' FROM THE NORTHERN TERRITORY TO NEW YORK Commonwealth champion marathon runner Robert de Castella has made it his mission to develop a culture of long distance running amongst Aboriginal Australians.

Stories include, 'DNA evidence under scrutiny', 'Mary Mackillop's remarkable life', 'Sister Maria Casey joins the 7.30 Report', 'Copenhagen fallout'.

Stories include, 'Telco tussle over broadband network', 'Joe Hockey joins The 7.30 Report', 'YouTube launches Gold Coast boy'.

Stories include, 'Automatic pilot - series of fatal accidents linked to fatigue', 'Treasurer Wayne Swan joins The 7.30 Report', 'Reported drop in tuna population questioned by fishing industry', 'Avatar hailed by critics post premiere'.

Stories include, 'Environmentalists and timber industry at loggerheads', 'Ambitious plans to cut nuclear arsenals', 'Drought stricken families united by tragedy'.

Stories include, 'Crunch time in Copenhagen', 'Weekend booze blitz more statement than solution', 'Troubled Tiger quits golf', 'Panda-monium sweeps Adelaide'.

Stories include, 'How green and clean is Tasmanian salmon?', 'Scientists threaten to walk out on Synchrotron', 'Japan struggles to recover from economic slump', 'Through the eyes of a muse'.

Stories include, 'Copenhagen Climate Change Summit kicks off', 'Renewable energy on the brink', 'Opposition frontbench reshuffle', 'Binge drinking under the spotlight'.

Stories include, 'Liberals win by-elections as Turnbull takes aim', 'Out of Africa - landmark project traces human origins', 'Martin Seligman joins The 7.30 Report', 'Rough road to fame for opera star'.

Stories include, 'Firepower boss served', 'Shake up for NSW Government', 'David Kilcullen joins The 7.30 Report', 'Rees loses fight for political survival', 'Clarke and Dawe on the Liberal meltdown'.

Stories include, 'Obama sends more troops to Afghanistan', 'Judith Troeth joins The 7.30 Report', 'ETS bill voted down', 'Harry Evans farewells the Senate'.

Stories include, 'Shock result - Tony Abbott leads Liberals', 'Tony Abbott joins The 7.30 Report', 'A tale of two leaders'.

Stories include, 'Liberal leadership battle rages on', 'Ian Macfarlane joins The 7.30 Report', 'Three candidates expected in Liberal leadership spill', 'Worker's death prompts calls to halt insulation scheme'.

Stories include, 'Political editor Chris Uhlmann discusses Liberal turmoil', 'Obama brings cautious figures to climate talks table', 'Dr Tony Haymet joins The 7.30 Report', 'Somali militants release Aussie journo', 'Joe Hockey to not run against Turnbull', 'Clarke and Dawe with Tony Abbott'.

Stories include, 'Turnbull survives leadership spill', 'Kevin Andrews joins the 7.30 Report', 'Tuckey insists he is here to stay', 'Speed stopper a potential lifesaver'.

Stories include, 'Climate change crunch time', 'Penny Wong joins The 7.30 Report', 'Political editor Chris Uhlmann discusses ETS drama', 'BHP poised to make fresh bid for rival?', 'Turnbull declares victory on ETS'.

Stories include, 'Crunch day for Emissions Trading bill looms', 'Dramatic disability reform announced', 'SA Premier denies sex allegations', 'British backlash against Afghanistan conflict'.