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The 7.30 Report: November 19, 2009

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The 7.30 Report

November 19, 2009

ABC | November 19, 2009

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Stories include, 'Health overhaul frustration', 'Financial planners put on notice', 'Water shortage in the Sunshine State', 'Dramatic images of drought devastation', 'Clarke and Dawe with an apologetic Rudd'.

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Stories include, 'Health overhaul frustration', 'Financial planners put on notice', 'Water shortage in the Sunshine State', 'Dramatic images of drought devastation', 'Clarke and Dawe with an apologetic Rudd'.

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The 7.30 Report: February 4, 2011

Years 11-12 News and current affairs

YASI DEVASTATES CARDWELL Cyclone Yasi passed just north of the small town of Cardwell destroying many homes and businesses. TOUGH ROAD TO RECOVERY FOR TULLY Banana and sugar cane crops in the agricultural town of Tully have been decimated leaving the people of Tully uncertain of their future. BUILDINGS WITHSTAND CYCLONE The red tape that saved lives. How tougher building codes helped north Queensland ride out the storm of the century. CAIRO IN CHAOS ABC Correspondent Philip Williams reports from Cairo - where protests have taken a violent turn. HOSNI MUBARAK PROFILE Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is just hours away from the deadline set by the country's people power opposition - stand down or face the consequences.

QUEENSLAND PREPARES FOR CYCLONE YASI

Thousands of people have fled Cairns and surrounding areas as the countdown to Cyclone Yasi continues.

CYCLONE YASI UPDATE

ABC reporter John Taylor is in Cairns and speaks with Tracy Bowden about the latest developments on Cyclone Yasi.

TURMOIL CONTINUES IN EGYPT

Unrest continues in Egypt today despite President Mubarak's declaration that he will not contest the next election.

EGYPT UNREST SPREADS TO OTHER CITIES

While much of the attention from the unrest in Egypt has been focused on Cairo there has been large demonstrations in the country's second largest city - Alexandria.

IAN THORPE ANNOUNCES COMEBACK

Australia's most successful Olympian revealed today that he will return to competitive swimming after a five-year absence.

The 7.30 Report: February 2, 2011

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QUEENSLAND PREPARES FOR CYCLONE YASI Thousands of people have fled Cairns and surrounding areas as the countdown to Cyclone Yasi continues. CYCLONE YASI UPDATE ABC reporter John Taylor is in Cairns and speaks with Tracy Bowden about the latest developments on Cyclone Yasi. TURMOIL CONTINUES IN EGYPT Unrest continues in Egypt today despite President Mubarak's declaration that he will not contest the next election. EGYPT UNREST SPREADS TO OTHER CITIES While much of the attention from the unrest in Egypt has been focused on Cairo there has been large demonstrations in the country's second largest city - Alexandria. IAN THORPE ANNOUNCES COMEBACK Australia's most successful Olympian revealed today that he will return to competitive swimming after a five-year absence.

Stories include, 'Libyan stand-off continues', 'Refugees flood Tunisian border', 'Farmers fight to keep heads above water', 'Woodchopping champ goes for one last victory', 'Clarke and Dawe talk carbon tax'.

The 7.30 Report: March 3, 2011

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Stories include, 'Libyan stand-off continues', 'Refugees flood Tunisian border', 'Farmers fight to keep heads above water', 'Woodchopping champ goes for one last victory', 'Clarke and Dawe talk carbon tax'.

QUEENSLAND PREPARES FOR CYCLONE YASI

Thousands of people have fled Cairns and surrounding areas as the countdown to Cyclone Yasi continues.

CYCLONE YASI UPDATE

ABC reporter John Taylor is in Cairns and speaks with Tracy Bowden about the latest developments on Cyclone Yasi.

TURMOIL CONTINUES IN EGYPT

Unrest continues in Egypt today despite President Mubarak's declaration that he will not contest the next election.

EGYPT UNREST SPREADS TO OTHER CITIES

While much of the attention from the unrest in Egypt has been focused on Cairo there has been large demonstrations in the country's second largest city - Alexandria.

IAN THORPE ANNOUNCES COMEBACK

Australia's most successful Olympian revealed today that he will return to competitive swimming after a five-year absence.

The 7.30 Report: February 1, 2011

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QUEENSLAND PREPARES FOR CYCLONE YASI Thousands of people have fled Cairns and surrounding areas as the countdown to Cyclone Yasi continues. CYCLONE YASI UPDATE ABC reporter John Taylor is in Cairns and speaks with Tracy Bowden about the latest developments on Cyclone Yasi. TURMOIL CONTINUES IN EGYPT Unrest continues in Egypt today despite President Mubarak's declaration that he will not contest the next election. EGYPT UNREST SPREADS TO OTHER CITIES While much of the attention from the unrest in Egypt has been focused on Cairo there has been large demonstrations in the country's second largest city - Alexandria. IAN THORPE ANNOUNCES COMEBACK Australia's most successful Olympian revealed today that he will return to competitive swimming after a five-year absence.

Stories include, 'Humanitarian crisis', 'Milk wars', 'America's debt crisis', 'Italy through Australian eyes'.

The 7.30 Report: March 2, 2011

Years 11-12 News and current affairs

Stories include, 'Humanitarian crisis', 'Milk wars', 'America's debt crisis', 'Italy through Australian eyes'.

Stories include, 'Hockey on carbon tax', 'The city-country divide', 'Independent cinemas fight back', 'Road to success'.

The 7.30 Report: March 1, 2011

Years 11-12 News and current affairs

Stories include, 'Hockey on carbon tax', 'The city-country divide', 'Independent cinemas fight back', 'Road to success'.

Stories include, 'Bob Brown on Carbon tax', 'Libya turmoil continues', 'Dysfunctional system', 'Stutter treatment proves a success'.

The 7.30 Report: February 28, 2011

Years 11-12 News and current affairs

Stories include, 'Bob Brown on Carbon tax', 'Libya turmoil continues', 'Dysfunctional system', 'Stutter treatment proves a success'.

Stories include, 'Australia's new carbon tax', 'Gillard explains carbon scheme', 'City in ruins', 'Rescue efforts continue', 'Rescue workers race against time'.

The 7.30 Report: February 24, 2011

Years 11-12 News and current affairs

Stories include, 'Australia's new carbon tax', 'Gillard explains carbon scheme', 'City in ruins', 'Rescue efforts continue', 'Rescue workers race against time'.

Stories include, 'Christchurch in ruins', 'Cathedral in ruins', 'The search for survivors', 'The science behind earthquakes', 'Victims in trauma'.

The 7.30 Report: February 23, 2011

Years 11-12 News and current affairs

Stories include, 'Christchurch in ruins', 'Cathedral in ruins', 'The search for survivors', 'The science behind earthquakes', 'Victims in trauma'.

Stories include, 'Australian doctor caught in quake', 'A seismologist speaks', 'Australia reacts', 'Libya in communications lock down'.

The 7.30 Report: February 22, 2011

Years 11-12 News and current affairs

Stories include, 'Australian doctor caught in quake', 'A seismologist speaks', 'Australia reacts', 'Libya in communications lock down'.

Stories include, 'Libyan turmoil escalates', 'Rudd on Middle East unrest', 'O'Farrell poised for victory', 'Concerns for girl at centre of AFL sex scandal'.

The 7.30 Report: February 21, 2011

Years 11-12 News and current affairs

Stories include, 'Libyan turmoil escalates', 'Rudd on Middle East unrest', 'O'Farrell poised for victory', 'Concerns for girl at centre of AFL sex scandal'.

Stories include, 'Multiculturalism back on the agenda', 'Chris Bowen on immigration issues', 'Peter Weir's new blockbuster', 'Clarke and Dawe with Wayne Swan'.

The 7.30 Report: February 17, 2011

Years 11-12 News and current affairs

Stories include, 'Multiculturalism back on the agenda', 'Chris Bowen on immigration issues', 'Peter Weir's new blockbuster', 'Clarke and Dawe with Wayne Swan'.

Stories include, 'Cheap imports costing jobs', 'BHP's billions', 'Aboriginal cops', 'Tassie teen toast of literary world'.

The 7.30 Report: February 16, 2011

Years 11-12 News and current affairs

Stories include, 'Cheap imports costing jobs', 'BHP's billions', 'Aboriginal cops', 'Tassie teen toast of literary world'.

Stories include, 'Questions over Snowy Hydro water management', 'Wireless debate', 'Inspirational recovery', 'Australia's most outrageous newspaper'.

The 7.30 Report: February 15, 2011

Years 11-12 News and current affairs

Stories include, 'Questions over Snowy Hydro water management', 'Wireless debate', 'Inspirational recovery', 'Australia's most outrageous newspaper'.

Stories include, 'Health overhaul', 'Gillard on health agreement', 'Military rule in Egypt', 'Man in motion'.

The 7.30 Report: February 14, 2011

Years 11-12 News and current affairs

Stories include, 'Health overhaul', 'Gillard on health agreement', 'Military rule in Egypt', 'Man in motion'.

Stories include, 'Water wars', 'Broadband battle continues', 'Egyptian crisis escalates', 'Compton cricketers score down-under', 'Clarke and Dawe back on deck'.

The 7.30 Report: February 10, 2011

Years 11-12 News and current affairs

Stories include, 'Water wars', 'Broadband battle continues', 'Egyptian crisis escalates', 'Compton cricketers score down-under', 'Clarke and Dawe back on deck'.

Stories include, 'Homeless man's court win against police', 'Children at risk', 'The Yemen connection', 'The revolution is just a tweet away'.

The 7.30 Report: February 9, 2011

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Stories include, 'Homeless man's court win against police', 'Children at risk', 'The Yemen connection', 'The revolution is just a tweet away'.

Stories include, 'Political ceasefire', 'Hockey on flood levy', 'Suberbug threat', 'Perth surveys fire damage'.

The 7.30 Report: February 8, 2011

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Stories include, 'Political ceasefire', 'Hockey on flood levy', 'Suberbug threat', 'Perth surveys fire damage'.

Stories include, 'Bushfires destroy Perth homes', 'Trail of destruction', 'Standoff on the streets of Cairo', 'Black Saturday anniversary'.

The 7.30 Report: February 7, 2011

Years 11-12 News and current affairs

Stories include, 'Bushfires destroy Perth homes', 'Trail of destruction', 'Standoff on the streets of Cairo', 'Black Saturday anniversary'.

TONY WINDSOR CALLS FOR PERMANENT DISASTER RELIEF

The Gillard Government's newly proposed flood levy is already facing some major challenges and will need the support of the Independents to get through parliament.

BOB KATTER DISCUSSES PROPOSED FLOOD LEVY

Independent MP Bob Katter discusses the Gillard Government's proposed flood levy.

PUBLIC OUTCRY IN BRITAIN OVER VACCINE SHORTAGE

Anger is mounting in Britain over a shortage of flu vaccines as the death toll from the virus increases.

HIGH IMPRISONMENT RATES SPARK COMMUNITY CONCERN

The high incarceration rate of Pacific Islanders in Australia has community leaders concerned, prompting them to take matters into their own hands.

THE ECONOMIC TOLL OF THE FLOOD DISASTER

In economic terms, the Queensland floods, are the biggest natural disaster in Australia's history - put at around $5.6 billion dollars.

The 7.30 Report: January 28, 2011

Years 11-12 News and current affairs

TONY WINDSOR CALLS FOR PERMANENT DISASTER RELIEF The Gillard Government's newly proposed flood levy is already facing some major challenges and will need the support of the Independents to get through parliament. BOB KATTER DISCUSSES PROPOSED FLOOD LEVY Independent MP Bob Katter discusses the Gillard Government's proposed flood levy. PUBLIC OUTCRY IN BRITAIN OVER VACCINE SHORTAGE Anger is mounting in Britain over a shortage of flu vaccines as the death toll from the virus increases. HIGH IMPRISONMENT RATES SPARK COMMUNITY CONCERN The high incarceration rate of Pacific Islanders in Australia has community leaders concerned, prompting them to take matters into their own hands. THE ECONOMIC TOLL OF THE FLOOD DISASTER In economic terms, the Queensland floods, are the biggest natural disaster in Australia's history - put at around $5.6 billion dollars.

Stories include, 'Scientists assess flood impact to Moreton Bay', 'New levy to pay for flood damage', 'Swan on flood disaster response', 'Phone hacking scandal shakes UK Government'.

The 7.30 Report: January 27, 2011

Years 11-12 News and current affairs

Stories include, 'Scientists assess flood impact to Moreton Bay', 'New levy to pay for flood damage', 'Swan on flood disaster response', 'Phone hacking scandal shakes UK Government'.

Stories include, 'Emotional fallout', 'Paradise lost', 'State of the Union', 'Big task ahead'.

The 7.30 Report: January 26, 2011

Years 11-12 News and current affairs

Stories include, 'Emotional fallout', 'Paradise lost', 'State of the Union', 'Big task ahead'.

Stories include, 'Simon McKeon Australian of the Year', 'Investors in limbo', 'The amazing Corrick collection', 'Power struggle'.

The 7.30 Report: January 25, 2011

Years 11-12 News and current affairs

Stories include, 'Simon McKeon Australian of the Year', 'Investors in limbo', 'The amazing Corrick collection', 'Power struggle'.

Stories include, 'Premier Ted Baillieu discusses Victoria's flood situation', 'Qld flood toll rises to 22', 'Tasmania's first female Premier sworn in', 'The next generation of Australian tennis'.

The 7.30 Report: January 24, 2011

Years 11-12 News and current affairs

Stories include, 'Premier Ted Baillieu discusses Victoria's flood situation', 'Qld flood toll rises to 22', 'Tasmania's first female Premier sworn in', 'The next generation of Australian tennis'.

Leigh Sales goes back to her hometown of Brisbane to host a community forum. She speaks with local residents to discuss how they are coping with the aftermath of the Queensland floods and how they can rebuild their community.

The 7.30 Report: January 21, 2011

Years 11-12 News and current affairs

Leigh Sales goes back to her hometown of Brisbane to host a community forum. She speaks with local residents to discuss how they are coping with the aftermath of the Queensland floods and how they can rebuild their community.

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7.30: Fortnite Phenomenon/ Bernard Collaery/Rod Sims/Rural Mental Health/Dept. of Veteran Affairs

Years 11-12 News and current affairs

Fortnite Phenomenon If you have kids, chances are they're among the 125 million people playing the popular video game Fortnite. And it's driving some parents and teachers crazy. They are flocking to professional help to pry their kids away but for others the game is just like any other hobby - it's all about balance. Bernard Collaery Unprecedented legal action against two men for allegedly breaching the intelligence services act has sparked fierce debate about the balance between national security and the public's right to know. Rod Sims Australia's competition watchdog has laid out a sweeping plan to bring those bills down and says it could save households up to $400 a year. Rod Sims outlines what the ACCC has in mind. Rural Mental Health A western Victorian farmer has come up with a bald plan to give his industry national exposure. He's convincing an increasing number of his colleagues to take their kit off. It's part of a cheeky new campaign called "The Naked Farmer", which aims to raise awareness of - and funding for - mental health. Dept. of Veterans' Affairs Last month 7.30 aired a story about the extraordinary lengths the Department of Veterans' Affairs went to, to thwart a compensation claim: secretly changing its own policy in order to stop a claim by a former elite paratrooper who had badly injured his back. We've now learnt the head of the Veterans' Affairs department has requested a meeting with Mr Rollins in order to issue a personal apology. The ministers for Defence and Veterans Affairs have also ordered a departmental review into the matter.

The Behind the News team report on the successful rescue of the entire Wild Boars soccer team, the record-breaking Russian cargo spacecraft that reached the International Space Station in just four hours, a recently upgraded turtle hospital in Darwin; plus a wrap-up of the day's news and sport.

BtN Newsbreak: July 11, 2018

Years 3-4, 5-6 News and current affairs

The Behind the News team report on the successful rescue of the entire Wild Boars soccer team, the record-breaking Russian cargo spacecraft that reached the International Space Station in just four hours, a recently upgraded turtle hospital in Darwin; plus a wrap-up of the day's news and sport.

For the past nine years, Iceland has ranked first in the World Economic Forum’s Gender Equality Index. Australia is ranked 35th.

The Viking nation of Iceland has become a feminist utopia. We look at how the island country became the best place on earth to be a woman, and why that also means it’s the best place to be a man.

In part two, SBS World News presenter Janice Petersen travels to the island country to explore how it became world capital of gender equality, and looks at what impact this is having on the idea of masculinity in society.

Dateline: Defending Gender: The Best Place to Be a Woman (Part 2)

Years 11-12 News and current affairs

For the past nine years, Iceland has ranked first in the World Economic Forum’s Gender Equality Index. Australia is ranked 35th. The Viking nation of Iceland has become a feminist utopia. We look at how the island country became the best place on earth to be a woman, and why that also means it’s the best place to be a man. In part two, SBS World News presenter Janice Petersen travels to the island country to explore how it became world capital of gender equality, and looks at what impact this is having on the idea of masculinity in society.

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