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1 online resource (streaming video file) (24 min. 28 sec.) ; 147791232 bytes |
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"China Quake The power of the earthquake which has hit China is frightening. It reduced towns to rubble and was felt three thousand kilometres away. How can you possibly expect find survivors in such destruction? Catherine finds out and also discovers how scientists are trying to make buildings quake proof.Story discusses - strength of quake - how survivors are found and rescued - Australian quake history - how buildings can be protected - points to BTN stories explaining science of quakes Bank MergerWould you be happy if someone took over your footy or netball club and changed its name and colours? Well it sometimes happens in big business and it can also get people angry. Nathan looks at what are called takeovers and mergers and how they can have a big effect on everyone.Story discusses - proposed merger of two banks - takeovers and mergers - concerns about competition and companies involved - includes role plays by kids Family CarersIt is sometimes tough just getting through a day by yourself but imagine what it's like when you have to help someone else as well. That's what thousands of Aussie families do when they have a loved one with a disability. Catherine meets some special kids and sees why they're asking for more support.Story includes - interview with kid from a family supporting a member with a disability - discussion of issues Shark FinsWhy does this guy cuddle sharks? To stop people killing them for their fins of course! Sarah sees how a film maker is trying to change our attitude to sharks and save them from extinction.Story includes - interview and pictures with shark documentary maker. - discussion of shark fin trade and how it could make some species extinct Sports ScienceHow can swallowing a capsule to measure the temperature inside their bodies help Aussies win gold in Beijing? Sarah has the answer when she looks at how science is transforming the way athletes train. However it does raise a question - is it taking the sport out of sport and giving countres like Australia an unfair advantage?Story includes - discussion of the use of temperature pills and GPS tracking - discusses whether the use of science gives Australia an unfair advantage over poorer countries " |
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Broadcast 2008-05-20 at 10:00:00 |
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Classification: NC |
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Westpac Banking Corporation.
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Basketball players.
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Buildings -- Earthquake effects.
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Dead.
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Disaster victims.
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Australia.
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China.
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Australia, Southeastern.
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Streaming video
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Bazley, Nathan, host
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