Topics covered: New Australian Government Chief Scientist appointed and controversy stirs; ABC radio coverage of Chief Scientist controversy (www.abc.net.au); Media sensationalising science (http://www.smf.co.uk); Australian Biotech companies show market traction; Taipan venom - new clotting agent; Brain injury and chronic fatigue syndrome; Gene linked to depression; New rapid multi-target test for bird flu and other infectious agents; Pentagon employs sharks. Music played from the Podsafe Music Network: Blue Nova, The Panic Attacks. Full stories at The Antipodean Podcast Blog

Topics covered: Intro; apologies to Bob Leslie from the band Outfit; Chilli promotes sound sleep; New method for predicting stroke; New leads on inflammation; Sterile mosquitos and glowing testes; Hobbit theory gets new evidence; Tassie tiger cloning efforts renewed; Broadband for Aussie flights; Supersonic test successful in SA; Why Europe fails to leverage Innovation, from the Hobson Holt report. Music from the podsafe music network: Never say goodbye, Robin Stine; Daydream, Robin Stine; Friend, Rob Costlow. Full show notes and stories at: The Antipodean Podcast Blog

Topics covered: Tod Cochranes new book on podcasting has arrived; An alternative for iTunes podcasting support (http://badfruit.com/); Sydney lights to be turned off !! Biotech News in Australia:* Scientists make blood from human stem cells * New biotech company Medical Therapies to list on ASX * New Diagnostics for airborne allergens* Protein may help treat brain injuries International Biotech:* Fungus: control for malaria * Vaccines 100% effective against Ebola and Marburg Viruses Weird Stuff:* Naked ramber takes his friends for a stroll!! Plus the odd podsafe music track

The first Antipodean Podcast brought to you from Sydney Australia. Topics covered: Dementia treatments including sex; Vaccines; Malaysia and biotech; plus RIAA free, podsafe tunes