Topics covered: The emerging nuclear energy debate in Australia with panel discussion courtest of the ABC Radio National Breakfast (www.abc.net.au); Worries over regional wireless viability under Federal Government new funding scheme; Navini releases Wimax gear is a  boost for Unwired moving to new standards; iBurst eneables lives radio broadcasts in Sydney; Australia gives $$ for internet development in developing countries; NICTA get another $250M; Viruses more of a problem in Australia than hackers; Sleep aponea device wins award; Researchers deemed trustrworhty Australians; Huge underwater strcuture found in western Australia; Gene blamed for Taassie Devils disease. Music played from the Podsafe Music Network:  Sweet Nicole, Reginald Clair

Topics covered: New Australian Copyright laws make downloads legal but commentators find major issues and limitations; Broadband over powerlines in Tasmania ready to go mainstream; VOIP  uptake in Australia gaining pace amongst consumers; Microsoft invests in Brisbane eResearch centre and also to include Australian phrases in Office 2007; iBurst wireless gets ready for expansion; Hutchison to introduce HSDPA to its 3G network; Optus and Disney form partnership; Gartner warns in privacy issues for companies using US based services providers; New Zealand budget continues strong support for science and technology; Hobbit controversy continues; Perth Zoo ‘Zoo Poo Project’ – is this the type of research that really warrants support? Music from the podsafe music network; ‘I found you’ by Rebecca Haviland (http://www.rebeccahaviland.com). Full stories at  http://www.antipodeanpodcast-blog.com

Topics covered: Comments on how the Australian 2006 Federal Budget provide additional support for the ICT, Medical Sciences and venture capital sectors; coverage and four interviews with exhibitors at CEBIT Australia 2006 held this past week in Sydney. Review of the U3 USB flashdrive Podsafe music from the Podsafe Music Network http://music.podshow.com); Tabasuco, by  KC Saito. Full stories found at www.antipodeanpodcast-blog.com.au

A quick show covering this weeks visit to the US and some recent updates from Australia.  Shownotes will be posted in full later