Topics covered: $100,000 Doherty Prize for new optical communications technology; Optus teaming with MSN; Vodafone launches innovative new service in New Zealand; Intel invests further in Unwired; BlueAnt in USA; Federal government releasing new internet filter fro everyone; Podlounge launches new service for Sony PSP; How long do CDs and DVDs really last; Discussion over tow articles on new media plus new blog site www.marketsareconversations.com; Aussie robot dogs are world champs; Australian Astronomer wins prize; Controversy over stolen body parts products; New vaccine to control liver fluke; Warner to help save Tassie Devils; New synthetic skin development; Vale Harriet the Tortise at 176 years. Podsafe music from the Podsafe Music Network; No Dice, Marius Kahan.

APC 2006-06-17: Slow news week down under. Great podcasts to listen to: For immediate Release ( FIR) www.forimmediaterelease.biz features a series of great interviews focused around business and marketing and new media; check out Allison Sheridans Noscilla Podcast (http://podfeet.com), Allison covers Mac and other issues, great commentary and content. The Noscilla Podcast is a member of the Techpodcast Network (www.techpodcast.com); Remember this weeks TPN roundtable Saturday 17^th 1.30 pacific EST (US). Comments on MyChingo (www.mychingo.com) a voicemail and audio comments plug-in, testing this on the APC blogsite (www.antipodeanpodcast-blog.com). Also check out Waxmail as an alternative (www.waxmail.biz); Currently assessing Microsoft Office 2007 beta 2; New road tools; Mobile power pack from www.socketcom.com and the Beachtek (www.beachtek.com) DXA-10 battery powered pre-amp for two XLR microphone inputs with full phantom power - perfect in combination with the M-Audio Microtrack and condenser mics to provide complete portable solution for high quality on the road podcasts. News this week: Telstra forced to back down on ULL charges; Telstra seeks soft approach to IPTV services in Australia; Fibre to the home initiatives in Perth, Western Australia;  Young cyber sleuths wage war on mobile scam in Australia;  Commercialization Expo in Melbourne (www.expo2006.com.au); New biomaterial, Elastin offers unique tissue engineering solutions; Worlds oldest Fossils in Australia - possibly. Podsafe music this week comes from the Podsafe Music Network (http://music.podshow.com) Tracks played: Voice of the Wind and the View from Here by Marius Kahan.

APC 2006-06-10: Happy birthday to the Queen. This week we talk about our first ever Skypecast of the popular ATP Innovations bizNetClub seminar (www.biznetclub.com.au) on the June 6^th ; I also cover off some recent updates on the Techpodcast Network (www.techpodcasts.com) and mention some interesting shows worth downloading including; Slashdot Review, Home Network Help and the Geek News Central podcasts. A comment of research imperatives of Zoological Gardens; Other stories: Unwired rolls out new service into regional Australia via its partner Austar (www.austar.com.au); Unwired partners with ReelTime Media for wireless movie downloads; Comments on WiMax and BigAir (http://www.bigair.com.au/) wireless in Australia; Control of Canes toads in Australia and use of biological control and sex changes; Zero emission coal fired power stations in the future; Energy from hot rock technology possible; Scientists grow body organs in situ; acupuncture can improve IVF outcomes. Podsafe music this week comes from the Podsafe Music Network (http://music.podshow.com) Tracks played: Old Folks by Ron Helman; January by Kelly Goodlad.

Topics covered: Forthcoming SkypeCast of biznetclub on June 6th (www.successful-innovation.com). New indialogue interviews (www.indialogue.com.au); New Australian anti-spam tool released (www.acma.gov.au ); New Aussie Blog search tool Gnoos goes live (www.gnoos.com); CSIRO Gets closer on patent win over WiFi (www.csiro.au); Why you should care about WiMax (www.zdnet.com.au) WiMax and 3G?; WiMax woes in New Zealand; Australia Post looks to electronic future; Aussies don't get HDTV; Australian continent formed by giant meteor; Volcano lake turns red; Waste water and biofuel reactors; Hobbit update; Weird and wacky review; Podsafe music from the Podshow (http://music.podshow.com); Light my fire by m7; One for the box, by Monika Herzig