| Source: | Lateline |
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| Published: | Thursday, October 16, 2008 1:17 AEST |
| Expires: | Wednesday, January 14, 2009 1:17 AEST |
Two and a half years ago, Australia followed the United States in setting up its own counter improvised explosives devices (IED) task force. Although the unit operates in top secrecy, it recently allowed Lateline's Leigh Sales access to some of its work.
Scientists are giving the native bush rat a helping hand in its fight against its European rival.
It is time to pay our politicians properly, says former Liberal MP Bruce Baird.
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