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• Government accused of sneaking in web filter (Thu, 16 May 2013 18:22:18 -0700)
  The federal government has been accused of sneaking mandatory internet filtering through the back door after it inadvertently blocked 1200 websites using a little-known law.    
• MP's Facebook photo gaffe an education (Thu, 16 May 2013 05:25:26 -0700)
  A social media gaffe has left the West Australian Minister for Education red-faced after it emerged he "Liked" a Facebook photograph of a teenager exposing his genitals.    
• Cloned embryos ethical concerns (Thu, 16 May 2013 02:19:07 -0700)
  Ethicists raise questions over embryonic stem cell research breakthrough.    
• Telstra customer data revealed online (Wed, 15 May 2013 21:06:29 -0700)
  The personal information of thousands of Telstra customers has been found online using a Google search.    
• New Google boss started at fruit shop (Wed, 15 May 2013 20:45:50 -0700)
  Maile Carnegie's first job was at a local fruit and veg shop, but now she is set to become Google Australia's next managing director.    
• The end of search as we know it (Wed, 15 May 2013 20:35:17 -0700)
  The typewritten keyword search is giving way to voice-driven conversational search.    
• Malaria parasites thrive by talking (Wed, 15 May 2013 10:00:00 -0700)
  Scientists have been surprised to learn that malaria parasites talk to each other. And the chatter is crucial to the parasite's survival and spread in humans.    
• Caffeine key to cloning 'Holy Grail' (Wed, 15 May 2013 10:00:00 -0700)
  Many thought it was impossible. But the discovery is not without controversy.    
• Alleged Lulzsec leader fronts Sydney court (Tue, 14 May 2013 19:08:08 -0700)
  The IT security professional who the Australian Federal Police said was a self-proclaimed leader of international hacking ring Lulzsec allegedly penetrated a NSW council website.    
• Brain can bypass areas of damage (Mon, 13 May 2013 14:08:56 -0700)
  Scientists have described for the first time how the brain can respond to damage in one area by forming complex new circuits in another brain region, away from the injured site.    
• A new spin on earth's core (Mon, 13 May 2013 10:00:00 -0700)
  The centre of the Earth does not spin at a constant rate, new Australian National University research has found.    
• How UNSW creates the world's best hackers (Mon, 13 May 2013 04:49:57 -0700)
  The University of NSW is known for producing some of Australia's top lawyers, doctors and accountants. But the 64-year-old institution is now gaining a reputation for excelling in what is often viewed as anti-establishment ? hacking.    
• Fairfax sweeps IT journalism awards (Fri, 10 May 2013 18:12:30 -0700)
  SMH.com.au has won the "Gold Logie" of technology journalism awards, being named Best Title at the 11th annual Microsoft IT Journalism Awards.    
• Eclipse will have a familiar ring to it (Wed, 08 May 2013 10:00:00 -0700)
  It might not be as remarkable as totality, but it's a wondrous thing to observe nevertheless.    
• NBN speed website draws quick fire (Wed, 08 May 2013 00:49:50 -0700)
  A Liberal-leaning university student has been hailed on social media, accused of being a covert Labor agent and taken a verbal slap from Malcolm Turnbull.    
• Australia's top hackers uncovered (Tue, 07 May 2013 23:11:33 -0700)
  Telstra and Defence give students a hacking challenge - with rewards.    
• Allon to disrupt property business (Tue, 07 May 2013 22:23:27 -0700)
  Ori Allon wants to bring his new people-powered start-up to Australia.    
• Space odyssey opens new frontiers (Tue, 07 May 2013 13:43:03 -0700)
  Canberra will be soon be able to communicate further into the universe with Tidbinbilla's newest communication antenna, known as Deep Space Station 35, due to be lifted into place on Friday morning.    
• Hacking threat to our vital buildings (Tue, 07 May 2013 07:34:27 -0700)
  Vital buildings such as hospitals, universities and government offices are vulnerable to hackers.    
• Hacking threat to vital buildings (Tue, 07 May 2013 07:34:27 -0700)
  Vital buildings such as hospitals, universities and government offices are vulnerable to hackers.