Scientific Whaling Decried As A Sham

THE results of a 10-year research project examining whales in waters off Australia's Antarctic territory are proof that Japan's whaling program has no scientific basis, the Federal Government says.

Antarctic Researchers Get A Surprise And A Thrill After Moving In For The Krill

AN AUSTRALIAN voyage to the "dark side" of Antarctica has ended, with evidence that one of the world's few big under-exploited food sources is even greater than had been thought.

Sinking Feeling On Wily Winston

It is 2026. Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets have melted, raising the sea level and flooding much of Australia. A vast watery expanse with the flagpole of Parliament House, Canberra, sticking out in the distance. An inflatable dinghy enters left, carrying four people: Janette Howard in the stern, wearing a large hat and carrying an umbrella. John Howard, completely bald with white eyebrows, is next to her. Peter Costello is rowing. Tanya Costello is in the bow.