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abclocalonline

  1. Neat locust-muncher video on our YouTube channel, http://bit.ly/c2LAJR - it's Mad Max meets Mad Scientist
  2. @abcmarkscott: Hello boss, from the @abcopen producers. We're having cupcakes soon! Looking forward to meeting you tomorrow.
  3. Studying the bogan in his natural habitat - story from ABC Central Victoria http://bit.ly/cYgxZA
  4. A little live music for a Friday: Jackie Marshall sings live http://bit.ly/dbiKvo
  5. Autumn in North Tasmania - video, music, poetry: http://bit.ly/acXmy5
  6. Things that should only be done by professionals: fire-eating and kazoo-playing (plus a little Tom Lehrer music) http://bit.ly/a80aRN
  7. Great live music from ABC South East NSW - Ray Beadle, who's supporting John Mayer http://bit.ly/croThF
  8. Some more live music from ABC South East NSW: Heath Cullen & The 45, Break My Heart recorded live http://bit.ly/bCVKYq
  9. @qlder Try searching for Tony Abbott, not Tonny ;)
  10. Direct link to that video: http://bit.ly/dscPKf
  11. Added something to our YouTube channel: a little bit of blues for a Friday http://bit.ly/bOtzgI
  12. Koalas, refusing to sweat it out in the current SE Australian heatwave, turn to locals for assistance and a drink. http://bit.ly/7f9UMh
  13. Making babies the uncanny way: have your kids ever asked where do babies come from? Here's one answer http://bit.ly/6mSUJ8