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Updated: 2 May 2008. 14:33:10 (AEST) Doctors say the skipper of the overcrowded boat involved in yesterday's fatal crash on Sydney Harbour may be too traumatised to talk to police. Midsomer Murders Friday 8.30pm Barnaby and Scott investigate when the dead body of rival employee, Dexter Lockwood, is found in the Plummer family's, factory steriliser. Researchers hope that Cedric, with some help from his new mate Betty, will be the key to the future survival of the Tasmanian devil species. If you think that the music at the gym sucks, it's about to get worse. You might have to pay more for it. The transport industry is actively recruiting female drivers to replace its ageing workforce and keep freight moving on the roads. Not much is known about the rare spade toothed whale, so researchers created a 3D copy of a precious jaw bone in an attempt to find out more. Poll: What rights should gay couples have? University students' needs are being ignored in the competition for enrolments, writes Andrew McGowan. Following the protests in Melbourne this week, cabbie John Kelly looks at the changing of the guard in the taxi industry. The US has a long history of supporting dictators, writes Dileep Premachandran. They're irresponsible, dangerous and costing taxpayers a fortune, writes Gregor Stronach. And The Chaser should have faced trial for their APEC stunt. Gateway to all...