So I'm a liar.

Today I telephoned the ABC's Innovation team at corporate headquarters in Ultimo seeking information about their Second Life exploits. The woman I spoke with said they were aware that ABC Island was not displaying in the search results within SL.

The simulcast did, however, take place. The island was full, furthermore. Apparently only 40 or 50 avatars can inhabit an island in SL at any one time. This meant that the ABC's property experienced performance problems when they had 55 people there at once.

I guess that those who came too late were simply unable to gain access to ABC Island.

She also said that the Four Corners show will continue to screen in SL.