Well that was fast. That ABC Player for iPad update we heard about this morning has already made its way through Apple's approval process and is now available for download. Orientation lock is now, erm, on lock controls are more responsive, but most importantly, (lower bitrate) 3G streaming is now a go. Now, no bus ride will get between you and an island of confusion and smoke monsters.
[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]ABC Player for iPad updated, 3G