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Phil Kafcaloudes with news from Australia
Time to chat to our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes. Audio
Jim Parker in Australia
Across the Tasman, and Australia's Reserve Bank has been accused of an own goal after last week's interest rate cut triggered a perverse outcome in financial markets. Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
Let's have a chat to our Canberra correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
A Devilish Cancer - Tasmanian Devil Facial Tumour Disease
In less than 20 years a rare contagious cancer has decimated Tasmanian devil numbers by 85 percent, but a vaccine may be on the way Audio
A Devilish Cancer - Tasmanian Devil Facial Tumour Disease
In less than 20 years a rare contagious cancer has decimated Tasmanian devil numbers by 85 percent, but a vaccine may be on the way
AudioPacific interests 'core' to PACER-Plus
The Chief Trade Advisor of the Pacific Island Countries, Edwini Kessie, says the interests of Pacific nations are at the core of PACER-Plus negotiations.
NGOs, media locked out of PACER-Plus talks
Non-government organisations and media have been told they are not allowed to attend talks of the proposed regional free trade agreement PACER-Plus.
Australian economy slowing, says economist
The Reserve Bank of Australia has dropped its official cash rate to a record low of 2-percent; prompting further questions about why New Zealand isn't doing the same. Audio
Fiji academic says new Forum funding formula needed
A Fiji based academic says a new formula for the funding is needed for the Pacific Islands Forum. Audio
Australia and NZ trade unions warn on PACER-Plus
Union groups in Australia and New Zealand have written to their trade ministers to express concern over the PACER-Plus trade negotiations.
Extreme labour exploitation found in Australia
Evidence of extreme labour exploitation, slave-like conditions and black market labour gangs have been found on farms and in factories supplying Australia's biggest supermarkets and fast food chains. Audio
Charge migrants to move - Australian think-tank
A proposal to charge would-be immigrants to Australia for the privilege of moving there has riled unions and businesses alike. Audio
Australian police unapologetic for tip-off
The Australian police say they do not have blood on their hands for helping Indonesia catch the Bali 9 drug smugglers and they can't guarantee it won't happen again. Audio
Phil Kafcaloudes with news from Australia
Time to chat to our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes. Audio
Australia introduces taxes to target foreign investors
Foreign buyers in the state of Victoria will be slugged with a 3 percent tax on the purchase price of their houses. Audio
Vanuatu to host first trade meeting since Cyclone Pam
The next round of the controversial PACER Plus free trade negotiations will be held in Vanuatu this week.
Australia imposes foreign property investor tax
Foreigners buying houses in the Australian state of Victoria will be subject to two new taxes as the state government tries to cool the rising property market. Audio
Norfolk campaigner says Yes campaign backing growing
A campaigner for Norfolk Island's input into changes to its political status says there is growing alarm on the island to Australia's plans.
China Australia's biggest source of foreign investment
for the first time China has become Australia's biggest source of foreign investment, Sydney correspondent Jim Parker reports. Audio
NZ urged to follow Australian state of Victoria housing market
Foreigners buying houses in the Australian state of Victoria will be subject to two new taxes as the state government tries to cool the rising property market. Audio
