Tim Costello
The 'donation dollar' that's designed to be given away
The new Australian $1 coin is stamped with a message that reads: 'Donation Dollar: Give to help others.' The coin, the first of its kind in the world, has been minted in the hope that it will raise… Audio
NZ providing extra $3 million in Indonesia aid
After Indonesia was hit by an earthquake and tsunami, the Foreign Minister Winston Peters is in the capital Jakarta and is due to meet government ministers today and tomorrow. Video, Audio
Australia urged to renew aid focus in new foreign policy
World Vision is calling on the Australian government to reassert the role of aid in its upcoming 10 year foreign policy strategy. Audio
Australia cuts 3 billion more in foreign aid
Australia's government has announced that it will cut more than three billion dollars from its foreign aid budget, in addition to cuts made earlier this year. Audio
Agency mystified by Australia aid scrutiny
The head of World Vision Australia says he's mystified by the Foreign Minister Julie Bishop's plans to introduce further performance evaluation systems to assess foreign aid based on value for money.
…Military Rulers Tightened Access
Aid workers now say the government has ereceted new checkpoints, preventing foreigns from entering the Irrawaddy delta region. Audio