Tags: community-and-society

Remote Australia a 'failed state'

12:40:19, 15 September 2008, Radio Australia News

A group made up of politicians, academics, miners and a former state governor says remote parts of Australia are akin to a 'failed state', and there needs to be a rethink about the way the regions are governed.

Aus govt rules out pension increase before review

08:29:22, 2 September 2008, Radio Australia News

The Australian government says it will respond quickly to a review of the pension system, but its again ruled out any additional help before then.

Emissions trading will cost Australia's community sector: economist

11:58:30, 1 September 2008, Radio Australia News

An economist has warned Australia's community welfare sector will need more than a billion dollars in compensation to cope with an emissions trading scheme.

Grcocery prices higher off Australia's northern coast: Survey

13:17:41, 15 August 2008, Radio Australia News

Australian Liberal senator, Sue Boyce, is calling for a senate inquiry into the cost of living in the Torres Strait, off northern Australia.

Brazilian soccer stars to play in Vietnam

10:42:52, 19 July 2008, Radio Australia News

It's been announced that Brazil's Olympic football team, boasting the likes of Ronaldinho and Robinho, will play Vietnam's full national side in a friendly on the first of next month.

Mounting concern over Fiji media law overhaul

10:42:50, 19 July 2008, Radio Australia News

A proposal by Fiji's interim Government for a major overhaul of the country's media laws has attracted concern from both local journalists and international media organisations.

Australia urged to consider 'user-pays' extended parental leave

08:48:26, 30 June 2008, Radio Australia News

An independent think-tank has urged the Australian government to consider using a loans scheme to fund an extended period of paid parental leave.

Philippines legislators bid to ease food price burden

03:43:42, 23 April 2008, Radio Australia News

Philippine legislators have agreed to pass bills that exempt minimum wage employees from income tax and make cheaper medicine available in a bid to ease the burden of rising food prices.

Australia urged to make cities 'people-friendly'

20:30:35, 17 April 2008, Radio Australia News

A leading international city planner is calling for Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's 2020 summit to consider radical changes to the way Australians live, work and move around their cities.