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Australian mining boss doubtful of global pact on climate
18:07:57, 2 October 2008, Radio Australia News
The head of one of the world's biggest mining companies is doubtful that a global agreement can be reached on climate change.
Australian competition commission okays miners' deal
18:06:24, 1 October 2008, Radio Australia News
Anglo-Australian mining giant BHP Billiton's bid for Rio Tinto has been given the green light by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
Union calls for security after attacks on PNG officers
15:55:56, 1 October 2008, Radio Australia News
Field workers for Papau New Guinea Power Ltd say they will no longer attend to power outages and faulty cables in the evenings.
US envoy arrives in Korea to save nuclear deal
01:51:03, 1 October 2008, Radio Australia News
US diplomat Chris Hill has arrived in Seoul ahead of a visit to North Korea to try to save a crumbling disarmament-for-aid deal and prevent Pyongyang from rebuilding its ageing nuclear plant.
PNG to buy equity in gas project
16:46:56, 30 September 2008, Radio Australia News
The Papua New Guinea government says it will pay around $US 117 million in cash for around 20 per cent equity in the PNG liquefied natural gas project.
North Korea removes UN seals from Yongbyon complex
14:33:20, 25 September 2008, Radio Australia News
North Korea has removed United Nations nuclear watchdog monitors, seals and cameras from its nuclear reprocessing plant at Yongbyon and aims to reintroduce nuclear material there in a week, officials say.
Australian researchers say reactor doesn't pose safety risk
17:41:43, 24 September 2008, Radio Australia News
Australia's nuclear research body says a water leak at Sydney's Lucas Heights nuclear reactor does not pose any safety risks.
Australians work to bring solar power to China
17:41:43, 24 September 2008, Radio Australia News
Scientists from the Australian National University are working with researchers in China to make solar power technology more affordable for households.
India freed from nuclear trade ban
08:18:10, 7 September 2008, Radio Australia News
The group of countries which controls the international nuclear trade has lifted the ban on trade with India.
Oil price eases Australian consumer fears
17:47:01, 14 August 2008, Radio Australia News
A survey has found a turn around in the price of oil has helped ease consumers' inflation fears in Australia.
Fiji petrol prices set for fall
16:09:31, 14 August 2008, Radio Australia News
Petrol prices in Fiji are expected to fall tomorrow after the interim government approved a reduction in the tax it charges on its sales.
Key senators fail to back Australian FuelWatch scheme
18:00:28, 13 August 2008, Radio Australia News
Australia's federal opposition is calling on the government to concede its FuelWatch scheme is dead after two key Senators announced they will oppose it.
Australia's Reserve Bank says fuel will push inflation
18:20:56, 11 August 2008, Radio Australia News
Australia's Reserve Bank says rising fuel costs will continue to push up inflation for the rest of the year.
Australian oil retailer flags refinery shutdown
18:35:21, 7 August 2008, Radio Australia News
Leading oil retailer Caltex Australia has warned that current proposals for carbon trading could shut down petroleum refineries across Australia.
Western Australia's energy crisis finally over
17:14:14, 6 August 2008, Radio Australia News
Western Australia's Premier Alan Carpenter says the state's energy crisis is effectively over with the resumption of partial supplies from the stricken gas plant on Varanus Island.
Fuel hike gives gloomy outlook to Fiji
15:47:28, 6 August 2008, Radio Australia News
Fiji's business community has given a gloomy forecast of the impact of today's fuel hike.
Asia may establish regional oil stockpile
07:51:06, 6 August 2008, Radio Australia News
Senior officials from 13 Asian nations have agreed to draw up a roadmap to create a regional oil stockpile over the next two years.
Fiji agency defends fuel price rises
07:51:06, 6 August 2008, Radio Australia News
Fiji's Prices and Incomes Board has defended its decision to increase fuel prices for a sixth time this year, describing the move as a regrettable, but unavoidable result of global market pressure.
Power cut to Solomon Islands hospital
18:20:47, 5 August 2008, Radio Australia News
The electricity authority in the Solomon Islands has disconnected power at Kilu'ufi Hospital in Malaita Province as part of a campaign against unpaid bills.
Indonesia's central bank raises interest rate
17:08:19, 5 August 2008, Radio Australia News
Indonesia's central bank has raised its key interest rate.
Solomons Electricity Authority resorts to disconnection
22:36:56, 28 July 2008, Radio Australia News
The soaring cost of power in Solomon Islands, has forced the electricity authority to begin disconnecting customers, including government enterprises, who fail to pay their bills.
Solomons electricity body 'millions of dollars in debt'
07:10:42, 28 July 2008, Radio Australia News
Solomon Islands Electricity Authority reportedly owes $US18 million worth of fuel to its suppliers.
New plan to reduce Australia's dependence on oil
19:16:51, 22 July 2008, Radio Australia News
A new plan to end Australia's dependence on oil is calling for better fuel efficiency standards, more investment in bio-fuels and the return of the electric car.
FPolynesia to sell fuel to Cook Islands
20:43:24, 16 July 2008, Radio Australia News
The French Polynesian government has agreed to sell some of its fuel and diesel to Cook Islands.
Indonesia takes action to avoid power outages
22:28:07, 15 July 2008, Radio Australia News
The Indonesian government has ordered factories to shift production to weekends at least once a month in a bid to avoid rolling nationwide power outages.
![Several members of the United National Party, including the provincial chief, were among those killed in the bomb blast which also left 80 people injured. [AFP]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/lanka_blast_afp_061008.jpg "Several members of the United National Party, including the provincial chief, were among those killed in the bomb blast which also left 80 people injured. [AFP]")
![Leaders of Europe's four biggest economies vow to restore financial stability. [AFP]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/france_europeleaders_afp_041008.jpg "Leaders of Europe's four biggest economies vow to restore financial stability. [AFP]")
![The warning comes as New York's Dow Jones index fell to a three-year low. [AFP]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/us_dow_afp_031008.jpg "The warning comes as New York's Dow Jones index fell to a three-year low. [AFP]")
![Republican Sarah Palin and Democrat Joe Biden have clashed in their only televised debate. [Reuters]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/us_palinbiden_rtr_021008.jpg "Republican Sarah Palin and Democrat Joe Biden have clashed in their only televised debate. [Reuters]")
![A woman cries after seeing the body of her son, who was killed in a stampede at the Chamunda temple, inside a fort on the top of a hill near the historic town of Jodhpur. [Reuters]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/india_stampede_rtr_021008.jpg "A woman cries after seeing the body of her son, who was killed in a stampede at the Chamunda temple, inside a fort on the top of a hill near the historic town of Jodhpur. [Reuters]")
![One of the bombs went off at a bus stand while the remaining three exploded in and around a market in quick succession during the evening rush-hour. [AFP]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/india_blast_afp_011008.jpg "One of the bombs went off at a bus stand while the remaining three exploded in and around a market in quick succession during the evening rush-hour. [AFP]")
