08:00:00 28/08/2010
There's a growing level of support from across all political parties for reform in the area of political donations. Proponents say it would make the process more transparent. But critics say tighter rules could constrain free speech. More
08:03:00 28/08/2010
Doctors say the independent MPs have a unique opportunity to improve healthcare, particularly in country areas. The Rural Doctors Association is calling on the four independents and the new Green MP to make health a priority when they negotiate with the major parties. More
08:06:00 28/08/2010
The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in Geneva has criticised the Australian Government over its treatment of Indigenous people. The UN committee has delivered its final assessment on Australia for 2010 and while it congratulated the Labor Government for issuing an apology to the Stolen Generations, it said successive governments have failed to entrench anti-racism legislation in the federal constitution. More
08:09:00 28/08/2010
Law enforcement officials suspect that an outlaw motorcycle gang gained access to highly sensitive intelligence on federal and state drug probes last year. The source was believed to be a plant in the New South Wales Police Force. The alleged leaking of police intelligence is revealed in a joint investigation by the ABC's Four Corners program and Fairfax. More
08:12:00 28/08/2010
A leading fire ecologist says the Brumby Government should reverse its decision to reject a voluntary land buyback scheme in areas of extreme bushfire risk. Dr Kevin Tolhurst says the Premier has overestimated the number of properties which would be affected by the scheme. More
08:15:00 28/08/2010
Scientists in Queensland have teamed up with camels in an effort to uncover desert secrets. The Simpson Desert has sprung to life after floods and torrential rains giving scientists a rare opportunity to learn more about how animals and plants survive the harsh environment. More
08:18:00 28/08/2010
The US Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke has acknowledged that the pace of the country's economic recovery is slower than expected. In a speech to fellow central bankers he's vowed that the Federal Reserve will take what he calls further unconventional policy measures, if needed. More
08:21:00 28/08/2010
North Korea is inundating social media with pictures, audio and video in the closed communist state's biggest global propaganda drive yet. The move has alarmed South Korea, which is warning its citizens they could face a jail term if they use social media to communicate with the regime in Pyongyang. More
08:24:00 28/08/2010
Movie-goers in Lithuania are being encouraged to help power their cinema by pedalling on a bike while watching a movie. The Velokinas Bicycle Cinema has just introduced an outdoor version of their pedal-powered movie experience. More
