英语听力：澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2014-05-12

For the ABC understands, the axe will be taken to dozens of government agencies in tomorrows budget. This is just the latest number of leaks including a rise in the petrol tax and debt levy. The plan to reduce the size of government is expected to sa

英语听力：澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2014-05-13

Prime Minister Tony Abbott has told the MPs to hold their nerve as the government prepares to hand down its first budget. Tonight's budget will contain several nasties including a debt levy, a hike in the petrol tax and co-payments for a visit to the

英语听力：澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2014-05-14

The local market has jumped in early trade thanks to a strong lead from Wall Street overnight. The All Ordinaries is up about 0.8 percent or 41 points. The ASX 200 has added 43. U.S. stocks hit record highs overnight. The Dow Jones closed at 16,695,

英语听力：澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2014-05-15

Disputes rose across in the Commonwealth and the states over that 80 billions dollars worth of cuts to health and education fund to go over the next decade. Some states are accusing the federal government of laying the groundwork for an increase to t

英语听力：澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2014-05-16

Leading our news today, Bill Shorten has released his budget reply speech to challenge the prime minister to an early election. The Opposition Leader has confirmed that Labor will oppose key budget measures including the GP coal payments, the increas

英语听力：澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2014-05-17

Lets take a look at the satellite image. And a cold front and a trough is crossing Tasmania, southern Victoria and South Australia, generating showers. Moist onshore winds are driving showers over eastern Queensland more frequent in the north. A high

英语听力：澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2014-05-25

The local share market has ended the session higher helped by gains for the big banks. If we take a look at the final numbers, the All Ords finished 12 points higher, while the ASX 200 added 13 points. The big banks finished higher. Westpac did the b

英语听力：澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2014-05-24

Let's take a look at the satellite images. A low and cold front bring airy and winds to southwestern WA. A front over the bite directing light rain and drizzle towards South Australia's coasts. A high is keeping it dry and sunny. Looking around the c

英语听力：澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2014-05-23

The army in Tailand has stated a crew suspending the constitution and desolving the government.In its T address,the country's army chief is following to restore peace and impose political reforms.TB broadcasting his suspender and political gatherings

英语听力：澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2014-05-22

A 35-year-old man has been arrested during a major incident in inner Melbourne this morning. Police targeted a prime mover that was being driven erratically on the Monash Freeway early this morning. And the Bomb Response Squad has been called in. Dri

英语听力：澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2014-05-21

The local share market has closed higher today. Investors shrugged off a drop in the price of iron ore. But the All Ords and the ASX 200 finished 11 points or 0.2 of a percent. Iron ore miner Fortescue middles added 4 per cent. Major miners Rio Tinto

英语听力：澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2014-05-20

Our top stories this hour. The prime minister has stepped up its defense of the budget after 2 opinion polls showed a big drop in the government popularity. Newspoll and Nelson give Labor a ten and 12 point lead respectively in the two party preferre

英语听力：澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2014-05-19

Good morning everyone. Two opinion polls show voters have now turned against the Abbot government following budget welfare cuts and tax raises. The prime minister says approval rating has fallen dramatically. And opposition leader Bill Shorten has no

英语听力：澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2014-05-26

Former NSW detective G.M has been charged with the murder of a Sydney student to disappear six days ago. J.G ws last seen talking to two men before he got into a white car last week. Reports say officers are also searching for former disgraced detect

英语听力：澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2014-05-04

Let's go to finance and the markets have been digesting the recommendations from the government commission of audit. The chief economist at HSBC Australia Paul Bloxham says it is important to get the budget back into surplus but the whole issue has t

英语听力：澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2014-05-11

The Reserve Bank has again set record-low interests rate that's likely to be native for some time to boost the economy. In its quarterly statement on monetary policy, the RBA highlighted risks to a pick-up in growth, including a likely sharp decline

英语听力：澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2014-05-10

We've got a trough moving into the southeastern state. It's actually a weakening frontal system that's going to be driven south by a ridge of high pressure. It's going to maintain a fairly cloudy conditions but relatively mild air and generally patch

英语听力：澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2014-05-09

The Federal government is facing another pre-budget backflash this time over plans to increase the tax on petrol. Next week's budget will include the first hike in the fuel excise in more than a decade. Some coalition back benchers say it amounts to

英语听力：澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2014-05-08

Next Tuesday's budget will include a tax levy on high income owners. Federal cabinet has sought to push ahead the tax despite opposition from business groups and growing number coalition benchfronts. Chris Richard ... the Royal Access Economics, says

英语听力：澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2014-05-07

Theres been no surprises from the Reserve Bank today with the central bank leaving interest rate on hold as expected. The company statement appeared slightly more upbeat on the jobs market on the back of recent falls in unemployment. The cash rate re