澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2010-02-09

Prosecutors have charged Michael Jackson's doctor with involuntary manslaughter. Michael Jackson's family arrived at the LA court to see Conrad Murray charged over the singer's death. Dr. Murray is accused of acting without caution when he administer

澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2010-02-26

The Federal Government is tipped to announce a new rescue package for the insulation industry today. It scrapped its scheme last week and is now focusing on helping workers and businesses. A $ 41 million plan to keep installers in work or training ha

澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2010-03-13

A report on the collapse of Lehman Brothers has found it disguised its financial position four weeks before filing for bankruptcy. The collapse of the American investment bank in September helped trigger the global financial crisis. Now a court-appoi

澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2010-03-14

Hello, Claire Aird with the National Weather. Taking a look at the satellite picture first and cloud crossing WA ahead of a front is only bringing the odd light shower. Cloud over the interior and western South Australia is triggering showers and sto

澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2010-03-15

The Federal Opposition is demanding the government inspect all homes insulated under its failed scheme. More than one million homes have been insulated under the program. But the government's paying for just 200,000 of them to be checked. The Opposit

澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2010-03-12

Investigators are sifting through the ruins of a family home in western Sydney this morning after it was badly damaged by fire. They suspected it was caused by faulty insulation. The Federal Opposition is still applying pressure on the Government ove

澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2010-03-09

Good morning. Tony Abbott says he is expecting opposition to his parental leave plan from within Coalition ranks. Mr. Abbotts proposed a 26-week scheme paid at full salary. And he plans to tax big business to pay for it. I have no doubt that there wi

澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2010-03-06

European leaders have met to discuss Greece's financial crisis. Germany has ruled out giving Greece any financial aid, saying its new austerity measures should be enough to pull the country out of its debt. The Greek government plans to freeze the pe

澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2010-03-07

Hello, Jessica Askin with the National Weather. A mix of thick cloud in a deepening low is producing showers and storms over eastern South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. Cloud over southeastern Queensland and northern New South Wa

澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2010-01-30

The US economy is on the road to recovery, posting its fastest growth rate in six years. Fourth quarter GDP grew by 5.7 percent, much faster than expected. The Obama administrations welcomed the news, saying recent policies have helped the countrys e

澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2010-02-06

US President Barack Obama says new jobs figures show the United States is climbing out of a huge hole created by the recession. But he has also cautioned the figures are not cause for celebration. The jobless rate fell to 9.7% in January from 10% in

澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2010-02-05

Thereve been chaotic scenes outside a Port-au-Prince court where 10 Americans have been charged with child abduction. The five men and five women were arrested nearly a week ago, after trying to take a busload of Haitian children out of the country.

澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2010-02-10

Toyota is in damage control after it was forced to recall more than 400,000 Hybrid cars because of braking problems. The global recall includes 2,500 Prius vehicles in Australia. And the Japanese carmaker is facing another investigation in the US wit

澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2010-02-03

The government is pressing ahead with its emissions trading scheme, reintroducing legislation into parliament for a third time last night. Former Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull signaled hell vote for it. And the government is challenging other Co

澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2010-01-29

The United Nations says it held secret talks with the Taliban to discuss a truce. The revelation was made as Foreign Ministers gathered in London to map out a plan to hand security back over to Afghan forces. They've also unveiled a 550-million-dolla

澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2010-01-27

The International Monetary Fund says the world economy is recovering at a healthy pace. But it still needs government stimulus to keep it going. It now predicts the world economic growth will reach 3.9 percent this year. But it's cautioning financial

澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2010-01-25

The Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says there will be major changes to the health system this year. The announcement came as he revealed the government faces massive hikes in health costs over the coming decades. Mr. Rudd warned health costs will rise rap

澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2010-01-26

Millions of people are getting ready to celebrate Australia Day. The only Australian woman to receive the Nobel Prize for Medicine, Elizabeth Blackburn, has added Australia's top honor to her accolades. Professor Blackburn has become a Companion in t

澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2010-01-31

Hello, Melissa Hamilton with the National Weather. Checking the satellite image first, and you can see thick cloud swirling over Queensland from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Olga. Thats causing rain and storms over most of the state. A monsoon trough over the

澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2010-02-01

The Federal Government will today release a key report warning Australias ageing population could threaten its economic growth. The intergenerational report will outline the financial impact of the country's ageing population. Growth will be much low