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Transport problems are hampering the relief effort in Yap, in the Federated States of Micronesia, which was devastated by Typhoon Maysak last week. The category five storm hit Chuuk and Yap states, killing five people, destro… More
Treasurer Joe Hockey will hand down his second budget in May. His task is to win the support of large parts of the electorate. So would cost-cutting measures be more popular if the voters were consulted to frame budgetary spe… More
An unlisted Australian company, RayGen, is pioneering the world's most efficient solar technology. Australia controls the intellectual property, and China is busy investing in and and rolling out the technology. Perhaps most … More
The Federal Government recently unveiled its long term plan for the Great Barrier Reef, hoping to avert a United Nations declaration that the natural wonder is in danger. The plan includes a ban on dumping dredge spoil in the… More
And now on Pacific Beat, a special program looking back on Cyclone Pam's imapct on Vanuatu. What went wrong, what went right, and what lessons can be learned from the disaster? Presenter: bruce Hill Speakers: Vanuatu governme… More
Emergency relief supplies from overseas will almost certainly be needed to help the people of the Federated States of Micronesia recover from Typhoon Maysak which ripped through parts of the island chain last week. The catego… More
Road kill might be a nuisance for people who live in rural areas but for forensic entomologist Julianne Farrell dealing with it is all part of a day's work. More
What is Australia's worst beach? A national competition is underway to find Australia's saddest beach, and turn it into a happy one with the help of a team of coast experts. The initiative is the brainchild of Griffith Univer… More