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[13 May 2011 | No Comment | ]
NT workers demand the government pay

A lobby group has launched a petition demanding back pay for the renovation and construction work completed by Indigenous workers in the Northern Territory. Sara Vincent investigates.

Economics, Environment, International, Politics & Law »

[25 Apr 2011 | No Comment | ]
Is the Greek economic crisis a threat against global climate change?

The effects of the debt crisis in Greece are beginning to show. Not only has the economy been damaged, but Greece’s environmental future could now be at stake too. Bella Papadopoulou Dobrowolska and Morgan Pettersson report.

Economics, Environment, Politics & Law »

[4 Apr 2011 | No Comment | ]
Carbon Tax battle draws thousands to Sydney CBD

Thousands turned up in force at The Climate Action Rally to support the proposed carbon tax. Sara Vincent reports.

Economics, Media & Technology, Politics & Law »

[21 Jan 2011 | No Comment | ]
Media and democracy in Ivory Coast

Representatives of West African news outlets gathered in Ghana this month to discuss the state of media in the Ivory Coast. Janeece Keller reports.

Economics, Environment, Health & Science, Politics & Law, Uncategorized »

[1 Sep 2010 | No Comment | ]
Tourism: environmental limbo for Santorini

Beneath the natural wonder of Santorini’s cliff tops and lagoon, the villages are being covered in plastic as the Greek government fails to implement a recycling scheme.

Economics »

[14 Apr 2010 | 14 Comments | ]
Why women earn less than men

A recent study found that simply ‘being a woman’ was the most serious impediment to women in the Australian workplace, who are still being paid 17 per cent less than men. Neda Vanovac examines the day-to-day workings of the glass ceiling.

Economics »

[19 Aug 2009 | No Comment | ]
The price of partial equality?

Legislation has finally forced Centrelink to recognise same-sex couples, but Alex Taylor investigates the controversial decision to not include a grandfather clause in the changes.

Economics »

[12 May 2009 | No Comment | ]

Despite canvassing several solutions to the Illawarra’s economic woes, Kevin Rudd may have overlooked the obvious, reports Katherine Buskariol.

Economics »

[12 May 2009 | No Comment | ]
Taking the pressure off

Calls for an extra $2b in funding for Australian universities could help reduce dependence on international students and boost places for local students, according to University Of Sydney representatives, reports Jack Dennis.

Economics, Uncategorized »

[11 May 2009 | No Comment | ]

The University of Western Sydney sees the economic downturn as an opportunity to fund higher education reforms. By Genevieve Rosen.