News
![Cambodian soldiers stand guard near the Preah Vihear temple, that's at the centre of a border dispute with Thailand. [AFP]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/base/cam_thai_afp_151008.jpg "Cambodian soldiers stand guard near the Preah Vihear temple, that's at the centre of a border dispute with Thailand. [AFP]")
Cambodian soldiers stand guard near the Preah Vihear temple, that's at the centre of a border dispute with Thailand. [AFP]
Gunfire reported on Thai-Cambodian border
03:43:26, 16 October 2008
Just over two hours after renewed fighting began along their disputed border area, Thailand and Cambodia have ceased hostilities.
Australia imposes new sanctions against Iran
03:43:26, 16 October 2008
Australia is imposing new financial and travel sanctions against Iran because of its refusal to suspend uranium enrichment.
Japan removes China beans from shelves
03:43:26, 16 October 2008
Japan has ordered retailers to pull frozen beans from China off the shelves, after three people fell ill from eating a product which officials say had 34,500 times the legal limit of pesticide.
Australia, South, Iran post World Cup soccer wins
03:43:25, 16 October 2008
Australia, South Korea and Iran have taken maximum points in their World Cup qualifiers on Wednesday, but Asian powerhouse Japan struggled to a 1-all draw with Uzbekistan.
Cambodian soldiers stand guard near the Preah Vihear temple, that's at the centre of a border dispute with Thailand. [AFP]
Gunfire reported on Thai-Cambodian border
03:43:26, 16 October 2008
Just over two hours after renewed fighting began along their disputed border area, Thailand and Cambodia have ceased hostilities.
Japan removes China beans from shelves
03:43:26, 16 October 2008
Japan has ordered retailers to pull frozen beans from China off the shelves, after three people fell ill from eating a product which officials say had 34,500 times the legal limit of pesticide.
Vietnamese journalist jailed over coverage of corruption scandal
03:43:26, 16 October 2008
A court in Vietnam has sentenced a journalist to two years in prison for his coverage of a major state corruption scandal and also jailed his police source for one year.
MILF to raise Philippine homeland deal internationally
22:16:58, 15 October 2008
The rebel Moro Islamic Liberation Front or MILF is preparing to take a scuttled homeland deal with the Philippine government to the international arena.
Court action over NZ spam operation
19:37:11, 15 October 2008
Authorities believe they have shut down one of the largest spam operations in the world which was being run out of Australia, New Zealand and the United States.
PNG businessmen named in Taiwan diplomacy bribe investigation
17:46:35, 15 October 2008
A Singapore businessman has named six prominent Papua New Guineans who allegedly received millions of dollars in exchange for PNG to form diplomatic ties with Taiwan.
Solomons auditor general criticises management of tsunami aid money
17:46:33, 15 October 2008
The Solomon Islands' auditor general has again criticised the management of money meant to help the victims of last year's tsunami.
PNG savings fund 'cushioned' from financial crisis
15:45:27, 15 October 2008
Papua New Guinea's largest savings fund says the agency has been cushioned from the worst of the global financial crisis by high returns over the past three to four years.
Solomons forestry officials suspended over alleged aid embezzlment
15:45:26, 15 October 2008
In Solomon Islands, two forestry ministry officials have been suspended over the alleged misuse of $US28,000 in Australian aid funding.
![The government has also decided not to take international legal action against Iran's president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, on a charge of inciting genocide. [AFP]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/base/iran_ahmed_AFP_100506.jpg "The government has also decided not to take international legal action against Iran's president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, on a charge of inciting genocide. [AFP]")
The government has also decided not to take international legal action against Iran's president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, on a charge of inciting genocide. [AFP]
Australia imposes new sanctions against Iran
03:43:26, 16 October 2008
Australia is imposing new financial and travel sanctions against Iran because of its refusal to suspend uranium enrichment.
Australia, South, Iran post World Cup soccer wins
03:43:25, 16 October 2008
Australia, South Korea and Iran have taken maximum points in their World Cup qualifiers on Wednesday, but Asian powerhouse Japan struggled to a 1-all draw with Uzbekistan.
Australia notes people smuggling rise from Sri Lanka
03:43:25, 16 October 2008
The Australian Federal Police says there has been a significant rise in attempted people smuggling operations from Sri Lanka.
Melbourne court hears details of Pakistan detention conditions
19:37:12, 15 October 2008
A court in Australia has heard details of the detention conditions in Pakistan for a Melbourne man, accused of terrorism related offences.
Plan for NBA sports arena in Shanghai
09:33:25, 15 October 2008
The United States National Basketball Association says it plans to develop an entertainment and sports arena in Shanghai as part of expanded operations in China.
Rssia sends in trouble shooter to keep Winter Olympics on rails
09:33:25, 15 October 2008
Russia's president Dmitry Medvedev is sending in one of his most trusted Kremlin officials to take charge of operations to host the 2014 Winter Olympics.
Carey escapes jail sentence in USA, two years probation
09:33:26, 15 October 2008
Former Australian Football League star Wayne Carey says he is glad he will not serve a United States jail sentence after pleading guilty to assaulting two Miami police officers.
New Zealand claims series win
09:33:26, 15 October 2008
New Zealand has defeated Bangladesh by 79 runs in the third and final one-day cricket match in Chittagong to claim a two-one series win.
![An RAAF investigation team spent a week at the wreck site on an isolated mountain ridge on New Britain Island. [Australian Defence Force]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/png_raafplane_adf_131008.jpg "An RAAF investigation team spent a week at the wreck site on an isolated mountain ridge on New Britain Island. [Australian Defence Force]")
![Global meltdown: International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss Kahn says concerns about the viability of big US and European banks could send the world's financial system into meltdown. [AFP]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/imf_strausskahn_afp_111008.jpg "Global meltdown: International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss Kahn says concerns about the viability of big US and European banks could send the world's financial system into meltdown. [AFP]")
![Trading was suspended on Wednesday after the index sank 10.4 per cent due to panic over the prospects of global financial turmoil. [AFP]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/indon_stockexchange_afp_091008.jpg "Trading was suspended on Wednesday after the index sank 10.4 per cent due to panic over the prospects of global financial turmoil. [AFP]")
![Thousands of police have been deployed in the area where parliament house, the main metropolitan police headquarters and government house are located. [AFP]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/thai_protestclash_afp_081008.jpg "Thousands of police have been deployed in the area where parliament house, the main metropolitan police headquarters and government house are located. [AFP]")
![President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, the islands' leader for the past 30 years, faces five bitter rivals in the poll. [AFP]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/maldives_gayoom_afp_061008.jpg "President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, the islands' leader for the past 30 years, faces five bitter rivals in the poll. [AFP]")
![Anti-government demonstrators try to take cover after riot police fired tear gas at protesters blocking Parliament in Bangkok. [Reuters]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/thai_protest_rtr_071008.jpg "Anti-government demonstrators try to take cover after riot police fired tear gas at protesters blocking Parliament in Bangkok. [Reuters]")
Features
![The Sustainability 2008 conference examined solutions for more energy efficient and environmentally friendly construction. [Reuters]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/thumbnail/skor_solar_feat_rtr.jpg "The Sustainability 2008 conference examined solutions for more energy efficient and environmentally friendly construction. [Reuters]")
Building a sustainable future
7 October 2008
A major international meeting in Melbourne in September brought together more than 2,000 architects and sustainability experts to share research on cleaner, greener buildings.
![Students attend an international education expo in Beijing. According to China's education ministry, over 100,000 Chinese go overseas to study every year. [AFP]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/thumbnail/china_students_afp_feat.jpg "Students attend an international education expo in Beijing. According to China's education ministry, over 100,000 Chinese go overseas to study every year. [AFP]")
The challenges of international students
12 September 2008
Last year the Australian Government granted student visas to over 228,000 international students, competing in the lucrative international education market which has seen strong growth and increased competition in the US, UK and Asia.
![Under the pilot scheme, 2,500 short-term working visas will be available for work in Australia's horticultural industry. [AFP]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/thumbnail/aus_winery_afp_feature.jpg "Under the pilot scheme, 2,500 short-term working visas will be available for work in Australia's horticultural industry. [AFP]")
Australia's Pacific guest worker scheme
9 September 2008
After months of speculation, and years of lobbying, the Australian Prime Minister announced in August 2008, that Australia would be introducing a trial Pacific islands guest worker scheme.
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