COAG Meets In Shadow Of Global Financial Crisis
Audio of COAG press conference and PDF download of the COAG Communique. It was the first COAG meeting since the election of the Rudd Government which included a Liberal Premier, Colin Barnett, from...
View Article“It’s Really Bad, But Economy In Strong Shape,” Says Rudd
Audio of Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard press conference. Rudd said the international financial situation is "really bad, let's not mince words about it", but he emphasised the soundness of the...
View ArticleGlobal Financial Crisis: Federal Government Guarantees All Deposits For 3 Years
Audio of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's press conference announcing that the government is to guarantee all deposits in Australian banks and financial institutions for the next three years, as part of its...
View ArticleRudd Announces $10.4 Billion Economic Stimulus Package
The Federal Government has announced an "economic security package" containing 5 initiatives worth $10.4 billion, including a boost to pensions, assistance to first home buyers and low income earners,...
View ArticleTurnbull Offers Support For Economic Stimulus Package
The Leader of the Opposition, Malcolm Turnbull, has offered support to the economic stimulus package announced today by the Rudd government. Speaking at a press conference with Deputy Leader Julie...
View ArticleRudd Addresses National Press Club On Financial Crisis
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has made his first appearance at the National Press Club since last year's election to speak about the global financial crisis and the package of measures announced by the...
View ArticleViewed Wins Melbourne Cup; 12th For Trainer Bart Cummings
Audio and video of the 2008 Melbourne Cup, won by the Bart Cummings-trained Viewed.
View ArticleA MOMENT OF HISTORY IN AMERICA AS OBAMA CLAIMS THE PRESIDENCY
Text, audio and video of Barack Obama's 2008 election night victory speech.
View ArticleRudd Congratulates Obama On Election Win
Text and Audio of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd congratulating Barack Obama on his election as the 44th President of the United States.
View ArticleLabour Defeated In New Zealand Election; Clark Quits
The New Zealand Labour Party government has been defeated in today's general election. Prime Minister Helen Clark has conceded defeat and announced her resignation as Labour leader. Listen to audio of...
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