The most recent 250 transcripts from the ABC's Radio and TV Current Affairs programs.
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The election for Mayor in the New Zealand city of Auckland is a month away but already some candidates have begun spending tens of thousands of dollars on political advertising. But there is one candidate with quite literally nothing to spend. Wayne Young is homeless and is just hoping voters will remember his name.
Craig McMurtrie, AM
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Unemployment in the US has edged up again, increasing to 9.6 per cent. But despite the increase the Dow finished the week up as most US analysts looked beyond the disappointing headline rate to a better than expected increase in private sector jobs.
Jason Om, AM
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It has been a tough week for the man heading Adelaide's desalination plant project. Duncan Whitfield has faced union claims of unsafe work practices and reports of more deaths linked to the construction. He's rejected his critics and defended the site's safety record.
Annie Guest, AM
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A charity rescuing an increasing number of child sex slaves in Asia is urging Australia to do more to stop the destructive trade. The Desitny Rescue says Australian men have the highest number of convictions for sex offences against children in Thailand and that Australia has a moral obligation to do more.
Rachael Brown, AM
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Police have questioned three Pakistani cricketers in London overnight, over their alleged role in a spot-fixing scam. The ICC has also denied suggestions it has been toothless, and says it might expand its investigation to the so-called "dysfunctional tour" of Australia last year.
Alison Caldwell, AM
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Victoria is on standby for floods this weekend with up to 200 millimetres of rain forecast for the north-east and west. Boat crews are on standby to help people who find themselves stranded in the centre of Ballarat where floods are expected.
Michael Edwards, AM
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As the nation awaits the decision of the three independents, a former New South Wales independent has advised them to not give into political bribery and act in the best interests of the country.
David Mark, AM
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The Manager of Opposition business, Christopher Pyne has described Labor's attempts to woo the Greens and the rural independents as trying to put together a coalition of the "mongoose and the cobra." Christopher Pyne says the Coalition is ready to reform parliament, one of the key demands of the three independents.
Lindy Kerin, AM
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A strong earthquake has caused widespread damage in the New Zealand city of Christchurch. Roads and buildings have been damaged and there are reports of looting.
Rachel Carbonell, PM
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The Fair Pay Alliance says women are still earning 18 per cent less than men on average in Australia and have to work 66 days a year more to earn the same amount. The ACTU is hoping a test case for community and social workers next month may go some way to closing the gap.
Paula Kruger, PM
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Australia's small but burgeoning camel industry has been given a grant to help develop commercial trade. The industry says camel culls are hurting them at a time when it needs to capitalise on the huge international demand for camel meat and milk.
Conor Duffy, PM
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Farmers across the country are reporting an increasing number of attacks on livestock from bigger and more aggressive wild dogs. Feral domestic dogs are taking over traditional dingo territory and it's feared it won't be long until this new predator attacks a human.
Lisa Millar, PM
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The first direct talks between Israeli and Palestinian leaders in nearly two years has begun in Washington but hurdles remain. Michele Dunne from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace analyses the talks.
Edmond Roy, PM
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Bob Katter has called for, among other things, the devaluation of the Australian dollar and a review of tax allowances for remote areas. Will it work?
Sue Lannin, PM
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Industry groups and analysts say a move to restrict poker machines will hit the fortunes of hotels and clubs in Australia.
Mark Colvin, PM
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Having walked out of the intelligence agency, the Office of National Assessments, Andrew Wilkie has always walked to his own tune. Today he is one of those holding the fate of the Australian Government in his hands.
Meredith Griffiths, PM
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People on the streets of Hobart are divided as to whether or not Andrew Wilkie has done the right thing by accepting Labor's offer of $340 million to upgrade Hobart hospital. The Coalition offered Mr Wilkie $1 billion.
Simon Santow, PM
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Mayors in the three federal electorates where Independents hold the balance of power say they have confidence that the MPs will make the right decision on who to deliver government to. While they all say their areas are conservative leaning, they insist that shouldn't influence whether Labor or the Coalition govern federally.
David Mark, PM
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At the end of a week which sees Labor needing at least two of the three country Independents' votes to secure government, the Coalition has embarked on a fear campaign. Their message is that a new Labor government would be the most left leaning in Australia's history.
Timothy McDonald, The World Today
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The British physicist Stephen Hawking argues that gravity was the catalyst for the creation of the universe and that God probably had nothing to do with it. Some say it's an about face for the scientist who previously said a belief in God wasn't necessarily incompatible with science. But others say the picture is more complicated.
Jennifer Macey, The World Today
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US marine scientists have criticised the Marine Stewardship Council's blue tick of approval on tins of tuna and other seafood as 'blue washing'. They're claiming the program which certifies whether fish are sustainable actually includes some fish stocks that are under pressure.
Peter Ryan, The World Today
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A British trade envoy says the UK is open for business despite continuing concerns about the health of its economy. Sir Andrew Cahn of UK Trade and Investment is also confident that the city of London will remain the world's financial hub.
Sue Lannin, The World Today
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The chairman of the US central bank Ben Bernanke says Federal Reserve had no authority to save the collapsed investment bank Lehman Brothers. The bank's demise precipitated the global financial crisis.
Will Australia's flawed disability support system be reformed in time to save families now at breaking point?
One Golden Hour: Mark Corcoran with Generation Y in Afghanistan.
Barrie Cassidy interviews the manager of opposition business, Christopher Pyne.
Ben Atherton on the adverse outcomes of 'neutered bureaucracy speak'.
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