Correspondent's Notebook
Archive for September, 2008
Vanuatu’s political instability
26 September 2008
This week, Vanuatu’s parliament elected Edward Natapei as the country’s new Prime Minister after a close contest with Maxime Korman.
However, just days after Mr Natapei formed a coalition government, the opposition lodged a motion of no-confidence in the new leader.
Pacific Beat reporter Bruce Hill has been looking at the political instability in Vanuatu following elections early this month.
Reflections on Beijing 2008
19 September 2008
Sports reporter Tanya O’Shea was in Beijing last month for Radio Australia, covering the 2008 Olympic Games.
In this week’s Correspondent’s Notebook, Tanya reflects on her experiences and difficulties in dealing with China’s bureaucracy during the Games.
Taiwan’s high diplomatic stakes in the Pacific
12 September 2008
Taiwan usually finds itself on the margins of international diplomacy. At last month’s Pacific Islands Forum officials were forced to hold meetings at a motel several kilometres from the main forum.
Now, as Pacific Correspondent Bill Bainbridge reports, Taiwan hopes to become a member of the organisation and has promised a more transparent approach to delivering its aid in the region to bolster its claims of being a good international citizen.
Inside the Canberra press gallery
5 September 2008
The Canberra press gallery is quite unique.
Located in the national parliament, journalists from the different news organisations rub shoulders in a highly competitive environment.
This is all done while observing the decision-makers and the different interest groups who are trying to influence the politicians.
This report from Michael Cavanagh in the Canberra Press Gallery.