Correspondent's Notebook

Indigenous disadvantage needs action, not words

24 July 2009

Australia’s capital, Canberra, is home to a government noted for its big vision – extending from global nuclear arms control to engagement with the Asia Pacific, and the role of China.

This week, Canberra correspondent Linda Mottram looks at the Rudd government’s vision for reducing Aboriginal disadvantage.

Singapore’s economic ups and downs

17 July 2009

This week, Singapore became the first Asian economy currently in recession to record positive economic growth.

In fact, the economy surged over 20 per cent during the 2nd quarter, defying the expectations of even the most optimistic analysts.

But the GFC isn’t over yet and it’s impact in prosperous Singapore has been particularly notable amount young aspirational professionals.

Our correspondent this week is Radio Australia’s Girish Sawlani, who was born and raised in Singapore and recently returned to find a significant change in mood.

Covering America

10 July 2009

For the past three years, ABC correspondent Tracy Bowden has been based in Washington DC.

As she prepares to return to Australia, she reflects on her experiences during an historic time in the United States.

On the campaign trail

3 July 2009

On Wednesday Indonesians go to the polls to decide whether incumbent President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will become the first leader in the democratic era to win a second term.

Gavin Fang reflects on his first presidential campaign as Indonesia correspondent for Australia Network.