Past Programs
Community and Society
Nick Sherry
21/06/2008
What ideas are driving Senator Nick Sherry to re-think the way we 'do' finance in Australia?
Riding the Boom Read Transcript
03/05/2008
This week the Pilbara Area Consultative Committee, in north-western Western Australia, organised a conference called Riding The Boom.
At issue? Can this town and region really hold together in the face of the phenomenal rates of mining and development?
About 10,000 (mainly men) fly in and out of this region, temporarily boosting a Karatha population of around 12,000. They don't settle down here, even for a short time.
So if places like Karratha aren't more 'normalised' can the boom be sustained into the future?
2020 Forum: Ideas into action Read Transcript
19/04/2008
This forum is a nod to the 2020 Summit in Canberra and we look at some good ideas that have turned into innovative action.
We explore four areas nominated by the Summit: strengthening communities, sustainability of buildings, Australia's security and prosperity in our region, and optimal use of water.
James O'Loghlin and Bernie Hobbes question our 'social capital inventors'.
Lobbying on climate change
05/04/2008
The debate on tackling climate change is getting very robust.
In the next few months lobbyists from a range of sectors will be putting their case to the federal government to try and ensure that their constituency is not negatively affected by any changes.
We hear from two people who represent the interests of two very different groups -- low income households and the energy sector.
Amotz Asa-El - Israel's changing society
15/03/2008
A lesser-told story of a thriving Israeli society.
How is Israel changing?
Private health insurance
08/03/2008
This week we heard that health insurance rates will rise again to the tune of just under 5%.
Why?
