It’s not easy moving overseas to a developing country to work at an NGO, what with the cultural differences, language barriers and technology problems. Allan Soutaris explains how he’s making it work in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
February, 2011
New agreement confirms ANU/Mongolia language sharing
Last year the Australian National University offered students the opportunity to learn Mongolian from classes held at Indiana University, a program set to continue thanks to a recent agreement signed with the Mongolian Prime Minister, writes William Steed.
A racist outburst
The twelve-year-long study from the University of Western Sydney, the Challenging Racism Project, was published yesterday — the same day W H Chong witnessed a confronting outburst of xenophobia in the leafy suburb of Kew, Melbourne.
Purebred breeder presents a pup for the rich and famous
A German breeder of fine dogs and grower of luxury lemons has presented Prince William and Kate Middleton a wedding gift: a purebred Bolonka puppy. RRP: US$1370.
Video Make sure charity ain’t beached az, bro!
Kudos to The Handsomity Institute (creators of Beached Az) for producing this video intended to inspire people to donate to the Red Cross to assist those in New Zealand, writes Dan Barrett.
Villawood: asbestos still present despite government claims
Sydney’s Villawood detention centre contains asbestos years after the federal government claims it was managed, according to a whistle-blower working at the site.
Christchurch quake: now for the insurance fight
So was yesterday’s earthquake in Christchurch an aftershock from the big quake last September, or a new event (as the insurance industry calls them)?
Data fit for flaccid economy — wages, construction figures flat or falling
Wages and construction data out today don’t exactly suggest a vibrant economy or the need for a new round of IR reform.
The Golden Choc-Tops: deplorable characters, and the best Aussie flick of 2010
Day three of the Golden Choc-Tops, with awards today for the Best Australian Film of 2010 and the Malcolm Tucker Award for Most Deplorable On Screen Personality. And the winners are…
Libya latest: no force, says Gaddafi, but threatens to kill dissenters
Muammar Gaddafi defiantly declares he won’t step down in his first real televised speech since anti-government protests began across the country last week. Crikey intern Sophie Cousins wraps the latest from the Middle East.
Virgin, pregnancy row aside, having a good time of it
If it wasn’t for some nastiness in Virgin Blue concerning the undesirability of pregnant employees, its new CEO John Borghetti would be having a pretty good day.
RBA chief: save to cut borrowings and debt
Reserve Bank governor Glenn Stevens has all but told the country’s politicians and businesses groups to stop bickering about flood levies, taxes and other minor issues and start focusing on how the economy can ride out the resources boom without too much long-term damage.
The growing cost of the gift to TV networks
The government’s gift last year to the free-to-air TV networks is costing us tens of millions more than forecast.
Theatre group raises questions about Chinese Consulate intimidating schools
Chinese diplomats are pressuring public schools in New South Wales not to attend a touring Chinese cultural show because of its association with Falun Gong, the association behind the show has claimed.
Rundle: what’s wrong with Labor? There’s no reason to join
Another Labor Party review? All that’s missing, says Guy Rundle, is a response to the core question: why would anyone join Labor now in the first place?
Memo to Clive Hamilton: environmentalism is now mainstream
Just like the far-left elements of the Labor Party and some of the Australian Greens, Clive Hamilton is simply feeling cast adrift because environmentalism is now mainstream, writes blogger Drag0nista.
Own a house? Don’t bother, it’s cheaper to rent
As for the claim that owning a home is cheaper than renting, based on Australia’s median property price and median rental, it costs around twice as much to own your own home, as to rent one.
Hungarian government ‘persecution’ of former La Trobe Uni professor
Claims have emerged that current EU president Hungary is trying use the police and media to silence dissenters, writes a Crikey correspondent in Berlin.
Another freight transport strategy, more road (and rail) blocks
Australia’s all-important freight transport network isn’t up to scratch, federal minister Anthony Albanese says. But the cooperation to fix it is lacking, says Brad Gardner.
Pobjie: we’ve all been flipper-whipped — the whales can not win
The whales have won. The people have lost. Thanks to the savage aggression of the Sea Shepherd, the Japanese have pulled out of their Antarctic whaling season. It’s a historic defeat, says Ben Pobjie.
Political snippets: Some survey figures on racism
The re-release of information from a decade long study by academics at the University of Western Sydney on Australian attitudes and their immigration is interesting.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: A nice way to conduct a debate
Crikey readers have their say.
