September 6th, 2010

Monday 6:06 Political limbo

Two weeks on from the election and the country remains in limbo. But the uncertainty should soon be over. An announcement is expected as early as today on which party will be given the nod by the three bush independents to form government. Rob Oakeshott and Bob Katter remained in Canberra over the weekend. Tony Windsor went home to northern NSW but will soon return to the capital for the biggest decision of his political life.

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September 6th, 2010

Monday 6:20 Shepparton flood warning

For Shepparton residents and those living along the Goulburn River, there is a flood warning in place for today and tomorrow.

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September 6th, 2010

Monday 6:27 Papers: James Carleton

What's in the newspapers? James Carleton's daily wrap of the print media.

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September 6th, 2010

Monday 6:36 Hurley's Antarctica photography

These days, thanks to science, documentaries and tourism, Antarctica is increasingly familiar to all of us. But it was far more mysterious when, just under a hundred years ago, Australian photographer Frank Hurley joined the expeditions of Douglas Mawson and Ernest Shackleton. His photographs and films of Antarctica fascinated the public at the time, especially the images of Shackleton's ship The Endurance which was caught, crushed and eventually sunk by the ice. His work remains an awe-inspiring testament to the efforts and courage of the men behind these expeditions, and to Hurley's own artistry. A new book called Frank Hurley's Antarctica combines many of his images with extracts from his diaries. It has been written by photographic historian and ANU professor Helen Ennis.

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September 6th, 2010

Monday 6:45 Pakistan update

Aid agencies in Pakistan are being frustrated in their efforts to help 20 million people affected by floods. Agencies estimate only about 20% have been reached and given food, water and medical help. They say there are also now fears of an outbreak of serious diseases like cholera and malaria -- adding to the millions of cases of skin infections and diarhoea. Adding to the tragedy, agencies say many of the most vulnerable people in Pakistan are falling prey to people traffickers.

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September 6th, 2010

Monday 6:51 Business news with Sheryle Bagwell

It's been a dismal northern summer for the US economy, with data pointing to the heightened risk of a double dip recession. But those dark clouds have begun to lift with news over the weekend that private sector employers took on more workers these past few months than previously thought. This ensured global sharemarkets ended the week in a buoyant mood, with the US, UK and Australian markets all rising by 4% over the week.

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September 6th, 2010

Monday 7:10 AM: Tony Eastley

The ABC's daily morning current affairs program hosted by Tony Eastley.

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September 6th, 2010

Monday 7:32 Sport: Warwick Hadfield

The latest sports news with Warwick Hadfield.

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September 6th, 2010

Monday 7:37 Who will Tony Windsor choose?

The parliamentary deadlock following the federal election has dragged on into a third week. But relief is in sight, with the three country independents expected to announce their decision if not today then almost certainly tomorrow. That's according to the member for New England Tony Windsor, who spent the weekend at home in his NSW electorate talking to people, fielding hundreds of phone calls and, when he needed a break from it all, taking time out on the ride-on mower. Today he will lay his cards on the table in a meeting with Rob Oakeshott and Bob Katter.

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September 6th, 2010

Monday 7:44 Politics: Michelle Grattan

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