The FINANCIAL -- MANILA, PHILIPPINES -ADB today marked the start of a worldwide Decade of Action for Road Safety with a call for governments to tackle Asia and the Pacific’s disproportionately high rate of road fatalities and serious injuries.

The FINANCIAL -- In recognition of the important contribution senior Australians make to the community and the economy, the Gillard Government is delivering a range of new initiatives to encourage participation and involvement in community life.

The FINANCIAL -- The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines (APVMA) has today outlined its proposed regulatory action for the fungicide carbendazim. Carbendazim is currently being reviewed because of OH&S, residues in food and public health concerns.