澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2009-10-22（在线收听）

The federal government is under fire for considering a plan to pay Indonesia for the cost of intercepting boats of asylum seekers on their way to Australia. The opposition says the so-called Indonesian solution is an attempt by the government to buy its way out of bad policy. The government won't confirm details of the plan, but says it's seeking further cooperation from Indonesia. Seventy-eight asylum seekers on an Australian Customs ship are due to arrive in Indonesia today. 

Treasury says it's constantly monitoring the effect of the government stimulus spending on the economy. The Treasury Secretary Ken Henry has again faced questioning from the opposition over the size and effect of the stimulus measures. He’s told a Senate estimates hearing the spending is designed to wind down over time. 

Authorities in the US have charged a man with terrorism-related offences, including a plot to shoot Americans in a shopping mall. They alleged Tarek Mehanna and three associates began planning a series of attacks in 2001. 

And Iran may be about to sign an agreement with the west that could resolve the long-standing tensions over its nuclear program. The deal would see Tehran ship most of its enriched uranium offshore for processing. 

And there will be more news later.