Australia
Australia govt announces $75m boost for media
Australia has announced more than AU$68 million over the next five years to strengthen and expand Australian broadcasting and media sector engagement across the Indo-Pacific.
Explorer's remains lost for 160 years now reburied
A renowned explorer who gave Australia its name has been reburied in the village of his birth in the United Kingdom.
Why is everyone fired up over Witchery's rebrand?
Analysis - The legacy label's rebrand has sparked controversy for removing size 20 and releasing a collection that was quite basic for the price point.
Australia: Exiled Senator could start Muslim party, disability scheme sex ban
Australia correspondent Chris Niesche joins Kathryn to talk about Fatima Payman's decision to quit Labour after she was temporarily suspended for indicating she could cross the floor a second time to… Audio
Violent attacks sparks 3 day lockdown in Alice Springs
Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about a series of violent attacks sparking an unprecedented three day lockdown for the red centre town of Alice Springs. Audio
Australia: pro-Palestinian protesters scale Parliament
The security breach has raised concerns about the safety at Parliament House and potential attacks on parliamentary staff and visitors, especially after war memorial sites in the nation's capital were… Audio
Australia: New Governor-General, Senator exiled, trippy gummies
A controversial new ban on the sale of flavoured vapes has taken effect - and the makers of mushroom gummies withdraw them from sale after a number of people took ill. Audio
NZ and Aus govt invests in upgrading Sols airfield
The New Zealand and Australian governments handed over the upgraded Seghe Airfield to the Solomon Islands government hoping to boost the country's connectivity. Audio
Australia: Social media giants have 6 months to protect children from pornography
The ultimatum to the likes of Meta, Google, Microsoft and Apple carries the threat of tougher regulation if they don't stop unfettered access to porn, Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to… Audio
Who is Julian Assange and what exactly did he do?
Julian Assange has been convicted under the US Espionage Act - but what for? Here's a recap.
'Felt like I was dying': Australian mushroom gummies recalled
A Food Standards Australia and New Zealand recall notice has been issued after reports of people experiencing concerning reactions after eating Uncle Frog's brand mushroom gummies.
Australia: Return of Wikileaks co-founder sparks controversy
Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the dramatic return of Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange sparking controversy over whether the now-convicted felon should be… Audio
Australia: Tighter restrictions to be introduced on vapes
Australia correspondent speaks to Lisa Owen about how anyone wanting to buy and use vapes in Australia will be forced to get them from pharmacies rather than vape stores, which have gone viral as part… Audio
Australia: Panda diplomacy and Crocodile Hunter's son threatens to sue
Karen looks at a tense moment as Chinese Premier Li Qiang visits Australia, and Steve Irwin's son threatening to sue a political party. Audio
Should NZ have 'Right to Disconnect' laws?
Australia is the latest country to adopt 'Right to Disconnect' laws, and follows similar moves in Spain, France and other European Union countries. Audio
Cricket: Australia end Scotland's World Cup
Australia have broken Scottish hearts with a hard-fought victory at the cricket T20 World Cup, sending the Scots home and title holders England through to the Super Eight stage.
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Nine chair Peter Costello resigns after altercation with journalist
It's been a remarkable few days in the Australian media industry after a high profile chairman was forced to quit one of the nation's top broadcasting and publishing companies. The casualty here is… Audio
Australia teetering close to a recession
Australia correspondent Nick Grimm speaks to Lisa Owen about economic data suggesting that Australia is verging on the edge of a recession. Audio
Australia: Kiwi recruits, visa cancellations
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton talks about New Zealanders being able to join the Australian Defence Force as part of a solution to retention in the military. Who's eligible? Audio
