Australia
Great Barrier Reef's survival relies on halting warming
The vast coral reef can be saved only if urgent steps are taken to reduce global warming, new research warns.
NZ internet speeds zoom past Australia
New Zealand internet speeds are way ahead of those in Australia and are growing fast, a study has found.
Parched koalas head to farm for water
Camera footage shows koalas standing on their hind legs for more than 10 minutes to gulp water at drinking stations. Video
Banning Unvaccinated Kids
Australia is considering banning unvaccinated kids from early childcare centres and preschools. Some Australian states already have "no jab, no play" laws, but Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has… Audio
Storytelling in virtual reality
Australian artist and filmmaker Lynette Wallworth on exploring the power of storytelling in virtual reality. Foreign Policy magazine has named her as one of 2016's "100 Leading Global Thinkers." Her… Audio
Australia considers childcare ban on unvaccinated children
Unvaccinated children would be banned from childcare centres and preschools under an Australian government plan.
Australian state proposes jail for protesters in face masks
People who wear face coverings while taking part in violent protests could face up to 15 years in jail under proposed legislation in Victoria.
Beale signs a two year deal with the ARU
Wallabies star Kurtley Beale is returning to the NSW Waratahs, after turning his back on another season with English club Wasps.
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. Women's issues have been making headlines this week. Audio
'Justin Bieber impersonator' to face child sex charges
A Queensland man who posed online as Canadian pop star Justin Bieber has been charged with more than 900 child sex offences, police say.
Bishop visit to West Papua welcomed cautiously
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua has cautiously welcomed news that Australia's Foreign Minister is to visit the Indonesian-ruled Papua region this year.
Australia's Downer buys Hawkins Construction
The country's second biggest construction firm Hawkins has been bought by Australian engineering giant Downer EDI. Audio
'Fake' doctor worked at Aus hospital for decade
A man is facing a $AU30,000 fine after allegedly masquerading as a doctor at Australian hospitals for more than a decade.
Australia correspondent Peter Munro
Peter Munro in Australia on the British backpacker horror kidnap ordeal, the Liberals expected loss of Western Australia in this weekend's election and the homeless Aboriginal Poet who has won a major… Audio
Manus Island health clinic reopens
The health clinic for Australia's immigration detainees on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island has reopened after it closed temporarily over the weekend.
British backpacker's ordeal 'catastrophic', Australian police say
A Queensland man faces multiple charges including rape and strangulation after being found hiding in a 4WD being driven by his alleged victim.
200 jobs to be cut in ABC restructure
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation intends to cut up to 200 jobs to create a $AU50 million Content Fund and new positions in regional areas.
India fight back in second Test
Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane shared an unbroken fifth-wicket stand to keep alive India's hopes of a series-levelling win over Australia in the second test in Bengaluru.
Australia wants a leader like Putin - Hanson
Controversial Australian politician Pauline Hanson says Australians are calling out for a leader like Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Australian mother: 'I had to drown my babies'
The body of a young boy has been found in a New South Wales river, while the child's mother has been remanded in custody on a charge of attempted murder.
