Australia
Australian mushroom deaths under investigation
Australian police are investigating the suspected mushroom poisoning of three people in the state of Victoria, who are being mourned as "pillars" of their community.
Human remains found near Taipan helicopter wreck in Queensland
Human remains have been found in the search zone where an Australian Army helicopter crashed into the sea in Queensland's Whitsundays last week.
Former childcare worker from Gold Coast charged with more than 1600 child sex offences
A Gold Coast man who was a former childcare worker has been charged with 1623 child abuse offences against 91 children, police have revealed.
Trans-Tasman travel could be cheaper with simplified border - industry
A project to develop faster and easier travel between New Zealand and Australia could mean cheaper travel and more people making the trip, industry players say. Audio
Former refugee calls for Commission into handling of refugees
Former refugee calls for a Royal Commission into Australia's handling of refugees. Audio
NZ & Aus reject claims by Solomon Islands PM
New Zealand and Australia reject claims made by the Solomon Islands prime minister that they delayed their budgetary support. Audio
Ketamine injections for depression?
Ketamine might be better known as a recreational drug or anaesthetic. But there's growing evidence for its use for people with hard-to-treat depression.
MDMA: Australia begins world-first psychedelic therapy
Earlier this year, researchers raised eyebrows when Australia's traditionally conservative medicines regulator approved the use of psychedelics to assist therapy sessions.
Australian senator quits party after allegations of misconduct
A senator from Australia's main opposition Liberal Party facing accusations of sexual misconduct by female politicians has resigned from the party but will stay in parliament, the senator's office…
Bus driver charged over crash that killed 10 people in Australia's Hunter Valley
The bus was travelling from a wedding when it rolled at a roundabout late on Sunday night.
Protesters want refugee free from oppressive AUS detention
'Mental torture': Protesters want refugee freed from oppressive detention in AUS. Audio
Australia makes a good start to WTC final
Travis Head's hundred and his unbroken 251-run stand with Steve Smith put Australia in charge after the opening day of the WTC final against India.
Australia: Folbigg pardoned, 'unreliable witness', recession warning, Qantas share dump
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about the decision to pardon and free Kathleen Folbigg, the woman once dubbed Australia's worst female serial killer for the deaths of her… Audio
Australian veteran may have committed criminal offence - judge
Australian war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith may have committed a criminal offence by sending threatening letters to a former SAS colleague, a judge has found.
How NZ's own law helped Australia win the Manuka Honey trademark war
Analysis - The mānuka honey trademark case shows how Aotearoa New Zealand's law lacks substantive protections for Māori intellectual property rights, writes David Jefferson.
Australian mum pardoned after 20 years in jail for deaths of her children
Twenty years after she was jailed for killing her four children, Kathleen Folbigg has been pardoned and released from jail in Australia.
Australia: Defiant chief, police callout failure, Sydney fire
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about why Australia's Defence Force chief is resisting calls to hand in his meritorious service medals for having presided over Australian… Audio
Australia's DFAT advised to re-appraise its aid projects
Australia's DFAT advised to re-appraise its aid projects. Audio
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
This week, Kennedy Warne takes in a visit to Broome and the Kimberley coast of Western Australia, and evidence of the Aboriginal renaissance in Australia. Audio, Gallery
Why Australia decided to quit its vaping habit
Earlier this month the Australian government introduced restrictions on vape sales, and teachers and public health experts say the measures are much needed.