Australia
ISIS orphans returning to Australia
The orphaned children of two Australian ISIS fighters are on their way back to Australia. Prime Minister Scott Morrison made the announcement earlier this week saying "children should not be punished… Audio
Media raids challenge, building cracks and Folau fundraising
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton reports on the decision by ABC and News Corp to mount legal challenges related to the police raids earlier this month, nervousness by new apartment residents… Audio
PNG PM asks Australia to stop Paladin contract
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape has called for Australian company Paladin's contract on Manus Island to be stopped
Recycling shame
Aussies can now spy on their neighbours to see if they're helping to save the planet or not. See-through wheelie bins are being trialled in Adelaide to shame those people who don't recycle properly… Audio
Sport: Western Force target Rapid Rugby clean sweep against Fiji
The Western Force are looking to complete a clean sweep of Global Rapid Rugby's "Pacific Showcase" when they host the Fijian Latui in Friday's final round clash in Perth.
UN urges better care from Australia on World Refugee Day
World Refugee Day has dawned in the Pacific with a plea from the United Nations for Australia to take better care of the refugees it detains offshore. Audio
Labor's union problem and missing Belgian backpacker
Australia correspondent Chris Niesche looks at how union leader John Setka is proving to be a real headache for newly-elected Labor leader Anthony Albanese. He'll also report on the latest in the… Audio
Australian submarine makes emergency stop in Solomon Islands
Locals in the Solomon Islands capital Honiara were treated to a surprise visitor on Friday morning as an Australian Navy submarine pulled into Point Cruz Harbour.
Australians farewell former Prime Minister Bob Hawke
Thousands of dignitaries and politicians gathered inside the Sydney Opera House this afternoon to honour the life of former Prime Minister Bob Hawke, who died last month aged 89. Audio
Uber air taxis to be tested in Melbourne
Ride share app, Uber is launching a futuristic system of air taxis which would take passengers to the skies. Audio
Aussie retail declared in recession
Across the Tasman, bank economists have declared the retail sector in recession. Audio
Manus Island suicide attempts spike after Aus election
A spate of suicide attempts among refugees detained on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island has followed the Liberal party's shock victory in the Australian election.
Debate rages over media freedom
Australia correspondent Bernard Keane has the latest on the fallout over police raids on journalists and the resulting press freedom debate. Audio
Police: Nothing suspicious about AFP staff in Bougainville
Bougainville deputy police commissioner, Chief Inspector Francis Tokura, says there is nothing suspicious about the presence there of Australia Federal Police last week.
Summer of pain could help Australians in Cup
Australia could reap the rewards from their toughest home summer in decades as they prepare for Sunday's heavyweight Cricket World Cup clash with India.
India hand Australia first Cricket World Cup loss
Australia have suffered just their fourth Cricket World Cup loss in 20 years and been handed a reality check by India. Video
Police raids spook Aussie media
Three times this week week the powers-that-be intruded on journalists in Australia to try and dig out sources of controversial stories of clear public interest. Media freedom advocates there say a new… Audio
Police raids spook Aussie media
Three times this week week the powers-that-be intruded on journalists in Australia to try and dig out sources of controversial stories of clear public interest. Media freedom advocates there say a new…
AudioRuel
16 year old singer/songwriter Ruel talks to Yadana Saw about his burgeoning career and the ups and downs of collaborative songwriting. Audio
AFP 1 v ABC 0
Three police raids on journalists and newsrooms have called into question abuses of Australian law. Audio
