Australia
Australian military on alert during Russian exercise
Defence personnel in Darwin were operating at "increased readiness" this month as Russian strategic bombers conducted navigation exercises close to Australia, flying out of an Indonesian military…
The edible bug biz
What are the problems facing bugs-as-food entrepreneurs today? It's a tough business convincing a doubtful public, even as various nutrition and environmental factors make adding a cricket to your… Video, Audio
Last surviving PNG Fuzzy Wuzzy dies
In Papua New Guinea, the last remaining Fuzzy Wuzzy Angel of Kokoda has died.
Ashes: Cook posts MCG-record double century
Alastair Cook has broken records and built a lead of 164 runs for England in the fourth Ashes Test against Australia, finishing 244 not out after he was dropped twice by Steve Smith.
Drug-accused Aust grandmother evades death sentence
An Australian woman has escaped the death penalty after being found not guilty of drug trafficking charges in Malaysia.
Meridian buys three Australian hydro stations
Trustpower has sold its Australian hydro stations to Meridian Energy, which says there is growing desire for 'green' energy there.
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is ending the year on a positive note after his candidate, former tennis champ turned MP John Alexander, was victorious in last weekend's by-election sparked by… Audio
All Manus detainees eligible to seek damages - lawyer
A Papua New Guinea lawyer says all men detained on Manus Island by Australia are eligible to claim compensation through his case.
Sydney man 'loyal agent' for North Korea - police
A man who has lived in Australia for more than 30 years has been charged for allegedly acting as an economic agent for North Korea.
Two women die after Melbourne balcony collapses
Two women have died and 17 people have been injured after a balcony collapsed in Melbourne last night.
Australian govt retains slim majority after by-election
Australia's conservative coalition government has regained its razor-thin parliamentary majority after a by-election in Sydney.
The sanctity of the confessional is under threat
One of the recommendations of Australia's Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse would require clergy told of child abuse in the confessional to be required by law to… Audio
First same-sex weddings take place in Australia
Two same-sex couples have made history by becoming the first to wed under Australian law.
Turnbull's majority at stake in Oz by-election
Voting is underway in a crucial by-election in Australia that could not only determine the future of the country's government, but also the fate of its leader Malcolm Turnbull.
On the road with Sister Christine
Meet Sister Christine Henry. She is a Brisbane nun and registered nurse who has spent the past 10 years travelling more than 950,000 kilometres to help families in the bush. Audio
On the road with Sister Christine
Meet Sister Christine Henry. She is a Brisbane nun and registered nurse who has spent the past 10 years travelling more than 950,000 kilometres to help families in the bush.
AudioAustralia child abuse inquiry: 'It is a national tragedy'
A five-year inquiry into child sexual abuse in Australia has released its final report, making more than 400 recommendations.
Concerns raised over treatment of Manus Is, refugees
Peak medical bodies and development workers raise concern over Australia's treatment of Manus Island refugees. Audio
Is Australia being too sensitive on Manus? 'Yes' - PM
Australia is being overly sensitive over New Zealand's offer to take Manus Island refugees, the Prime Minister says.
Australia to bid for World Cups
Australia have launched bids to host the men's Rugby World Cup in 2027 and the women's event in 2021.
