Australia
Aussie schools' stands on religion.
One Australian school is gagging "Jesus talk" another bans a turban-wearing five year-old. Audio
Australian isolation endangers refugee resettlement
The Refugee Council of Australia says its government is alienating nations that could resettle offshore detainees. Audio
Australian cricket standoff may go to arbitration
Cricket Australia has proposed taking their pay dispute with the nation's elite players to arbitration if there is no resolution by early next week.
Australia alienating refugee resettlement options
The Australian government has alienated nations that could have resettled offshore detainees, according to the Refugee Council. Audio
Extreme El Niño events likely to become more frequent
Extreme El Niño events are likely to become twice as common,even with global warming limits. Audio
Man shot by police in Sydney CBD confrontation
A man has been shot and killed by police after a confrontation with officers in Sydney's CBD.
New climate research could prompt greater preparedness
A climate expert says new research will allow for better planning in small island states and other countries concerned about the impacts of global warming.
Manus detainee says Australia manipulated UN
A Manus Island detainee says Australia manipulated the United Nations to support its refugee resettlement deal with the United States. Audio
Australia correspondent Peter Munro
Federal Resources and Northern Australia Minister Matthew Canavan has been forced to resign some parliament, the third victim of Australia's dual citizenship rules. Audio
Third Australian politician resigns over citizenship
Australia's Resources Minister, who has discovered he holds Italian citizenship, is seeking legal advice on whether he has to step down entirely as an MP.
Compliance costs and red tape a struggle on Norfolk
It's been a year since Australian Commonwealth law was extended to Norfolk Island and a local businessman says it's been a year of struggle.
UN accuses Canberra of reneging on offshore detention deal
The UN has accused the Australian government of reneging on a commitment to re-unite offshore detainees with close family members living in Australia. Audio
Lawyer suspects Australia behind Nauru's journalist blockade
A prominent lawyer says he suspects Australia has directed Nauru to prevent journalists from visiting the Pacific Island nation.
Wallabies fully focussed on beating All Blacks
With their participation in Super Rugby now over, the Australian rugby coach Michael Cheika has all his players fully focussed on the Rugby Championship.
Lawyer suspects Australia behind Nauru's journalist blockade
A prominent lawyer says he suspects Australia has directed Nauru to prevent journalists from visiting. Audio
Phosphate mining plans take shape in French Polynesia
An Australian company hopes to resume mining phosphate in French Polynesia's Makatea Island in the Tuamotu group. Audio
'Same dangerous airbags' being deployed in Australia - report
Faulty Takata airbags linked to 18 deaths globally are being replaced by new faulty bags, according to an Australian consumer group.
Eyes turn to China for climate leadership
Some countries are looking towards China for climate leadership in the wake of a US withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement.
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
Protesters condemn govt's Manus Island silence
Protesters are urging the government to take a stand against Australia's policy around asylum seekers, four years to the day after the Manus Island detention centre reopened.
