Australia
Turnbull's under fire for donating his own money to his party
Australian Prime Minister in the firing line for donating his own money to his party for election campaigning - we look at what the fuss is about. Audio
Save the Children welcomes apology
Save the Children welcomes apology from the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection to its nine staffers forced off Nauru in 2014. Audio
Australian PM reveals $1.75m donation to Liberal Party
Malcolm Turnbull has confirmed he donated $A1.75 million to the Liberal Party for the 2016 election campaign.
King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard at Laneway 2017
Prolific Australian psychedelic rock septet King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard talk to Alex Behan at Laneway 2017. Video, Audio
White House flip-flops on Australia refugee deal
The White House has backtracked on a promise to honour a refugee deal with Australia, saying President Donald Trump is still considering whether it will go ahead.
Bill planned to get ABC shortwave reinstated
The Australian senator Nick Xenophon is planning to introduce a bill to parliament next week forcing the ABC to reinstate its shortwave service.
Dismay in Melanesia as ABC ends shortwave
The axing of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's shortwave service to the Pacific has been met with dismay in the region.
Black Caps take lessons from game one
The Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has single-handedly set-up the rest of the Chappell-Hadlee series after almost pulling off a remarkable victory in the first game at Eden Park.
Australia commits $US330 million to Pacific tuna surveillance
The monitoring of tuna fishing vessels operating in the Pacific will receive a significant boost this year through the new Australian Aerial Surveillance Support program.
Sixth person dies from Melbourne car rampage
A 33-year-old woman has become the sixth person to die after a car was driven into pedestrians on Melbourne's Bourke Street 10 days ago, police say.
Manus Island refugee escapes to Fiji
A refugee detained on Papua New Guineas Manus Island by Australia has escaped to Fiji where he is now seeking asylum. Audio
Warner top in batting rankings
Not surprisingly the Australia opener David Warner has claimed top spot in the ICC ODI Batter rankings.
Ex-Billabong boss jailed for defrauding millions
The clothing company's former head has been sentenced to eight years in prison for defrauding Australia's Commonwealth Bank of more than $AU13m.
Australia Day no cause for celebration - refugee
A refugee detained by Australia on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island says Australia Day is no cause for celebration.
Dad captures Jaws-dropping pic of child surfer and shark
An Australian man has captured the moment his 10-year-old son caught a wave alongside a white pointer this week. Audio
Police and protesters clash in Australia Day rally
A police officer has been injured and a man arrested after clashes between police and protesters at an indigenous rights march through inner-city Sydney. A police officer has been injured...
US abortion gag endangers Pacific women
Unintended pregnancies, unsafe abortions and maternal deaths in the Pacific could be about to rise after new US President Donald Trump re-enacted the Mexico City policy. Audio
White Ferns squads named to take on Australia
The New Zealand women's cricket coach Haidee Tiffen admits the squads she's named to take on Australia are the toughest she's had to select.
Inmates on run from Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre in Victoria
Inmates escaped a Melbourne youth detention centre and stole getaway vehicles, including in a highway carjacking.
Are passports about to expire?
Passports may become a thing of the past, as Australia looks at making radical changes to international airports. Audio
