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Indonesia set to restore military links with Australia
Indonesia is set to restore military ties with Australia after suspending them earlier this week amid claims inappropriate laminated material was used at an Australian training centre in Perth.
Malcolm Roberts' comments on NZers "far-fetched"
A lobby group in Australia says the controversial comments by a senator demanding the rights of New Zealanders be slashed are "far-fetched and stupid". Audio
West Papua issue linked to defence tiff with Australia - ABC
Indonesia's decision to halt military cooperation with Australia could be linked to the West Papua issue says the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
Australia, Indonesia military at odds over 'insulting' material
"Offensive" material about West Papua at a Special Forces base is what prompted Indonesia's defence chief to cut military cooperation with Australia.
Pakistan stall Australian assault
A 120-run partnership by Pakistan's Azhar Ali and Younus Khan has helped the visiting side to 126 for two in the third and final cricket Test against Australia.
NZer left floating in ocean for six hours after fishing mishap
A New Zealander fishing off the Western Australian coast survived six hours floating in the sea after his attempts to release a huge Marlin went wrong.
Indonesia suspends military cooperation with Australia
Indonesia has suspended all military cooperation with Australia, reportedly over offensive training materials.
Sydney pool drowing victim thought to be former judge
A former Australian Family Court judge is thought to have drowned in a backyard pool in Sydney, just over a month before the man accused of bombing his house 30 years ago stands trial.
Melbourne beaches closed over faecal contamination
Authorities are warning of high levels of faecal pollution at some of Melbourne's most popular beaches after recent flash flooding, sparking concerns about gastroenteritis.
PNG police accused of bashing asylum seekers
Police on Manus Island have released two asylum seekers who advocates say were badly beaten two days ago.
Two changes to Australian cricket team
Hilton Cartwright will make his Test debut at the SCG, while Steve O'Keefe has pipped Ashton Agar to claim the final spot in Australia's XI for their third cricket clash with Pakistan.
Wheelie bin bid to deal with rogue croc
A group of Queensland residents have tried to lead a stray 3.8m crocodile back to the water's edge using a wall of wheelie bins.
Joint Jukebox - Jess Locke and Tess Stewart-Moore
Shaun D Wilson plays Joint Jukebox with a pair of friends willing to spin the tunes that define their relationship - for good or for bad. The pop pickers on this occasion are Melbourne… Audio
Up to 80 injured in Aus music festival stampede
Music fans at the festival on Victoria's south-west coast described chaotic scenes as panic set in.
NZ honey producers angry Australians using word 'manuka'
New Zealand manuka honey producers say Australians shouldn't be using the Māori word to help shift their product.
NZ-Aus division opens up over Israel
A diplomatic division has developed after Canberra said it would not have supported last week's initiative from New Zealand on the Israeli-Palestinian issue.
Death of Manus refugee sparks calls for a probe
Over 200 refugees on the Manus detention centre have a signed a letter calling for the investigation of International Health and Medical Services after a Sudanese refugee died.
Storm all but washes away Australian hopes of Test win
A Steve Smith century pushed Australia to a 22-run first innings lead against Pakistan on the fourth day of the Boxing Day cricket Test, shortly before a storm all but washed away their hopes of…
Australian police seize 1.1 tonnes of cocaine in record bust
A former NRL player and a Bondi businessman have been linked to a drug ring after the biggest cocaine haul in Australia's history.
Anger at death of Manus refugee in Australia
The Australian based Refugee Action Coalition says the death of a man medivacced from Papua New Guinea to Australia is yet another casualty of the systematic neglect that characterises Manus Island…
