Australia
Uluru national park closed, scores shelter from flash floods in Central Australia
A massive storm and heavy rain has caused damaging flash floods in central Australia, sparking evacuations and closing access to Uluru.
Manus Island MP: Build hospital to stop refugee deaths
Australia must build and staff a hospital on Manus Island to prevent refugees from dying in the future, the Papua New Guinea politician who represents the island says.
Maddinson gets another chance in Boxing Day Test
Out-of-form Australia batsman Nic Maddinson has been granted a reprieve after an unchanged side was named for the Boxing Day test against Pakistan.
Cricket Australia reassures fans over security
Cricket Australia has assured fans over security arrangements for the Boxing Day test against Pakistan after police foiled a plot to attack prominent sites in Melbourne.
Three charged, two in custody over Melbourne Christmas Day attack plan
Three people have been charged with planning a terrorist plot over an alleged Christmas Day attack plan in Melbourne.
Australian man charged over historical serial killings
Australian police investigating an historic serial killer case have charged a 48-year-old man with the murders of two women in Perth in the 1990s.
Australia's Bishop to get update on ABC shortwave cut
Australia's Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says in the new year she will seek an update about the planned end to Radio Australia's shortwave service.
Christian lobby HQ blast 'not a terrorist act'
A van explosion outside the headquarters of the Australian Christian Lobby was not politically or religiously motivated, police say.
Fluctuating Chinese demand hurting Australia
Back to dairy and over the Tasman, and property isn't the only industry being affected by fluctuating Chinese demand. Audio
Glimpse of freedom on the Manus oval
A cricket tournament is underway on Manus involving refugees stuck on the Papua New Guinea Island. Audio
Oversupply of apartments in Australia
In Australia, there are more signs of oversupply in the apartment market. Audio
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton
How the mid-year budget update has plunged yet another dagger into the political heart of Tony Abbott. Audio
Diggers threaten home from Australian film The Castle
The owner of the house featured in the cult comedy wants it demolished to make way for a new development.
PINA asks ABC to reconsider shortwave decision
The Pacific Islands News Association has joined the growing number of voices opposed to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's decision to end shortwave transmission.
Pakistan hail Shafiq's innings against Australia
Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq hailed Asad Shafiq's century as among the "classiest" he had ever seen after they almost claimed a famous victory over Australia.
Pakistan get close, but not close enough
Australia have escaped with a 39-run victory over Pakistan in the day-night cricket Test at the Gabba, where the tourists delivered Steve Smith a serious scare.
Former Aussie Treasury boss lashes politicians
Across the Tasman, politicians of every political persuasion have received a tongue lashing from a respected senior business figure for not being able to tackle some of the big issues facing… Audio
Coroner considers Tostee investigation
Queensland's Coroner is set to decide whether to hold an inquest into New Zealand woman Warriena Wright's death on the Gold Coast last year.
New regent before Aussie republic - Turnbull
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is again pushing for an Australian republic, but says it's not likely before the end of Queen Elizabeth's reign.
Australian cricketers heading towards victory
Australia moved toward an emphatic victory in the first day-night test against Pakistan in Brisbane with the tourists set 490 for victory.
