Australia
Australia fails in UN co-operation report
Secrecy surrounding Australia's off-shore immigration detention centres has sparked concern at the United Nations Human Rights Council as Australia bids for a Council seat.
The Trials and Tribulations of Miss French
Sydney-based Julie Foa’i has been the manager of South Pacific Fusion group Te Vaka since it began. The now-Australia based group has had global success, which looks to be expanded on with them being… Audio
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
Solomons and Australia consider future security
The prime ministers of Solomon Islands and Australia have met in New York to discuss security arrangements between the two countries.
PNG govt accused of obstruction over Manus case
Papua New Guinea's government has applied to dismiss a court application by refugees on Manus Island for compensation and repatriation by Australia.
Australia's offshore processing not a model, says lawyer
Canberra's claim that its border protection policy is a model for other countries has been slammed by a lawyer who has experience with refugees. Audio
Australia's offshore processing not a model, says lawyer
Canberra's claim that its border protection policy is a model for other countries has been slammed by an Australian lawyer.
Australian restaurant celebrates 'stylish days' of colonialism
Racism allegations are flying over a British Empire themed restaurant that celebrates the "stylish days" of the "empirical push into the developing cultures of the world".
Australia correspondent Peter Munro
Today Peter Munro covers what the Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has been up to during his trip to New York where he's taking part in a UN summit on refugees. Audio
Australia defends border policies at UN
Australia has defended its border protection policies at a refugee and migration summit in New York.
Pacific nations call for help at UN refugee summit
Pacific island countries have called for help in dealing with refugees at a major UN gathering in New York.
Australia considers law to tighten migration
Aslyum seekers in offshore Australian detention centres could face a lifetime ban on visiting Australia, according to media reports.
Insurance industry in Australia faces a new threat
Authorities in Australia are reflecting the advice from consumer groups in New Zealand, when questioning the value of add-on insurance policies. Audio
Another Nauru detention camp agency pulls out
A company contracted to provide support for refugees and asylum seekers on Nauru is pulling out, after deciding it would not re-tender for the contract.
Fiji says Australia and NZ inconsistent on human rights
Fiji's Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has criticised what he calls New Zealand and Australia's 'stark double standards' on human rights.
Australia 'passing the buck' on Nauru - Labour
Australia is passing the buck by suggesting New Zealand should have separate talks with Nauru to resettle the refugees, the Labour Party says.
Dismantling and recreating ‘home’
Sydney-based artists Claire Healy and Sean Cordeiro have a six month residency at Massey University in Wellington. Using the idea of ‘home’ as a theme; the pair use pre-existing items such as lego… Audio, Gallery
Australia 'passing the buck' on Nauru - Labour
Australia is passing the buck by suggesting New Zealand should have separate talks with Nauru to resettle the refugees, the Labour Party says.
Better news for Australian economy
Over the Tasman, and the Reserve Bank of Australia's rate cutting cycle might be at an end. Audio
Glenn Stevens passes the baton to deputy
It's the last day for the governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, Glenn Stevens. Audio
