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Australia's detention camp contractor to be bought out
The Australian company found to be holding hundreds of people in Papua New Guinea illegally has agreed to a buy-out.
HanesBrand commits to Pacific Brands
The new owner of the Australian clothing maker, Pacific Brands, says it is committed to keeping it local. Audio
Australian and PNG govts scramble over Manus
The fate of hundreds of people detained illegally in Papua New Guinea remains uncertain, after a court struck a blow to Canberra's policy of sending asylum seekers abroad.
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
Let's have a chat to our Canberra correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Future still unclear for asylum seekers and refugees
The Australian government says it could take several months to resolve the future of the refugees and asylum seekers detained on Manus Island. Audio
Nauru can house asylum seekers says former president
A former president of Nauru says his country has the capacity to house the 850 asylum seekers in limbo on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island.
Australia's rights record problematic for the Pacific
ANALYSIS: This week's Papua New Guinea Supreme Court ruling has underlined how Australia's adherence to human rights norms is regressing and causing problems in the Pacific.
Injured Iranian refugee flown out of Nauru
Nauru says an Iranian refugee who suffered severe burns after setting himself alight has been flown to Australia.
Manus centre contractor suspends share trade
Shares in Broadspectrum, the company which runs Australia's asylum seeker detention centres in the Pacific, have been placed in a trading halt.
Future uncertain for asylum seekers on Manus
The future of 850 asylum seekers held illegally on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island is shrouded in uncertainty as Canberra scrambles to find a solution.
Headache for Australia as PNG says it will shut refugee centre
Papua New Guinea's government says it will shut the Australian-run refugee centre on Manus Island. Audio
Asylum seeker sets self on fire in front of UN staff
An asylum seeker detained by the Australian government on Nauru remains in a critical condition in hospital after he set himself on fire in front of staff from the United Nations. Audio
PNG finds detention of Manus asylum seeks illegal
The Papua New Guinea government has found that the detention of asylum seekers on the island of Manus is illegal. Audio
A Melbourne chiropractor's getting grilled for treating a baby
An online video of a four day old getting an "adjustment" from a chiropractor's courting controversy. Audio
Manus Island - Alex Perrotet
The Australian government says detainees on Manus Island will not be brought to Australia despite a landmark court ruling against their detention by Papua New Guinea's highest court. PNG's Supreme… Audio
Norfolk Islanders Present Petition At UN - Andre Nobbs
The residents of Norfolk Island have presented a petition to the United Nations accusing Australia of trying to recolonise their island. The petition was delivered on Monday, in a last-ditch attempt… Audio
Wellington biotech firm about to list on ASX
A Wellington-based medical software company will list on the Australian stock exchange in about half an hour, after it opted to raise money there to fund its future development. Audio
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton
PNG court finds detention of asylum seekers on Manus Island illegal. Court appearance for 16 year old alleged to be planning a terrorist attack. The federal budget. Audio
Norfolk Islanders present petition at UN
The residents of Norfolk Island have presented a petition to the United Nations accusing Australia of trying to recolonise their island.
Aust refusing to budge over Manus Island
The Australian government says it will not alter its detention policies, despite its centre on Manus Island being ruled illegal yesterday. Audio
