Australia
Fairfax journalists strike after job cuts announced
Fairfax journalists in Sydney and Melbourne have walked off the job until Monday after the company announced plans to cut 120 jobs.
Australia slammed as bad Pacific neighbour
Australia has been called a bad neighbour to Pacific countries vulnerable to climate change and needs to get out of fossil fuel-based growth faster.
Detainees' families hit the road in protest
Families and supporters of New Zealanders being detained on character grounds in Australia, are taking their frustration to the roads today. Audio
Detainee supporters embark on 42-day road trip
Families and supporters of the New Zealanders being detained on character grounds in Australia are taking their frustration to the roads today. Audio
Well-known mafia lawyer in Melbourne gunned down outside cafe
Melbourne police will today be trawling through CCTV footage in the hunt for the killer of mafia lawyer Joseph 'Pino' Acquaro. Audio
Rebels MC say Australia's kiwi bikie cull unfair to families
Australia's cull of New Zealanders it considers undesirable has spread from those jailed for crimes to bikies and other gang members. Audio
Apology for au pair ejected from NZ
Immigration New Zealand has apologised to a woman detained by police then sent to Australia over unpaid childcare for her host family.
Jim Parker in Australia
Pressures are growing to call a Royal Commission into the Commonwealth Bank of Australia after the uncovering of a major scandal in its insurance division. Audio
Alleged gang member faces deportation
An alleged top-ranking Rebel Motorcycle Gang member has had his Australian visa cancelled and is facing deportation to New Zealand.
Suspended Nauru MPs hit by new visa restrictions
Latest visa limits add to problems for Nauru's suspended MPs who are facing legal action. Audio
Australia correspondent, Peter Munro
Plans for an early Federal Election. A book released about Tony Abbot. A life insurance scandal. Audio
Media landscape in Australia in for shake-up
Media is in the spotlight for reform by policy makers at a time when broadcasters fight for advertising revenue. Audio
New book claims Tony Abbott ignored numerous warnings
A new book looking at Tony Abbott's time as Australian prime minister reveals he ignored several warnings to dump his chief of staff to save himself. Audio
Nauru further tightens visa restrictions
Australians and New Zealanders will now need sponsorship from a Nauru citizen if they want to visit the Pacific nation.
Jim Parker reports on Senate voting changes
To Australia, where changes to the voting rules for the Senate might end up benefiting businesses. Audio
Aussie expert warns of e-bike risk
A new generation of electric bicycles able to do 80km/h are likely to result in serious injuries, according to a road safety expert.
Dates set for Netball Super Series
The dates have been confirmed for the International Netball Super Series which will involve New Zealand, Australia, England and South Africa.
Australian growth surprise rekindles lucky country tag
The Australian economy appears to be perking up and emerging from the slump in commodity prices that has savaged the mining sector. Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
Let's have a chat to our Canberra correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh Audio
Australia boosting diplomatic presence in PNG
Australia is to expand its diplomatic presence in Papua New Guinea by setting up a consulate-general's office in Lae.
