Australia
New ID rules for cyclists
Cyclists in New South Wales will be expected to carry ID from now on. Patrick Morgan of the Cycling Advocates Network talks about whether this is a good idea. Audio
Economist supports PNG opposition call for loans
An Australian economist who specialises in Papua New Guinea is supporting oppostion calls for the government to borrow internationally to alleviate its cash flow problem. Audio
Cardinal says Catholic Church made mistakes dealing with abuse
Vatican treasurer Cardinal George Pell says the Catholic Church has made "enormous mistakes" in dealing with claims of sexual abuse.
Another former soldier locked up on 'character grounds'
The daughter of a former New Zealand Army Reserve who has been detained in an Australian prison without charge for four months, says he will keep fighting his deportation. Audio
Doctors plan pill testing at NSW events
A team of Australian doctors is planning to roll out pill testing at musical festivals in New South Wales.
Heart attack warning
Heart attacks are the leading cause of death worldwide. Dr Chris Smith of The Naked Scientists has news from the UK where scientists think they've found some important early warning signs of a heart… Audio
No answers from Anchorage over Dick Smith closure
Anchorage Capital refused to comment on the demise of Dick Smith when contacted by Checkpoint with John Campbell. Audio
Dick Smith founder outraged at Anchorage's role
As electronics retailer Dick Smith looks to close its Australian and New Zealand stores, its founder told Checkpoint Anchorage's actions had not been ethical. Video, Audio
Jim Parker reports on Dick Smith closures
As we've been reporting today, the electronics store, Dick Smith, will progressively shut down its remaining 360 shops in Australia and New Zealand after receivers failed to find a buyer. Audio
Quade Cooper makes Aussie sevens team
Wallabies first-five Quade Cooper is set to finally make his long-awaited debut for Australia's sevens side after being named in the squad for the next tournament.
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
A chat with our Canberra correspondent on things Australian. Audio
Author laments ignorance about PNG in Australia
The author of a new book says Australia's relationship with its neighbour, and former colony, Papua New Guinea, barely features in his country's school curriculum.
Peace Museum
The first-of-its-kind, the online Australian Living Peace Museum, and the stories of peace that it holds - with Emeritus Prof. Michael Hamel-Green of Victoria University Melbourne, convenor of the… Audio
Australia correspondent, Bernard Keane
The Nauru detention centre. Labour's new tax policy. Audio
Friends mourn Southland trio killed in Australian car crash
Family members of three young Southland friends found dead after their car crashed on a remote road 5 hours east of Perth, have have flown to West Australia. Audio
Australian lawyers call on Govt to resolve Nauru
Australia's top legal organisation is calling on the Australian government to resolve the position of all the people detained on Nauru.
Jim Parker reports on property perks in election year
Staying in Australia, the country's powerful property industry is up in arms over proposals from the two major political parties to wind back tax concessions that have supported investment speculation… Audio
Australian lawyers welcome decision on asylum seeker baby
The Law Council of Australia has welcomed the move by the Australian government to release an asylum seeker baby into community detention, but says more must be done. Audio
Asylum baby avoids Nauru detention for now
Australian police have interviewed a mother over claims she purposely burnt her child to escape from asylum detention camps on Nauru.
Williamson is Black Caps last hope
Black Caps Kane Williamson might be the person who can make the difference between a comfortable Australian win in the second cricket test and an even battle.
