Australia
The year the Australian dream died
For current generations the housing dreams proffered to their parents are out of reach. At the age of 31, Justin Dowswell never imagined he'd be living in a shared room in his childhood home.
Shark attack claims life of teenage boy in Australia
A teenage boy has been killed in a shark attack at a popular tourism and surfing spot on South Australia's Yorke Peninsula.
Hot and dry conditions are keeping fire crews in WA on high alert
More than 100 firefighters remain at the fireground in Perth's south to continue to strengthen containment lines ahead of expected strong winds and more hot and dry conditions.
What's up in Oz with Brad Foster
Brad Foster reveals Christmas travel plans for Aussies, flooding in Cairns, and reports on a call for motorists to slow down this holiday period after a horrific weekend on Australian roads. He also… Audio
Engineered stone to be banned in Australia in world-first decision
Australia workplace ministers have agreed to implement a national ban on engineered stone, over concerns its use has led to a surge in silicosis cases among workers.
Australia to triple fees on foreign purchasers of existing homes
The decision has been made as part of measures aimed at increasing the supply of affordable housing as supply continues to outstrip demand.
InterCity owner Entrada buys Greyhound Australia
Auckland-based travel and tourism operator Entrada has taken over one of Australia's biggest tourist bus operators, Greyhound.
Enele Sopoaga plans to scrap Tuvalu/Australia if elected as PM
Opposition leader of Tuvalu wants to scrap the Tuvalu/Australia treaty if he is a successful candidate in the upcoming election. Audio
Australia: Gaza protests, asylum seekers released, PM travel criticised
Australia correspondent Annika Smethurst discusses protests around the country over the situation in Gaza, and the release of 80 asylum seekers from detention after a High Court ruling, and criticism… Audio
Australia to apologise half a century after 'thalidomide tragedy'
Australia will issue a national apology to all citizens affected by the "thalidomide tragedy", Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday, more than half a century after babies were born with…
Without a Fight has won the 2023 Melbourne Cup
Without a Fight has won this year's Melbourne Cup race at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne.
Erin Patterson faces court after murder charges laid over mushroom meal
Prosecutors say it will take months to analyse computer equipment seized from the home of a woman charged with murder over a mushroom meal linked to three deaths in Victoria's east.
Murderous mushroom meal; accused to face court over charges today
Australian woman Erin Patterson has been charged with three counts of murder and five of attempted murder.
Refugee advocate - Nauru's new president is the 'preferred choice'
Refugee advocate says Nauru's new president is the 'preferred choice'. Audio
'Unprecedented interest': Lucrative pay and housing packages lure police to Australia
It may be the land of snakes and spiders but lucrative pay and housing packages are luring an unprecedented number of New Zealand police officers across the Tasman.
Australia: Billionaire tapes, Albanese in US, Cheng Lei speaks
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about the billionaire paper packaging baron Anthony Pratt being centre of a growing scandal over leaked audio recordings that reveal his… Audio
Australia's new permanent resident visa opens doors for immigrants
Australia's new permanent resident visa opens doors for Pacific immigrants. Audio
Humpback whale population that faced extinction now recovering
Beneath the surface of the Pacific record numbers of humpback whales make their way south on an annual migration - a population bouncing back from the 'brink of extinction' due to whaling.
Fletcher Building shares expected to fall on back of pipes report
Fletcher Building shares are expected to fall when they resume trading on Monday as investors turn wary amid wildly differing estimates of the cost of leaky plumbing pipes in West Australia.
"No" vote would be setback for Australia's Pacific relations
A "no" vote would be a setback for Australia's relations with the Pacific - academic Audio