Australia
Indonesia says it will help develop Melanesia
The Indonesian government says it hopes to make a positive contribution to economic and developmental challenges in Melanesia.
Australia Post to cut almost 2000 posties
Almost 2000 Australian posties will be out of work as the country's postal services warns it will report it's first financial loss in 30 years. Audio
Nauru reveals value of asylum seeker visas
The Nauru Government has revealed it is guaranteed at least $US24 million dollars in visa fees from Australia each year for the next five years.
Doctor speaks out on Australia law over Nauru
A Sydney paediatrician has spoken up about a new law in Australia banning people from speaking out about what they see on Nauru. Audio
Nauru rejects claims it's stifling free speech
Nauru's President Baron Waqa says the arrests of three suspended MPs have nothing to do with them speaking out against the government.
Kiwi born writer, Stephen Daisley
Kiwi born author Stephen Daisley has spent most of his adult life in Western Australia. While working as a sheep herder, brush cutter, truck driver, road worker, bartender construction worker and… Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
A chat with RNZ Canberra correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Australian govt scrambles to close offshore processing loophole
Australian govt scrambles to close offshore processing loophole Audio
Australia orders inquiry into dodgy building products
Australian lawmakers have voted to hold an inquiry into dodgy building products blamed for endangering people's lives. Audio
Australian government rushes to close asylum seeker law
The Australian government is urgently trying to pass legislation to skittle a HIGH court challenge over its offshore detention camps for asylum seekers. Audio
Asylum seeker lawyer hits out at move to plug loophole
A lawyer involved in a court challenge of the Australian government's offshore asylum seeker processing policy has hit out at moves to plug legal loopholes. Audio
The Expats - Faye Gorman
This week we speak to Faye Gorman, who's working as a mental health nurse for the Royal Flying Doctors in Australia's outback. Audio
Australian govt scrambles to legalise offshore processing
Australia's government is rushing through legislation to authorise it to detain people in a foreign country. Audio
Australian govt faces inquiry into "bribe" payments
The Senate has voted to establish a parliamentary inquiry into payments made by Australian government officials to boat crew members and people traffickers.
Danger at Wedding Cake Rock
Thousands of tourists have been taking selfies and snaps on a famous clifftop landmark south of Sydney, Wedding Cake Rock, oblivious to the fact it's a death trap waiting to happen. Audio
Plea to Abbott to bring jihadist's children home
The mother-in-law of an Australian terrorist has made an emotional plea to Prime Minister Tony Abbott to help bring her daughter and grandchildren back home. Audio
Australia correspondent - Karen Middleton
The Australian Government is proceeding with its legislation to strip dual nationals of Australian citizenship if they join terrorist groups. Audio
Suspended MP's lawyer kept out of Nauru
A Nauru Opposition MP, who is one of several MPs facing charges after anti government protests last week, says they are being denied access to their lawyers.
Hipster jeans land woman in hospital
The dangers of hipster jeans have been vividly demonstrated by an Adelaide woman left lying for hours unable to move when the circulation to her legs was cut off. Audio
Australia's housing bubble
A housing bubble in Australia is threatening to burst and some economists say it'll be a bloodbath. We ask economist David Mayes if the same will happen here. Audio
