Australia
Australian economy slowing, says economist
The Reserve Bank of Australia has dropped its official cash rate to a record low of 2-percent; prompting further questions about why New Zealand isn't doing the same. Audio
Fiji academic says new Forum funding formula needed
A Fiji based academic says a new formula for the funding is needed for the Pacific Islands Forum. Audio
Australia and NZ trade unions warn on PACER-Plus
Union groups in Australia and New Zealand have written to their trade ministers to express concern over the PACER-Plus trade negotiations.
Extreme labour exploitation found in Australia
Evidence of extreme labour exploitation, slave-like conditions and black market labour gangs have been found on farms and in factories supplying Australia's biggest supermarkets and fast food chains. Audio
Charge migrants to move - Australian think-tank
A proposal to charge would-be immigrants to Australia for the privilege of moving there has riled unions and businesses alike. Audio
Australian police unapologetic for tip-off
The Australian police say they do not have blood on their hands for helping Indonesia catch the Bali 9 drug smugglers and they can't guarantee it won't happen again. Audio
Phil Kafcaloudes with news from Australia
Time to chat to our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes. Audio
Australia introduces taxes to target foreign investors
Foreign buyers in the state of Victoria will be slugged with a 3 percent tax on the purchase price of their houses. Audio
Vanuatu to host first trade meeting since Cyclone Pam
The next round of the controversial PACER Plus free trade negotiations will be held in Vanuatu this week.
Australia imposes foreign property investor tax
Foreigners buying houses in the Australian state of Victoria will be subject to two new taxes as the state government tries to cool the rising property market. Audio
Norfolk campaigner says Yes campaign backing growing
A campaigner for Norfolk Island's input into changes to its political status says there is growing alarm on the island to Australia's plans.
China Australia's biggest source of foreign investment
for the first time China has become Australia's biggest source of foreign investment, Sydney correspondent Jim Parker reports. Audio
NZ urged to follow Australian state of Victoria housing market
Foreigners buying houses in the Australian state of Victoria will be subject to two new taxes as the state government tries to cool the rising property market. Audio
UN finds Iranian sheikh deported from Australia unlawfully
The lawyer for an Iranian sheikh deported from Australia says Canberra should accept a United Nations ruling that it breached the man's human rights. Audio
CCTV at home to police domestic violence
To Australia now, where women at risk from violent partners are getting CCTV in their homes as a deterrent under a trial announced in Victoria. Audio
Australian watchdog takes no further action on mining magnate
Australia's competition watchdog has decided not to pursue the mining magnate Andrew Forrest for appearing to suggest that big resource companies collude to cap the iron ore price. Audio
Serko buys Australia's Arnold Travel for an undisclosed sum
Serko has bought Australia's Arnold Travel Technology, which will increase the volume of its transactions by at least 20 %. Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
Let's have a chat to our Canberra correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Refugees being forced out of PNG detention centre - NGO
The Refugee Action Coalition says authorities on Manus Island in Papua New Guinea are removing basic rights from refugees in an effort to force them to move out of the detention centre.
Four refugees agreed to resettle in Cambodia - report
The Refugee Action Coalition says despite ongoing pressure from the Australian government, just four refugees on Nauru have agreed to resettle in Cambodia under a controversial 30 million dollar deal. Video
