Australia
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
Let's have a chat to our Canberra correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Australia warns of consequences for executions
Barring a last minute act of clemency, Australians Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran will be excecuted by firing squad. Audio
Hundreds of koalas culled, thousands more face starvation
Hundreds of koalas have been put down in Victoria and thousands more are facing starvation due to overpopulation. Audio
Bali 9 duo transferred for execution
The executions of two Australian drug smugglers have moved a step closer with their transfer from a Bali prison to an island jail where they will face a firing squad in the coming days. Audio
New tool shows China's aid large and growing
A China aid researcher Philippa Brant says China is on track to overtake Japan as the third largest aid donor in the Pacific. Audio
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton
The Australian govternment confirms that 300 more Australian troops are heading off to Iraq to train the Iraqis in a joint operation with New Zealand. Tony Abbott has won a reprieve from a… Audio
PM refuses to label extra troops as 'mission creep'
The Australian prime minister Tony Abbott has confirmed the dispatch of hundreds more troops, to help train the Iraqi army in the fight against Islamic State. Audio
Nauru President hits out over refugee protests
Nauru's president has accused Australian refugee advocates of provoking violence on the island nation.
Tony Abbott is sending 300 more troops to Iraq
Australia is significantly increasing its contingent of troops training local forces in Iraq. Audio
Refugees continue protests on Nauru
More than 100 refugees from camps right across Nauru have staged their second protest in three days, on Sunday afternoon.
Politics with Matthew Hooton and Mike Williams
Political commentators Matthew Hooton and Mike Williams discuss Iraq, Tony Abbott's visit to New Zealand and Winston Peter's run for Mike Sabin's now vacant electorate seat in Northland. Audio
Abbott dismisses talk his leadership is under threat
Another vote on Tony Abbott's leadership as Australian prime minister could come as early as this week. Mr Abbott visited Auckland at the weekend for the annual trans-Tasman leadership forum - and the… Audio
PM - terror threat could rise in wake of military commitment
As details of a military alliance between New Zealand and Australia in Iraq continue to be worked through, the Prime Minister has acknowledged that the relationship could result in an increased terror… Audio
Announcement on joint mission with Australia in Iraq immiment
An announcement on whether Australian troops will work alongside New Zealanders in Iraq could be made as soon. Tony Abbott met John Key for their annual talks, with the fight against Islamic State at… Audio
Tony Abbott faces questions over leadership
The Australian Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, is back home after a two day visit to New Zealand where he was dogged by questions over his leadership. Mr Abbott held talks with his New Zealand… Audio
Kate's Klassic: The Thorn Birds
Kate Camp is a poet, and Communications Manager at Te Papa. She discusses 1977 novel The Thorn Birds by Australian author Colleen McCullough. Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
Let's have a chat to our Canberra correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh Audio
Blind teenager successfully lobbies for tactile bank notes
A blind Australian teenagers' campaign to print tactile banknotes has paid off. 13-year-old Connor McLeod lobbied the Reserve Bank of Australia to print the notes in order to assist visually impaired… Audio
Australia considering hefty new fees for foreign home buyers
Foreign investors buying Australian houses or businesses may be hit with hefty new fees. Audio
Police to investigate Human Rights Commission complaint
Australia is poised to send additional troops to Iraq for a joint training mission with New Zealand soldiers. Audio