Australia
Perth man charged with murdering wife, three daughters and mother-in-law
A 24-year-old father has appeared in Perth Magistrates Court charged with murdering his three daughters, aged under four, as well as his wife, before killing the children's grandmother the following…
Nauru under media spotlight as reporters get rare access to asylum seekers
Nauru’s government has gone to great lengths in recent years to keep journalists off the island - and away from the hundreds of asylum seekers languishing in limbo there. Mediawatch looks at what… Audio
Nauru under media spotlight as reporters get rare access to asylum seekers
Nauru’s government has gone to great lengths in recent years to keep journalists off the island - and away from the hundreds of asylum seekers languishing in limbo there. Mediawatch looks at what…
AudioPhillip Barker - The edge of reason
Aussie-based Kiwi Phil Barker is a commentator on the life and style of Australian men. His recent column for Fairfax's Executive Style website entitled 'There's a scientific reason why people can… Audio
Pacific the solution for aged care in Australia and NZ - World Bank
The World Bank says a severe shortage of aged care workers that is looming in Australia and New Zealand could be solved by welcoming more skilled employees from Pacific countries.
NGO says pressure growing on Australia to cut emmissions
The head of an environmental group in the Pacific says Australia is facing increasing pressure to act on its committment to climate change now that it has signed the security agreement in Nauru.
Australia to improve Pacific access to security information
Australia will help its regional neighbours set up a Pacific Fusion Centre to strengthen the ability of Pacific governments to enforce their laws.
Nauru refugees: NZ doing all it can, says PM
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern met with agencies helping refugees in Nauru yesterday but didn't meet directly with refugees. Video
Samoans now eligible for Australia's Pacific Labour Scheme
Samoan workers are now eligible to apply to work in Australia under the Pacific Labour Scheme which enables access to low and semi-skilled temporary work opportunities in Australia.
Scott Morrison: Nothing to see here, move on!
The new Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is trying to shake off the grand coup of a fortnight ago and get on with the job. But as our correspondent Karen Middleton reports, nothing is ever… Audio
Australia to help Pacific fisheries surveillance
Australia will help the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency with a new aerial surveillance programme to fight illegal fishing.
Child trauma the backdrop to the Pacific Islands Forum
As Pacific leaders meet in Nauru, the trauma experienced by refugees detained there has been described in a new report. Audio
A Syrian refugee on Nauru pleas fo help from NZ
A Syrian refugee in Nauru has few words for Winston Peters, other than "please help save us." Audio
NZ detainees in Australia band together after centre riot
A New Zealand detainee inside West Australia's Yongah Hill Detention Centre says New Zealanders are banding together to give each other support after a riot broke out at the weekend. Police are still… Audio
Bainimarama no show at Forum
Fiji's prime minister Frank Bainimarama is again not attending the main annual gathering of the region's leaders.
Australia will live to regret Nauru decision - Refugee Council
Keeping refugees on Nauru is in "complete breach" of Australia's moral and legal obligations, and the country could ultimately face paying millions in compensation, Refugee Council of Australia… Video, Audio
NZers detained in Aus exhausted and hopeless - advocate
Detainees at Australia's Yongah Hill Detention Centre set fire to buildings following a self-harm incident last night. A detainee says he fears more riots will follow, while an advocate says New… Video, Audio
Winston Peters arrives in Nauru for Pacific Islands Forum
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says he will wait to establish the facts before responding to a new report outlining a dire situation for children in refugee camps on Nauru. He said nothing… Audio
ABC Rural correspondent, Brett Worthington
Rainfall levels have been the lowest for some time in Victoria and what do rural communities and farmers think about their new PM? Audio
ABC Rural correspondent, Brett Worthington
Rainfall levels have been the lowest for some time in Victoria and what do rural communities and farmers think about their new PM?
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