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Australia to reopen Christmas Island detention centre
The Christmas Island detention centre will reopen in the wake of the Australian government's historic defeat in parliament over medical care for asylum seekers.
Australia considers banning Chelsea Manning from entry
The Australian government says it's preparing to ban the former US army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning from entering the country for her speaking tour. The whistleblower is also attempting to… Audio
Australian govt tumult ongoing as ministers offer resignations
Australia's political leadership is in turmoil. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull survived a challenge from Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton on Monday but nine ministers have since offered their… Audio
All bets off after Joyce ruled ineligible for Parliament
Australia no longer has a majority government after Australia's High Court ruled Barnaby Joyce ineligible for office. Sydney Morning Herald's James Massola joins Checkpoint. Audio
Manus Island detainees reach $73 million settlement
About two thousand men detained on Papua new Guinea's Manus Island have reached a $73 million settlement with the Australian government. Audio
Aust Govt loosens importation rules around medicinal cannabis
Australia's Government is loosening importation rules around the use of its medicinal cannabis, hoping to fast-track delivery and even grow a domestic market. NZ is also reconsidering some of its… Audio
Australian government set to decide on war against ISIS
The Australian government will decide this week what kind of support it will offer to the United States in the war against the Islamic State. Audio