Australia
We won't be played for mugs - Australian PM
The Australian Prime Minister is flagging a national security crackdown in the wake of the Sydney siege, to as he puts it, stop bad people playing the country for mugs. Audio
Phil Kafcaloudes with news from Australia
Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes talks about the latest developments in the Bali Nine story. Audio
Sydney Correspondent Jim Parker
Across the Tasman, and Australia's beleaguered federal government is citing New Zealand as the benchmark, as it seeks to repair its growing budget deficit. Audio
Pintupi Nine - Produced by NG Media
The Pintupi Nine is a family of two woman, their four sons and 3 daughters who were known as the last Aboriginal group to live as Hunter Gatherers in the Gibson Desert, Western Australia. The family… Audio
David Isaacs
A Sydney paediatrican has been so shocked by what he saw at the detention centre on Nauru, he has decided to speak out about it, despite the contracts he signed before working on the island. The… Audio
Ruth Moody in session
Canadian folk/roots singer and songwriter is best known for her work with all-female trio The Wailin' Jennys. She's also a solo artist, and in New Zealand to play one show. We persuaded her and her… Video, Audio
Tony Abbott angers lawyers
In Australia - criminal lawyers are accusing the Prime Minister Tony Abbott of trying to poison a future jury against two men accused of planning a terrorist attack. Audio
Phil Kafcaloudes with news from Australia
Drug pair being prepared for firing squad. Audio
Children in detention deeply suffering - report
The Australian Government is dismissing a report which alleges detained asylum seeker children are suffering from extreme levels of distress, physicial assault and suicidal tendancies. Audio
Cricket World Cup also opens in Melbourne
In Melbourne, a crowd of 10-thousand gathered to celebrate the World Cup Opening ceremony. Audio
Sydney men appear in court over terrorism charges
Two Sydney men charged with planning a terrorist act have appeared in court via video link today after their hearing yesterday was cut short due to security concerns. Audio
Australia to host Eurovision
Australia is to compete in the contest for the first time to mark it's 60th anniversary. Audio
Bali Nine's 'Mr Big' lives it up on the lottery
While two Australian drug smugglers await the firing squad in Bali, the man believed to be the operations' mastermind is enjoying a lavish lifestyle in Sydney, thanks to a lottery win. Audio
Two accused of preparing terror act in Sydney
A machete, hunting knife and a home-made Islamic State flag have been seized from two men in Australia who police say were planning a terror attack that was "beyond disturbing". Audio
Police Shooting of Woman with Knife in Sydney
Woman was shot dead at a Hungry Jacks. Why didn't Police just shoot her in the leg? Former police negotiator LanceBurdett joined the Panel to talk police handling. Audio
Anti-Islamic tensions bubble in NSW
In the New South Wales town of Penrith, tensions are growing over a proposed Muslim prayer hall and community centre. Audio
NSW beaches closed as hunt for killer shark goes on
Beaches are closed along a 15 kilometre stretch of the New South Wales north coast as the hunt goes on for a shark that killed a Japanese surfer. Audio
Tony Abbott promises to change leadership style
The Australian Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, has promised to change his leadership style after surviving a confidence vote yesterday. Audio
Australian PM has a "near death experience"
The Australian Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, is describing yesterday's leadership challenge as a near death experience. Audio
