Australia
Australian PM heads out to Pacific "backyard"
A visit by Australia's prime minister to Vanuatu and Fiji this week is the first by an Australian prime minister in more than a decade.
ScoMo trip to Vanuatu an historic precedent
Australian Prime Minister's visit to Vanuatu to set an historic precedent this week.
Bat attack alert issued as heat hits NSW
Good samaritans coming to the aid of heat-sickened bats are being bitten and scratched in record numbers in New South Wales, authorities say.
NSW premier against pill testing despite five festival deaths
A 19-year-old woman has died after taking a unidentified substance at the FOMO music festival in western Sydney.
Australian cricketers beat India in first ODI
The Australian cricketers have beaten India by 34 runs in the opening ne day international in Sydney.
Steve Smith to have surgery
Steve Smith will undergo elbow surgery on Tuesday, almost certainly ruining the suspended superstar's hopes of an international comeback in March.
Arrest over packages sent to consulates in Australia
A Victorian man has been arrested and charged after suspicious packages were sent to consulates across Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra.
UN refers Saudi teen's claim for asylum to Australia
The UN refugee agency has referred the case of a Saudi woman claiming asylum to Australia for consideration.
CA boss commends Warner
Cricket Australia chief executive Kevin Roberts has praised David Warner's maturity as intrigue builds over the banned ball-tampering trio's reintegration.
The Nightmare Before Christmas!
Christmas is almost here...that special, festive time for family, friends, food and fun. Over in Australia, Mike Williams' extended family can only all get together every couple of years to celebrate… Audio
Smith refuses to contemplate captaincy
Steve Smith has accepted he may never captain Australia again as he seeks to rebuild his shattered reputation in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal.
Australian mining tackles deficit and sugar baby explained
Australia correspondent, Donna Field talks to Kathryn about the Federal budget's balance sheet, and how mining is helping the slash the deficit. Also the MP in hot water over sugar baby allegations. Audio
Australia level series against India
Australia cleaned up India's lower order with a barrage of hostile bowling before lunch on the fifth day to secure a series-levelling, confidence-boosting 146-run victory in the second test on…
Migrant incentives, cold cases and housing slumps
Australia correspondent, Karen Middleton has details on an easing of restrictions on unskilled workers, the cold case murder investigations that are gripping the country and the housing market is… Audio
Virtual Eye boss' open door to Aussies
The company responsible for ball-tracking technology in Australia has extended an open invite to Tim Paine and his frustrated teammates to review the reviews.
Australia buoyed by fight in defeat
A shattered Australia are confident the day-five fight is a sign of greater things to come, despite a demoralising first test defeat.
'Whipping boy' Australia's best hope
Australian cricket's whipping boy Shaun Marsh shapes as his side's best hope of winning the first Test against India which history - and conventional wisdom - suggests is near-impossible.
Aus govt filibusters as refugees 'close to death'
The Australian government has adjourned the House of Representatives to avoid losing a vote that would have eased medical evacuations of sick refugees from offshore detention.
Australia's Liberals make it harder to roll leader
Bernard Keane has the latest from Australia where the Liberal Party has passed a new rule to make it harder to get rid of its leader, Malcolm Turnbull is calling for an early election and there's a… Audio
Liberal Party leadership spills made harder
New rules to make leadership coups harder have been announced by Australia's Liberal Party.
