Australia
Australian govt retains slim majority after by-election
Australia's conservative coalition government has regained its razor-thin parliamentary majority after a by-election in Sydney.
The sanctity of the confessional is under threat
One of the recommendations of Australia's Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse would require clergy told of child abuse in the confessional to be required by law to… Audio
First same-sex weddings take place in Australia
Two same-sex couples have made history by becoming the first to wed under Australian law.
Turnbull's majority at stake in Oz by-election
Voting is underway in a crucial by-election in Australia that could not only determine the future of the country's government, but also the fate of its leader Malcolm Turnbull.
On the road with Sister Christine
Meet Sister Christine Henry. She is a Brisbane nun and registered nurse who has spent the past 10 years travelling more than 950,000 kilometres to help families in the bush. Audio
Australia child abuse inquiry: 'It is a national tragedy'
A five-year inquiry into child sexual abuse in Australia has released its final report, making more than 400 recommendations.
Concerns raised over treatment of Manus Is, refugees
Peak medical bodies and development workers raise concern over Australia's treatment of Manus Island refugees. Audio
Is Australia being too sensitive on Manus? 'Yes' - PM
Australia is being overly sensitive over New Zealand's offer to take Manus Island refugees, the Prime Minister says.
Australia to bid for World Cups
Australia have launched bids to host the men's Rugby World Cup in 2027 and the women's event in 2021.
Jack Charles: 'a reformed and rehabilitated old coot'
Aboriginal actor and activist Jack Charles brings the show Jack Charles V The Crown to next year's Auckland Arts Festival. Everyone likes the story of a "reformed and rehabilitated old coot like… Video, Audio
Australia correspondent Peter Munro
A high-profile Opposition Senator has resigned from federal parliament over his controversial links to China, the first same-sex couples planning to marry in Australia have set January 9th as their… Audio
Tourists warned as crocodiles appear on Cairns beaches
A local councillor in Cairns says it's only a matter of time before Queensland's growing crocodile population leads to tragedy. Croc sightings are becoming more frequent in popular swimming spots. In… Video, Audio
Report says Manus Island refugees' health suffering
Advocates highlight what they call a medical crisis among refugees exiled to Papua New Guinea. Audio
Taking aim at Australia's hard-line refugee policy
While set in the near future, Jock Serong's polemic on Australia's border protection policies could almost be mistaken as a factual tale. Set in the waters of Indonesia, and in Canberra, On the Java… Audio
Australia cuts Pacific Leadership Programme
Australia's aid funding for the Pacific Leadership Programme has been axed and the scheme will finish at the end of this month. Audio
Turnbull to 'stand up' for Australia
The Australian Prime Minister has used unusually strong language to hit back at China, for complaining about his remarks about foreign influence in local politics.
98-year-old Sydney man can finally marry partner of 39 years
Neville Wills, 98, talks to John Campbell about how he never thought he'd live long enough to marry the man he loves. But now Australia has legalised same-sex marriage, the couple can talk marriage… Video, Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Australia forces refugees to make tough choices, advocate
A refugee advocate says Australia is forcing refugees on Nauru to make impossible choices between their families and their freedom.
Australia expected to pass bill on marriage equality
Australian Liberal MP Tim Wilson talks to John Campbell just minutes before Australia is expected to pass a bill on marriage equality. Audio
