Australia
Australian cardinal charged with historical sexual abuse
Australian cardinal George Pell has been charged with multiple counts of historical sexual assault offences.
The hidden story of an Australian disaster - Montevideo Maru
A number of events have been held to mark the 75th anniversary of the sinking of the Montevideo Maru in 1942, but an Australian historian says far too little is known about Australia's worst maritime… Audio
Australia correspondent Peter Munro
Government woes, unrest over same-sex marraige and Tony Abbot. Audio
Aus Human Rights Commission disturbed by govt interference
The outgoing president of the Australian Human Rights Commission says she is disturbed by government interference. Audio
Melbourne police intervene in latest protesters' clash
Australian police have used pepper spray to break up clashes between right-wing nationalists and anti-racism protesters, arresting a man and confiscating a knife and a knuckleduster.
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
The world's best places
Australia has slipped five places the Social Progress Initiative's 'best places to live' survey. It's now 9th equal with NZ. Audio
NZ may start sending plant specimens to Australia again soon
The ban on sending rare plant specimens to Australia after some were destroyed by mistake could be lifted next month. Audio
Australia flouting international law on Manus
As pressure mounts on refugees to leave Manus Island, legal experts warn Australia is flouting international law. Audio
The history of pigments
From cow's urine to beetle's blood, the ingredients that have been used to make pigments across history are equal parts weird and wonderful. Video, Audio
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton
Karen reports in with the latest news from across the Tasman. Audio
Former All Black Zac Guildford considered suicide
Alcohol and off-field problems have plagued Zac Guildford's career, culiminating with the New South Wales Waratahs terminating his Super rugby contract last year. Audio
Cheika says Wallabies are well off the pace
Michael Cheika has accused his labouring Wallabies of being off the pace after suffering a humbling 24-19 Test loss to a resurgent Scotland.
Manus detainee says US$53 million settlement not enough
A Manus Island detainee says the financial settlement reached with the Australian government is not big enough.
Australia to hold first gun amnesty since Port Arthur
Terrorism fears and a flood of illegal guns are prompting a crackdown, with those who don't give up unregistered firearms facing up to 14 years' jail.
Abbott slams Manus settlement
A former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott has condemned the decision to pay compensation to the people Canberra has held in its detention centres in Papua New Guinea.
Safety more important than settlement - Manus detainee
Manus Island detainees say for the first time they can smell justice after the Australian government settled their claim for compensation. Audio
Manus detainees' class action could settle before trial
The largest trial concerning Australian offshore detention is due to commence today in Melbourne, however, speculation is mounting the case could be settled before reaching the Supreme Court.
Australia correspondent Bernard Keane
A showdown is brewing between Prime Minister Malcom Turnbull and former PM Tony Abbott over the future of coal-fired power stations. Audio
Deputy Commissioner of Australian Tax resigns after Scandal
On Monday Michael Cranston was Australia's deputy commissioner of the Taxation Office and a highly respected public servant. Yesterday he resigned and appeared in court in relation to one of the… Audio
