Australia
Big tech says Australia 'rushed' social media ban for under 16s
Big Tech corporations on Friday hit out at a landmark Australian law that bans youths under the age of 16 from accessing social media, saying the law was "rushed" through parliament.
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 cricketers toil as India take charge in Perth
India openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul have worn down Australia's bowlers to extend the touring side's lead past 200 runs, on day two of the first test in Perth.
India fight back against Australia as wickets tumble on first day
Australia's seamers have bundled India out for 150 on day one of the first test in Perth, but the hosts fared even worse - slumping to 67-7 at stumps, courtesy of a scintillating four-wicket haul by…
Grave concerns for Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme
Dramatic decline in uptake for the PALM scheme just the tip of the iceberg. Audio
Will NZ's Aged Care system follow reforms in Australia?
The Australian government is putting up the price of aged care as part of what it's described as a "once in a generation" overhaul. A crisis of bed availability and financial strain prompted an… Audio
Oliver criticised for stereotyping indigenous Australians
Australia correspondent Peter Ryan spoke to Lisa Owen about the celebrity chef Jamie Oliver being in hot water, he's been forced to withdraw a children's book which is being slammed for stereotypying… Audio
Australia nears deal with ANZ to stop bank closures in the Pacific
Australia is in the final stages of talks with ANZ Group over a deal to maintain the bank's branches across the Pacific, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Monday.
Rugby league: Kiwis claim 54-12 win over PNG
The Kiwis have avoided relegation from the Pacific Championship in a triumph at CommBank Stadium, Sydney.
Rugby league recap: Tonga v Australia
Follow all the action from CommBank Stadium, Sydney.
A-League recap: Phoenix v Central Coast Mariners
Read back on all the action from Central Coast Stadium, Gosford.
Rugby- Kiwi coaching guru masterminds Wallabies win over England
Former players and media pundits are heaping praise on the Wallabies after their surprise victory over England, hailing the last-gasp win as a turning point for Australian rugby under its New Zealand…
Trump’s triumph, making social media accountable
"It's their media world now. We just live in it" - what news media are taking away from the Trump triumph; how Australia and Malaysia are making social media accountable for the content they carry Audio
Australia proposes social media ban on under 16s – calls for NZ to follow
The Australian government is to legislate for a ban on social media for children under 16. Audio
Australia has eyes on global markets with US elections
Australia correspondent in Sydney, Peter Ryan spoke to Lisa Owen about international reaction of the United States elections from Australia. Audio
Australia: Anthony Albanese seeking another term
Australia correspondent Peter Ryan spoke to Lisa Owen about how voters are bracing for what could be a long election campaign as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese seeks another term amid a cost of… Audio
Update on Oz with Bernard Keane
Bernard discusses the tail end of the kerfuffle over Anthony Albanese's connections to Qantas and the free upgrades they gave him and the government forgiving 20% student debt. Audio
Australia: PM's free flight strife, Covid inquiry
Australia correspondent Annika Smethurst looks at why Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's free - but declared - upgrades on Qantas flights when he was Transport Minister is attracting so much scrutiny.
…An unlikely hero shows why Auckland FC is needed
Analysis - Nando Pijnaker etched his name into Auckland FC folklore over the weekend, writes Mathew Nash.
Breakers unleash gutsy win over Kings in Sydney
The Breakers have rebounded from a heavy defeat three days earlier, to pip the Sydney Kings 93-89 and climb to second on the NBL standings.
