Australia
Aussie bar removes ad criticised for mocking Māori culture
Melbourne bar Freddie Wimpoles has taken down an ad which used Māori imagery to advertise a Waitangi weekend craft beer event after it was called out for being culturally offensive. Audio
Australian aged care royal commission kicks off
Victims and families are being urged not to be afraid to tell their stories as the Australian aged care royal commission begins today.
Australian PM's trip to Vanuatu described as 'great start'
Australian prime minister Scott Morrison's meeting with his Vanuatu counterpart Charlot Salwai has been described as a "great start" to greater co-operation between the two countries.
Aust PM trip to Vanuatu described as 'great start'
Australian prime minister Scott Morrison's bilateral meeting with his Vanuatu counterpart Charlot Salwai has been described as a "great start" to developing greater co-operation.
Australian heatwave sparks ozone gas warning
A warning of ozone gas - which can cause health issues - is the latest effect of a severe heatwave gripping Australia that's sparked warnings about bat attacks and forecasts for temperatures to be…
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
