Australia
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Brad Foster reports on the unseasonable hot weather in Sydney and the high fire danger on the south coast that sees 20 schools closed on Tuesday, what is expected in the NSW Budget out today, and the… Audio
Australia swelters in 'uncommon' spring heat ahead of likely El Nino event
Large parts of Australia were in the grips of "uncommon" spring heat on Saturday, with records tipped to be broken on Sunday.
Former Australia Test cricketer charged over alleged role in drug supply
Former Australian Test cricketer Stuart MacGill has been charged over his alleged role in supplying a significant amount of illicit drugs.
Australia's lofty goal to be the next 'music powerhouse'
Australia's Albanese government is pouring millions of dollars into a new body charged with making the nation a 'music powerhouse' It's a lofty goal, but can 'Music Australia' really turn our… Audio
Australian journalist Cheng Lei held in China writes 'love letter' home
Australian journalist Cheng Lei, detained in China on national security charges, has described how standing in sunlight for just 10 hours a year feels in a "love letter" to her country.
More Indians prefer Australian citizenship over New Zealand
Australia ranks second on the list of preferred citizenship choices, while New Zealand grabs sixth spot.
Australian mushroom deaths under investigation
Australian police are investigating the suspected mushroom poisoning of three people in the state of Victoria, who are being mourned as "pillars" of their community.
Human remains found near Taipan helicopter wreck in Queensland
Human remains have been found in the search zone where an Australian Army helicopter crashed into the sea in Queensland's Whitsundays last week.
Former childcare worker from Gold Coast charged with more than 1600 child sex offences
A Gold Coast man who was a former childcare worker has been charged with 1623 child abuse offences against 91 children, police have revealed.
Trans-Tasman travel could be cheaper with simplified border - industry
A project to develop faster and easier travel between New Zealand and Australia could mean cheaper travel and more people making the trip, industry players say. Audio
Former refugee calls for Commission into handling of refugees
Former refugee calls for a Royal Commission into Australia's handling of refugees. Audio
NZ & Aus reject claims by Solomon Islands PM
New Zealand and Australia reject claims made by the Solomon Islands prime minister that they delayed their budgetary support. Audio
Ketamine injections for depression?
Ketamine might be better known as a recreational drug or anaesthetic. But there's growing evidence for its use for people with hard-to-treat depression.
MDMA: Australia begins world-first psychedelic therapy
Earlier this year, researchers raised eyebrows when Australia's traditionally conservative medicines regulator approved the use of psychedelics to assist therapy sessions.
Australian senator quits party after allegations of misconduct
A senator from Australia's main opposition Liberal Party facing accusations of sexual misconduct by female politicians has resigned from the party but will stay in parliament, the senator's office…
Bus driver charged over crash that killed 10 people in Australia's Hunter Valley
The bus was travelling from a wedding when it rolled at a roundabout late on Sunday night.
Protesters want refugee free from oppressive AUS detention
'Mental torture': Protesters want refugee freed from oppressive detention in AUS. Audio
Australia makes a good start to WTC final
Travis Head's hundred and his unbroken 251-run stand with Steve Smith put Australia in charge after the opening day of the WTC final against India.
Australia: Folbigg pardoned, 'unreliable witness', recession warning, Qantas share dump
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about the decision to pardon and free Kathleen Folbigg, the woman once dubbed Australia's worst female serial killer for the deaths of her… Audio
Australian veteran may have committed criminal offence - judge
Australian war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith may have committed a criminal offence by sending threatening letters to a former SAS colleague, a judge has found.