Australia
Aust govt increase aid to fill in gaps by U.S
Australia's Labor government is continuing to maintain its multi billion dollar foreign aid support, with Tuesday's Budget announcing around five billion Australian dollars would go to the sector. Audio
Albanese Government offering tax cuts ahead of election
A pre-election cash-splash is ramping up in Australia ahead of the country's upcoming federal election, as the Albanese Government offers tax cuts and the Opposition counters with their own plan to… Audio
Australia: Budget details, Olympic backflip, Socceroos win
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton on the federal Budget and Queensland's new stadium for the 2032 Olympics Audio
Over $2 billion lifeline for Pacific banks amid rising challenges
Major financial lending institutions operating in small island nations are set to receive a crucial lifeline from Australia to remain viable in the region. Video
Calls for national inquiry in Australia after abuse revealed in childcare
There are calls for a national inquiry to be established in Australia after revelations of abuse and neglect in Australia's multi-billion dollar Government-subsidised childcare industry. Australia… Audio
New South Wales heatwave creating 'extreme' bushfire risk
A heat wave has resulted in a total fire ban for large swaths of New South Wales, including Sydney, with more "hot, dry and windy conditions" forecast.
Will rain open up more chances for Lawson at F1 Melbourne?
If there's any hope to be had after a disastrous qualifying effort, Liam Lawson only has to look to the skies
'I'm ready for it' - Warriors half Luke Metcalf mutes critics with starring role
The confident Aussie has heard the doubters and answered them in style.
Australia: no exemption for US tariffs, Cyclone Alfred washup
US tariffs on aluminium and steel imports from Australia will not being granted an exemption - Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn. Audio
Developments in investigation into caravan packed with explosives
In Australia there's been some extraordinary developments in the investigation into an apparent terror plot centred around a caravan found earlier this year packed with explosives. Australia… Audio
US report considers possibility of Australia nuclear submarine accident
A report to the US Congress discusses the possibility of an accident with a nuclear-powered submarine if it supplies one to Australia.
Queensland residents wait as Cyclone Alfred progress slowing
Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about how there's been an anxious wait for residents as Tropical Cyclone Alfred bears down on the Queensland and New South Wales coastline and a… Audio
Cyclone Alfred slows on approach to Australia's east coast
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has slowed overnight as it approaches Australia's east coast, sparking fears it could give the storm more time to gain strength. Central Queensland University Environmental… Audio
Tropical Cyclone Alfred could hit at night, Australians warned
Australian authorities are urging Queenslanders on the state's south-east coast to make their evacuation plans now, as the state's premier warns Tropical Cyclone Alfred could hit in the "middle of the…
Australia: Peacekeepers for Ukraine considered, Tasmanian ferry woes
Australia correspondent Chris Niesche joins Kathryn to talk about where Australia is positioned on the issue of sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine. Audio
Cyclone Alfred heads towards Queensland coast
Gold Coast acting mayor says Tropical Cyclone Alfred could be the most significant for the region since 1954, with up to a metre of rainfall expected in some areas. Gold Coast acting mayor Donna Gates… Audio
Fight over work from home arrangements for govt employees
A political fight has broken out in Australia over work from home arrangements for government employees, with the opposition vowing to order public servants back into the office five days a week if it… Audio
NRL bidding war for Kiwis playmaker Dylan Brown
Kiwis player Dylan Brown is midway through a long term contract with the Parramatta Eels, but reports say two clubs are bidding over the 24-year-old, with $14.4m on the table.
Pilot first alerted authorities about live fire from Chinese ships
Aviation officials have revealed they first learnt of a potential Chinese "live fire" military exercise in the Tasman Sea last week after a Virgin Airlines pilot relayed warnings he had picked up…
Missing fisherman pulled overboard by shark, NSW police say
Australian police say a missing fisherman was not attacked by a shark but dragged into the water by it after he became entangled in fishing gear.
