Australia
Those fully vaccinated in Sydney celebrate 'Freedom Day'
Sydney has been celebrating what's been dubbed Freedom Day - but only for those fully vaccinated.
After more than 100 days in lockdown, it's a relief for many - and a shot in the arm for a suffering… Audio
Victoria: 1890 new Covid-19 cases, five deaths, NSW: 477 cases, six deaths
Australia's state of Victoria has recorded 1890 new locally acquired cases of Covid-19, and five people have died with the virus.
Victoria sees at least 1800 Covid cases, five deaths overnight
For Aucklanders in the midst of about 50 days in lockdown and 44 new Covid-19 infections today, spare a thought for the state of Victoria which is in the thick of a serious outbreak, breaking its own… Audio
Victoria records 1838 new Covid-19 cases, 11 deaths in NSW
The state of Victoria has recorded Australia's highest daily case tally with 1838 new cases of Covid-19 and five deaths.
'Look at moy!' Why Kath & Kim is earning a new generation of fans
Kath & Kim ran from 2002 to 2007 and was the highest-rated comedy series in Australia at the time - spawning a US remake, a telemovie called Da Kath & Kim Code and even a feature film - Kath &… Audio
China seemingly set on new approach to Pacific influence
China seems set to change the way it relates to Pacific nations.
What's happening in Oz with Brad Foster
Sydney based Brad Foster joins Jesse to talk about what's happening across the Tasman including what's behind the sudden resignations of the New South Wales premier and the deputy. Audio
Gladys Berejiklian to resign
The sudden decision by the New South Wales Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, that she will resign in the face of a corruption investigation has left the Liberal Party scrambling for a new leader. The… Audio
NSW Premier quits, Australia to reopen borders for eligible states
Two big announcements from Australia today - the first being a shock resignation of New South Wales Premier, Gladys Berejiklian - after 5 years in the position.
It comes as the state's corruption… Audio
NSW Premier resigns amid corruption probe, Australia plans to open borders
The Premier of New South Wales, Gladys Berejiklian has resigned amid an investigation by the state's corruption watchdog.
Public hearings wiil be held later this month to investigate whether there… Video, Audio
Media liability for defamatory third party comments online
Defamation law expert Ursula Cheer looks at an Australian High Court ruling that found media are liable for comments people post on their social media pages and contrasts it with a similar Court of… Audio
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to look at how vaccination rates are rising, leading to hopes of a road out of lockdown and the expectation the Prime Minister will announce the… Audio
Australia and Nauru renew commitment to detention centre
Australia and Nauru have re-committed to maintain the detention of asylum seekers and refugees on the island.
Late Edition - 800 arrested in Melbourne
There've been four days of protests in Melbourne - leading to hundreds of arrests - they've been protesting against the lockdown and demanding a vaccine mandate for the construction industry be… Audio
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
Victoria shaken by 5.8 earthquake, felt as far as Adelaide
Victoria has been struck by a magnitude 5.8 earthquake with tremors being felt across the state, in New South Wales and even as far as Adeleide. Worldwatch's Perlina Lau reports. Audio
Five years and older need Covid-19 vaccine to avoid more lockdowns - Tony Blakely
New Zealand needs to vaccinate five-year-olds and up against Covid-19 if there's any chance of returning to situation normal, that's according to a leading epidemiologist.
Professor Tony Blakely from… Video, Audio
Australia correspondent Annika Smethurst
Australia correspondent Annika Smethurst joins Kathryn to talk about Prime Minister Scott Morrison's trip to Washington following the announcement of the AUKUS security alliance, how New South Wales… Audio
France recalls envoys in US and Australia over submarine deal
France has recalled its ambassadors from the USA and Australia for consultations in a unprecedented move over a row about a security bargain.
Trans-Tasman bubble plans deferred eight more weeks
The trans-Tasman bubble has no chance of re-inflating for at least another eight weeks.
Meanwhile, with Covid-19 case numbers continuing to increase in New South Wales, Victoria, and the Australian… Audio
