Australia
Australian football star on trial for racial harassment
There's a lot of interest in court proceedings unfolding in Britain involving football star Sam Kerr on charges of racially aggravated harassment of a police officer. Australia correspondent Nick… Audio
Rugby Australia wants Joe Schmidt's signature within two weeks
Rugby Australia wants Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt's signature on a contract extension by the start of the Super Rugby competition on 14 February.
Australian PMs' heads severed, stolen from bronze statues
Police are searching for the vandals who removed the heads from two statues of Australian prime ministers and damaged 18 others in Ballarat early on Thursday morning.
How a tāne Māori embraced his sacred calling
"I immediately lifted my shoulders and held myself up. I am a better person for having it." It took 59 years for Rob Tai (Whakatōhea, Te Whānau a Apanui) to...
Phoenix lose again in A-League
A 2-1 defeat to Adelaide United is the fifth loss in the Phoenix's last six games.
Sydney synagogue and house targeted with swastikas, graffiti
Sydney police are investigating after offensive graffiti was found spray-painted on a synagogue and a house. It follows a series of anti-Semetic graffiti incidents in the city.
Two die in separate incidents in Sydney to Hobart yacht race
The Sydney to Hobart yacht race has suffered a double tragedy after two sailors died in separate incidents, while another crew was able to recover a crew member who fell overboard.
Two favourites ahead, at start of Sydney to Hobart race
Race favourites Master Lock Comanche and LawConnect took the early lead in the 79th running of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, as the supermaxis led the 104 boats out into the South Pacific.
Cricket: Australia's Konstas gets better of India on debut
Teen sensation Sam Konstas had the crowd in the palm of his hand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as he smashed India spearhead Jasprit Bumrah around the park.
Move over Santa: Have you heard about the Christmas crow?
"We don't have Santa here, he hasn't visited for about 50 years": Why the Wangkarnal crow brings presents every Christmas in one remote part of Australia.
Hundreds told to flee out-of-control bushfires in Australia
Bushfires in Australia's Victoria state burnt out of control on Saturday, with authorities issuing an evacuation order at the highest danger rating for hundreds of residents in the state's west.
Australians critical in hospital in Fiji after suspected alcohol poisoning
A group of Australian tourists are in critical condition in hospital in Fiji after what authorities say is a suspected case of alcohol poisoning.
Auckland FC, Melbourne City battle to finish, tied 2-2
Auckland FC fought to a draw with Melbourne City FC, ending their winning run.
NSW Premier condemns Islamophobic graffiti
The premier of New South Wales has condemned Islamophobic graffiti that has sprung up in western Sydney.
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Our regular date with Mr Australia, Brad Foster, our Aussie correspondent. Audio
More details revealed on charges against Australian broadcaster Alan Jones
Court documents have revealed more details about historical charges laid against Australian broadcaster Alan Jones.
China lifts final bans on Australian red meat as trade row nears end
China has fully lifted suspensions on Australian red meat, dismantling one of the final barriers in a four-year trade war that hammered US$13 billion of exports.
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.
