Regional News

  1. Oscar Pistorius murder

    Prosecutors argue Oscar Pistorius should be sent back to jail for shooting his girlfriend.

  2. Journalists to be freed

    An Indonesian court says two British journalists will be freed due to time served over trying to make a documentary without the correct visas.

  3. Scientist stripped of doctorate

    A Japanese university revokes Haruko Obokata's doctorate after she was embroiled in a scandal that has rocked the scientific establishment.

  1. PTSD causes insurance nightmare

    An Australian doctor who was one of the heroes of the Bali bombings is refused income protection after developing PTSD.

  2. China official jailed for 12 years

    A Chinese court jails a former top political advisor with links to China's disgraced former security chief Zhou Yongkang.

  3. PNG announces funding cuts

    Papua New Guinea's government announces a huge drop in its revenue and major funding cuts.

  1. Interest rate unchanged

    The Reserve Bank of Australia leaves the official cash rate unchanged at the historic low of 2 per cent.

  2. Local market closes up

    The share market closes higher for the first time in more than a week, with healthy gains across the board.

  3. VW scandal adds Porsche, Audi

    German auto giant Volkswagen denies claims that some of its luxury brands including Porsche and Audi were also fitted with devices to cheat pollution tests.

  4. Home price growth rates moderate

    The pace of house price growth across Australia moderates, with a small rise recorded across the major capital cities last month.

  1. Payne lauds 'incredible' Prince Of Penzance after Melbourne Cup boilover

    Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne lauds champion horse Prince Of Penzance, saying she always knew he was a special talent even in the face of doubts from its own trainer.

  2. Red Cadeaux 'looks happy' after Melbourne Cup injury, says trainer

    Australian horse racing favourite Red Cadeaux "looks happy" and his injury should be repairable, according to trainer Ed Dunlop.

  1. Make healthy resolutions now

    Commit to your health and fitness resolutions now, and January will be a breeze.

  1. Creating a 'water bank'

    The idea of creating a national underground water bank will be discussed at a conference in Canberra.

  2. Chicken guts potentially good news

    Delving into the world of chicken guts at a bacterial level could improve poultry health and reduce the need for antibiotics.

  3. Dry October's sweet treats

    Western Australian consumers can expect sweeter stone fruit this season, after a number of areas received low rainfall in October.