Regional News

  1. Bees facing extinction in Hawaii

    Seven types of bees once found in abundance in Hawaii are now facing extinction.

  2. Hurricane Matthew threatens Jamaica and Cuba

    Hurricane Matthew weakens slightly but remains dangerous as it moves towards Jamaica and Cuba with winds of up to 250 kilometres per hour.

  3. Californian rape laws widened

    California's Governor signs new laws widening the definition of rape and mandating jail for offenders if a victim is unconscious.

  1. Import ban on asbestos

    New Zealand joins more than 50 countries, including Australia, in banning the importation of asbestos-containing materials.

  2. Thailand microcephaly cases

    Thailand reports the first confirmed cases in South-East Asia of microcephaly linked to the Zika virus.

  3. China jails party boss

    A former Communist Party boss of the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou is sentenced to life in jail for corruption.

  1. Deutsche Bank jitters

    Investors are starting to flee Germany's biggest bank amid growing speculation that it might need assistance from the German Government.

  2. Woolworths petrol sale?

    Embattled supermarket chain Woolworths says it is currently evaluating whether or not to sell its petrol business after receiving proposals from a number of parties.

  3. VW mystery unfolds

    The beans are about to be spilt on the Volkswagen scandal, as a company veteran pleads guilty to his complicity in the scam.

  4. Uni graduate job prospects in decline

    Job prospects for university graduates are declining, a new study shows, with fewer and fewer able to find full-time employment.

  1. Western Bulldogs break flag drought with win over Swans

    The 62-year wait is over - the Western Bulldogs have won their second-ever premiership, beating Sydney by 22 points at the MCG.

  2. Bob Murphy's heartbreak year ends by lifting premiership cup

    Injured Bulldog Bob Murphy watches his team win the grand final, before coach Luke Beveridge hands up his medal to the Dogs' favourite.

  1. Koala reserve expanded

    The Kybeyan Nature Reserve west of Cooma will be expanded with the purchase of an additional 1,000 hectares of koala habitat.

  2. Wild-born quolls on camera

    Wild eastern quolls are born in Canberra for the first time in more than 80 years after being reintroduced to the mainland six months ago.

  1. The truth about steroids

    In the age of gym selfies and self-made Instagram superstars, steroids are no longer reserved for the strange underground world of men who lift gigantic things.

  2. Should patients be able to rate their doctors?

    The move has been welcomed by consumer groups but has medical professionals worried.

  3. 1 in 3 obese by 2025

    New modelling predicts 35 per cent of adults will be obese by 2025, with younger people now gaining weight at higher rates than ever before.

  1. Sugar breakthrough short-lived

    A breakthrough in negotiations for sugar marketing choice is overshadowed by the likelihood a dispute on cane supply agreements will end up in court.

  2. Indonesian trade resumes

    After a month of uncertainty, the live cattle trade to Indonesia has resumed.

  3. Farmers confronting climate change

    Australian agriculture is acutely feeling the effects of climate change. Three farmers explain how it's impacting their lives and livelihoods.