Regional News

  1. Blast rocks German consulate

    Militants attack the German consulate in the northern Afghan city of Mazar-i-Sharif, killing two and injuring 60 after ramming the property with a car packed with explosives.

  2. 'Muslim ban' glitch

    Some of the most controversial proposals Donald Trump made while running for US president briefly disappear from his campaign website.

  3. Trump 'stagflation' risk

    Donald Trump is planning to spend big to boost the US economy but, if his policies around trade and immigration backfire, analysts warn he may just lift prices while growth stalls, causing "stagflation".

  1. India's banknote chaos

    Banks call in thousands of police officers to manage the chaos caused by India's surprise decision to pull banknotes out of circulation.

  2. Abu Sayyaf 'hot pursuits'

    The Philippines agrees to allow Malaysia and Indonesia to carry out "hot pursuits" in its waters to counter Abu Sayyaf rebels.

  3. Same-sex marriage in Taiwan

    Taiwan set to become first Asian country to legalise same-sex marriage as parliamentarians begin work on bills supporting marriage equality.

  1. Trump's trade policies

    Critics say Donald Trump's trade policies will not work and risk sparking a trade war that will cause enormous damage to the United States and world economy.

  2. Trump 'stagflation' risk

    Donald Trump is planning to spend big to boost the US economy but, if his policies around trade and immigration backfire, analysts warn he may just lift prices while growth stalls, causing "stagflation".

  3. Woolworths suppliers

    The ACCC puts supermarkets on notice to stop making up the rules with suppliers 'ad-hoc' and acting outside contracts, says legal expert.

  4. Australian shares higher

    Australian shares tick higher, led by ample gains in banks and miners, though further moves higher are tempered as investors more deeply analyse US President-elect Donald Trump's policies.

  1. Johnson says Aussies overworking and underperforming

    Australia's modern-day cricketers are struggling under a full schedule and it's starting to show in the current Test series against South Africa, says recently-retired fast bowler Mitchell Johnson.

  2. Mitchell Marsh in danger of being dropped for Hobart Test

    Australian captain Steve Smith is unsure on the final team for Hobart Test, with Mitchell Marsh still in the firing line ahead of the must-win match.

  1. NoongarPedia created as first Wikipedia site in Aboriginal language

    In Noongar country, in the south-west of Western Australia, researchers are building the first Wikipedia site in an Aboriginal Australian language.

  2. Australian family donates heirloom to Battle of Fromelles museum

    An Australian family heirloom has been recognised as a rare piece of trench art and is gifted to a French war museum.

  3. Colouring away your stress isn't child's play

    A group of Sydney women find friendship and therapy through monthly colouring classes for adults.

  1. Young inventor

    A 10-year-old girl who invented an easy-to-use adhesive bandage dispenser while recovering from leukaemia is about to make a dream trip to NASA after being named Australia's best young inventor.

  2. Alzheimer's disease prediction

    A simple eye test may determine if a person is likely to develop Alzheimer's disease decades before they show symptoms, a leading US medical scientist says.

  3. Healthy habits that can help to ease anxiety

    Anxiety is our most common mental health condition in Australia. While there's no one-size-fits all when it comes to treatments for the condition, experts say certain habits can help you to better cope with anxiety.

  1. Woolworths suppliers

    The ACCC puts supermarkets on notice to stop making up the rules with suppliers 'ad-hoc' and acting outside contracts, says legal expert.

  2. $17m sheep tag package

    Livestock agents have slammed the move to electronic sheep tags.

  3. Mixed reactions to laws

    When it comes to new groundwater laws, some say yes and some say no.