Regional News

  1. 'Turn bigotry into love'

    Actor Kal Penn raises thousands of dollars for Syrian refugees after receiving a racist comment about the US immigration ban enacted by Donald Trump's administration.

  2. Canada temporary residency offer

    Canada will offer temporary residency to any travellers stranded by US immigration curbs, a senior official says.

  3. AGs slam immigration order

    Democratic attorneys-general condemn US President Donald Trump's order restricting people from seven Muslim-majority nations from entering the country.

  1. Philippines war on drugs

    The Philippines police will disband anti-drugs units following the killing of a South Korean businessman by rogue officers.

  2. Prominent Myanmar Suu Kyi ally killed

    A legal adviser for Myanmar's ruling National League for Democracy is shot at close range as he walks out of the Yangon airport.

  3. Boat missing off Malaysia

    A boat carrying 31 people, including 28 Chinese tourists, is missing off the coast of Borneo, Malaysian maritime authorities say.

  1. Tackling bullying head-on

    A quarter of 14 to 25-year-olds have been bullied in the past 12 months, a survey reveals.

  2. School costs rise

    Parents struggle with Bring Your Own Device policies and increased school costs.

  3. New transgender policies

    A new policy for transgender and intersex students, which includes allowing students to use the toilets of the gender they identify with, will be in place at SA schools this year.

  1. QBE denies Allianz deal

    Australian insurer QBE denies it is considering selling out to rival global insurer Allianz after reports Allianz's chief executive met with QBE boss John Neal before Christmas.

  2. Unpaid bills costing billions

    Unpaid customer bills are costing the economy $76 billion and crippling small businesses, according to a new report.

  3. Japan, US trade future

    Trade on the table for Japan and US as the leaders from both countries meet.

  4. Week in finance

    After a couple of years of falling earnings, corporate Australia looks set to finally deliver some growth in the February results season.

  1. In a golden era, Federer will always be the brightest star

    In winning his 18th major title in such unimaginable circumstances at the Australian Open, Roger Federer confirms his status as the greatest of tennis's golden era.

  2. Live: Australia v New Zealand scores, stats and commentary

    Australia is chasing 287 to win the first ODI of the series in New Zealand at Auckland's Eden Park.

  1. 'Film is not dead': Resurgent interest in analogue photography

    A Brisbane film processor is run off his feet trying to keep up with people wanting to develop traditional film prints.

  2. Meet the 2017 Indigenous Law Student of the Year — a former florist with seven children

    A Southern Cross University student, who was a florist for 16 years, is named Australia's top Indigenous law student of the year.

  3. BNE Girls book celebrates Brisbane's creative ladies

    A new book shines a light on the talented female creatives working across fashion, music and art in Brisbane.

  1. Tackling bullying head-on

    A quarter of 14 to 25-year-olds have been bullied in the past 12 months, a survey reveals.

  2. Men losing bulge battle

    Seven out of 10 Australian men are overweight or obese, yet when it comes to weight loss much of the focus is on women.

  3. Creepy crawly quiz

    As you head to the beach or the bush this summer, how equipped are you to protect yourself from a nasty sting or bite?

  1. Backpacker tax register

    Farmers and hospitality need to register backpacker workers with Australian Tax Office or risk penalties.

  2. Jump in Q fever

    An increase in cases of Q fever in South Australia prompts a reminder about vaccination.

  3. Dairy takeover offer

    Canadian dairy giant Saputo wants complete ownership of milk processor Warrnambool Cheese and Butter.