Regional News

  1. US position 'confused'

    The US' position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is "confused and worrying," France's Foreign Minister says.

  2. Samsung chief arrested

    Samsung Group chief Jay Y Lee is arrested over his alleged role in a corruption scandal, a South Korean court says.

  3. Pakistan shrine bombing

    An Islamic State suicide bomber targets a famed shrine in southern Pakistan killing at least 75 people.

  1. Tonga's got mail

    The Kingdom of Tonga is getting a formal postal system for the first time.

  2. Christchurch bushfire

    Eleven homes burn down and a state of emergency is declared as a raging New Zealand bushfire heads into its fourth day.

  3. Jakarta governor election

    Jakarta's Christian Governor will make it through to the next round of voting, according to unofficial election counts.

  1. Medibank defends premium rise

    The head of Medibank Private defends its health insurance premium increases, while also delivering a disappointing half-year profit for shareholders.

  2. Profit wrap

    Santos improves its loss to $1.4 billion, while Virgin Australia dives back into the red.

  3. BP on carbon price

    The head of BP Australia exploration and production says a carbon price is a consideration.

  4. ANZ profits, shares jump

    ANZ bursts out of the blocks with a large profit jump in its first quarter trading update, sending its shares 1.5 per cent higher.

  1. Tigers cancel Simona's registration for alleged betting on NRL matches

    Wests Tigers back Tim Simona faces being banned from rugby league after becoming embroiled in an NRL betting scandal.

  2. Coates accuses AIS director Favier of plotting to oust him

    AOC president John Coates accused AIS director Matt Favier of telling a group of sports managers in Canberra last October "to tell your CEOs now is your time to get rid of Coates, or words to this effect."

  1. Fashion show held in Australia's most remote Aboriginal community

    The most remote Aboriginal community in Australia helps young people grow through the power of fashion.

  2. Unique student-staffed school cafe celebrates 10 years

    Darwin Middle School marks 10 years of hands-on learning with its school canteen program that sees year nine students run the show.

  3. Pet turtle reunited with owner after marathon adventure

    A pet turtle who escaped his backyard pond to navigate country roads and vineyards during soaring temperatures is reunited with his owner.

  1. GP care 'worth more than $37'

    A GP says she's worth more than the $37 the "frozen" Medicare rebate provides because her patient care saves the health system a fortune.

  2. X-ray images v smartphones

    Taking a smartphone photo of an X-ray can help doctors diagnose common lung problems in babies just as effectively as the standard films.

  3. 'Woeful' public hospital report

    Patients are getting stuck in emergency rooms and elective surgery wait times are the longest they have been in 15 years, an Australian Medical Association report shows.

  1. Three die in water tank

    Carbon monoxide poisoning is suspected as the cause of death for three family members found dead at the bottom of a concrete water tank in NSW.

  2. Cows with trackers

    It is a crime evoking bushrangers and cattle duffers but stock theft has become a modern crime.

  3. Kimberley homes evacuated

    Aerial food drops and the evacuations are underway as the Kimberley's Fitzroy River approaches major flooding levels.