Regional News

  1. South Sudan's oil secret

    Nearly half the population of South Sudan face food shortages yet the government is spending half at least half its budget on weapons, a confidential United Nations report alleges.

  2. Snapchat share drop

    The parent company of Snapchat sees its shares fall below $US20 for the first time.

  3. No Long Tan Anzac service

    The Federal Government confirms there will be no official Anzac Day ceremony at the Long Tan Cross site in Vietnam this year.

  1. Bali convict's baby taken

    An American woman in Kerobokan prison has been forced to give over custody of her daughter under Indonesian law.

  2. Prized coral reef damaged by ship

    British company Noble Caledonia incurs the wrath of the Indonesian Government after its ship MV Caledonian Sky hit a prized coral reef causing irreparable damage.

  3. Cambodian minister dies

    Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister Sok An, a close ally of Prime Minister Hun Sen for decades, dies at the age of 66.

  1. Casual workers ripped-off

    Many workers don't even realise they've got insurance that covers death and disability paid for out of their super funds but, for casuals, even though they're still paying they may not be covered.

  2. Westpac rates rise

    Westpac will raise its home loan interest rates for investors and owner-occupiers, following a similar move by National Australia Bank.

  3. Building subcontractors 'owed millions'

    Hundreds of subcontractors in the building and construction industry say they are owed large debts — in some cases millions of dollars — but are unable to recover the money.

  4. ASIC targets lenders and broker perks

    Dodgy mortgage lending practices have become so rife that the corporate regulator has confirmed it has a significant proportion of Australian banks under investigation.

  1. Batsmen the winner as Australia, India pile on runs on day two

    Australia and India's batsmen pile on the runs on day two in Ranchi, as Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell and KL Rahul enjoy prosperous stays at the crease.

  2. Test in the balance after day two, as it happened

    India made a strong start with with the bat after Australia piled on 451 in its first innings. Relive the day two action as it happened in our live blog.

  1. Creating the perfect butterfly garden

    An increasing interest in nature play and a drive to see students learn more outside of the classroom sees a boom in butterfly gardens being built at schools.

  2. New generation of Irish dancers ready for St Patrick's Day

    It wouldn't be St Patrick's Day without the sound of a traditional Irish jig, shamrock green dresses, towering hair and feet tapping in unison.

  3. We're not kidding: Cyclists draw a goat with 200km ride

    A cycling group causes a stir online after completing an eight-hour ride across Perth, mapping a picture of a goat.

  1. Test your knowledge of headaches

    How much do you know about headaches? Test your knowledge with our quick quiz.

  2. Keeping doctors in rural towns

    Regular access to a local GP is something many in the city take for granted, but spare a thought for those living in the bush, who can sometimes struggle to find local doctors who will stick around.

  3. Bullied children and teachers

    Fear of repercussions and the feeling of not being taken seriously are a few reasons why children who are bullied don't seek help from teachers.

  1. MDB Plan future

    Water targets in the Murray-Darling Basin Plan will be met without irrigation buybacks, ministers decide.

  2. White spot threat to NSW

    News that white spot disease is more widespread in Queensland has NSW fishermen alarmed.

  3. Snowy hydro irrigators reaction

    Irrigators reliant on the Snowy scheme want reassurances water will be released when they need it.