Regional News

  1. Gulf states target Al Jazeera

    Gulf states are targeting the Doha-based Al Jazeera media network as part of their stand-off with Qatar.

  2. Japan Emperor to abdicate

    Japan's parliament has passed a law allowing Emperor Akihito to become the first monarch to abdicate in 200 years.

  3. Polls close in UK election

    The UK election delivers a hung parliament, with no party able to win a majority.

  1. Legal tussle

    PNG's Police Commissioner launches legal action against anti-corruption body Task Force Sweep, even though it was disbanded three years ago.

  2. World Oceans Day

    Pacific leaders will set the agenda for World Oceans Day.

  3. North Korea fires missiles

    North Korea has fired multiple short-range surface-to-ship cruise missiles off its east coast, South Korea's military says.

  1. Rising superannuation fees

    Superannuation cost Australians $230 billion in the past decade and the fees are rising every year — but why does it cost so much?

  2. End of climate politics?

    Political leaders are optimistic that today's talks on climate change can help end a decade-long brawl about energy policy.

  3. NSW Fair Trading Minister 'interfering'

    A stoush erupts between the NSW Fair Trading Minister Matt Kean and the highly paid head accounting body CPA Australia, over threats to effectively deregister the organisation.

  4. Low emissions target

    The Finkel review is expected to recommend the Federal Government adopt a "low emissions target" — but what is it, and will it work?

  1. AFL live: Crows tackle Saints on Friday night

    Adelaide and St Kilda are facing off in a rematch of the 1997 grand final for your Friday night delight. Get your live scores, stats and streams in our live ScoreCentre.

  2. NRL live: Broncos look to avoid third-straight loss against Rabbitohs, Manly edge Knights

    The Rabbitohs face off against the Brisbane Broncos at Lang Park following Manly's tight 18-14 win over the Newcastle Knights. Follow all the live scores, stats and commentary in our ScoreCentre.

  1. Rock wallabies bounce back with help from Aboriginal rangers

    After more than a decade of conservation efforts the black-footed rock wallaby is re-introduced into parts of Australia where predators wiped them off the map.

  2. Water of Origin: Qld beats NSW in the water stakes

    Queensland might have lost on the footy field last week, but the state's been quick to bounce back by winning the annual Water of Origin competition.

  3. Flying doctors detour to meet fans in far west NSW

    It was a clinic run with a difference for the Royal Flying Doctor Service, which took a detour to meet hundreds of fans north of Broken Hill.

  1. Waking up on the table

    Imagine waking on up on the operating table: aware of voices, movement and pain, but unable to move. It's a rare experience — but it does happen.

  2. Sugary drinks phase out

    Sugary drinks will be phased out of vending machines, cafes and catering services in NSW health facilities by December as the State Government attempts to reduce obesity rates.

  3. Cutting after-hours doctors impact

    Reducing the availability of after-hours doctor care in Australia will drive patients to hospital emergency departments, having a "catastrophic impact" on people with life-threatening emergency issues, according to the body representing the sector.

  1. Gina Rinehart live cattle export deal

    Hancock Prospecting announces it has reached a strategic cooperation agreement with a Chinese joint venture company to develop a feed-lot and processing centre in north-eastern China.

  2. Murray Goulburn closures

    Workers at three regional Murray Goulburn sites meet senior management on Friday.

  3. Medicinal cannabis industry

    Australian farmers trying their hand at growing medicinal cannabis are having to secure their farms from thieves.