Frustrated with their country's inability to control introduced species, some Australian researchers are proposing to enlist two native predators to the country's landscape.
Britain's phone hacking scandal is reverberating in Australia, where Rupert Murdoch got his start.
The political battle on climate change intensifies in Australia.
Phil Mercer reports on the heated debate in Australia over a proposed carbon tax. The government says the tax would help fight greenhouse gas emissions, but some of Australia's most powerful interests are against it.
Tragedy struck New Zealand last night. A huge explosion rocked a coal mine, ending hope of rescuing 29 trapped miners. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with reporter Phil Mercer in the affected town � Greymouth, New Zealand.
Oprah Winfrey is filming some of the last episodes of her TV show in Sydney, Australia. And the Australian government is hoping Oprah will provide a much-needed boost to the country's sagging tourism industry. Phil Mercer reports from Sydney.
An eye-witness says a boy climbed onto the back of a southern right whale off the coast of Australia and 'rode' on its back. The report has caught the attention of the authorities. Anchor Lisa Mullins gets details from the BBC's Phil Mercer in Sydney.
Residents in Australia's fastest-growing region have formed a protest group to oppose plans to build an Islamic centre on Queensland's Gold Coast. Phil Mercer reports from Sydney.
Catholic officials in Australia have issued new guidelines that ban secular music from being played at funerals. It's meant to guard against music that isn't considered 'solemn' enough. Anchor Lisa Mullins finds out more from the BBC's Phil Mercer.
Australians go to the polls on Saturday. One of the big issues concerning voters is the increase in asylum seekers coming to Australia. Phil Mercer reports from Sydney.
Researchers are developing a robot that they hope will one day provide home care for the elderly. They've enlisted the help of a Sydney performance artist to make the robot seem more human. Correspondent Phil Mercer has the story.