WorldAbbott forced to tackle gay marriageLike it or not, Prime Minister Tony Abbott will have to face gay marriage as his new Government launches into its already controversial agenda.19 Sep 05:30 PM
WorldIranian leader in nuclear pledgeHassan Rouhani, Iran's new President, has pledged he would "never" develop nuclear weapons as part of a series of overtures to the West.19 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandNo luck for Key over UK visas for KiwisJohn Key has some high-level support in his quest to get the UK to lift new visa restrictions on Kiwis. While London's mayor is on board, the British PM is not.18 Sep 09:42 PM
BusinessUS builders break ground on most single-family homes in 6 months, seek most permits in 5 years18 Sep 12:35 PM
WorldAbbott has boat people in his sightsPrime Minister Tony Abbott's new assault on people smugglers and asylum seekers will begin today after his Government is sworn in by Governor-General Quentin Bryce.17 Sep 05:30 PM
WorldAP sources: Navy yard gunman was treated by US for serious mental illness, 'hearing voices'17 Sep 12:07 PM