Rite of passage comes with a high risk for those seeking foreign adventures
LINDY ALEXANDER The number of Australian tourists under 25 dying overseas has doubled in the past decade as younger travellers push boundaries that they wouldn't at home.
When a passion for work careers into an addiction
COSIMA MARRINER For recovering workaholics, the risk of crossing the line back into unhealthy work habits lurks.
Navy examines staff links to racist group
BIANCA HALL The navy has launched an investigation into revelations defence personnel are members of an online racist group that calls for members to fight the ''Muslim infiltration of our country''.
Australian of the Year: Adam Goodes mixes sorrow with celebration on Australia Day
Stephanie Wood and Tim Elliott He has been crowned Australian of the Year. But for Adam Goodes, Australia Day is a time of mourning: ''It's a very sad day for a lot of our mob.''
Speaking English an obligation: Senator Fierravanti Wells
BIANCA HALL As citizenship ceremonies and barbecues fire up across the country for Australia Day, a senior government MP called for migrants to speak English as their main language.
Tax Office makes wealthy pay $430 million in back taxes
CHRIS VEDELAGO Scores of the country's wealthiest people have been caught up in a government blitz that recouped more than $430 million in unpaid taxes and fines last year.
This is Australia
John Elder In the outer suburbs, a mother admires her two kitchens. In Bundoora, a manufacturing worker retrains. In Sunshine, a widow embarks on a life alone. At Point Cook an Indian migrant revels in a two-day weekend. And in Sunbury, a toddler juggles her toys and an iPad. These are the faces of five trends shaping Australia.
What happened to our open, welcoming land?
Alex Miller Cultural change in Australia has been driven by generations of immigrants. But the generous spirit towards new arrivals has grown cold and now we stand at a crossroads.
Love, pain and the whole damn thing
Tony Wilson One day, beautiful Jack will ask 'Why me?' And Tony Wilson admits he will not know what to say.
VCAT friend or foe: Councils feel powerless to stop builders
Lauren Chibert An eastern suburbs council fears an unpopular tribunal decision to allow a 48-dwelling complex in Ringwood could undermine its plans for the area.
Australian Tax Office nets $430m from the rich
CHRIS VEDELAGO Scores of the country's wealthiest people have been caught up in a huge government blitz that has recouped more than $430 million in unpaid taxes and fines last year.
Navy probe as personnel are linked to racist Australian Defence League
Bianca Hall The Australian navy has launched an internal investigation into revelations Defence personnel are members of an online racist group that calls for members to ''fight [the] Muslim infiltration of our country''.
Scientists claim turning down the heat makes you lose weight
Sarah Knapton It may be the world's easiest weight-loss plan, involving no exercise or dieting. Scientists claim you can shiver yourself slim simply by turning the heating down.
Adam's honour only half the picture
Stephanie Wood Tim Elliott On Saturday night he was named Australian of the Year. But for Adam Goodes, Australia Day is a day of mourning: ''It's a very sad day for a lot of our mob.''
From zero to Aussie Open doubles heroes
Sam Lienert 8:24pm Poland's Lukasz Kubot and Sweden's Robert Lindstedt hadn't won a top-level match together before combining to win the Australian Open men's doubles title.
Mariners thrash Jets 3-0 in F3 derby
Angela Habashy 8:00pm The Central Coast have defeated Newcastle 3-0 at Bluetongue Stadium in the 31st F3 derby between the fierce rivals.
Li Na wins Australian Open
Darren Walton 7:08pm Chinese tennis pioneer Li Na has beaten Slovakian surprise packet Dominika Cibulkova to become the Australian Open women's champion.
Heart, Adelaide United settle for draw
Christian Mammone 5:28pm Ryan Griffiths has netted a late goal to earn Adelaide United a crucial 2-2 A-League draw with Melbourne Heart.
Victory expect strong Sydney FC effort
Greg Buckle 4:38pm Melbourne Victory are expecting a strong performance from Sydney FC in Sunday's A-League clash.
Fred Chaney named Senior Australian of the Year
4:12pm West Australian Fred Chaney has been named Senior Australian of the Year for his contribution to indigenous reconciliation and human rights.
Goodes has racism in his sights
Adam Gartrell, Andrew Drummond and Rashida Yosufzai 5:32pm Adam Goodes will use his Australian of the Year honour as another platform to fight against racism.
Former politician named senior Australian
4:07pm Former federal politician Fred Chaney's tireless contribution to indigenous rights has earned him the title of Senior Australian of the Year for 2014.
Paralympian named young Aussie of the year
3:48pm Paralympic swimmer Jacqueline Freney has been named Young Australian of the Year for her efforts in and out of the pool.
Children's charity CEO named local hero
3:31pm Founder and CEO of children's charity TLC for Kids Tim Conolan has been named Australia's Local Hero for 2014.
Govt 'creating' welfare crisis: Labor
1:55pm Labor says the Abbott government is "manufacturing" a welfare crisis ahead of a planned overhaul of the welfare system.
Migration not a threat: Shorten
Lisa Martin 9:12pm Opposition Leader Bill Shorten will use an Australia Day address to reject scaremongering in the immigration debate.
Wawrinka ready for Open final
Mike Hedge 1:06pm Stanislas Wawrinka is ready to avenge the semi-final defeat of his countryman Roger Federer and claim another Australian Open title for Switzerland
Adam Goodes pushes for indigenous recognition ahead of Australia Day
Australian of the Year Finalist, football superstar Adam Goodes, sees Australia Day as a survival story and a chance to celebrate his Aboriginal culture.
'Respect older Aussies': Outgoing Australian of the Year Ita Buttrose
12:05pm Ita Buttrose has used her swan song as the outgoing Australian of the Year to urge Australians to respect older people.
Nadal on the cusp of more tennis history
Darren Walton 12:04pm World No.1 Rafael Nadal is poised to join Rod Laver as only the second man in professional tennis history win all four grand slam titles twice.
