Latest National news
Young Aussies hit Asia by the thousands to study, while unis slash Asia jobs
Daniel Flitton 12:15 AM More than 10,000 young Australian students have won government sponsorship to study in Asia in the last three years, but universities at home are cutting back on Asian studies courses.
The policeman who preyed on children – survivors see justice as predator locked away
Bianca Hall 12:15 AM One of Victoria's worst paedophiles is a former policeman who offended over 40 years.
Call for national action on corruption
Royce Millar 12:15 AM Leading corporate and political figures have called for a federal anti-corruption agency
This is turning into a massive snow event
Peter Hannam 5:59 PM The most powerful June cold front to move across south-eastern Australia in three years will chill coastal cities but turn alpine resorts into wintry idylls.
Brexit will hurt Australia, warn experts
David Wroe 5:11 PM Defence and foreign affairs experts have reacted with dismay to the shock Brexit vote, warning it will lead to a more fragmented West and make the world a less secure place.
'The existing system is not adequate'
Royce Millar 12:15 AM Brian Hood is walking proof that Australia's whistleblower laws need revamping.
'You're a dog for reporting us'
Rachel Browne 5:01 PM Ex-serviceman fights back tears as he testifies at royal commission.
How Rita helped her son's life – and her own
Kate Aubusson 2:44 PM "Not many mothers get to test their unconditional love like this" says Rita Germanos.
Clarification: Mick Gatto
11:16 AM Mick Gatto has complained that in an article titled "Judge bribes, military arms sought: the Mafia's alleged Australian operations", Fairfax suggested that he is associated with illegal cannabis transportation. Fairfax acknowledges that Mr Gatto has not been charged with or found guilty of drug trafficking. If the article suggested association with drugs, Fairfax apologises.
Paramedics attacked with half-eaten pork chop
Jorge Branco 10:29 AM Woman was sitting in middle of road at 4.40am when ambulance arrived.
Australian lawyers back Baha'i call to free leaders jailed in Iran
Steve Jacobs 10:17 AM Twenty-six prominent Australian lawyers, a former human rights commissioner and the Australian Lawyers for Human Rights have written an open letter calling for the release of seven Baha'i leaders in Iran.
Insiders say Centrelink cooks the books on waiting times
Noel Towell One public servant called the manipulation of figures a 'fraud upon the people of Australia'.
Fears that true extent of youth suicide in Canberra is still unknown
Christopher Knaus Experts urge for better research and death certificate recording to understand youth suicide in Canberra.
ADF sex assaults dismissed as 'pranks', inquiry told
Rachel Browne Repeated assaults caused injuries that required corrective surgery, witness tells commission.
Former NSW governor defends 'initiation ceremonies'
Rachel Browne Peter Sinclair defended navy initiation rites but agreed they could get "out of control".
Foley's plan to build even more schools
Kelsey Munro The opposition leader saw a perfect spot for a new school in his electorate. But the land was quickly put out of reach.
Blood test developed to predict premature birth
Bridie Smith A blood test to predict the risk of premature birth as early as 18 weeks in to pregnancy can detect signs even before symptoms present, according to international researchers.
It's on: The debate NSW has been avoiding for 100 years
Kate Aubusson It took Anna Groth five days to get the emergency procedure she needed.
Roger Rogerson - bent, bad and now behind bars
John Silvester 10:30 PM The trouble was when he wasn't in the mood he was a first class crook. The type of cop who would race into your burning house to save a child then steal your wallet on the way out.
Pineapples could play key role in global superbug battle
Bridie Smith Pineapples are the latest - and strangest - weapon to emerge in the global battle against superbugs which are predicted to kill up to 10 million people a year by 2050.
New study could explain PMS
Rania Spooner Inflammation could be the long-awaited explanation for why millions of women suffer with premenstrual mood fluctuations, cravings and cramps.
When death is the first sign anything is wrong
Julie Power As many as four young people die without warning, without symptoms, every week from heart problems. In most cases, death is the first sign anything is wrong.
Australian arrested in Manila during drug bust
Lauren Farrow An Australian man has been arrested in the Philippines capital during a drug raid that allegedly netted 160 ecstasy tablets.
The good news about guns
Harriet Alexander The rate of all intentional deaths has declined since gun laws were introduced in 1996.
Navy rape victim urges others who suffered abuse to speak out
Georgina Mitchell Ken McIlwain was silent for 40 years. Now his loud message is "don't give up".
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop defends her controversial DFAT agency after criticism
Henry Belot Foreign minister Julie Bishop has defended a small Canberra based agency charged with delivering radical change to the public service.
ABS forced me out because I was blind: ex-public servant
Noel Towell Court clash looms as former public servant alleges he was forced from job because he is legally blind.
Seselja's agency promise on Gunghalin
Ross Peake The so far unnamed agency will be the first federal transfer to Gungahlin.
Fears 7-Eleven workers' compensation
Anna Patty Employment law firm Maurice Blackburn has urged 7-Eleven's head office to step in and guarantee repayments to exploited workers.
