Latest National news
Corruption and crime syndicates threaten border security
Nick McKenzie, Richard Baker 12:19 AM People smugglers and crime gangs are systemically rorting Australia's working and student visa programs in various scams involving suspected corrupt immigration officials, employers and migration agents.
Public service leaders told to dispel gender myths and improve diversity
Henry Belot 12:00 AM Diversity Council chief executive Lisa Annese has called on senior public servants to dispel myths about the barriers women face in the workforce and career progression.
Cancer patients outsourced, then 'mistakenly' charged
Harriet Alexander 4:24 PM Public patients were surprised to be transferred to a private hospital, but then they received a letter with worse news.
ATO's 'covert operations' exposed
Noel Towell 12:15 AM This man blew the whistle on the Tax Office's "covert operations" against taxpayers. They sacked him.
'It was a bit of a shock': Cost of putting a child through uni
Inga Ting 4:00 PM Louisa Wilson's parents are up for five figures - and that's without paying her HECS.
Is a NSW preschooler worth less than a Victorian child?
Kelsey Munro Is a NSW child worth less? – asks the campaign run by the community childcare peak body.
'Unintended consequence': how Australia stripped an Australian of citizenship
Eamonn Duff She has voted in 10 federal elections, worked for ministers and travelled the world as an Australian national. Now immigration is refusing to reissue her passport - because she cannot prove she's a citizen.
Canberra's first public service workplace LGBTI inclusion conference
Kimberley Le Lievre The Australian Tax Office will co-host the public service's first LGBTI inclusion conference on Friday.
Young Aussies hit Asia by the thousands to study, while unis slash Asia jobs
Daniel Flitton 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 One of Victoria's worst paedophiles is a former policeman who offended over 40 years.
This is turning into a massive snow event
Peter Hannam 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 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.
'You're a dog for reporting us'
Rachel Browne Ex-serviceman fights back tears as he testifies at royal commission.
How Rita helped her son's life – and her own
Kate Aubusson "Not many mothers get to test their unconditional love like this" says Rita Germanos.
Chill winds blow for Kelly O'Dwyer in the once-safe seat of Higgins
Tony Wright A keen breeze slices down Glenferrie Road and skirls around the cold bluestone of St George's Anglican Church in Malvern.
Clarification: Mick Gatto
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 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 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.
Why you're really being spied on in shops
Andrew Masterson And it isn't to make sure you don't steal. Welcome to modern retailing.
Roger Rogerson - bent, bad and now behind bars
John Silvester 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.
