AUS NEWS 16/9/01 Fencing begins to be constructed at the Asylum seekers village in Nauru. The deadline for completion is still midnight.pic: Renee Nowytarger P11// AUS NEWS 16/9/01 Fencing begins to be constructed at the Asylum seekers village in Nauru. The deadline for completion is still midnight.pic: Renee Nowytarger

Australia close to another refugee deal

LESS than a month after reaching a deal with the US to resettle asylum seekers, Australia is expected to come to a similar agreement with Malaysia.

Sinking feeling Trump too busy for our PM

Trump too busy for our PM
MALCOLM Turnbull was one of the first world leaders to congratulate Donald Trump on his election win. But he’s still waiting for an invitation to meet.

Blame game PM plays down attacks on Fraser

PM plays down attacks on Fraser
PETER Dutton says Australia is paying for former PM Malcolm Fraser’s refugee legacy. That’s left the other PM Malcolm less than impressed.

Police investigation Uncertain future for Packer employees

Uncertain future for Packer employees
LAWYERS believe three Australians working for James Packer’s Crown Resorts are likely to be subjected to the next phase of China’s justice system.

Life saving Cancer patients miss treatment

Cancer patients miss treatment
IT can save lives and relieve pain but one in three cancer patients are not getting radiotherapy treatment.

Career advice Don’t feel pressured to go to uni

Don’t feel pressured to go to uni
THE best of the best in the trade industry have told Aussie school students not to be pushed into going to university.

Mortgage deals Sports stars receive home loan handout

Sports stars receive home loan handout
ONE of the nation’s largest banks is giving sports stars and entertainers huge discounts on home loans — but average customers still have to pay up.

Suspicious mind Lambie fires up over veterans’ charity

Lambie fires up over veterans’ charity
YOU’D think Senator Jacqui Lambie would be impressed by a charity supporting current and former servicemen and women. But that wasn't so today ...

Political differences Bishop: Trump wrong about NATO

Bishop: Trump wrong about NATO
JULIE Bishop has said NATO is a vital force despite Donald Trump describing it as obsolete as she acknowledged western democracies are being challenged around the world.

Failed mark Packer’s Crown Resorts slammed

Packer’s Crown Resorts slammed
A CONFIDENTIAL report on James Packer’s Crown Resorts has blasted the casino operator’s board of directors, corporate governance and risk management capabilities.