How the NSW RSL is sitting on hundreds of millions of dollars
The RSL NSW has nearly $350 million in cash and liquid assets held across hundreds of sub-branches, much of which critics say is not being properly used to help needy veterans.
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David Wroe
David Wroe is national security correspondent for The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald in Canberra.
Less sleep at night in age of terror and cyberthreats: former intelligence chief.
The task of being an intelligence chief has become tougher with the rise of cyber-threats and terrorism, according to the former head of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, David Irvine, who says he would like to see a "much stronger" national cyber industry.
Payne denies turf war with Pyne over Defence portfolio
Defence Minister Marise Payne has refused to release letters detailing the division of responsibilities between herself, Defence Industry Minister Christopher Pyne and Defence Personnel Minister Dan Tehan amid reports of a "turf war".
Plans to extend jail time for unreformed terrorists hit snag
The Turnbull government's plans to introduce laws to keep unrepentant terrorists in jail beyond their sentences could be delayed after police raised concerns that the proposed laws aren't co-ordinated with existing bail-like regimes for terrorists.
PM slams Labor call to challenge China's artificial islands
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has slammed Labor's public call to carry out naval and air challenges to China over its artificial islands, saying it shows "immaturity and unreadiness" to take responsibility for national security.
Apple Watches stay out of the cabinet room over security fears
Malcolm Turnbull may be famed for his love of technology, which has sometimes extended to checking his Apple Watch in the chamber of the House of Representatives.
RSL announces independent review into its financial governance
The RSL will hold an independent investigation of consulting fees paid to national president Rod White and three NSW colleagues while they held voluntary positions.
RSL leadership in turmoil after being rocked by damaging spending stories
The national president of the RSL is facing calls to step aside in the wake of revelations he received a share of nearly $1 million in payments despite being a volunteer.
RSL volunteers share in hundreds of thousands of dollars paid as consulting fees
The national RSL president and three NSW colleagues received a share in nearly $1 million in "consulting fees" paid by an arm of the veterans organisation.
Trust has broken down over Syria, says Bishop
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has said "all trust has broken down" between the United States and Russia over Syria.
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