Senator Rod Culleton declared bankrupt by Federal Court
Besieged senator Rod Culleton has been declared bankrupt after a Federal Court hearing in Perth, jeopardising his position in the Senate.
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Fergus Hunter
Fergus Hunter is a breaking news reporter for Fairfax Media in the federal press gallery at Parliament House
Australian Christian Lobby rejects police finding on van explosion
The head of the Australian Christian Lobby is doubling down on his scepticism of the ACT police declaration that a van explosion outside the conservative group's Canberra headquarters was not politically motivated.
Shelton links Australian Christian Lobby explosion to 'extreme left' MPs
ACL boss says the van attack was an attempt to intimidate, but concedes the motivation for the attack is still not clear.
MH370 widow condemns decision to halt search
Families of passengers who were on board say decision to end the search in the face of game-changing new evidence is "another kick in the guts".
MH370: Plane did not crash where officials have been searching
The plane is unlikely to be found in an area of ocean off Australia that has been the subject of a $200 million, two-year search.
MPs say Obeid sentence supports case for federal ICAC
Crossbench powerbroker Nick Xenophon said federal Parliament could learn lessons from other jurisdictions and establish an effective anti-corruption body - "the sooner we do it, the better."
Ex-case manager describes system that 'set Voller up to fail'
Dylan Voller's former case manager has described a Northern Territory justice system that failed the offender from a young age, neglecting diversionary programs, adopting a punitive and not rehabilitative approach, turning him violent, and failing to help him re-enter society.
ABC boss Michelle Guthrie urged to abandon 'alarming' decision
MPs say axing of a broadcasting service has caused "consternation and alarm across the Northern Territory".
Tony Abbott reflects on his reading habits
Tony Abbott has more time on his hands these days and he is using it to rediscover a passion for reading and, in particular, for thrillers. He will not, however, be wasting any more time on E.L. James' erotic novel Fifty Shades of Grey, which he "didn't think was a great book at all".
Stop children stealing from elderly parents, discussion paper says
A national register of people holding power of attorney should be established to prevent children stealing from elderly parents, the Australian Law Reform Commission has recommended in a discussion paper on elder abuse.
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