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Donald Trump's Twitter attack on Nordstrom for dropping his daughter Ivanka's clothing line raises concerns about the use of his White House platform for his family's businesses and prompts the Democrats to label him "totally inappropriate".
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The Prime Minister and Opposition Leader continue swapping insults after yesterday’s fiery attacks in Parliament, with Malcolm Turnbull saying Bill Shorten "doesn't have a fair dinkum bone in him". Follow live.
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The Federal Government concedes 1.5 million people will see family payments reduced, but argues 1 million families will get better child care.
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A booming economy and more working parents create longer waiting lists for before and after school care in southern Tasmania, according to childcare providers.
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Companies arguably make political donations for one reason only: to influence Australian politics. ABC News has mapped the flow of money to find out which industries are using their riches in a bid to buy influence.
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The Victorian Government approves plans for Australia's tallest building — a six-star, 90-storey hotel and apartment complex to be built by casino operator Crown Melbourne.
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South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill promises to "intervene dramatically in the electricity market" as the state swelters in a heatwave which led to power cuts last night and the threat of more to come today.
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Infighting at Glenorchy City Council results in a six-month suspension with the Government appointing Sue Smith as commissioner.
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Volkswagen is being urged to explain why Australian drivers are not being offered compensation for cars fitted with emissions-cheating devices.
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Brace yourself, Australia: it's going to be like an oven out there for large swathes of Victoria, South Australia and south-west Queensland.
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A Queensland scientist plays a vital role in the world-first discovery of a "middleweight" black hole in space, after spending 40 years searching the universe to find it.
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The Australian entertainer is found not guilty of two counts of indecent assault and one of sexual assault, with the jury failing to reach a verdict on four remaining charges, leaving the prosecution to decide if it will pursue another trial.
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Prime Minister Theresa May wins approval from parliament's lower chamber to trigger Britain's exit from the European Union, defeating attempts by pro-EU politicians to attach extra conditions to her plan to start divorce talks by March 31.
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After an already difficult week, the PM is facing the prospect of George Christensen crossing the floor on a controversial bill for a banking royal commission if it is put to a vote.
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Gillon McLachlan says the AFL offered support to James Hird during his recent health crisis, and believes the league would welcome the former Bombers coach back.
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Indonesia's military chief says he has accepted an apology from the Australian Army over offensive training material used at a special forces base, but suspended military cooperation will not resume until the President has been consulted.
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When Maureen McIlquham's daughter Michelle was discharged from hospital on a cool autumn night in 2009, she never imagined the 28-year-old would be dead in the family home just hours later.
