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Judges in Bali suggest sending a retired British war correspondent, who was arrested with a small amount of hashish four months ago, to a psychiatric hospital for treatment for cannabis addiction.

Tony Abbott says there is a risk the Government will "drift" towards defeat.

Former prime minister Tony Abbott lashes out at the Turnbull Government, saying conservatives see it as "Labor lite" and its base will desert it for One Nation unless it shunts to the right.

In this update, employers say the Fair Work Commission's decision to cut Sunday penalty rates in the hospitality, fast food and retail sectors, will mean business growth and more jobs; the Royal Commission into child sexual abuse has heard there was a time when clergy thought they were untouchable; the Federal Government is changing the way the managing director of Australia Post will be paid; the playing future of Wests Tigers player Tim Simona is still unknown.

In this update, employers say the Fair Work Commission's decision to cut Sunday penalty rates in the hospitality, fast food and retail sectors, will mean business growth and more jobs; the Royal Commission into child sexual abuse has heard there was a time when clergy thought they were untouchable; the Federal Government is changing the way the managing director of Australia Post will be paid; the playing future of Wests Tigers player Tim Simona is still unknown.

The Melbourne Rebels' horror run of luck has contributed to a disappointing 56-18 loss to the Blues in the first game of the Super Rugby season.

Drug reform advocates welcome the Victorian Government's $1.3-million plan to provide greater support to drug users, overdose survivors and their families, but say the initiatives should be rolled out statewide.

Matt Renshaw's half-century gives Australia reason to smile, but day one of the first Test against India in Pune goes largely as expected.

Indonesia expresses concern over the rising popularity of Pauline Hanson's One Nation party and its anti-Islam platform in Australia, ahead of President Joko Widodo's visit this weekend.

A good party is never complete without a goodie bag, and the same goes for the party that celebrates Hollywood and the rich and famous — the Oscars.

Australia's consumer watchdog plans to take legal action against more private health insurers this year, saying many patients are being slugged with unexpected hefty bills after hospital visits.

Queensland children in residential care are being given medication to control their behaviour, without appropriate diagnosis and parental consent, the state's Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) says.

Police warn the public not to approach a Perth man who has disappeared from a care facility in Mount Claremont, as he may become violent.

One of Australia's largest Indigenous corporations is put under special administration after ongoing community concerns that it is failing to deliver services in the Northern Territory's Barkly region.

In this update: Employers say the Fair Work Commission's decision to cut Sunday penalty rates in the hospitality, fast food and retail sectors, will mean business growth and more jobs; The Royal Commission into child sexual abuse has heard there was a time when clergy thought they were untouchable; The Federal Government is changing the way the Managing Director of Australia Post will be paid; and The playing future of wests tigers player Tim Simona is still unknown.

In this update: Employers say the Fair Work Commission's decision to cut Sunday penalty rates in the hospitality, fast food and retail sectors, will mean business growth and more jobs; The Royal Commission into child sexual abuse has heard there was a time when clergy thought they were untouchable; The Federal Government is changing the way the Managing Director of Australia Post will be paid; and The playing future of wests tigers player Tim Simona is still unknown.

US President Donald Trump has made it clear, fossil fuels have a strong future in America. He's promised to unlock a $66 trillion shale oil and gas revolution. He has already signed orders to advance controversial pipelines across Native American land.

Australia may be set to knock off qatar as the world's biggest lng gas exporter but the $200-billon industry pays just $800 million in the petroleum resource rent tax. The boss of Woodside Petroleum has defended the regime as fair. Woodside CEO Peter Coleman speaks to Elysse.

The sharemarket has closed lower where miners were the main drag. Noel Yeates from Macquarie Wealth Management speaks to Elysse.

About 1,000 people, many waving Palestinian flags, gather at Sydney's Town Hall saying they are embarrassed by the warm reception given to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Down Under.

A national round-up of today's weather outlook.

A national round-up of today's weather outlook.

Attorney-General George Brandis was personally involved in the Bell Group matter one month earlier than he says he was, it has been claimed.

In this update: NRL CEO Todd Greenberg says the playing future of Wests Tigers player Tim Simona is still unknown; Adelaide's made a terrible start to its Asian Champions League campaign... With a three-nil loss to Gamba Osaka at Hindmarsh Stadium;
Budapest will withdraw its bid to host the 20-24 Olympics and Paralympics.

In this update: NRL CEO Todd Greenberg says the playing future of Wests Tigers player Tim Simona is still unknown; Adelaide's made a terrible start to its Asian Champions League campaign... With a three-nil loss to Gamba Osaka at Hindmarsh Stadium;
Budapest will withdraw its bid to host the 20-24 Olympics and Paralympics.