• Iraq War

An in-depth report reveals the real reason Australia joined the invasion of Iraq and the lessons learnt. David Wroe explains.

• Abbott

The on-going turmoil in the right-wing of Australian politics favours Bill Shorten, says Mark Kenny.

All but ruling out rate cuts, Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe defended corporate tax cuts in front of the House Standing Committee on Economics.

The prime minister is tired of Tony Abbott's "outbursts", telling 3AW's Neil Mitchell that the former prime minister "knows exactly what he's doing," when he openly criticizes the government.

Coles worker Trent Hunter gave heartfelt remarks at Labor's press conference about how changes to penalty rates would hurt his bottom line. The only problem: he won't be impacted. (Vision courtesy ABC News 24)

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten and Minister for Employment Michaelia Cash trade barbs on who is responsible for the penalty rate change announced Thursday. (Vision courtesy ABC News 24)

Protests, anger and relief punctuate a tense announcement from the Fair Work Commission as business and unions react to the changes. Vision courtesy ABC News 24.

Find out how paypackets will be affected for people working weekends in hospitality, fast food, retail and pharmacy industries.

Visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains equivocal on a two-state solution as Malcolm Turnbull praises Israel as "extraordinary". (Vision courtesy ABC News 24.)

• Iraq

East Mosul has been won, but the battle west of the Tigris River will be even more intense, according to Australia's Defence commanders.

The Nauru and Manus Island transfers to the US are due start in 'a couple of months', says Immigration Minister Peter Dutton, despite hesitations from US President Donald Trump.

• Buffett Rule

It's named after US billionaire Warren Buffett - a proposal that the ultra-wealthy pay a minimum rate of tax.

Changes to penalty rates have long been protested and debated. This is where it currently sits, and what might change.

Fixed four year terms will bring substantial benefits to governance, Liberal MP David Coleman said on ABC's AM.

• Energy

Malcolm Turnbull says clean coal technology is a way to deliver clean energy but Bill Shorten says the proposal is 'absolutely crazy'. Courtesy ABC News 24.

• Federal Politics

Nationals MP George Christensen reportedly has a resignation letter penned that, if he hands in, will cause all sorts of trouble for the government.

• Nationals

It's a year since Barnaby Joyce was sworn in as Deputy Prime Minister - and he's had some significant wins.

• Federal Politics

Malcolm Turnbull has made his views clear on whether there'll be company tax concessions.

• Federal Politics

Peter Dutton's Immigration department has put forward a proposal to spend more than $250 million fitting out its Canberra offices.

A consensus, cross-party senate report has clarified issues surrounding same-sex marriage, including religious exemptions.