Malcolm Turnbull's race-hate dilemna
A new report may force Malcolm Turnbull to chose between his party's left and right factions. James Massola explains.
A new report may force Malcolm Turnbull to chose between his party's left and right factions. James Massola explains.
As Malcolm Turnbull flounders in the polls, Peter Dutton is being mentioned as a possible leader.
Pauline Hanson speculated whether he was an Islamic fundamentalist; now Australia Post chief Ahmed Fahour responds.
Malcolm Turnbull reveals a man has been arrested in rural New South Wales, accused of attempting to supply ISIS with missile technology.
They are the quotes Bill Shorten can't run away from - from company tax cuts to the Fair Work Commission, the Opposition Leader is haunted by positions he's had in the past.
A question about a flag has resulted in a bizarre discussion between politicians and department heads about the government's flag flying protocols.
The former Liberal MP and now independent has welcomed Tony Abbott to join his party, after the former PM criticised the government.
Reducing company tax has become a political tug-of-war - here's how the government and Labor arrived at their positions.
A new report may force Malcolm Turnbull to chose between his party's left and right factions. James Massola explains.
Mimicking the controversial choice made by Treasurer Scott Morrison to bring coal into the parliament, Greens leader Richard Di Natale brought coal that had undergone bleaching from the Great Barrier Reef.
A Liberal Senator has got himself into trouble, using an unfortunate saying when discussing refugees and Australia's border protection policy.
More information has been revealed about the security fence to be built around Parliament House, answering the key question about whether you'll still be able to roll down the hill.
Depending on who you believe, renewable energy will save you power in the future or expose you to an unstable power grid.
After a big slump in the polls, the PM is blaming his predecessor for the government's increasing unpopularity among voters.
The Independent body that decided to cut weekend penalty rates is being attacked for its controversial call.
An in-depth report reveals the real reason Australia joined the invasion of Iraq and the lessons learnt. David Wroe explains.
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)
The on-going turmoil in the right-wing of Australian politics favours Bill Shorten, says Mark Kenny.
An in-depth report reveals the real reason Australia joined the invasion of Iraq and the lessons learnt. David Wroe explains.
Reducing company tax has become a political tug-of-war - here's how the government and Labor arrived at their positions.
It's named after US billionaire Warren Buffett - a proposal that the ultra-wealthy pay a minimum rate of tax.
The life gold pass for former MPs is scrapped, but business class travel for the families of current members remains. Adam Gartrell explains the state of play.
Has one phone call ever inspired so much satire? Fairfax artists give their take on the infamous Trump-Turnbull tete-a-tete.
Leading Australian economists are more pessimistic about the Australian economy than the official Treasury position. Peter Martin explains.
Malcolm Turnbull and Bill Shorten are heading to the press club to reinvigorate their political stocks - but history provides a salutary warning.
By the PM suggesting Australia had secured an exemption from the travel bans, it seemed the Australian government was being favoured by the US President but that's not the case as David Wroe explains.
Fairfax's press gallery journalists reflect on the stories that have intrigued them during 2016.
Watch as power in Australia flows backwards and forwards between the right and the left - where will it flow next?
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