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1 Mar 2017 - 2:06pm

LIVE: Trump pledges 'unity and strength' in first address to Congress

Donald Trump is delivering his highly-anticipated maiden speech to Congress. He is seeking to reframe his young presidency amid growing calls from lawmakers for...

1 Mar 2017 - 11:18am

Bishop recalls all ambassadors for meeting, defends $1m price tag

The federal government insists it's not spending any new money bringing more than 100 diplomats back Down Under to talk foreign policy.

1 Mar 2017 - 1:08pm

'He’s a narcissist', former Howard Minister Vanstone slams Tony Abbott

Amanda Vanstone branded the former prime minister as a narcissist 'from the minute he was born'.

1 Mar 2017 - 10:51am

Backpacker tax fear-mongering at odds with figures

As Australia's Parliament was gridlocked late last year by disagreement around a new backpacker tax, stakeholders may have overstated the damage to their sectors.

1 Mar 2017 - 1:20pm

Joyce rejects wi-fry work as 'absurd'

A political bun fight has erupted over the relocation of the authority in charge of registering farm chemicals.

1 Mar 2017 - 9:46am

Russia, China veto UN resolution on Syria sanctions

Russia and China on Tuesday vetoed a Western-backed UN resolution that would have imposed sanctions on Syria over chemical weapons use, as peace talks in Geneva...

1 Mar 2017 - 6:51am

NSW terrorism-accused faces life in prison

A rural NSW electrician who was arrested on Tuesday on terror-related charges is facing life in prison.

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1 Mar 2017 - 12:48pm

Kellyanne Conway photos spark outrage, counter-outrage, accusations of fake news

A snap of Donald Trump's key adviser Kellyanne Conway kneeling on a White House couch has sparked debate online.

1 Mar 2017 - 10:00am

YouTube challenges cable TV with streaming service

YouTube on Tuesday unveiled a streaming television service offering bundles of live channels, in a direct challenge by the Google-owned network to traditional...

1 Mar 2017 - 9:24am

Man charged after 3D printed guns seized in Sydney

A man has been arrested at a Sydney unit and charged with the manufacture of firearms using a 3D printer including a Glock pistol, police say.

1 Mar 2017 - 10:18am

Sniper slip hurts 2 during Hollande speech

An investigation is under way after two people were accidentally shot by a French police sniper during a speech by President Francois Hollande.

1 Mar 2017 - 7:44am

18C law change won't create jobs: Morrison

Scott Morrison says potential changes to section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act won't help create jobs or make housing more affordable.

1 Mar 2017 - 8:28am

I did not mislead over Bell case: Brandis

Attorney-General George Brandis insists he is not at odds with his WA counterpart about when he first became personally involved in the Bell Group litigation.

28 Feb 2017 - 9:19pm

Graduate hits the street in search of dream job with his giant CV

A labour-market academic has called for the removal of names from resumes, saying in some cases unintended discrimination against non-Anglo applicants is costing...

In focus: US Politics

The latest news on American politics.

28 Feb 2017 - 9:27pm

Trump seeks 'historic increase' in defence spending

The Trump administration will find savings elsewhere as it seeks to ramp up spending on defence.

28 Feb 2017 - 11:56am

US appeals court will not put Trump travel ban case on hold

A federal appeals court on Monday rejected a US Department of Justice request to place on hold an appeal over President Donald Trump's travel ban on people from...

27 Feb 2017 - 9:19am

Trump scoffs at 'rigged' Democratic chairman vote

Donald Trump on Sunday mocked the "rigged" election of a former member of Barack Obama's presidential cabinet to the post of Democratic chairman.

26 Feb 2017 - 7:47am

White House restrictions on media giants trigger outcry

On the campaign trail and in office, Donald Trump has made attacking the press one of his political trademarks. But by restricting the access of certain media,...

26 Feb 2017 - 8:15am

US Democrats pick Tom Perez to lead party against Trump, Republicans

US Democrats elected former Labor Secretary Tom Perez as chairman on Saturday, choosing a veteran of the Obama administration to lead the daunting task of...

25 Feb 2017 - 11:31am

CNN, NY Times, BuzzFeed barred from White House briefings

Several media outlets have hit back after being excluded from a press briefing by White House press secretary Sean Spicer.

24 Feb 2017 - 9:40am

White House strategist Bannon: expect a daily 'fight'

White House chief strategist Stephen Bannon told conservatives Thursday to expect a daily fight as President Donald Trump pushes through his agenda despite a US...

In focus: Australia's First People

Culture

A shared identity

Here's how every Australian can weave Indigenous culture into their identity

It really isn't hard to incorporate Indigenous culture into our national identity, in an appropriate way. Myles Russell-Cook suggests a few simple ways that every Australian can weave Indigenous ways ...

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Photo Essay

In Pictures: Muslim, Aboriginal and outspoken

A compelling photo series that explores the Muslim faith in Indigenous Australia, visually breaking down preconceived ideas and showing a rich and diverse section of Australian culture

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COMMENT

COMMENT: Racism stems from power, control, inequity, and greed - not our identity

Scott Gorringe explores how Aboriginal identities have been defined by outdated racial ideologies to assert difference rather than promote and encourage positive relationships.

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COMMENT

COMMENT: Aboriginality is more than skin deep

As a fair skin Wiradjuri man, Jake Gablonski knows what it's like to be teased and even called a 'liar' for identifying as Aboriginal, but that hasn't stopped him from proudly representing his true he...

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