Orthopaedic patients at the new South East Regional Hospital are in the dark about when they will be operated on, as surgeons walk away in support of their colleague whose contract has not been renewed.
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson says he expects Mitchell Pearce to show on-field improvement in 2017 to match the improvements off-field since his NRL suspension.
The Senate clerk recognises concerns the DHS's release of personal information to a journalist could have a "chilling" impact on sources in the Centrelink investigation.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is using blunt language to describe the fight against the Islamic State group, declaring Australia is "destroying Daesh" in the Middle East as he marks the arrival of the first Joint Strike Fighter in Australia.
The Prime Minister's department confirms 54,997 penalty notices were issued from July 1 to September 30 last year for participants in the Community Development Programme.
The economy may be the best avenue for the Right and the Left to take as they try to tackle the emergence of One Nation and other political alternatives.
The number of people joining the National Disability Insurance Scheme is rising dramatically, according to official figures, but disability advocates say in the race to meet enrolment targets, people entering the NDIS are losing out.
US President Donald Trump has created a more volatile global security situation, which could spell trouble for Australia's energy supplies, experts say.
Two Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighters will fly at Victoria's Avalon air show this weekend, but questions remain about the aircraft's effectiveness and operational readiness.
Foreign aid spending is at its lowest level in eight years under the Turnbull Government and charities are calling for an urgent increase amid warnings of famine across the Middle East and North Africa.
The Human Services Minister has been referred to the Australian Federal Police, but what does this actually mean? ABC News political reporter Stephanie Anderson explains.
A publicly owned electricity grid is the only way to put a cap on costs, keep energy competitive and solve the country's energy crisis, according to one economics expert.
The Federal Opposition seemingly switches its position on a bill that would allow the Government to release the personal information of veterans, saying strict safeguards need to be in place to protect the data.
Profit-taking dominates the overnight trading session in the United States, after yesterday's strong gains which saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average surge past the 21,000 point mark for the first time.
The medical clinic at Australia's detention centre on Manus Island may be shut down because its operator did not comply with medical registration laws, Papua New Guinea's Government says.
The Federal Government refuses to bow to a parliamentary committee's calls for a royal commission into alleged abuse, neglect and violence against people with disabilities.
Queensland Reds winger Eto Nabuli scores a hat-trick of tries, but it is not enough to stop his side suffering a 26-19 Super Rugby loss to the Western Force in Perth on Thursday night.
The Federal Government is pushing for new powers that would allow it to release a veteran's personal information should it wish to correct public statements.
