The United States could resettle no-one from Australia's offshore immigration centres and still argue it has honoured its deal with the Turnbull Government, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade says.
Two major Government departments have been told to strengthen cyber security defences after an audit found they were vulnerable to attacks that could compromise sensitive information.
A single message to Tara Moss on Twitter showed the extent of cyber bullying. The author and TV presenter decided to fight back — and reveal the murky world of cyber hate.
Consumer sentiment around real estate is at the lowest level on record, despite general optimism about Australia's economy, according to a widely watched Westpac survey.
Shaman have used the psychoactive effects of ayahuasca for spiritual and healing purposes for hundreds of years. But a new breed of tourist has discovered this plant-based drug.
All-rounder Marcus Stoinis, who has linked up with the Australian Test squad in India, plans on drawing on the energy of a hostile crowd if he debuts in Ranchi.
The two Liberal MPs involved in a video which sparked outrage over Coopers Brewery's links with The Bible Society hit back, calling the public response "over the top" and the brewer's backdown "spineless".
In a world where educational opportunity is unjustly distributed, there are questions as to whether private schools should be exempt from paying income tax.
The Australian economy is pretty decent at surfing, and would be tough enough to ride out another "dumper" of a financial crisis if one came crashing on our shores, writes David Taylor.
Federal Resources Minister Matt Canavan blames state and territory governments for the country's looming energy crisis, saying bans on gas development have compromised Australia's energy security.
The latest national report card for Australian year six students paints a disturbing picture of pupils slipping behind the world in maths and science achievement, with students' aptitude for science showing no improvement in a decade.
Australians should be given the opportunity to work just four days out of seven, says Greens leader Richard Di Natale, who says the nation needs to start debating the future of work.
Australia is being described as one of the least transparent members of the international coalition fighting Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, with serious questions raised over the ADF's tracking of suspected civilian casualty incidents.
Pat Cummins insists he has never been better prepared to make a long-awaited return to Test cricket, dismissing the notion Australia erred by rushing him to India.
If you're desperate to get into the housing market, the idea of using your superannuation on a deposit might seem tempting. But it's not as great as it sounds.
