• Syria

The US attacks have been limited, but they send some powerful messages, says David Wroe

US cruise missile strikes on Syrian government positions were proportionate, says Malcolm Turnbull.

As military threats come from multiple quarters, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says the Syria chemical attack "cries out for a strong response".

• Federal Politics

When he challenged Tony Abbott for the leadership, bad polls were one reason why. Hear what Malcolm Turnbull thinks about polls now.

• Federal Politics

A report into the 2016 election result is expected to highlight campaign failures that lost the government seats and Malcolm Turnbull says he takes the blame for it.

The "reputation issues" at the core of big business sentiment can be mitigated by their backing of government policy, says Treasurer Scott Morrison. (Vision courtesy ABC)

• Minimum Wahe

Every year business, unions and politicians argue over the pay packets of lowly-paid workers - here's what the fight is all about.

Australian leaders push for a full investigation into the Syrian chemical weapons attack, pressuring Russia and Iran to "influence" the Assad regime.

• Federal Politics

Ahead of the release of a report into the 2016 election, where the Liberal Party scraped home, the party's director Tony Nutt has resigned.

Are Malcolm Turnbull and Scott Morrison doing enough to avert a burst housing bubble?

• Federal Politics

The High Court has ruled Bob Day's election invalid so who will replace him?

Treasurer Scott Morrison says Australians are coping well with debt, but that is 'no reason for complacency'. (Vision courtesy ABC News 24)

• Federal Politics

Controversial anti-Islam activist Ayaan Hirsi Ali has spoken out since cancelling her visit to Australia and says we need to better assimilate Muslims in our country.

• Interest Rates

The Reserve Bank maintains the cash rate at 1.5 per cent, but Peter Martin says change may be coming.

• Federal Politics

While being quizzed on just how effective the government's company tax cuts will be, Treasurer Scott Morrison tells journalists to go to the pub and ask people.

• Federal Politics

Malcolm Turnbull has rebuffed criticism from former PM Tony Abbott over the government's negotiating tactics to get legislation through the Senate. Courtesy ABC News 24.

Touring the flood-affected town of Lismore, Malcolm Turnbull promises a hasty response from state and federal governments. (Vision courtesy ABC News 24)

• Federal Politics

Questions have been raised over whether Human Services minister Alan Tudge or someone in his office illegally released private details of a Centrelink client. Courtesy ABC News 24.

• Federal Politics

Nick Xenophon hits back at criticism over his deal with the government that saw tax cuts for businesses pass the Senate. Courtesy ABC.

• Federal Politics

The Turnbull government is celebrating the passage of its childcare changes through the Senate, saying it's a win for parents who want to get back into the workforce. Courtesy ABC News 24.