The hidden time bomb in immigration visa changes

An overlooked prong of the visa changes threatens to radically alter Australia's skilled migration program, experts warn.

Private schools push for separate Indigenous campuses

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The independent schools lobby has played down concerns the plan would segregate Indigenous students.

'This thing's gonna blow': Top economists' interest rate warning

An overcooked housing market and rising interest rates are poised to plunge thousands of Australian families into mortgage stress.

Shock over 'mass arrests' of gays in Chechnya

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Australia has raised concerns with the Kremlin over reports men had been rounded up, tortured and killed as part of an anti-gay crackdown in the semi-autonomous Russian province of Chechnya.

Apex gang: most youth crimes committed by Australian-born offenders, police say

The so-called Apex gang is effectively dead, and was never a predominantly foreign or ethnic group of offenders, according to Victoria Police.

'Syria hoax': Sydney University at centre of pro-Assad push

Australia's most prestigious university has become the centre of a pro-Assad academic movement.

A dying man's wish: 'We've been 2nd class citizens for 50 years'

Peter and Bon have seen almost every barrier of discrimination collapse. But one is still in their way.

Labor demands Turnbull government investigate minister under eligibility cloud

Questions have been raised about Liberal MP David Gillespie's ownership of a shopping complex in Port Macquarie.

Tony Abbott takes the pub test and passes with flying colours

"As prime minister I was never popular, but it's amazing how quickly people forget."