The man in the shadows who cost scores of Australians their solar dream
To consumers across the country who believed they were buying solar panels for their homes, he is the man who stole their savings.
Peter Dutton sets a deadline for refugee status application
Anyone who arrived in Australia illegally by boat has been given a deadline of October 1 to apply for refugee status or face deportation.
Expert panel calls for dramatic re-think on Reef
A handpicked expert panel advising the federal government on its plan to protect the ailing Great Barrier Reef has warned the strategy does not address the greatest threat facing the natural wonder – greenhouse gas emissions – and called for a significant overhaul.
AFP helps death penalty nations, while Australia campaigns for end to death penalty as part of UN bid
Australia continues to assist in international prosecutions where the death penalty is an option, while underpinning its bid for a seat on the United Nation's Human Rights Council with a call to abolish capital punishment worldwide.
Senator's warning about Australia's 'most despicable hate-mongers'
Labor senator Sam Dastyari has told the next generation of his party the left of politics needed to resist turning a blind eye to extremism.
Revenge porn penalties proposed: 'They should do time over it'
Stalking victim Robyn Night's boyfriend posed as her online to direct random men to rape her. She had almost given up on revenge porn laws.
Labor's accountant deduction limit to hit mostly Liberal electorates
Labor's plan to limit tax advice deductions to $3000 will primarily impact blue ribbon Liberal electorates, analysis shows.
Doctors throw weight behind same-sex marriage push
AMA has declared same-sex marriage a public health issue and called on politicians to act.
Six questions Lindt siege inquest must answer
The coroner is due to hand down his report into the Lindt cafe siege. Six things must be made clear.
Seventy terrorism investigations under way across Australia
Police have revealed they have 70 terrorism investigations going on across the country.
ATO's 'bad apples' have no fear of being caught: whistleblower
A culture of fear stops public servants reporting managers' misconduct, a whistleblower says.
Two new $1.5 billion warships may have design flaws, navy chiefs reveal
Propulsion issues on our two new warships may be due to design flaws, navy chiefs say.
Trump's Russia conversation 'within expectations'
President Donald Trump's now famous White House conversation with Russian officials was within expectations of an international leader's meeting, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has said, declining to criticise the under-siege US administration.
'Noble compromise' will emerge on Indigenous recognition: Pearson
Noel Pearson predicts clear proposition to emerge from Indigenous constitutional convention.
Jobless rate down, but Australians are working fewer hours
We're putting in fewer hours than we were six months ago according to latest labour force figures.
Pensioners targeted in $980m 'robo-debt' expansion
DHS to use Tax Office information about pensioners' interest earnings and asset values.
Queensland considers $320m royalty relief for Adani mine
Queensland holds door open to providing 'royalties holiday' for Indian mining conglomerate.
Discussions for child sex abuse compensation scheme to begin
Social Services Minister Christian Porter has begun the delicate job of convincing the states to sign up.
Banks given temporary reprieve on levy response
The big banks have been given an extended deadline to respond to new levy laws.
Shorten says alleged tax fraud builds case for federal ICAC
Senior federal police and ATO officials are likely to be bombarded with questions by Parliament.
Climate change debate looms for Nationals conference
An emissions intensity scheme could become official policy, a move that would represent a split from the federal leadership.
Tobacco giant's smoke-free product under legal cloud in NZ
Philip Morris hits major legal hurdle in attempt to introduce a smoke-free tobacco product.
'We should celebrate our victories': Albanese critiques Shorten's budget reply
Anthony Albanese says Labor should have claimed victory after Coalition's 'ideological surrender'.
Parliament House fence is just weeks away
Construction equipment and demountables have been installed ahead of planned security upgrades.
Health funds accused of 'obscene' profit
Skyrocketing profits for private health insurers have been branded "obscene" by sections of the health industry.
Turnbull and Shorten to bypass Indigenous convention
Two leaders 'respectfully decline' invitations, wary their presence could hinder its success.
Morrison demands banks sign non-disclosure agreement over levy
Five major banks told they must sign the agreements to see details of the new $6.2 billion bank levy.
Wong takes aim at religious 'fundamentalism'
Senator blasts commentators for limiting freedom of 'those who do not conform to their views'.
Manus Island crackdown failed to persuade asylum seekers to leave
Only 76 asylum seekers have left processing centre in past year, despite inducements.
Turnbull government hit with triple blow
Global ratings agency cast doubts over return to surplus, consumer confidence falls and wages stall.