The government's reforms to the mental health sector will focus on individual needs.

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In leaked audio obtained by Fairfax, the former PM this time criticises the government's budget and says the Liberal Party is at a 'low ebb'.

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Roman Quaedvlieg is on leave while an investigation is underway, reportedly into his personal behaviour, not professional duties.

The Andrews government will take the unconventional step of buying the Heyfield timber mill in eastern Victoria in a bid to protect 250 jobs.

A federal government scheme introduced to encourage Australian companies to invest in R&D; has had millions of dollars have been rorted through the program.

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There's no sign of the public spat between Malcolm Turnbull and Tony Abbott abating with the former PM continuing his criticism of the party and the PM.

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After her party voted to exclude her from some party decision making, NSW Greens senator Lee Rhiannon has gone on the attack, criticising her party leader.

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Cyber crime costs about a billion dollars a year so the government has announced a plan to disrupt organised offshore cyber criminals.

As the Iraqi army moves further into Mosul, elated yet traumatised and gaunt civilians are being freed from captivity. Michael Bachelard reports from Mosul.

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After the former PM suggested Australia should consider building nuclear submarines, the defence minister has explained why his idea isn't a good one, as others line up to add to the criticism.

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While giving another speech, this time critiquing Australia's shipbuilding program, the former PM says we should consider nuclear submarines, also revealing his biggest regret while in the top job.

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A secretly recorded speech from Christopher Pyne has opened up old wounds within the Liberal Party including factional tensions and the PM's leadership.

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Senator Lee Rhiannon will be barred from taking part in some Greens party room decision making until her NSW wing makes a series of reforms.

For the first time, Opposition Leader Bill Shorten makes an election promise to legislate against the Fair Work Commission's move to cut Sunday penalty rates.

Big climbdown announced by Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, announcing a 'reset' for a referendum on Scottish independence she had wanted before EU divorce talks are finalised in 2019.

Attempts to repeal and replace "Obamacare" suffer a serious setback with Senate Republicans forced to postpone this week's expected vote.

The former prime minister has detailed the policies he would like the Turnbull government to take on at a speech to the Institute of Public Affairs.

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Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull borrows some lines from Donald Trump when asked about internal party division, saying it's just clickbait journalism and fake news.

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When the former Senator and leader of the Motoring Enthusiasts Party moved to Canberra, he left behind his job at the local mill. Now he's returned bigger and better.

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The under fire Greens senator says she hasn't had an opportunity to explain herself to colleagues over suggestions she undermined the party by campaigning against Gonski 2.0.