What the Trump leak reveals about Malcolm Turnbull
We learnt some important new things from the transcript of Malcolm Turnbull's explosive first phone conversation with US President Donald Trump.
Leaked transcript contradicts Turnbull claims over US deal
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has been caught out by the leaked transcript of his phone call with Donald Trump.
'You are worse than I am': Transcript of Turnbull's tense Trump call leaked
Turnbull told Trump "we will take anyone that you want us to take" in the refugee deal, despite publicly insisting it was not a swap.
Bishop to push for tougher sanctions against North Korea at security forum
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop will this weekend push for a further widening of sanctions against North Korea at Asia's biggest security forum where the rogue state faces a diplomatic barrage over its nuclear weapons program.
Turnbull summons electricity retailers to Canberra for summit
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has thrown the switch to brow-beating.
Not-for-profit journalism push could save media law revamp
A new category of not-for-profit journalism in Australia could get the government's media laws over the line.
Some ethnic groups 'predisposed' to deal in cash: taskforce
Barring refugees awaiting decisions on their status from working increases the propensity for illegal cash economy activity, a government taskforce says.
Turnbull calls emergency Liberal Party meeting to debate marriage laws
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has called an emergency meeting of the Liberal Party.
The Labor MPs who could blow up same-sex marriage
Senators warn they still have a conscience vote on same-sex marriage and haven't discussed how to deal with a private member's bill.
Big four consultant spending by federal government more than doubles
Australia's biggest consultancy firms have cost taxpayers nearly $1 billion since 2013.
Pauline Hanson blames staff for One Nation breaches
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has blamed "staff incompetence" for her party's breaches of electoral laws in Queensland.
Taskforce pushes for no more cash wages
Australians would no longer be able to receive wages in cash, and industries classified as being at "high risk" of illegally taking secret cash-in-hand payments including cafes and restaurants could be subject to a minimum rate of tax, which they could then claim a refund on if they can prove to the tax man that they should be paying a lower rate.
Australia urgently needs more climate scientists: report
Australia's climate research is in "urgent" need of dozens more scientists to help prepare for global warming.
Warming limit of 1.2 degrees needed to save reef: panel
Australia and the rest of the world must keep global temperature increases to 1.2 degrees to save the reef.
Australia should take Trump's trade threats against China 'very seriously'
Australia will be forced to choose between the military security of the US and the economic opportunity of China, experts warn.
Malcolm Turnbull caught out by scorching postal plebiscite quote from 20 years ago
Despite once arguing a postal vote would unfairly disenfranchise millions of voters, the PM refused to rule out the proposal on Wednesday.
'Outrageous exploitation': Company fined record $660,000 for underpaying worker
Newly arrived Afghan refugee underpaid $25,000 in just four months of work at a Melbourne fruit market.
'All I'm asking for is to have a bloody vote': Liberal MP
Government MP has criticised colleagues for "ratcheting up the bullshit" over a push for a free vote on same-sex marriage
'We should all be shocked' leader of university with worst results comforts students
Australian universities have been hammered by the results of the world's largest survey into sexual assault on campus after the Human Rights Commission labelled its findings "unacceptable".
Household finances in reverse as job prospects worsen
The typical Australian family takes home less than when Kevin Rudd was prime minister.
LNP establishment hits out at gay MP Trevor Evans
The President of the Queensland LNP has excoriated MP Trevor Evans for flagging that he could cross the floor to support gay marriage, saying the issue is 'peripheral' and MPs should abide by the party's policy.
Australia issues strong denial it was rushed into raids by British travel warning
The Turnbull government has vehemently denied that police were rushed into arresting alleged plane bomb plotters.
Marriage debate spins beyond Malcolm Turnbull's control
No matter how this proceeds, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has lost control. It is a bizarrely weak position for a prime minister.
Zed Seselja defends Australia's resettlement of 12,000 refugees
Some local councils have called for more assistance in resettling new refugee arrivals in Australia.
Search how every university ranks for sexual harassment and assault
Explore the data from the Australian Human Rights Commission's investigation into sex abuse at 39 Australian universities.
PM lashes out at media as ministers push to retry failed same-sex marriage plebiscite
Conservatives are scrambling to head off an uprising by moderate Liberal MPs over same-sex marriage next week.
One in five students sexually harassed at university, landmark report reveals
University students are experiencing an "alarming" rate of sexual assault on campus, a survey of 31,000 Australian students has found.
The four Liberals and six steps for a same-sex marriage revolt
Long talked about as a potential last resort, the conditions now appear set for a parliamentary ambush by a small group of Liberal MPs that could see same-sex marriage become law within weeks.
'All the hallmarks of an infomercial': ABC under fire over timing of Sam Dastyari episode
The ABC is facing questions over whether an Australian Story episode was connected to the PR blitz for Sam Dastyari's new book.
Alcohol a bigger problem than meth but being overlooked: doctors
Doctors have criticised state and federal governments over their new drug policy blueprint, accusing them of putting too much emphasis on methamphetamine and not enough on a much more damaging and deadly substance: alcohol.