Trump's attempt to end Middle East row fails
Leaders from Qatar and Saudi Arabia, after speaking by phone for the first time in months, exchanged duelling, contradictory statements.
'The sky won't fall in': PM on gay marriage
Malcolm Turnbull and Opposition leader Bill Shorten have come out firing in support of same-sex marriage with the Prime Minister urging voters not to be seduced by scare campaigns.
Irma may test reinsurers' forecasts
A wealth of alternative investor capital has been pushing down reinsurance premiums since 2012. With the cruel logic of insurance, Irma could push them the other way.
China eyes timetable for fuel car ban
China has already set goals for electric and plug-in hybrid cars to make up at least a fifth of Chinese auto sales by 2025.
Why Asia needs to show the way on trade
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership offers ASEAN and the Asian region a critical line of defence against fragility in the global political economy.
Kim throws party for nuclear scientists
The North Korean leader hosted a massive celebration to congratulate the people who steered the country's sixth and largest nuclear test a week ago.
PM throws support behind 'yes' vote
Malcolm Turnbull has thrown his support behind the "yes" vote in the same-sex marriage debate, telling like-minded Liberals and Nationals it is a question of "fairness".
Coalition ramps up pressure on AGL
Treasurer Scott Morrison ramped up the pressure on AGL boss Andy Vesey to agree to sell the Liddell power station rather than shut it down.
Morrison urges bosses to pay higher wages
Scott Morrison has stepped up calls for employers to turn increasing profits into higher wages to help end the record run of flat wages growth.
Will the wage squeeze ease?
It's a Catch-22 at the heart of Australia's debt-heavy, high-cost, high-expectations economy.
Yes campaign not banking on business
The same-sex marriage Yes campaign says it expects to receive no more than $100,000 in corporate donations.
