Emails shed light on Nigel Hadgkiss' conduct
Fair Work inspectors were ordered to withhold information about new provisions for unions.
From power failures to brain-eating viruses
Brain-eating amoeba might be the only way to explain the government's energy policy.
Right-to-die laws: MPs say they'll be voting yes
More MPs tell Fairfax Media they will vote for "voluntary assisted dying" legislation.
Greg Hunt flags 'dramatic' reductions in private health insurance prices
The Turnbull government wants "dramatic reductions" in private health insurance price rises over the next three years, with a major new reform package set to make deep cuts to the medical device sector and entice more young people into cover.
Doctors ramp up same-sex marriage campaign
The nation's most powerful doctors' group is ramping up its campaign for same-sex marriage despite an internal conservative backlash, with seven former Australian Medical Association bosses joining the cause and urging a "yes" vote on health grounds.
'Big Shots Bugged': Judicial scandal documents revealed
It was the first day of summer in 1983, the beginning of the end of the career of then High Court justice Lionel Keith Murphy.
'Yes please': Tony Abbott's daughter Frances supports marriage equality
Tony Abbott's daughter Frances has thrown her support behind the campaign for marriage equality.
PM defends right of church to refuse to marry couples who support gay marriage
A bride and groom had their wedding plans torn up by their local church after the bride posted a Facebook status defending gay marriage.
Radio's sound of silence is beautiful suspense
Once best known for his daring comedic antics as part of the Doug Anthony Allstars, this radio personality now hosts one of Australia's most popular podcasts and is using what he has learned from his guests to write books.
A view from Hiroshima: Why the world can't accept a nuclear North Korea
If only Kim Jong-un could be strapped to a chair and forced to listen to Yoshiko Kajimoto's story.
Fears new low-skilled visa will be open to abuse
Just months after announcing changes to the skilled migration visa system to "put Australian jobs first", the federal government faces criticism for creating a new three-year pathway to low-skilled migration.
Man charged with assaulting Kevin Rudd's godson
A man accused of punching the godson of former prime minister Kevin Rudd during a dispute over same-sex marriage reform has been charged with assault.
Cash under pressure to explain Hadgkiss appointment
Pressure is mounting on Employment Minister Michaelia Cash to explain why Nigel Hadgkiss was appointed to head the building industry watchdog months after it emerged that he was facing allegations of breaking the Fair Work laws he was meant to enforce.
Church cancels wedding because couple supported gay marriage on Facebook
Presbyterian minister told the bride her support for same-sex marriage meant she could not hold her wedding at his church.
Greens think Australian taxpayers should help fund New York Times
The Greens have called on the $60 million media reform fund to be extended to the New York Times, The Guardian and Buzzfeed.
Bribery, corruption and a Swiss bank account: the Lionel Murphy allegations
The 1986 parliamentary commission of inquiry was held to determine Murphy's fitness to sit as a judge on the nation's highest court.
Energy market operator says Liddell doesn't have to stay open
Tony Abbott says Australia's power system is becoming "unstable", which is "a real issue".
Stuart Robert's father says he was unaware he was director of MP's company for six years
Alan Robert said he was unaware that he had been appointed director and company secretary until informed by Fairfax Media.
Department of Human Services staff agree to new EBA
One of the public service's longest running pay negotiation deadlocks has been broken.
'Hunger Games style' contest for universities
Unresolved concerns from crossbench senators have all but ensured the government's $2.8 billion university funding cut will not pass the Senate before Parliament rises this week.
Anna Burke is reminded that in Parliament the bells never stop, even when you've gone
Anna Burke had barely got into the swing of her speech at the unveiling of her portrait at Canberra's Parliament House when the ringing of bells caused half her audience to hurry away.
Government urged to move swiftly on whistleblower laws
The Turnbull government is being urged to move swiftly to implement stronger protections for whistleblowers after a parliamentary inquiry suggested bounty-style rewards.
Right-to-die campaign movie is 'virtually unwatchable'
But right-to-life campaigners dismiss horror movie tactic as dishonest trickery.
OECD urges nations like Australia to tackle inequality
Australia would benefit from cutting personal income tax and addressing high levels of income and wealth inequality, an OECD report shows.
DFAT boss says she's never faced sexism in APS
Frances Adamson says the APS has more work to do in achieving diversity.
Kevin Rudd's godson attacked defending 'yes' campaign posters
Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's godson has been attacked and verbally abused after attempting to stop a man removing banners supporting the 'yes' vote.
ABS warns Australians not to post same-sex marriage survey forms online
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has warned people not to post pictures on social media that show the unique barcode on their same-sex marriage survey forms.
Media reforms to pass Senate, way clear for mergers
A dramatic reshaping of Australia's media industry is imminent after plans to scrap media ownership laws received endorsement from crucial Senate crossbenchers.
Building watchdog boss resigns after breaching laws
The head of the Turnbull government's controversial building industry watchdog has resigned after admitting to breaching the law.
Claims Australia won't meet Paris climate commitment if it keeps coal in CET
Australia may not meet its Paris emissions reduction targets, environment groups and the Greens are warning.