Barnaby Joyce sent on leave
The government will limit embarrassment caused by Barnaby Joyce by sending him on annual leave, ensuring he will not be acting Prime Minister next week.
Farmers to get 10pc of mining royalties in SA
Farmers and landowners will collect 10 per cent of the royalties from new mines in SA, but there's angst over differences in fracking policies.
S Africa's Zuma discount will linger without reform
International credit investors own almost half of South Africa's local-currency bonds. They want proof the stuttering economy can be put back on track.
Australian arrested in China after gambling raid: DFAT
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed a man believed to be Chinese born but holds an Australian passport has been arrested.
Million jobs target on track
Employment growth slowed in January but remains on track to match the Coalition government's promise to create a million jobs over five years by September.
Barnaby Joyce defends free apartment in wake of affair
The embattled Nationals leader says MPs shouldn't throw stones at one another over personal matters.
'That's the way it works': Why Qantas pays no tax
Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce said the company hasn't paid company tax because it hasn't made a profit and that's the way the system wor...
At least 17 dead in Florida school shooting
A shooter opened fire at a Florida high school, injuring and killing an unconfirmed number of people and sending hundreds of students fleein...
Where is the Tea Party when you need it?
Having repeatedly threatened a US default during Barack Obama's presidency, Republican hawks have meekly switched to the "deficits don't mat...
The strange affair of Packer and Bibi
Once again, James Packer's choice of friends has turned out badly for the sad billionaire.
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