A book that chronicles the demise of the Abbott government has been released today, filled with inside tales of dysfunction and infighting. Former Liberal staffer turned political commentator Niki Savva describes a highly centralised PM's office where chief of staff Peta Credlin excluded MPs, senators and even ministers from policy decisions
The Federal Opposition and Greens are today calling on the Government to scrap its plan for a same-sex marriage plebiscite amid confusion over its timing. Attorney-General George Brandis said it would be held before the end of the year but the Prime Minister's office said it would depend on the election date
Here's a preview of tonight's Four Corners investigation into the life insurance arm of the Commonwealth Bank, which is facing fresh allegations of unethical and unscrupulous behaviour
Here's what's coming up:
9:00am AEDT: The Queensland Government will hold a hearing to investigate the re-emergence of black lung disease
9:45am AEDT: Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is in Melbourne where he will visit an Islamic Museum and meet with Islamic leaders
10:20am AEDT: More than 200 climate scientists will gather in Hobart for a major meeting to discuss the search for the world's oldest ice core and other topics
9:35pm AEDT: The Matildas will play North Korea in a Rio Olympics qualifier
A Melbourne doctor could lose his medical licence and face criminal charges if he defies regulatory authorities and proceeds to help a 70-year-old man end his life.
Beyond Blue chairman Jeff Kennett lashes out at the Commonwealth Bank over the treatment of one of its employees, who was dismissed after suffering a severe mental breakdown, but left to wait years for an insurance payout.
Nancy Reagan, devoted wife and trusted confidante to late president Ronald Reagan who after his death became the most ardent guardian of his political legacy, dies aged 94.
The Federal Opposition and Greens say confusion over the timing of the Government's planned same-sex marriage plebiscite shows why it should be abandoned, and a parliamentary vote held instead.
A record partnership between David Warner and Glenn Maxwell spurs Australia to a last-ball victory in the second Twenty20 international against South Africa at the Wanderers Stadium.
Donald Trump calls on rival Marco Rubio to end his campaign for the Republican nomination after the Florida senator failed to secure any wins in Super Saturday contests that saw Ted Cruz and Democrat Bernie Sanders record key wins.
One of Australia's largest rural health services is pleading with state and federal governments to create prevention strategies for regional communities that could save more than $1 billion in health funding.
A police sergeant killed in a Hunter Valley crash while on his way to assist colleagues is remembered by Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione as one of the force's finest.
Islamic State militants claim responsibility for a suicide attack with an explosive-laden truck on an Iraqi police checkpoint at the entrance of the city of Hilla, south of Baghdad, killing at least 47 people.
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