Unrest, Conflict and War
More ISIS-linked women and children land in Melbourne and Sydney
Two flights carrying women and children linked to the Islamic State group have landed in Australia.
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Antarctic Research
Tasmania ‘just wanted to roll trucks in’ in quick fix for icebreaker refuelling saga
A federal department says the Tasmanian government's proposed interim solution to a costly refuelling saga affecting Australia's Antarctic icebreaker is "far from" acceptable.
Oil and Gas
Government sets up fight with Santos over gas reservation plan
The draft framework outlines a requirement for gas producers to supply 20 per cent of their export to the domestic market, which the gas lobby argues will "undermine" the industry.
Unrest, Conflict and War
What we know about the remaining families returning from Syria
The last cohort of ISIS-linked Australians living in a notorious Syrian camp are expected to return back into Australia in the coming hours. Here's what we know about them.
Federal Parliament
NACC chief Brereton to face Senate grilling after shock resignation
National Anti-Corruption Commissioner Paul Brereton will face a grilling by senators at estimates hearings today following his shock resignation on Monday, amid calls for a wider reset of the troubled…
Tax
Labor to ignore call for pause on CGT changes
The government is pushing ahead with capital gains tax changes while consulting on limited carve-outs.
Space
Australian astronaut offered place on breakthrough space flight
The European Space Agency has formally extended the offer for Australia's Katherine Bennell-Pegg to join a mission that would take her to the International Space Station, but the place is…
Federal Government
‘Fool, ignoramus’: Parliamentary committee suspended as senators clash
A heated exchange prompted a Liberal senator to step in and call point of order on the Labor chair after several insults directed at Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie, before a…
Federal Government
ISIS-linked women and children to return to Australia within days
A group of women and children linked to Islamic State fighters are expected to arrive home within days after purchasing flights to Australia.
Air Transport Industry
Government bails out Rex’s multi-million-dollar debt to regional airports
Council-owned airports have been bailed out by the federal government to the tune of $4.8 million, $2 million of which was for NSW alone.
Political Parties
Turnbull says independent party could fill ‘vacuum’ in Australian politics
Independent MPs Zali Steggall, Allegra Spender and David Pocock have confirmed they are in conversations about a potential party of independents in response to the rising popularity of One Nation.
Political Parties
Turnbull says party of independents could fill ‘vacuum’ in politics
Independent MPs Zali Steggall, Allegra Spender and David Pocock have confirmed they are in conversations about a potential party of independents in response to the rising popularity of One Nation.