A police strike force has been formed to investigate allegations Angus Taylor doctored documents to launch a political attack on Clover Moore; A Sydney grandmother who fell victim to a love scam has escaped the death penalty for drug traffickin

Police to investigate claims Angus Taylor forged documents to attack Moore

Nov 26th, 2019 4m 42s

A police strike force has been formed to investigate allegations the Energy Minister Angus Taylor or his office doctored documents to make a political attack on the Lord Mayor of Sydney Clover Moore.

Sydney grandmother escapes death penalty in Malaysia

Nov 26th, 2019 5m 11s

Sydney grandmother Maria Exposto is finally heading home after five years behind bars, after Malaysia's highest court acquitted her of drug trafficking.

Westpac Chair and CEO to depart as scandal engulfs the banks

Nov 26th, 2019 4m 33s

The enormous social and political pressure on the Westpac board in recent days has proven too great, with the CEO and Chairman both falling on their sword earlier today.

HK Chief Executive holds firm against protestors after election

Nov 26th, 2019 3m 8s

In her first media appearance since Sunday's district council poll, Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam indicated she would not be softening her stance on protestors.

China watcher says Australia should be wary of Beijing's influence

Nov 26th, 2019 5m 22s

But one long time observer of Australia's relationship with China says there's nothing wrong with public debate over China's attempts to exert influence here.

Greenhouse gases hit record highs in a troubling sign for climate change

Nov 26th, 2019 4m 42s

The UN's World Meteorological Organisation is warning atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide have reached record highs.

MON 25 NOV - Is half a billion for aged care enough?

Nov 25th, 2019 30m

Despite allegations of Westpac aiding and abetting the overseas child sex industry, the bank's CEO is safe - but that's not playing well with the public; And the Government finds half a billion dollars more for aged care, but advocates say it's

Scott Morrison assures voters national security is in safe hands after China allegations

Nov 25th, 2019 4m 5s

The Prime Minister Scott Morrison say if more needs to be done to beef up attempts to stop China's activities in Australia, it will be, after a barrage of disturbing revelations and allegations over the weekend about Chinese government espionag

'Unprecedented reports from reputable sources': security specialist on China revelations

Nov 25th, 2019 5m 1s

One of Australia's top international security specialists says the claims about China's efforts against Australia's democracy are credible, and he says they should jolt politicians out of their short term approach to a fast changing world.

Man who granted bail to Bourke Street killer faces inquest

Nov 25th, 2019 3m 22s

At an inquest in Melbourne, the man who granted bail to the driver who went on to carry out the deadly Bourke Street vehicle rampage in 2017 has faced questions.

Does the Government's new aged care package deliver?

Nov 25th, 2019 4m 4s

Julie Cheney is a registered nurse who has worked for decades in community health, and now runs her own service helping people navigate aged care. She says the Government had to do something, but what's it's announced is merely a bandaid soluti

Westpac CEO and chair to go within 6 months, analyst predicts

Nov 25th, 2019 3m 34s

Community anger directed at Westpac following allegations it aided and abetted child pornographers will see both the chairman and CEO depart within six months, one analyst has told PM.

PM promises "last change for a new generation" in Australia's aged care sector, but experts warn there's much more to be done

Nov 25th, 2019 4m 15s

The Prime Minister says he's delivering "lasting change for a new generation", as he's announced the Federal Government's response to the damning interim report of the Aged Care Royal Commission.

Independence vote underway in Bougainville

Nov 25th, 2019 3m 29s

Voting has started in Bougainville, as the island group decides whether it wants to seek independence from Papua New Guinea. If there is a vote for independence and delays in ratifying it, it could create a difficult diplomatic position for Aus

FRI 22 NOV - No action against prison guards over death in custody

Nov 22nd, 2019 30m

The Coroner investigating the 2015 death of an Aboriginal man says there'll be no disciplinary action for the prison guards involved; And a dramatic and damaging final day in the impeachment inquiry hearings against Donald Trump .

"You say accident, we say murder': Angry scenes after coroner clears prison officers over Indigenous death in custody

Nov 22nd, 2019 4m 11s

There were angry scenes outside the Sydney's Coroners Court as the Deputy State Coroner handed down his report into the death of 26-year-old David Dungay. The Aboriginal man died in Long Bay Prison Hospital in 2015.

"No coordinated approach" to Aboriginal deaths in custody recommendations: Thalia Anthony

Nov 22nd, 2019 7m 30s

Despite a landmark 1991 Royal Commission which delivered 338 recommendations to governments, Aboriginal deaths in custody continue to rise compared to population size, experts say. PM speaks to Associate Professor Thalia Anthony.

Israelis wake to nation in deep state of political crisis

Nov 22nd, 2019 3m 19s

For the first time, a sitting Prime Minister of the nation has been charged with crimes - the attorney general taking the step against Benjamin Netanyahu in three different corruption scandals he's been fighting for years.

Where to now for Israel and Benjamin Netanyahu?

Nov 22nd, 2019 3m 41s

The ABC's Middle East Correspondent Eric Tlozek says Israelis have long have been split about the charges against Benjamin Netanyahu, with protests held both in favour of and against the Prime Minister.

Trump impeachment: Democrats press on with damning evidence

Nov 22nd, 2019 4m 5s

Damning evidence against President Donald Trump at the public hearings makes it likely the Democrats will get their impeachment vote in the House. They don't however have the numbers in the Senate to win an impeachment trial unless some Republi

Bougainville prepares to vote in an independence referendum

Nov 22nd, 2019 4m 45s

The autonomous region of Bougainville is preparing to vote in an independence referendum, and if its a yes to that option, Bougainville could break away from Papua New Guinea and become the world's newest country.

Helmeted Hornbill poached almost to extinction

Nov 22nd, 2019 3m 30s

The strikingly beautiful Helmeted Hornbill is being poached for its ivory-like casque, which is known on the illegal wildlife market as "Red Ivory", and it is coming under increasing threat from the growth of an online black market.

THU 21 NOV - Climate change a public health emergency: doctors

Nov 21st, 2019 30m

A leading Australian university unveils it's long-awaited plan to stop sexual assaults and harassment on campus, but will it work? And three separate bodies representing medical professionals in Australia and New Zealand have called for action

Australian women win landmark pelvic mesh case

Nov 21st, 2019 5m 4s

After a seven year legal battle, the multi-national medical care giant Johnson and Johnson has been found liable in a class action concerning pelvic mesh.