PM maintains burqa is "confronting", despite it being labelled "a dumb call".

Rescue operations continue on the ash-covered summit of Japan's Mount Ontake after the volcano erupted last week. Forty-seven people have been confirmed...

Business advisor claims Bureau of Meteorology is caught up in "global warming politics".

PM's "confronting" burqa stance labelled 'divisive' and 'dumb' by fellow politicians.

Peta Credlin is sympathetic to a ban on the burqa in parliament, according to reports.

US authorities confirm a man in Dallas is being treated for the highly deadly Ebola virus at a specialist disease centre.

Study determines that everyday sexism influences the career decisions made by Australian women.

Minister says broadcaster should readjust to reduced funding, rather than cut back on programming.