Secretive alliances comprised of fossil fuel companies, political parties, and thinktanks are the “primary agents” behind climate disinformation, according to major new global study.

The Catholic Church’s powerful Sydney Diocese has failed to report to NSW Police allegations of abuse involving one of its most senior figures, despite “disclosing” the matter a week ago.

The police officer who killed 19-year-old Indigenous man Kumanjayi Walker was racist and benefitted from a “racist” system, the Northern Territory coroner has found.

The Catholic Church's powerful Sydney Diocese has made sham claims about having reported to authorities allegations of abuse against one of its most senior figures.

One of the most senior members of the Australian Catholic Church and Opus Dei has stood down over allegations of abuse.

Liberal heavyweights John Howard and Richard Alston oversaw a $500,000 payment to MAGA group “Advance”, specifically to fight the Greens.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has lambasted the “horrific” US shooting of an Australian journalist, says "no ambiguity" she was a reporter.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his second term government is “focused on delivery” of commitments, declaring it essential for faith in democracy.

The charity of former Melbourne power couple Cate Sayers and Luke Sayers – who was ousted as Carlton president over a “dick pic” scandal – is on the verge of collapse.

Liberal Senator Jacinta Price has spruiked far-right disinformation group “Advance”, in a major test for the party just one day after its split with the Nationals.

Israel is snubbing its nose at the Geneva Conventions, using starvation of civilians as a “bargaining chip". ANU Professor Donald Rothwell asks whether it will be held to account.

From nuclear to nature laws, here’s where newly appointed Liberal leader Sussan Ley stands on four energy and environment flashpoints.