The AustralianTurnbull throws down challenge on childcare savingsThe AustralianMalcolm Turnbull has thrown down a $4.3 billion savings challenge to parliament over family payments, seeking support for cheaper childcare and more generous paid parental leave funded by cuts to middle-class welfare. Sac...

The Sydney Morning HeraldWelcome to hell on Earth: Heatwave builds across eastern AustraliaThe Sydney Morning HeraldThese rural towns are all about to endure four days above 40 degrees. Birdsville and Moomba will suffer through three days above 45. SHARE; Share on Facebook SHARE; Share on Twitter TW...

The Australian Financial ReviewPM gets personal with 'sycophant' ShortenHerald SunA day after losing one of his senators and copping his worst poll result since becoming prime minister, Malcolm Turnbull roused government MPs with an extraordinary personal attack on Labor leader Bill Shorten. To the ...

Herald SunCharlotte Bay accident: Man spent two hours trapped underwater in excavator ordealHerald SunThe incredible will to live of a man trapped for more than two hours in a dam has been credited for his survival. Daniel Miller, 45, was trapped by the roll bar of his excavator when it slid into th...

The Sydney Morning HeraldPolitics live: Bill Shorten recovers from Malcolm Turnbull's 'sycophantic' sledgeThe Sydney Morning HeraldVeteran Liberal Senator Ian Macdonald is pushing to keep the Life Gold Pass that gives former parliamentarians taxpayer-funded business class travel for life. Live updat...