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MONDAY 27 FEBRUARY 2017

One Nation on the rise, Coalition slips: poll

The latest Newspoll shows Pauline Hanson's One Nation has more than doubled its primary vote since November, as Labor maintains its lead over the government.

Nearly 10 anti-migrant attacks a day in Germany, data shows

Germany recorded more than 3,500 attacks against refugees and asylum shelters last year, according to new interior ministry figures, amounting to an average of nearly 10 acts of anti-migrant violence a day.

Nokia debuts refreshed 3310

Nokia is bringing back its 3310 mobile phone, 16 years after it first launched it, as the technology firm makes a bid to revamp itself.

'Apollo 13' star Bill Paxton dies at 61

Hollywood actor Bill Paxton, best known for his roles in such blockbusters as "Apollo 13" and "Titanic," has died at the age of 61, a family representative said Sunday.

Trump scoffs at 'rigged' Democratic chairman vote

Donald Trump on Sunday mocked the "rigged" election of a former member of Barack Obama's presidential cabinet to the post of Democratic chairman.

Government to crack down on dodgy family day care

The federal government will introduce new compliance measures aimed at family day care providers who rort the system.

Sunday penalty rates to dominate as parliament resumes

A political row over a decision to reduce Sunday penalty rates is set to dominate the return to Canberra for Federal MPs. But it's not just cross-party tensions that will be on display - as the government continues to deal with repeated criticism from former Prime Minister Tony Abbott.

'National calamity': Shopping centre abuse reveals great Australian paradox

When a Muslim Australian woman became the target of religious discrimination at a Perth shopping centre, no one rushed to her defence.

Fox News interviews unknown Swedish 'security advisor' in crime debate

Swedish government officials were left dumbfounded after a man appearing as the country's 'defense and national security advisor' took part in a crime debate on US outlet Fox News.

Live streaming turning ordinary Chinese citizens into cashed-up stars

Live streaming on social media has evolved into a booming billion dollar industry in China, embraced by people from all walks of life. From quirky to crude, more and more ordinary citizens are finding fame and fortune.

Australian born singer to represent Denmark in Eurovision 2017

Australian-born and raised singer Anja Nissen has won a Danish competition to represent that country in the Eurovision Song Contest.

Keysar Trad apologises for 'clumsy' domestic violence comments

The President of the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils, Keysar Trad, has apologised for condoning domestic violence as a 'last resort', calling his explanation of the Quran 'clumsy'.