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THURSDAY 2 MARCH 2017

May's Brexit plan suffers setback in parliament

The House of Lords has voted decisively to amend Theresa May's Brexit plan to say the Prime Minister must protect the rights of European citizens.

Three dead in Melbourne factory fire

Three people, thought to be squatters, have died after a suspicious factory fire in Melbourne's Footscray.

Pay gap even bigger in women-dominated workplaces

Men are more highly valued in the employment market, and in companies in which management is dominated by women the pay gap is even larger.

Fossils called 'oldest evidence of life'

Fossils found in Canada's northeast may be the oldest-known evidence of life on earth, scientists have said.

Fillon faces 'fake job' charges but stays in French campaign

French rightwing presidential candidate Francois Fillon announced Wednesday that he would be charged over a fake job scandal that has battered his campaign, but vowed to continue his bid for power.

What Donald Trump's fresh start tells us about the direction of his presidency

We asked scholars to react to the substance of the speech and evaluate its tone for hints of bipartisanship.

Bangarra Dance Theatre helps Australia's Human Rights Council bid

The Indigenous dance group is part of Australia's bid for a seat on the council, while the International Development Minister acknowledged "no country is without its own challenges or failings".

Vietnamese boy visits Australia to thank the foundation that restored his sight

The poster boy for the Fred Hollows Foundation arrived in Australia this week from Vietnam to express gratitude to the organisation that helped restore his sight twenty five years ago.

Trump's Congress address 'more optimistic', but can he realise this vision?

US President Trump set high benchmarks for his presidency during his maiden speech to Congress by promising 'a new chapter of American greatness'. But what barriers does he face?

Kellyanne Conway photos spark outrage, counter-outrage, accusations of fake news

A snap of Donald Trump's key adviser Kellyanne Conway kneeling on a White House couch has sparked debate online.

Lego NASA Women approved for production

Lego figurines depicting five notable NASA pioneers, designed by a fan in her free time to encourage girls to pursue careers in science, have been approved for production.

Malaysia, Singapore in South China Sea stoush

The ownership of a tiny South China Sea island in the middle of a busy shipping lane has created a stoush between Malaysia and Singapore.

Graduate hits the street in search of dream job with his giant CV

A labour-market academic has called for the removal of names from resumes, saying in some cases unintended discrimination against non-Anglo applicants is costing business the best recruits.