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WEDNESDAY 22 MARCH 2017

UK issues laptop, tablet ban on flights from six countries after US warning

Britain tightened airline security on flights from Turkey, the Middle East and North Africa on Tuesday, banning laptops and tablet computers from the plane cabin following a US security warning.

Six places where Peter Dutton was wrong on 457 visas

Peter Dutton claims he has stopped granting 457 visas in areas of high youth unemployment. But he hasn't.

Tributes flow for Martin McGuinness

Former IRA commander Martin McGuinness has died, with tributes flowing for a man who helped broker peace in Northern Ireland.

Hanson kills off Omnibus welfare cuts

The federal government will have to go back to the drawing board over its controversial changes to welfare payments tied to childcare reforms.

10,000 Syrian refugees settle in Australia

Malcolm Turnbull is expected to announce Australia has settled 10,000 Syrian refugees and issued visas to 2000 more, fulfilling a 2015 commitment.

South Korean ex-president Park questioned for 14 hours

Impeached president Park Geun Hye answered prosecutors' questions for 14 hours in a bribery scandal investigation which has rocked South Korea.

Chinese premier to spruik Silk Road plan on Australia visit

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang will arrive in Australia on Wednesday night before bilateral talks with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

The genius children in India's shadows

The power of India's genius kids lies not in their minds but their hearts, writes reporter Calliste Weitenberg

Iranian asylum seeker's fate 'in minister's hands', lawyer says

The lawyer for an Iranian-born asylum seeker has implored Immigration Minister Peter Dutton to allow her to stay in the country.

'There are more important things': Migrant and Indigenous advocates slam proposed 18C changes

Migrant and Indigenous community organisations have criticised the government's proposed changes to the Racial Discrimination Act, saying they are worried it will weaken protections for minority groups.

Australians tweet their experiences with racism after repeal of 18C terms

Comedian Benjamin Law has taken to Twitter to write about his personal experiences with racism following the changes to 18c.

'I cried a bit typing that': Adam Liaw reveals his experiences of racism

Adam Liaw has shared his personal experiences and thoughts on racism on this year's Harmony Day.

Some 'healthy' bread contains more salt than a packet of chips

A new study has revealed some surprises in the levels of salt in the bread products eaten by millions of Australians.

United, strong, successful: PM releases statement on multiculturalism

Multiculturalism in Australia is a success but everyone must obey the nation's laws and support the democratic process, according to the Coalition's multicultural statement.