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‘She knows it was wrong’PM breaks his silence on Reynolds’ ‘lying cow’ slur

Scott Morrison has broken his silence on reports Defence Minister Linda Reynolds called Brittany Higgins a ‘lying cow’ and weighs in on the historic Christian Porter rape claims.

Lanai Scarr

‘Trial by media’Coalition MPs support Porter’s decision to not resign

Mr Porter’s colleagues said the media and court of public opinion should not determine justice.

Lanai Scarr

Historical allegationsPorter takes leave, says ‘rape simply did not happen'

Attorney-General Christian Porter fought back tears as he outed himself as the cabinet Minister accused of an historical rape as he announced he was taking leave ‘for my own sanity’.

Lanai Scarr

Canberra cultureCabinet minister accused of rape set to reveal identity

The Federal Cabinet minister at the centre of a historical rape allegation involving a 16-year-old girl in 1988 is expected to publicly out himself today.

Annabel Hennessy & Lanai Scarr

‘Make the call’Support hotline launched amid parliament rape claims

The Federal Government has established a dedicated 24/7 hotline for parliamentary staffers to report abuse.

Lanai Scarr and Annabel Hennessy

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From Perth to Paris: Cormann eyes world stage with OECD

Mathias Cormann sees his candidacy for OECD secretary-general as a bridge between Europe and an expanding Indo-Pacific region.

Lanai ScarrFederal Political Editor

‘Rumours’Latest rape allegations ‘absolutely rejected’: PM

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he has spoken to his cabinet minister at the centre of historical rape allegations dating back to the 1980s — and they are ‘vigorously denied’.

Lanai Scarr

New look$500m war memorial revamp gets green light

Federal Parliament has ticked off on a significant redevelopment of the Australian War Memorial to help inject new life into the national institution.

Lanai Scarr

Hospital dramaAlleged rape victim’s message to Linda Reynolds

Linda Reynolds’ former staffer Brittany Higgins, who has alleged she was raped at Parliament House, has sent the Defence Minister a message after she was hospitalised on advice from her doctor.

Lanai Scarr & Sarah Ison

Huge newsSeven West and Facebook announce landmark deal

Seven West Media and Facebook have signed a landmark deal to ensure the social media giant pays for use of the company’s original news content.

Lanai Scarr

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analysis
Huge win
analysis
The story behind Frydenberg’s deal with Facebook

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg were in constant contact over the weekend after the social media giant banned Aussie news organisations. Here’s how it all panned out.

Lanai Scarr

‘Fairer system’JobSeeker raised by $50 a fortnight — with conditions

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has revealed the JobSeeker payment will rise by $50 a fortnight — the biggest increase in the unemployment payment since 1986. Here’s what you need to know.

Lanai Scarr