Gillard ahead of Abbott in latest poll

The latest poll shows Julia Gillard ahead of Tony Abbott as preferred PM for the first time in nine months.

Romney wins landslide in Nevada

US Republican presidential frontrunner Mitt Romney scored a landslide victory in the Nevada primary vote.

Coalition to quiz Thomson, tent protest

The opposition says it will focus on Craig Thomson and the Australia Day debacle when parliament resumes.

Clinton urges friends of Syria to unite

Hillary Clinton has called for 'friends of democratic Syria' to unite against President Assad's regime.

Niinisto wins Finnish poll in landslide

Conservative pro-European Sauli Niinistoe has won Finland's presidential election in a landslide victory.

Govt pushes ahead with health means-test

The government is expected to push ahead with its plan to means test the private health insurance rebate.

Gillard reads riot act to Labor caucus

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has read the riot act to her caucus team, saying she expects discipline.

Body scanning legislation going ahead

Legislation for body scanners to be used in Australian airports will be introduced to parliament this week.

Gillard has support of caucus - Swan

Treasurer Wayne Swan says media reports of a looming leadership challenge are 'divorced from reality'.

William starts Falklands tour of duty

Prince William has begun duties as a pilot in the Falkland Islands, in a move that has infuriated Argentina.

Xenophon wants breast implant inquiry

Nick Xenophon plans to move for a Senate committee to investigate TGA's substandard breast implant problems.

Katter says Abbott not assured of vote

Bob Katter says Tony Abbott cannot be assured of his vote should it seek to move a no-confidence motion.

No intervention into Thomson inquiry

Workplace Relations Minister Bill Shorten ruled out intervening in FWA's inquiry of Craig Thomson's conduct.

US 'disgusted' at UN Syria veto

Washington is 'disgusted' by Russia and China's veto of a UN Security Council resolution condemning Syria.

Thousands rally against Putin

Tens of thousands of Russians have flooded downtown Moscow to demand an end to PM Vladimir Putin's rule.

Gillard has caucus support - Swan

Russia and China veto UN resolution

Labor caucus meets amid multiple threats

Men storm Syrian embassy in Canberra

US, Europe must do more - Clinton

Protesters attack five Syrian embassies

Gillard has my full support - Wong

Syria's 'worst attack' kills 200

Nauru could open for a third of cost

Protesters attack London's Syria embassy

Maori flag to fly in NZ on Waitangi Day

Vic nurses and govt talks break down

Tens of thousands rally against Putin

NSW govt under fire over sun bed ban

Morrison slams govt's Nauru costings

Manning to face US court-martial

Abbott brushes off Turnbull popularity

Romney favored to win big in Nevada