It's a case of believe it or not for parents of teenaged children. An Australian study has found kids love spending time with their mother and father more than their best friend on Facebook or Instagram.
Senators push to grill ASIC over failure to heed warnings
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission could face a government inquiry into its regulation of the financial services industry after revelations the corporate watchdog ignored whistleblowers' warnings about misconduct inside the Commonwealth Bank.
Watchdog faces probe over CBA scandal failures
Revelations ASIC ignored warnings from whistleblowers about serious misconduct.
Top NAPLAN school unimpressed by results
One of Australia's best performing schools launches a scathing assessment of exam regime.
Editorial cartoon
Alan Moir, The Sydney Morning Herald's political cartoonist, sketches the political unreality.
Whale of a time over for our monsters of the deep
Moby Dick's descendants are in trouble. Sperm whales are failing to recover from whaling in Australia, 30 years after the great predators were last harpooned.
Paying homage to those who strove to do well
A potpourri of Australian women and men have received Queen's Birthday honours.
Scientists predict more major floods in northern Australia, Tasmania
Major floods will occur more frequently in many parts of the world, including Australia, as the planet warms due to climate change, exposing millions more people to the threat, scientific modelling has found.
Long way from Coorain, a treasure nonetheless
Jill Ker Conway is one of two people receiving this country's highest honour, being appointed Companion in the general division of the Order of Australia.
Refugees tackling trauma via stories of survival and despair
A unique drama therapy program encourages refugee students to share their stories, helping to liberate them from the burden of traumatic memories.