Here's Why Teens Say They Want The Right To Vote
But the high school students admitted that some of their friends don't even know who the prime minister is.
Tony Abbott Says Nauru Is Actually A "Pleasant Island" For Refugees To Be Detained On
Refugees on Nauru get better healthcare than some people in regional Australia, the former prime minister has claimed.
This Right Wing Shock Jock Was An Unlikely Ally In The Marriage Equality Campaign
Touted by some as the man who brought down Malcolm Turnbull, Alan Jones had a hand in the legalisation of same-sex marriage.
Laws To Stop Discrimination Against LGBTI Students Have Been Delayed
Strawberry "food terrorism" legislation passed in a day, but the government needs more time on this one.
Seven Is Taking The Media Watchdog To Court Over The "Sunrise" Indigenous Kids Segment
The TV regulator found the segment "provoked serious contempt on the basis of race", and now Seven is seeking a judicial review.
There's Nothing To Stop Politicians Using Their Taxpayer-Funded Internet To Run A Business
Assistant treasurer Stuart Robert has repaid close to $38,000 for his internet bills, but Labor still wants answers.
Australia Has Apologised To Victims Of Child Sex Abuse
Prime minister Scott Morrison said it was a "sorry that dare not ask for forgiveness, a sorry that speaks only of profound grief and loss".
The Uniting Church Just Started Holding Same-Sex Weddings. Soon It Could All End Again
All same-sex marriages conducted within the Uniting Church would remain legal, even if the church stopped performing them.
The Government Had A Pretty Terrible Week. Here Are Just A Few Of The Things That Went Wrong
Fumbling over LGBTI teachers, "administrative errors", annoying Indonesia, a potential leadership spill, and, oh yeah, the Liberals might lose Wentworth.
The Australian Prime Minister Forgot To Renew His Website And It Didn't End Well For Him
The prime minister forgot to renew the ownership of his personal website and, well, just look.
People Who Took PrEP In New South Wales Helped Rapidly Reduce New Infections, Researchers Say
The first population-level study of the effectiveness of the HIV-preventative drug PrEP has shown fewer gay and bisexual men acquiring HIV regardless of whether they were taking the drug.
Here's Everything You Need To Know About Australia Considering Moving Its Israeli Embassy To Jerusalem
The possibility has been welcomed by Jewish groups and some conservatives, but could hurt Australia's relationship with its largest neighbour, Indonesia.
All These Groups Are So Opposed To LGBTI Kids And Teachers Getting Kicked Out Of School They've Banded Together To Fight It
Exclusive: A letter from 47 LGBTI rights groups leaked to BuzzFeed News calls on the government to remove discrimination exemptions for teachers and students.
This Doctor Wants You To See Your GP Even When You Aren't Sick
The RACGP's registrar of the year wants us to change how we think about seeing the doctor.
This Photo Of A Cat Wearing Cookie Monster Pyjamas Was Accidentally Emailed Out By The US State Department
It's a very good photo, to be fair.
This Young Mother Shielded Her Baby From A Hail Storm And The Photos Are Too Much
Fiona Simpson, 23, said she is okay but will be a bit sore.
Home Affairs Has Been Raided Following Leaks About The Peter Dutton Au Pair Scandal
The AFP is hunting anyone who leaked information about Dutton granting tourist visas to two au pairs.
Peter Dutton's Encryption Laws Could Still Create Backdoors, According To The Spy Watchdog
The inspector-general of intelligence and security said there's nothing to stop a tech company from being coerced into making a backdoor on its encrypted communications.
Gay Students Could Be Kicked Out Of Religious Schools, Under Reported Recommendations
But there are conflicting reports on whether the Ruddock review is pushing for a change or just maintaining the status quo.
Alan Jones' Phone Number Was Projected Onto The Sydney Opera House
Meanwhile, 2GB radio host Alan Jones said he regrets the comments made to the Opera House CEO about the whole saga.