Tom Rabe

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Former deputy tax commissioner found not guilty

Former Australian Taxation Office deputy commissioner Michael Cranston is looking forward to “a new start” after being cleared of misusing his position to help his son.

Court rejects Australian coal mine due to greenhouse gas emissions

A landmark court decision to reject a proposed NSW coal mine on the basis of its expected greenhouse gas emissions could have far-reaching implications for future fossil fuel projects in Australia, environmentalists say.

Dr Kerryn Phelps (right) with South Australian Member for Mayo Rebekha Sharkie who has wrested a blue-ribbon seat from the Liberals - an achievement Phelps is seeking to emulate. Photo: AAP/Brendan Esposito

Libs fear historic defeat in Wentworth

The epicentre of Australian politics has shifted to Sydney’s eastern suburbs where the tight by-election battle for Wentworth has thrown climate and even foreign policy into the spotlight as the government stares down the barrel of a historic defeat.

Abbott's sister wants to take Turnbull's seat

Tony Abbott’s sister Christine Forster wants to be the Liberal candidate in Malcolm Turnbull’s soon-to-be-vacated Sydney seat as several big names jostle for the plum position.

Retiring Richards hoping for Swan song

Sydney veteran Ted Richards says he will do all he can to crack the Swans’ senior side before he retires from AFL football at the end of 2016.