Christian Porter at his Wednesday press conference denying rape allegations before going on stress leave. Photo: Richard Wainwright / AAP

News

Attorney-General Christian Porter rejects historical rape allegations

Federal Attorney-General Christian Porter has identified himself as the minister accused of raping an Adelaide teenager more than 30 years ago, declaring he is innocent and won’t step down but will take a leave of absence to seek help for his own mental health.

News

"Having children doesn't guarantee a conscience": Grace Tame lashes PM

Australian of the Year Grace Tame has pointedly questioned Prime Minister Scott Morrison in front of a packed National Press Club over his recent handling of sexual assault allegations.

Politics

Minister pondering new environment as Boothby contenders circle

UPDATED | A Marshall Government minister is among several Liberal contenders considering a run at Nicolle Flint’s soon-to-be-vacated federal seat of Boothby, but the Labor candidate who almost snared the seat at the last election has ruled herself out of a second crack.

Opinion

SA bickers as child protection slides into crisis

Debate on child protection in South Australia has centred around seemingly endless reviews, inquiries and point scoring. Meanwhile, the number of children in care and associated funding demand for a broken system reaches new, disturbing highs, writes Simon Schrapel.

Local

What we know today, Sunday February 28

Welcome to your serving of the day’s breaking news from South Australia, the nation and abroad.