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Adani's chances of actually building its long-planned coal mine in Queensland's Galilee Basin depend on who you're asking. We canvas all the threats to Australia's most controversial mining project.

Citing Chinese military gains in the East and South China Seas, as well as growing Russian military activity in Asia and a nuclear-armed North Korea, Japan is upgrading its defence capabilities.

Christian aid groups say a campaign of repression against Christians in China has been ramped up ahead of Christmas. PM talks with Bob Fu, the founder and president of China Aid, which campaigns to expose religious persecution in China.

Interest-only lending for home loans have been restricted for some time, but the financial regulator APRA is changing that, as it tries to stabilise the ailing housing market.

The Federal Government has stared down a revolt from the states and territories over energy policy. But New South Wales — under a Coalition government — made a push for rules to force power companies to reduce their carbon emissions.

The Women's Tennis Association has adopted new rules to make it easier for top female players to return to elite competition after they have a child.

As the NT Government tries to prepare the electorate for cuts, some economists say a long culture of grant-giving should cease.

ASIC says the country's biggest lenders have committed to improve their credit card standards after damning evidence of misconduct in the banking royal commission - but their promises aren't enforceable.

After three days of policy discussion and deal-making, without any significant disagreements, the ALP National Conference has wrapped up.

Nationals Federal Vice President Katrina Hodgkinson says cultural change is needed across the country to address poor attitudes towards women.