Researchers working in the university sector say their fixed term contracts are more like "Frankenjobs", pieced together with short term funding and limited hours.

A group of New Zealand bus drivers working in Sydney have been left living in sub-standard housing, struggling to meet the costs of living, and unable to return home unless they stump up thousands of dollars. That's according to the New South Wales transport union - the RTBU.

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For the first time in over 70 years the St James Theatre tower is visible to the public, but not for long. Theatre owner Steve Bielby updates John Campbell on the timeline for the building's transformation.

Jo Moir discusses an extraordinary 24 hours in politics, ahead of Wednesday's emergency meeting of the National caucus.

Many artists say there is a disconnect between the government's commitment to growing creative industries and the reality on the ground. Anders Falstie-Jensen is a playwright, director, and theatre producer with more than two decades in the industry. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about the challenges facing the sector.

A convoy of 57 firefighters, chainsaw crews and forestry experts depart this week to help their counterparts fight wildfires in America's north-west. Amy Williams reports on their deployment.

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Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to John Campbell about active first-home buyers and whether the purchases are likely to pay off as investments.