Against a backdrop of anxiety over Chinese military ambitions, America began shooting unidentified objects from the sky. What followed was a farce of bravado and misidentification.
Regulatory barriers to early non-surgical abortion in Australia could soon be modified, providing easier access for those seeking the procedure, particularly in rural areas.
For the mother of Rhys Cauzzo, who killed himself after being pursued for an early robo-debt, the royal commission is a chance to look in the eyes of the people whose fecklessness and indifference contributed to his death.
In a closed meeting on the outskirts of Alice Springs, Aboriginal leaders look for a solution away from the political and media frenzy of the past month.