Anna Henderson

Labor's attempts to put its housing bills to a vote in parliament have been thwarted, with the rest of the Senate teaming up to block the move. With two housing bills stalled in the parliament, the government is now dangling the prospect of a double dissolution election to get its agenda through.

Australia is facing criticism from some for abstaining from voting on a United Nations resolution to end the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories within twelve months. The non-binding vote passed the UN General Assembly with 142 nations voting in favour, twelve voting against and 43…

In last summer's blockbuster super-Worlds in Glasgow it was the USA's Chloe Dygert who triumphed, edging Australia's Grace Brown by just six seconds in Stirling, with Christina Schweinberger of Austria rounding off the podium. Dygert has been in brilliant form as well this year but the competition remains steep: Brown won the Olympic time trial by a minute and a half over closest challenger

The federal opposition has drawn criticism from across the political spectrum over the lack of costing detail in its nuclear energy policy. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has delivered a major speech devoted to nuclear energy, but says he's not revealing the price of the policy just yet.

Australia is urging Israel against a Lebanon ground invasion, warning citizens not to rely on the government to be evacuated.

Israel has footage of the deadly attack but did not provide accompanying audio to an Australian investigation. Key Points

One Australian choosing to stay in Lebanon says there needs to be a more nuanced understanding of safety in the country.

One Australian choosing to stay in Lebanon says there needs to be a more nuanced understanding of safety in the country.

Senator Lidia Thorpe has defended her protest during the King's visit to Canberra. She says her calls for a treaty have garnered international attention, and has furthered the national conversation. But the headlines remain squarely on her eligibility as a senator. Listen to her full interview with SBS Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson about the controversy.

Lidia Thorpe told SBS News that calls for her to step down as a senator, following her admission she may not have sworn allegiance to the British royal family, amount to "just another day in the colony".