Monks in the trunk

We explain why driving in Thailand could make for an episode of survivor.

Travel Silk Road by rail

ANTHONY Dennis retraces the steps of Genghis Khan in China on a trip to one of history's most famous trading routes.

Bureaucrats defend costing of plan to buy new F-35 jets

A federal committee heard from a long list of witnesses in Ottawa Tuesday, as it studies recommendations from the auditor general's report into the government's controversial plan to buy F-35 stealth fighter jets.

Cost of living delusion runs deep at the political level

At some point a politician will have to tell voters the obvious truth -- very few of them are "doing it tough". Tabloids are admitting it, even if the politicians aren't. Read more on the blog... Read more on the blog... ... Read... Read more on the blog...

Indies push for tougher rules for MPs - The Australian

Indies push for tougher rules for MPs The Australian The MP said he was in agreement with fellow independent Rob Oakeshott for more serious reform following the release of Fair Work Australia's report. The Coalition is against moves to introduce a code of conduct for MPs. Manager of opposition business ... and more »