Tony Abbott
Roslyn Petelin: In defence of grammar pedantry
Roslyn Petelin is a staunch defender of proper grammar and style, and doesn't mind copping flak for being a language pedant. Roslyn joins the show to discuss mispronunciations, malapropisms, and some… Audio
Restrictions ease Victoria - not Melbourne, whales off course
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about how some restrictions are being lifted across Victoria, but not in metro centres and Melbourne. The government is under fire for its… Audio
Border barney, Abbott goes to London, Facebook fight
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about attempts by Prime Minister Scott Morrison to negotiate a lifting of border restrictions and replace them with "hotspot"… Audio
Australia now 'a better, fairer, kinder country'
Tony Abbott's sister Christine Forster is set to marry her female partner in Australia next year, following the 'yes' result in the country's marriage equality vote. Video, Audio
Turnbull, Abbott in war of words
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has blamed his predecessor, Tony Abbott, for the government's poor poll ratings, a week after Mr Abbott said it was drifting to defeat.
New book claims Tony Abbott ignored numerous warnings
A new book looking at Tony Abbott's time as Australian prime minister reveals he ignored several warnings to dump his chief of staff to save himself. Audio
Tony Abbott And 'Fake' Rolexes - Elle Hunt
Have you heard the one about the 'fake' Rolexes, the instant noodle billionaire and the Australian Prime Minister? Well Tony Abbott and some of his Liberal Party colleagues are in hot water after… Audio
Tony Abbott's supporters insist he's no Rudd
Tony Abbott's supporters are moving to crush comparisons with Kevin Rudd after the former Australian prime minister revealed he would recontest the federal seat of Warringah.
Indonesia slams former Australia PM Abbott's critique of Islam
Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has been criticised over his call for change within Islam.
Former Australian PM goes on campaign to change Islam
Australia's former prime minister Tony Abbott has sparked criticism by saying Islam has a "massive problem" and needs to reform. Audio
What's with all the political turmoil in Australia? That is the question
OPINION: Toby & Toby: It's been over a decade since an Australian PM has managed to serve a full first term. Are leadership spills becoming a new national sport?
PM says business as usual after Australian leadership change
The Prime Minister says while Malcolm Turnbull will be a more moderate face for the top job in Australia, it will be business as usual for trans Tasman relations. Audio
Abbott blames the media for his demise
The former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has blamed a febrile media culture and poll-driven panic for his demise in his final speech as the country's leader. Audio
Malcolm Turnbull topples Tony Abbott
Australia's Prime Minister Tony Abbott has been toppled by Malcolm Turnbull. In the shock late night vote, Malcom Turnbull was elected the new leader of the Liberal Party 54 to 44. Audio
Tony Abbott likely to face leadership challenge
It looks increasingly likely Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott will face a leadership challenge before the year is out.
Tony Abbot faces leaks about dealing with leaks
Australian Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, might be thinking his government, if not his cabinet, is a leaky sieve delivering daily news headlines. Audio
Meridian accuses Abbott Govt of costing it $38m
Electricity generator and retailer Meridian has fired off some angry criticism of the Australian Government, accusing it of costing the company $38 million.
Plea to Abbott to bring jihadist's children home
The mother-in-law of an Australian terrorist has made an emotional plea to Prime Minister Tony Abbott to help bring her daughter and grandchildren back home. Audio
Prime Minister reacts to Abbott's decision on foreign fighters
Susie Ferguson speaks with the Prime Minister John Key. Audio
Abbott calls up Anzac spirit in shadow of IS arrests, Iraq
In the shadow of heightened terrorism worries leading up to April the 25th, the Australian Prime Minister has evoked the image of the Anzacs to justify the Iraq mission. Audio