March 26, 2013 The opposition has called on the Gillard government to demand an immediate explanation from Israel as to whether its security agency, Mossad, misused Australian passports in its employment of Ben Zygier.

March 26, 2013 Warren Rodwell says he ''felt a great sense of helplessness and hopelessness'' while being held for almost 15 months by Islamic terrorists in the southern Philippines.

March 26, 2013 A doctor accused of putting profits before the medical treatment of patients at the Advanced Medical Institute is due to appear in court on Tuesday morning as part of the competition watchdog's case against the erectile dysfunction treatment company.

March 26, 2013 Molested as a 10-year-old at the Jesuit-run Burke Hall, Chris Whelan marched to the headmaster's office.

March 26, 2013 BHP mining deal investigated for corruption involved Cambodian PM Hun Sen, cables reveal.

March 26, 2013 Child abuse victims have protested outside the Office of Public Prosecutions.

March 26, 2013 Some of Australia's poorest families are skipping meals and selling possessions to pay their power bills, a new report has found.

March 26, 2013 Australia's neighbours in Asia - especially China - are emerging as the countries best placed to prosper from moves to cut greenhouse gas emissions, an international study has found.

March 26, 2013 Two asylum seekers drowned and two more were seriously injured when their boat was hit by two freak waves minutes after being boarded by two border protection officials within 15 nautical miles of Christmas Island on Monday.

March 26, 2013 Australia's neighbours emerging as the best placed to prosper from lowering emissions.