1. Behind the News Special: Australia's Past
2. News and current affairs

Meet Craig Tinkler, the parliamentary piss-taker.

Labor MP Mark Dreyfus, the shadow attorney-general, addresses the National Press Club.

Suburban residents are furious they're being offered the NBN via satellite, normally used in regional areas. Two retired Anglican priests have tied the knot in what's believed to be Australia's first clergy same-sex marriage.

Spain's rural population is decreasing at an alarming rate, and as the government and locals scramble to stop the exodus, can a bus load of single ladies save the day?

Jenny Brockie takes a look at what it takes to break through as a female first.

The inspirational women of Rwanda who have turned pain into hope. They lived through one of the worst atrocities of the 20th century but the power of love and family saved them.

The mother of Samantha Knight speaks out about the release of her killer, Michael Guider. Plus new forms of therapy are revolutionising cancer treatment but at the moment are too expensive for some patients who need them.

Facing the public's questions: ACT Liberal Senator Zed Seselja, Labor MP for Cowan Anne Aly, WA Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John, Grattan Institute's Danielle Wood, and The Australian's foreign affairs editor, Greg Sheridan.

How your postcode can determine the quality of the care you get. Hospitals are supposed to be a place of care where patients are treated by highly trained staff well versed in dealing with emergencies and a vast range of illnesses. But not every hospital is delivering first class care. Four Corners reveals concerning evidence about the standard of hospital care many Australians are receiving.

Bushfires are also burning across NSW. 7.30's Paul Farrell spent 24 hours in the town of Dorrigo in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales to bring the latest on the bushfires. After a nail-biting fourth test Australia has retained the Ashes, heading into the final test with a 2-1 series lead over England. Leigh Sales interviews cricket commentator Jim Maxwell.

The Cajun Navy are heroic volunteers who help rescue people after major storms in the southern American states. Who are these people, and why do they risk their lives?

Karl Stefanovic finds out why Meghan Markle has lost her sparkle, and what the young royal must do to regain the love. Plus, Australia's most despised man, Michael Guider, walks free from prison. And is the popular weed killer, Roundup also a human killer?

Lisa Curry opens up on the prevalency of heart disease in Aussie women, and we take a look at the local footy team facing the axe.

As politicians return to Canberra for the first sitting week after the winter break, Fran Kelly joins some of Australia's sharpest political minds to discuss the issues of the week. Plus, Talking Pictures with Mike Bowers.

Authorities say the early start to the bushfire season is unprecedented, as devastating fires burn across New South Wales and Queensland. Plus Leigh Sales interviews Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

Commissioner Jayne turns his forensic gaze to the ALP's donations scandal

Law Council president Arthur Moses and president of the Victorian Bar, Matt Collins, share their concerns for the creeping erosion of human rights and freedoms in Australia.

The Federal Court has opened the way for a potential class action against NAB for its role in the collapse of Walton Construction. Plus Olympic gold medal-winning swimmers, sisters Bronte and Cate Campbell, on It Takes Two.