For centuries, nations and leaders have used the religious concept of a so-called "just war" to support military action — but now people are rethinking the idea.

The creative director of Chanel and Fendi was considered one of the fashion industry's most prolific figures.

The laws are designed to help whistleblowers who often face significant personal and professional repercussions for speaking out.

Absec says the NSW Government cut $11 million from family support services last year but increased their investment in out-of-home-care by $55 million.

The Morrison Government says the project will provide energy security and thousands of jobs but environment groups and local councils say it threatens marine life and tourism.

"What occurred here last week is something every Australian should be very, very concerned about," Swan said.

The ACT Government is now joining South Australia in considering a ban on all single-use plastic products, everything from toothbrushes to disposable coffee cups, and even cotton buds.

Ten's Political Editor, Professor of Politics at Griffith University and the University of Western Australia, Peter Van Onselen joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.

"If you want to address neglect abuse or harm on behalf of anybody, especially the most vulnerable members of our community, you need to shine a very, very direct light," the NSW Minister for Disability Services said.

RN Breakfast's Sports Commentator Warwick Hadfield joins RN Breakfast to bring you news from the world of sport.

The recent cyber attack on parliament and Australia's major political parties has raised questions about the kind of data political parties hold on voters and what might happen if it falls into hostile hands.

US Senator Bernie Sanders has announced he will seek the Democratic Party's presidential nomination in 2020.

The Great Northern Railway was cut during the recent flooding that devastated North Queensland, resulting in losses in the tens-of-millions for the mining and minerals industry.

Jeremy Corbyn faces major crisis after being warned that more MPs will resign after seven dramatically quit his party on Monday.

Christmas Island, which lies 1,500 kilometres from the Australian mainland, has no dedicated aged care facility for its almost 2000 residents.

The Victorian Sentencing Advisory Council is releasing the first comprehensive report on animal cruelty offenders and the sentences they receive.

The country's three largest political parties have been hit by a cyber attack , raising questions about the security and privacy of data belonging to millions of Australians.

It's been quite some time since a full-scale, scripted drama TV series was produced in Perth — until now.

It could soon be crunch time for the beleaguered National Broadband Network if Labor wins the next election.

More information is coming to light over why a little known company, with a questionable track record, was awarded a $423 million contract to provide asylum seeker security on Manus Island.

It can take up to a year for academics to find out if they've been successful in getting government grants.

David Crowe joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.

But the head of the Australian Cyber Security Centre conceded, "We don't know who the actor is, we don't know what they've done, and we don't know why they were doing it".

RN Breakfast's Sports Commentator Warwick Hadfield joins RN Breakfast to bring you news from the world of sport.

"We really need to set dates, set aside the funding, and then find the people who can do this royal commission," Peter Curotte said.

"The leadership has wilfully, and repeatedly, failed to address hatred against Jewish people in its ranks," Luciana Berger said.

China's Huawei faces bans in Australia, New Zealand and the US but Britain says it's confident it can mitigate the security risk.

Apple and Google are facing global pressure to remove a Saudi mobile app that lets men track and restrict the movements of women in the kingdom.

One in every $10 that circulates in our economy is spent on health services and the vast bulk of this comes from the government. But are we getting value for money?

An alliance of mayors from Australia's fastest growing suburbs is calling for federal coordination and more investment to tackle a major infrastructure shortfall.

Journalist George Megalogenis is warning Australia's revolving door of leaders is harming our relationship with Asia.

Summer may be drawing to an end but for music lovers the festival season is far from over.

As China has transformed itself into an economic powerhouse, billions of dollars have been illegally spirited out of the country — a large amount has made its way here to Australia.

Father-of-four, Tim Galvin is in immigration detention in Western Australia after serving most of a two-and-a-half year prison sentence for burglary.

Small business operators in multiple towns are bracing for tough times as the flood disaster in Queensland's northwest hits the local economy.

Michelle Grattan joins RN Breakfast from our Parliament House studio to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.

"There's something very wrong with this because the government is not prepared to provide the appropriate information," Senator Griff told RN Breakfast.

RN Breakfast's Sports Commentator Warwick Hadfield joins RN Breakfast to bring you news from the world of sport.

RN Breakfast's Business Reporter Michael Janda previews the week ahead in business and finance.

Trump invoked emergency powers to build a border wall on Friday, although admitted during the announcement he didn't actually need to declare a national emergency.

The Trump administration is facing a barrage of lawuits after the US President invoked emergency powers to build a border wall.

Federal Parliament continues this week for one final hectic sitting before the budget in April and then the election in May.

Deborah Conway and Willy Zygier have been been performing for over 35 years and they're about to embark on a national tour, aptly titled "Epic".

A Dutch company that dreamt of establishing a permanent human colony on Mars has been placed into administration.

"Bush Court" is based on a simple premise. If you live in a remote Australia, you won't be forced to travel to the city to seek justice. Instead, justice will come to you.

A tumultuous first week of the parliamentary year has set the tone for what promises to be a long and bitter campaign to election day, sometime in May.

"This disaster is enough to bring the cattle industry to its knees and if it's not supported properly it will bring our community to its knees as well, and it may not recover," Greg Campbell said.

Food has been delivered by helicopter to the Villa Deste off the north Queensland coast after its crew sent a plea for help, claiming they're under fed and under paid.

"No government has ever needed a terms of reference before they established a royal commission."

RN Breakfast's Sports Commentator Warwick Hadfield joins RN Breakfast to bring you news from the world of sport.