The tone of political discussion around issues like Islam in Australia is making reasonable discussion almost impossible, writes the executive producer and creator of Q&A Peter McEvoy.

While US President Donald Trump is basking in the glow of his biggest legislative win yet, would-be Democratic presidential candidates are already preparing for the 2020 election, writes Sara James.

The secret to getting more women nominated for the Queen's Birthday honours, from a great-grandmother who's successfully nominated two recipients.

Cricket Australia will be breathing a sigh of relief that Australia has been eliminated from the Champions Trophy. And while we can't blame the rain for all our woes, the ICC and ECB need to take a long hard look at themselves, writes Geoff Lemon.

For many women, landing on the wrong side of 50 brings unexpected bonuses, writes Jane Caro. But others will find that a lifetime of sexism has left them out in the cold.