A Queensland- based leadership duo could end up in charge of the Coalition amid growing speculation David Littleproud may emerge victorious in a three-cornered fight for the Nationals leadership.

Some of Australia’s most-loved books, have been labelled too old and not culturally diverse enough by literacy experts.

Australian adults suffering from a degenerative spinal condition have been thrown a lifeline, with a drug costing more than $100,000 per dose set for PBS listing.

And counsellors say they are expecting a wave of children to come forward with sexual assault claims once consent education becomes mandatory in schools.