Your afternoon Briefing

Good afternoon, readers. We have Sam Dastyari, dual-citizenship drama, a High Court win for transgender children and beer.

Good afternoon, readers. On Thursday we have Sam Dastyari, some dual-citizenship drama, a High Court win for transgender children and the reason why NSW residents pay more for beer.

Labor Senator Sam Dastyari making another statement to the Senate Chamber after earlier resigning as Labor's Deputy Whip, at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture Kym Smith

Dastyari shocked by audio recording

Disgraced Labor senator Sam Dastyari has repeated his claim that an audio recording of his press conference with members of the Chinese community “shocked” him. Meanwhile, esteemed columnist Caroline Overington explains why we should give thanks for Dastyari.

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The Federal opposition leader Bill Shorten speaks to the media at the NAWMA renewable energy facility in Adelaide, Thursday, November 30, 2017. (AAP Image/David Mariuz) NO ARCHIVING

No end in sight

In the latest episode of the unceasing fiasco that is the dual-citizenship saga, Bill Shorten says he can’t rule out Labor MPs being referred to the High Court.

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4/04/2017Fortescue CFO Elizabeth Gaines photographed at Fortescue offices, Perth.pic Colin Murty The Australian

History made as new Fortescue Metals CEO named

Elizabeth Gaines will become the first female CEO of a major Australian mining company.

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A landmark ruling has cleared a hurdle for people seeking to change their gender.

Children’s gender change win

Children will be able to access hormone treatment to change their gender without seeking Family Court approval, following a landmark judgment today.

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29-11-17 - Publican Mark Kelly of KellyÕs Rugby Hotel in Orange pouring a beer for local Warren Fox.

Why you pay more for beer

If you live in NSW, you are paying at least $3 more for a carton of beer than the rest of the country.