Welcome to the first edition of The Week in Politics newsletter, your new must-read wrap of the stories that matter from Canberra and beyond.

Sharesies Australia. Nearly 70 per cent of total trading volume on our platform this month to date was in American equities, which is double the same period last year.

Nearly 70 per cent of total trading volume on our platform this month to date was in American equities, which is double the same period last year.

Alex Cullen, who presented on popular breakfast program Today, was stood down last weekend after accepting the money from Adrian Portelli for on-air comments.