SYDNEY (AAP) While it's not a performance they care to remember, Melbourne believe their loss to the Warriors has prepared them well for Saturday night's NRL clash with Newcastle.

SYDNEY (AAP) Three women have been charged over a rooftop protest at the Sydney office of Federal Immigration Minister Chris Bowen, as the national debate over the treatment of asylum seekers conti

SYDNEY (AAP) The defence cadet accused of secretly filming himself having sex with a female cadet bragged about his plan on Facebook, a court has heard.

SYDNEY (AAP) Kristi Anne Abrahams appeared composed and managed a wave as she faced court for the first time since being charged with the murder of her six-year-old daughter Kiesha.

SIDNEY (AAP) A gunman who killed three of his neighbours and shot a policeman in the face is in custody after a eight-hour siege in Adelaide.

SIDNEY (AAP) Prime Minister Julia Gillard is wearing a range of Australian designers as part of her royal wedding outfit.

The first of 1900 guests have begun arriving for the royal wedding of Prince William and his long time love, Catherine Middleton.

MELBOURNE (AAP) - Two Melbourne men charged over an assault which sparked a brawl of up to 100 people have been held in custody to face court on Friday.

SYDNEY (AAP) - A massive sperm whale has surprised experts by washing up on a popular Sydney beach, and oil oozing from the carcass into the sea is attracting sharks.

SYDNEY (AAP) - The AFL is set to pocket a cool $1.25 billion plus from a five-year broadcast deal with Seven Group Holdings Ltd and pay TV broadcasters Foxtel and Austar.