A gorge in Western Australia's Kimberley region will become the first tourist attraction in the state to be protected against poisonous cane toads by a fence.

A senior Queensland police officer has found six officers involved in flawed investigations into the Palm Island death in custody should not face disciplinary charges.

Trainer Mick Price will run True Persuasion in this month's William Reid Stakes but has already conceded the Group One race to champion sprinter Black Caviar.

A "money can't buy" experience has ensured in-demand coach Ange Postecoglou will knock back a lucrative Melbourne Victory offer and remain at the Brisbane Roar.

Australian investors have dumped uranium stocks as Japan scrambles to contain meltdowns at nuclear power plants.

A passenger plane has been targeted by a laser light as it flew into Sydney from the Sunshine Coast.

CSIRO spokesman Huw Morgan said the strike action was disappointing.

Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says he supports the continuing export of Australian uranium despite concerns fuelled by Japan's quake-triggered nuclear emergency.

Parramatta overcome the hostile Eden Park crowd to beat the Warriors 24-18 in their NRL season opener in Auckland.

Brisbane Roar have won a dramatic the A-League grand final in a penalty shoot-out.