Australia coach Robbie Deans remains tight-lipped on who will get first crack at the
key playmaker's role this year as the Wallabies prepare to unleash a new brand of
risky rugby.

The scope of Victoria's hepatitis C scandal has widened with multiple threats to sue
the state's Medical Practitioners Board, a clinic and also a doctor.

Treasurer Wayne Swan has launched a salvo at mining executives from his "Treasury
bunker" as the war of words over federal Labor's proposed resources rent tax
intensifies.

A late flurry of goals gave Adelaide their first AFL win of the season, a 50-point
triumph over Richmond at AAMI Stadium.

Reports that five suspected asylum seekers have drowned trying to reach Australia
are "tragic", the federal government says.

Two people drowned in NSW on Sunday.
A 42-year-old man from St Ives died after he was found floating face down in the

Australia's four major football codes have signed a Memorandum Of Understanding
(MOU) with the federal government to ensure the country's bid for the 2018 or 2022

Craig Bellamy knew the letdown was coming but the Storm coach and his players have
vowed Sunday's loss to Brisbane will not be the beginning of the end in terms of the

Gas supply should be returned to all homes and businesses the NSW Southern Highlands
by the end of the weekend, says supplier Jemena.

Other teams have started the AFL season better, but none can match Geelong in full
flight.
That's the view of Sydney coach Paul Roos, whose side was ruthlessly overpowered by