Wallabies flanker David Pocock believes his rugby future will be best served by
staying in Perth after re-signing with the Western Force for the next two Super
seasons.

The federal government has strengthened measures aimed at cracking down on abuse of
the student visa program.

Telstra says a final decision is yet to made on potential job cuts after claims the
telco is planning to shed up to 900 workers.

Perth are well on their way to becoming the new "bling" team of the A-League after
convincing Liverpool great Robbie Fowler to join the Glory next season instead of
Sydney FC.

Australians have been outed as a bunch of misers - who whinge about paying tax and
wouldn't pay more, even to help pensioners.

Robbie Deans is once again offering no guarantees in 2010, with the Wallabies coach
on Tuesday admitting even Rocky Elsom's captaincy is under review.

Three-time world surfing champion Stephanie Gilmore has taken out the richest event
on the women's world tour, the Beachley Classic, to put herself in a strong position

Major flooding in New Zealand's deep south has knocked out residential phone lines.
The area has been inundated with rain for three days, forcing road closures and the

Australian warships, combat aircraft and soldiers are off to participate in a major
regional defence exercise with the armed forces of Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore

War veterans injured in the accident during Melbourne's Anzac Day parade have vowed
to march again next year, as organisers consider whether vintage military vehicles