The Melbourne Rebels insist they're only chasing one player with ties to rugby
league and that's Mark Gasnier.

Four bullets have been fired at a home in Perth's northern suburbs minutes after the
residents left the premises.

Kate Middleton has had to give up her dream of marrying Prince William in Scotland
as speculation mounts that the couple will announce their engagement soon.

Cronulla coach Ricky Stuart accused some of his team of "throwing the towel in" as
Manly ran away with a comprehensive 40-12 NRL victory at Brookvale Oval on Sunday.

The federal opposition says Labor's $500 million pledge for emergency departments is
a blatant attempt to bribe premiers, while doctors argue more hospital beds are the

Penrith coach Matthew Elliott labelled fullback Lachlan Coote a "freak" after young
Panther stole the show in his side's 28-6 win over the Sydney Roosters on Sunday.

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has defended a blanket freeze on the processing of Afghan
asylum seekers amid warnings of a deteriorating security situation in the war-torn
country.

Gary Ablett and Paul Chapman produced scintillating displays for Geelong but it
wasn't enough as Fremantle came from behind to steal a glorious seven-point AFL win

A leading parents' group has slammed the federal government's plan to use parents as
strike breakers if teachers carry out a threat to boycott national exams.

Another strong display from in-form hooker Issac Luke and two tries from Nathan
Merritt helped South Sydney seal a 28-10 NRL victory against Newcastle at Gosford's