Pies start perfectly by beating Bulldogs
It was good enough for a pre-season flag, but the Western Bulldogs' lapse in
intensity brought a brutal reminder of what's needed in the AFL premiership season.
Vernay, Lester win Ironman Australia
Queensland's Carrie Lester has capped an outstanding season by winning the Ironman
Australia triathlon at her first attempt.
Protest didn't stop Newcastle coal ships
A protest against the expansion of Newcastle's coal industry didn't interrupt
shipping operations, the Newcastle Port Corporation says.
Severe storm warning for northeast Vic
Residents in Victoria's northeast are being urged to secure any loose objects on
their properties as strong winds hit the area.
Three Diggers wounded in Afghanistan
(AAP) - Three Australian soldiers have been wounded in two separate incidents in Afghanistan.
Cyclone Paul moves across Top End
(AAP) - A category one cyclone will move across the Northern Territory on Monday, whipping up wind and rain before being downgraded to a low.
Bulldogs run riot over Roosters 60-14
(AAP) - Even Canterbury coach Kevin Moore is using the try-scoring dual between the Morris twins as a motivator.
Teachers rubbish opposition policy
The opposition's school funding policy has been rubbished by teachers, who say it
unfairly favours private schools over their public counterparts.
Victoria braces for wild weather
Victorians still recovering from a destructive hailstorm earlier this month are
being urged to prepare for another bout of wild weather.
Depleted Hawks thrash dismal Demons
Hawthorn's thrashing of a dismal Melbourne also had the extra bonus of extra rest
for their one remaining fit and experienced AFL ruckman Brent Renouf at the MCG on
Saturday.
