Speculation that Treasurer Wayne Swan will hand down the Henry Tax Review on the
same day as the May 11 budget would seem unlikely, if research by a leading

Stirling Mortlock's late-career fade may not only cost him his place in the Brumbies
side on Friday but also a marquee position at the Melbourne Rebels.

Sydney Roosters enforcer Jason Ryles predicts it will take time for South Sydney's
all-star forward pack to hit top gear in the NRL this season.

Adelaide United have secured the services of Sergio van Dijk, the Reds striker
confirming a three-year deal with the club on Monday.

China's failure to take a key stake in Rio Tinto Ltd has been linked to that
nation's lack of experience and a propaganda campaign by BHP Billiton Ltd.

St Kilda defender Sam Fisher is sidelined for up to a month after his ankle injury
in the AFL NAB Cup final loss to the Western Bulldogs.

A red-hot Queensland celebrated their long-awaited Super rugby resurgence with a
record 50-10 smashing of the Western Force on Sunday night.

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has to do more than win over state and territory leaders
to his planned major overhaul of the nation's health system.

Sydney Roosters coach Brian Smith likened Todd Carney's freakish ability to that of
Greg Inglis and Billy Slater after the former Canberra bad boy returned from a

The biggest review of Australia's tax system in more than 60 years will be released
within two months.