An emotional Adam Scott expressed joy and relief after his breakthrough victory in
the Australian Open.

An extraordinary second half fightback helped Australia secure back-to-back
Champions Trophy men's hockey titles with a 5-3 win over Germany in the final in
Melbourne on Sunday.

Sydney FC have claimed the W-League premiership with a hard-fought 1-0 win over
Central Coast Mariners at Bluetongue Stadium in Gosford.

South Australian tuna workers affected by the industry's reduced catch allocation
will have access to federal government employment and training support.

Australians are continuing to take up the federal government's first home owners
grant in droves, undeterred by its October reduction.

The Adam Scott that golf fans in Australia have longed to see first-hand appears to
have finally arrived, with the Queenslander taking the outright lead during the

Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek believes the lure of a possible round of 16 clash with
England will help motivate his players through a difficult World Cup finals group.

The Liberals have taken an early lead as the count begins in the by-election for
Higgins, former treasurer Peter Costello's Melbourne seat.

Liberal candidate Paul Fletcher has taken an early lead in the by-election for the
federal seat of Bradfield, in Sydney's north.

A woman has been bitten by a crocodile in the provincial town of Geelong, south of
Melbourne.