Australian No.1 Billy Slater believes he and fullback rival Jarryd Hayne can
co-exist in the same side, putting their joint struggles in the Kangaroos' Four

The federal government will offer cash grants to those affected by floods on the NSW
mid-north coast and loans to assist businesses.

Australian personnel sent to help out in the earthquake-devastated region of Padang
in Indonesia are returning home after completing their work.

The Oceanic Viking has been granted approval to remain in Indonesian waters for
another week, avoiding another possible showdown for its boatload of 78 asylum
seekers.

(AAP) - Former Geelong premiership player Nathan Ablett is considering playing with Gold Coast in the VFL next season in what could be a step towards an AFL comeback.

(AAP) - A relief effort to plug a leaking oil well in the Timor Sea could require as many as three more attempts and take several more weeks.

Carlton midfielder Nick Stevens says he has "no option" but to retire from AFL
because of a serious neck injury.

Nationals Senate leader Barnaby Joyce has accused coalition colleagues of
contributing to the fall of Australia's largest cotton farm into administration.

Preparing to play his first game for Australia, Robbie Farah is keen to show he's a
better representative player than the one who flopped and lost his State of Origin
jumper.

Australian wheelchair ace Kurt Fearnley admits feeling nervous as he aims to
complete a calendar year unbeaten with a sixth consecutive marathon win in New York
this weekend.