Rough seas that caused up to five deaths in NSW and Victoria in 48 hours has
prompted lifesavers to urge people to keep out of the water until conditions
improve.

World experts in identity fraud will gather on the Gold Coast on Monday for the
National Identity Crime Symposium.

The defence department is investigating claims two soldiers were assaulted as part
of initiation rituals at a Western Australian barracks.

Brisbane Roar have confirmed coach Frank Farina was charged with an alleged
drink-driving offence on Saturday morning.

Radio funnymen Hamish Blake and Andy Lee have swept the national radio awards, while
their colleagues Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O were snubbed.

(AAP) - Dozens of childcare centres are failing to meet safety standards and supervise children poorly, NSW Minister for Community Services Linda Burney says.

Australian star defender Mo'onia Gerrard has been ruled out of the World Netball
Series in England after failing a last-minute fitness test on Thursday.

Australian rugby league officials say they never forced the hand of Brett White
after the Kangaroos prop postponed his wedding until after the Four Nations
tournament.

Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek and his players say they won't be holding back in
Saturday night's friendly against the Netherlands, despite next week's crucial Asian

Three Australian victims of the Samoa disaster are in a stable condition in a
southern Queensland hospital.