(AAP) Star hooker Michael Ennis led the Bulldogs to their fourth straight NRL victory against Canberra on Sunday, increasing calls for him to be NSW's No.9 for this year's State of Origin series.

(AAP) A cold blast has brought an early dumping of snow to the Alpine areas with Victoria buffeted by strong winds and rain.

(AAP) The nation's top doctor has urged people to be vigilant but not alarmed in response to news a deadly swine flu that appeared in Mexico may have reached Australia's doorstep.

Jamie Soward has played down suggestions he is the man to fill the NSW five-eighth spot despite a match winning performance in St George Illawarra's 29-0 Anzac Day victory over NRL rivals Sydney Ro

Jamie Soward has played down suggestions he is the man to fill the NSW five-eighth spot despite a match winning performance in St George Illawarra's 29-0 Anzac Day victory over NRL rivals Sydney Ro

Warriors halfback Stacey Jones blew two chances to snatch victory in golden point extra time against Melbourne, with the sides settling for a 14-14 NRL draw at Olympic Park.

Jamie Soward has played down suggestions he is the man to fill the NSW five-eighth spot despite a match winning performance in St George Illawarra's 29-0 Anzac Day victory over NRL rivals Sydney Ro

Written-off Queensland enjoyed one of their best Super 14 victories this decade with
a massive 31-24 upset of the Blues.

Defence Minister Joel Fitzgibbon ventured to remote parts of Afghanistan's Oruzgan
Province on Anzac Day to spend time with Australian troops working "outside the
wire".

Furious Collingwood coach Mick Malthouse said the Magpies let the Anzacs down after
Essendon booted three late goals to snatch a thrilling five-point victory in the