Brumbies 'feel sense of responsibility'
Brumbies coach Andy Friend says the Super 14 franchise feels a "sense of
responsibility" over the death of forward Shawn Mackay on their South African tour.
'Nothing to probe' over Ashby's claims
Victorian Premier John Brumby remains defiant in the face of calls for an
independent investigation into claims a minister was involved in a police corruption
scandal.
Charged trio face lengthy AFL bans
(AAP) - The AFL has vowed to impose lengthy bans on the men charged with bashing the father of Melbourne's Nathan Jones.
Bock suspended by Crows, on last chance
(AAP) - All-Australian defender Nathan Bock has been suspended indefinitely by Adelaide and told a repeat transgression would see him kicked out of the AFL club after he was charged with assaulting
Brumbies' Shawn Mackay dies in hospital
(AAP)- Brumbies Super 14 rugby player Shawn Mackay has died in a Durban hospital.
UK police quiz boys about brutal attack
Two young boys are being questioned by police in northern England after two other youngsters were brutally beaten and slashed by knives.
Aussies wary of Chinese miner investment
The public remains overwhelmingly wary of Chinese investment in Australian miners, believing the national interest is better served by them staying in local hands, a survey shows.
Over 50% of Australians feel fat: survey
More than half of all Australians consider themselves to be overweight, according to research revealed just days ahead of the "high-fat fiesta" that is Easter.
Afghan laws on women a worry: Australia
The Australian government is "extremely concerned" about new Afghan laws that human rights groups believe make it legal for a man to rape his wife.
Bikies' lawyers criticise police probe
Lawyers representing six Comanchero bikies on charges linked to a fatal brawl at Sydney Airport accuse police of keeping them on a "drip feed" of information.
