Striker Scott McDonald says he feels no pressure to prove himself at international
level despite so far being unable to replicate his prolific Celtic form with the
Socceroos.

Australian petrol prices have risen from a six-week low, as the OPEC oil cartel
considers cutting production.

Simon Cowley, the Commonwealth Games gold medallist who suffered horrific injuries
when fellow swimmer Nick D'Arcy attacked him in a Sydney bar, denies he started the

Sydney Roosters coach Brad Fittler was adamant axed duo Willie Mason and Nate Myles
let down their teammates by deliberately flouting the club's alcohol policy.

Federal Labor says previous coalition government "laziness" has left it with no
choice but to undertake a full tender of Australia's employment services.

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has arrived at Number 10 Downing St for a meeting with
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown.

Sydney star Barry Hall has lamented St Kilda's ability to beat the Swans in
one-on-one contests - an area where they have had few AFL peers.

Hawthorn ruckman Simon Taylor and Geelong utility Max Rooke appear the reported
players in the most peril after Friday night's fiery AFL clash.

Jade Goody's young sons will fly to Australia to escape the sadness of next
weekend's funeral for the British reality TV star, who died a week ago after

NSW Police have been monitoring a large convoy of Rebels bikie gang members
travelling from Sydney to Canberra for the funeral of a colleague murdered last
week.