IMF backs Aust economy: Swan

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SYDNEY (AAP) - Aug. 07 - An International Monetary Fund (IMF) report on Australia's economy is a "glowing assessment" and should boost confidence, Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan says.

More lopsided results likely, says AFL

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SYDNEY (AAP) - Aug. 07 - The AFL has warned the worrying trend of one-sided matches could increase next year as a result of the competition's expansion.

Aged care report due for release

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SYDNEY (AAP) - Aug. 07 - The Productivity Commission is set to release its much-anticipated final report into aged care in Australia.

New lead in Sydney fake bomb case

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SYDNEY (AAP) - Aug. 07 - Police may have a new lead in the fake bomb case that terrified a teenager in Sydney's lower north shore.

Knights wary of free-spirit Raiders

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Newcastle say they won't fall victim to complacency against Canberra on Sunday and expect the Raiders to be even more dangerous now they've officially dropped out of the NRL finals race.

Wallabies hoodoo continues at Eden Park

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The Wallabies' hoodoo ground turned a full-blown graveyard as their 2011 Bledisloe Cup hopes died a gruesome 30-14 death at Eden Park on Saturday night.

Second murder charge over Adelaide death

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A second person has been charged with the murder of an Adelaide man who was dropped off at hospital with a gunshot wound to his chest.

Another goal-fest for Cats against Suns

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Geelong have coasted to their second straight triple-figure AFL win, a predictable 29.14 (188) to 6.2 (38) victory over Gold Coast on Saturday at Skilled Stadium.

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