Olympic chiefs gain police check powers
Australian Olympic bosses have the power to do police checks on prospective
Olympians following a tightening of the selection process in the wake of the Nick
Heavy rain causes flash floods in NSW
Severe rainstorms have hit NSW's Hunter Valley and the state's north, causing flash
flooding and minor property damage, emergency services say.
Ogilvy breaks his Australia PGA duck
(AAP) - Geoff Ogilvy doesn't have to answer THAT question any more.
Blaze upset Wildcats 129-97
(AAP) - A 20-point third quarter from new import Justin Bowen has set up the Gold Coast Blaze's massive 129-97 upset over the Perth Wildcats.
Young Gan lifts Sydney FC out of slump
(AAP) - Super-sub Brendon Gan lifted Sydney FC out of their A-League form slump with a late winner in Sunday's 2-1 win over Newcastle at EnergyAustralia Stadium.
Turnbull issues threat to rebel Nats
(AAP) - Federal Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull has issued a thinly-veiled warning to
rebellious Nationals senators, telling them he expects "very few" deviations from
Fourteen-year-old charged with murder
(AAP) A 14-year-old Sydney schoolboy made a "frantic" triple-0 call to police after his friend was fatally shot, police say.
Koby Abberton detained in the US
(AAP) Professional bigwave surfer and Bra Boy gang member Koby Abberton has been detained by US immigration officials in Hawaii over a visa violation.
Lyle takes outright lead at PGA
Former US Open champion Geoff Ogilvy turned the worst shot of his third round into a spectacular chip in for birdie, setting the scene for some last day fireworks in the $1.5 million Australian PGA
Stricken Aussies rescued from Antarctica
Eleven Australians have been plucked from a stricken cruise ship in Antarctica and are on their way to dry land.
