New WA detention camp 'no holiday'
Cortlan Bennett 5:09pm Some 600 asylum seekers at WA's new Northam detention centre will be encouraged to build skills to prepare for life in Australia.
Roosters release Mitchell to Cowboys
Steve Jancetic 4:59pm Sydney Roosters hooker Anthony Mitchell has been granted an immediate release to join NRL rivals North Queensland.
Voss wants consecutive AFL wins for Lions
Jim Morton 4:29pm Lions coach Michael Voss has listed successive AFL wins as the next box an improving Brisbane need to tick when they face Melbourne at the Gabba on Sunday.
Mining investment continuing: Swan
4:19pm Companies are still investing in the mining boom even though the federal government's mining tax is just days away from its introduction.
PM reaches out to Coalition on boats
4:44pm Prime Minister Julia Gillard says she's willing to talk to the opposition about a solution to people getting on boats and trying to reach Australia.
Pocock to tackle improving flanker Hooper
Crystal Ja 4:14pm In the first week back from the international break, the Brumbies will play the Force with flankers David Pocock and Michael Hooper going head to head.
Stewart unsure of Origin III status
Steve Jancetic 4:04pm NSW back-rower Glenn Stewart says he will have a fitness test on his knee on either Thursday or Friday to determine his availability for State of Origin III.
Aussie tourist murder: two arrested in Phuket
MEGAN LEVY 3:59pm Two men have been arrested in Thailand over the stabbing murder of Australian travel agent Michelle Smith on the holiday island of Phuket last week, according to reports.
Queensland selectors feeling Origin heat
Wayne Heming 3:29pm Queensland Origin selectors are feeling the heat as they face a number of tough decision before naming their squad to play in the decider.
Lions' Black avoids AFL ban over strike
Sam Lienert 3:29pm Brisbane's Simon Black will not miss Sunday's AFL clash with Melbourne despite being charged with striking.
AFL's Lions to test Demons' rise: Grimes
Sam Lienert 3:24pm Melbourne co-captain Jack Grimes says the Demons will get a good gauge against Brisbane on Sunday of how far they've come since the AFL opening round.
Stokes unlikely to buy ConsMedia: analysts
Greg Roberts 2:59pm Analysts believe Kerry Stokes' flirtation with bidding for ConsMedia was unlikely to succeed, but could bring his diverse interests to a head.
NSW teachers to defy IRC order and strike
3:24pm The NSW Teachers Federation says a teachers' strike will go ahead on Wednesday.
Libs to wait and see on Alcoa rescue
2:24pm Sophie Mirabella says the opposition is sympathetic to the plight of Alcoa workers but has always advocated a "consistent" approach to industry assistance.
Santos offers farmers CSG drilling compo
1:59pm Santos is offering more generous cash offers to NSW farmers who allow coal seam gas exploration on their land.
Kewell exit alters Victory's recruit plans
Sam Lienert 1:34pm Melbourne Victory star Harry Kewell's departure from the A-League club means they will have to chase a foreign attacking player rather than a defender.
Dugan to miss at least four weeks
1:14pm Canberra's horror run with injuries has continued, with Josh Dugan and Trevor Thurling set to miss up to eight weeks each.
Hawks' Hodge signs on for 2013 AFL season
Sam Lienert 12:54pm Hawthorn captain Luke Hodge has committed to another year with the AFL club.
Man remanded in custody after baby death
12:54pm A man accused of drowning his son after jumping from a pedestrian bridge into a river south of Brisbane has been remanded in custody.
Rebels raring to take on Super Reds
Melissa Woods 12:49pm The Melbourne Rebels won't be lacking for motivation when they face Queensland on Friday with the match skipper Stirling Mortlock's last home game.
Wanderers new Western Sydney A-League team
Liam FitzGibbon 4:59pm The A-League's newest franchise, Western Sydney Wanderers FC, now has an identity and its players and coach believe success isn't far away either.
Senior Fairfax editors quit in restructure
1:49pm The editors of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age in Melbourne are quitting as Fairfax Media restructures its newsrooms for the digital era.
Genia reveals Beale's sore ribs
Jim Morton and Melissa Woods 12:29pm Wallabies star Kurtley Beale may be struggling to play for Melbourne Rebels in their Super Rugby clash against Queensland due to a rib problem.
Mining tax revenue will fall short: Hockey
11:14am A UBS report suggests the government will receive just 35 per cent of the revenue it expects from the mining tax over the next four years.
Billabong shares plunge 36 per cent
11:34am Investors have ditched Billabong shares in reaction to news of a $225 million capital raising and another profit warning.
Egg labels website too confusing: Choice
10:49am The NSW Food Authority's egg labelling website has been slammed as being too confusing, and likened to a pro-industry propaganda tool.
Government needs more control of health service: minister
Russell Skelton 10:33am Indigenous Health Minister Warren Snowdon wants the strife-torn Congress Aboriginal Health service based in Alice Springs incorporated under federal law so better standards of governance and accountability can be enforced.
Perpetual board to take pay cuts
9:24am Wealth manager Perpetual has outlined a three-year plan to significantly reduce its costs, including significant pay cuts for its board members.
Libyan officials are embarrassed: Carr
9:19am Foreign Minister Bob Carr says his Libyan counterparts are embarrassed they have not been able to facilitate a phone call for detained Australian lawyer.
Leisman breaks Aussie PGA drought
Angela Habashy 5:04pm Marc Leishman has won his first PGA Tour title and broken the almost year-long drought of Australian winners on the Tour.