Hodge picked in PM's XI to face England
1:59pm Brad Hodge has been picked in the Prime Minister's XI to face England in Canberra next week, as he pushes for an international recall.
Stosur breezes into Hobart tennis semis
David Beniuk 1:47pm Sam Stosur has flicked the switch and breezed into the semi-finals of the Hobart International tennis tournament.
Visa costs a revenue measure, Nauru says
1:44pm Nauru has dismissed suggestions the Australian government requested a dramatic increase in the cost of media visas for the tiny country.
Griffiths lured by Adelaide A-League style
Steve Larkin 1:24pm Renowned goal-scorer Ryan Griffiths says he has been lured to Adelaide United by the A-League club's attractive game style.
Lyon, Smith return to boost Sydney Sixers
12:55pm Nathan Lyon and Steve Smith have returned to boost the Sydney Sixers' push towards the Big Bash League finals.
Berdych through to Kooyong tennis final
12:53pm Czech Tomas Berdych is through to the final of the Kooyong Classic in Melbourne with an impressive win over Japan's Kei Nishikori.
Warrnambool fight shows interest strength
Chris Hutchings 12:45pm The battle for Warrnambool Cheese and Butter shows the strength of international interest for well-performing Australian dairy assets, Bega's chairman says
'Racist' logos on Aldi, Big W shirts spark Australia Day symbolism debate
STEPHANIE ANDERSON 12:44pm Claims of “racist” branding on promotional Australia Day clothing has kicked off fresh debate on the symbolism of the public holiday.
Indonesian police hold bodies in Bali
12:09pm Bali police want to rule out criminal activity in the deaths of Noelene Bischoff and her daughter Yvana before releasing their bodies from the morgue.
Vic warning about country-wide monk scam
12:03pm Victorians are being warned about a scam where conmen dressed as Buddhist monks are taking cash for religious items.
Assisted conceptions have more risk of serious complications, researchers say
Julia Medew, Health Editor 12:16pm Babies conceived through assisted reproductive therapies have a greater risk of stillbirth, premature birth and death in their first days of life, a study has found.
Roar far from their A-League best: Franjic
Ed Jackson 11:39am It's an ominous warning to their A-League rivals but Brisbane Roar defender Ivan Franjic feels the competition leaders should strive to get even better.
Hundreds at Bali deaths memorial service
11:56am Hundreds of mourners have turned out to a memorial service for a Queensland mother and daughter who died in mysterious circumstances in Bali.
Last submissions in Defence fire inquiry
11:05am An explosives defence exercise that sparked a major bushfire in NSW should not have gone ahead on a day of high fire danger, an inquiry has heard.
Glory's Smeltz eyes off 100 A-League goals
Justin Chadwick 10:57am Melbourne Heart are desperate to snap their 18-game winless run when they take on Perth Glory in their A-League clash at nib Stadium.
$A up on retail figures
10:55am The Australian dollar has lifted following the release of stronger-than-expected retail trade figures.
Force continue Sth African rugby trend
10:43am The Force will have eight South African players next season after a recruitment drive that has netted them seven players from the Rainbow Nation.
Nadal and Djokovic set for Open encore
Darren Walton 10:39am World No.1 Rafael Nadal and world No.2 Novak Djokovic are both back at Melbourne Park for the first time since their epic 2012 Australian Open final.
Serena Williams on an Open mission
Darren Walton 10:38am A brush with death has given Serena Williams a ruthless new perspective on tennis as she eyes a sixth Australian Open crown in Melbourne.
Low interest rates drive house approvals
Belinda Merhab 1:28pm A sharp rise in house building approvals is good news for employment growth.
Retail sales continue to strengthen
11:35am Retail sales continue to strengthen, indicating that the record-low cash rate is working its way through the economy.
Shoulder operation sidelines Storm's Cronk
10:34am Melbourne Storm halfback Cooper Cronk may miss round one of the NRL following shoulder surgery after aggravating an injury at the World Cup.
Wawrinka pulls out of Kooyong tournament
10:26am Fatigue has forced world No.8 Stanislas Wawrinka to withdraw from the Kooyong Classic in Melbourne.
Postecoglou bullish for World Cup
Ben McKay 10:58am One year out from Australia staging the Asian Cup, Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou says the best preparation for the event is a strong World Cup campaign.
Postecoglou bullish for World Cup
Ben Mckay 10:26am One year out from Australia staging the Asian Cup, Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou says the best preparation for the event is a strong World Cup campaign.
Two Brothers for Life members refused bail
11:25am Two brothers accused of being senior members of the Brothers for Life gang have been remanded in custody on gun and drug charges.
Two Brothers for Life members refused bail
10:24am Two brothers accused of being senior members of the Brothers for Life gang have been remanded in custody on gun and drug charges.
No choice but to cut Yau, says Farina
Joe Barton 10:17am Sydney FC say they had no choice but to severe ties with exciting winger Yairo Yau, despite the import disputing reports of his long-term fitness worries.
Qantas gets another rating downgrade
10:16am Qantas Airways credit rating has been downgraded to junk status by Moody's in the wake of last month's flagging of a financial loss and job cuts
Saputo lifts Warrnambool Cheese stake
9:18am Canadian dairy giant Saputo has lifted its stake in takeover target Warrnambool Cheese to become the biggest shareholder.
