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Manly run over Raiders in NRL
Manly have come from behind to defeat Canberra 16-10 in their NRL clash at Brookvale Oval.    
(Sat, 25 May 2013 17:30:12 GMT)

Watson leads Bombers to 29-point AFL win
Essendon coach James Hird rates Jobe Watson's leadership in the comfortable victory over Richmond after a tough week as good as he's seen in the AFL.    
(Sat, 25 May 2013 17:25:12 GMT)

Cronk's Origin hopes in doubt after win
Cooper Cronk's Origin hopes are in the balance after the Queensland half was reported for a lifting tackle in Melbourne's 26-18 NRL win over the Roosters    
(Sat, 25 May 2013 17:01:11 GMT)

Olivia Newton-John's sister Rona dies of cancer
Olivia Newton-John's sister Rona - mother of singer Tottie Goldsmith and first wife of Melbourne nightclub king Brian Goldsmith - has died in the US.    
(Sat, 25 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT)

Research: it's in the bank
Biobanks are critical in helping scientists find cures for disease, but now their future is threatened by government funding cuts. Nicky Phillips reports.    
(Sat, 25 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT)

Union fails to meet expectations
It was the wedding of the year and the star-studded guest list proved it.    
(Sat, 25 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT)

Charities left at the altar after Edelsten wedding
It was billed as the ultimate wedding with a conscience.    
(Sat, 25 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT)

Ill wind blows through Liberal ranks
Several Liberal MPs plan to publicly defy the party line by attending an anti-wind farm rally.    
(Sat, 25 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT)

Industry push to allow gluten in 'gluten-free' foods
Food manufacturers want to increase the amount of gluten allowed in ''gluten-free'' foods.    
(Sat, 25 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT)

Help for women veterans out of step, study shows
Female veterans are not receiving help following sexual harassment and trauma, study finds.    
(Sat, 25 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT)

Green light to work up a sweat
Parks and bushland encourage people to exercise harder and more often, study finds.    
(Sat, 25 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT)

Wired for pain may be all gain
Imagine feeling pain and not being upset by it, or running a marathon and not feeling tired.    
(Sat, 25 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT)

So bad it's good: plain cig pack wins design plaudits
They are hated by smokers, show graphic pictures of rotting limbs and diseased eyeballs.    
(Sat, 25 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT)

Private schools foster prejudice: ex-judge
Some non-government schools remain homophobic, according to former High Court Justice.    
(Sat, 25 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT)

Mum's the word but bureaucracy isn't listening
How do you prove your mother is indeed your mother without a birth certificate?    
(Sat, 25 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT)

Missing bushwalker reward
The relative of a Canadian missing in Koscuiszko National Park has offered a $10,000 reward.    
(Sat, 25 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT)

$5.5b indigenous reforms 'at risk'
Schools Minister Peter Garrett issues warning over funding for indigenous programs.    
(Sat, 25 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT)

Battle not over for women returning home
PTSD hits female soldiers just as hard as it hits men, but attention given to Australia's returned servicewomen is scant compared with that given to male colleagues.    
(Sat, 25 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT)

Fighting cancer with a body of knowledge
Biobanks play a front-line role against disease.    
(Sat, 25 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT)

Nature's gift is not yet history
Sir David Attenborough has not given up on us saving the planet, writes Scott Hannaford.    
(Sat, 25 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT)

Relay for recognition kicks off Sorry Day
A relay to promote constitutional recognition of the first Australians begins in Melbourne on national Sorry Day.    
(Sat, 25 May 2013 16:33:11 GMT)

Storm beat Roosters, Cronk reported
Cooper Cronk's Origin hopes are in the balance after the Queensland half was reported for a lifting tackle in Melbourne's 26-18 NRL win over the Roosters.    
(Sat, 25 May 2013 12:51:10 GMT)

Force pip Highlanders 19-18 in Perth
The Western Force look likely to avoid the Super Rugby wooden spoon after beating fellow battlers the Highlanders 19-18 in Perth.    
(Sat, 25 May 2013 12:47:10 GMT)

Jobe Watson stars as Bombers beat Tigers
Essendon have maintained an AFL top-four spot with a 29-point win over Richmond at the MCG, with skipper Jobe Watson outstanding.    
(Sat, 25 May 2013 12:36:10 GMT)

Blues battle hard for AFL win over Lions
Carlton have held out a spirited Brisbane Lions to seal a 13-point AFL win at the Gabba.    
(Sat, 25 May 2013 12:34:10 GMT)