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Tedesco or Walsh? Kangaroos skipper quizzed
Australian captain Isaah Yeo speaks as the Kangaroos keep people guessing as to whether Reece Walsh or James Tedesco will play at fullback in the team's World Cup opener.

Wallabies coach Les Kiss was at Kangaroos training on Monday. There was one player he wanted to see
The first shock of the morning was Reece Walsh training at fullback for Australia and James Tedesco watching on. The second came when Les Kiss dropped in.

FA boss condemns booing during Welcome to Country before Australia Cup final
South Melbourne’s stunning penalty shootout win over Melbourne Victory on Saturday night was marred by the actions of some fans during the ceremony.

Cleary puts contract talks on hold as he focuses on recovery from horror injury
Nathan Cleary praised Mary Fowler for flying across the globe to be by his side. Now his focus is on his recovery, not a new contract with the Panthers.

Test cricket LIVE: Smith, Labuschagne on march for Aussies
After taking a 106-run first-innings lead, Australia will push for victory on day four of the first Test in Durban. Follow the action here.

Kiwibank’s mascot appears on US talk show as sexualised tweets go viral
Buck the Sheep made it to the most recent episode of the US show Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.

Teen who discovered her painting talent in garden shed competes for TV art prize
Makenzy Beard discovered her talent after she decided to try out her mother's old paint brushes.

Person hit by car in Auckland's North Shore
The incident took place on Wairau Road off Tristram Avenue.

One person injured, road blocked after crash involving car and pedestrian
Wairau Road off Tristram Ave is blocked after the crash.

Russell Brand is on trial for rape and sexual assault. His career has been a catalogue of controversy
British comedian and actor Russell Brand will stand trial in London on Monday, accused of rape and sexual assault.

Gang leader serving life for murder denied parole as 'further work' needed
James Wilson was acquitted by the Supreme Court in July this year over the Red Fox Tavern murder.

They’ve been a lost cause for 10 years. The Wanderers may have finally worked out why
With all respect to new coach Ufuk Talay, he is not the most important appointment made by the Western Sydney Wanderers this season.

The Wallabies have faced the music. Can they now change their Bledisloe tune?
After another Bledisloe Cup humiliation, the Wallabies hope to use Saturday’s return match in Sydney to set things right.

Blues to investigate Cowan, Hayward incidents and pass results to AFL
Carlton will do an internal probe into the circumstances that saw Lachie Cowan and Will Hayward admitted to hospital on Sunday morning.

Holbrook re-signs, Frizell leaves for Tigers
Justin Holbrook has re-signed with the Knights after a brilliant season.

Why Munster's not keen on Sydney move
Cameron Munster discusses his future and his thoughts around Melbourne's contract offer.

Why Geelong won’t get to play their first-ever qualifying final at home
The Cats are well-placed to earn a home qualifying final in the AFLW, but a scheduling clash means the game can’t be played at GMHBA Stadium and will have to be moved out of town.

Russell Brand arrives at court for start of rape trial
The 51-year-old actor and comedian denies charges of rape and sexual assault against six women.

Police ask help finding guardians of young child found in Porirua
The non-verbal child, who police said appears to be around three years old, was found near Corinna St.

FedEx expands import tool across Asia Pacific with payments
Importers in nine Asia Pacific markets can now clear shipments and pay duties and taxes in one place as border delays intensify.