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Boxing: Cameron wins cruiserweight belt (with video)
NZ boxer Shane Cameron made a feisty and successful debut to the next phase of his career in Perth overnight (NZT).
UK school highlights gay achievements to stop bullying
The teaching programme, which recognises the contribution of gay people in history, was created in an effort to stamp out homophobic bullying.
57-year-old mother of twins breaks Australian record
A 57-year-old woman is believed to have become Australia's oldest mother after giving birth to twins last week.
Snorkelling hero's tail tug deters ferocious shark
A 19-year-old woman was saved during a ferocious attack by a great white shark when another snorkeller pulled on its tail.
Perth police taser unarmed man 13 times
A man was tasered 13 times in a Perth police station as nine officers stood by, says a corruption watchdog.
Aussie ombudsman takes NZ company to High Court
An Australian ombudsman is taking a NZX listed New Image to court to recover hundreds of thousands of dollars it says is owed to 14 workers.
<i>Gill South</i>: Doing it rough for the night
Fundraiser to aid the homeless gives executives the chance to do good, and be better role models.
Yachting: Murdoch claims Laser bronze
New Zealand sailor Andrew Murdoch snatched bronze at the Laser world championship off Hayling Island, England, today.
Students asked to plan 'terror attack'
Parents are appalled that students at a West Australian high school were asked to plan a terrorist attack.
Western Australia: Red sands of Kimberley
A trip to the Kimberley Region shows Patrice Gaffaney what Australia was like before the high-rises arrived.
Western Australia: Playtime at the pearly gates
The ocean's bounty made Broome rich - now it's warmth and beauty attracts the crowds, writes Patrice Gaffaney.
Drunk bitten while riding 5 metre croc
A drunk Aussie who was turfed out of a pub told police he climbed into Fatso's enclosure to give him a pat.
Rudd blasts dole ban proposal
Australia's Opposition Leader says cutting the dole for people under 30 would reduce the need for skilled migrants to staff mines.