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NRL: Foran inspires Manly to victory
Kieran Foran showed his class and tenacity to inspire the Sea Eagles to a 36-22 victory over a willing South Sydney.

NRL: Carney guides Roosters to much-needed win
The Sydney Roosters eased the pressure on under-fire coach Brian Smith with a 34-26 NRL win over Penrith.

League: NSW side no clearer after Merrin culling
NSW coach Ricky Stuart is contemplating rolling the dice with just one specialist prop in the State of Origin decider.

Former Australian Idol judge found dead
A former Australian Idol judge has been found dead in an apartment in eastern Sydney.

Nicole Kidman brings home a baby
Actor Nicole Kidman has returned home to Australia to show off her new daughter to her family.

Disco drama a winner at hair awards
New Zealand's latest Hairdresser of the Year, Sara Allsop, says competitions are great training for young talent.

Spellbound by an interview with the great White
The temperature rises as Niki Wickes falls under the spell of chef extraordinaire Marco Pierre White.

Paying for bottled water is so last week... try tap
The extortionate sums charged for Perrier and San Pellegrino are a frequent complaint of restaurant-goers.

PM speaks in Australia - Latest reactions
John Key will today become the first New Zealand leader to address the Australian Parliament.

New South Wales: Do Sydney like a local
A different world awaits those who look beyond the tried and trusted attractions of Australia's biggest city.

NRL: Queensland duo dominate for Souths
South Sydney's Queensland contingent guided the Rabbitohs to a comfortable 31-8 NRL win over a disappointing Gold Coast outfit.