Oprah brings tears and joy to Sydney
Oprah Winfrey-mania hit fever pitch today as the TV star recorded the first of two shows from the steps of Sydney Opera House in front of 6000 screaming fans.
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Motorsport: V8 champion changing teams
V8 Supercar champion James Courtney's anticipated departure from Dick Johnson Racing was confirmed on Monday.
NZ nurse murder-accused tries to take own life
The man charged with the murder of NZ nurse Michelle Beets has attempted to take his life in an Australian prison.
Soccer: Roar win first ever match in Sydney
Brisbane Roar have extended their lead at the top of the A-League table to seven points after accounting for Sydney FC last night.
Young: The cherry capital of Australia
The New South Wales town of Young is best known for its cherries but it also boasts a colourful history of bushrangers, gold and riots.
League: Former NRL player found dead
Former National Rugby League player Jacin Sinclair has been found dead in his house on Thursday.
Yachting: Sydney success for NZ sailors
New Zealand sailors Peter Burling and Blair Tuke claimed a notable scalp when beating 49er world champions Nathan Outteridge and Iain Jensen at the Sail Sydney regatta yesterday.
Oprah's first stop: Hamilton Island
US talk show queen Oprah Winfrey has arrived on Hamilton Island for the first leg of her whirlwind Australian adventure.
Boxing: Mundine stunned, knocked out (+ video)
Anthony Mundine's plans to head to the US are in disarray after he suffered a shock fifth round knockout last night.
The Ashes: Warne comeback on the cards?
With the Australian cricket team hitting a new low, is spin king Shane Warne about to come out of retirement and return to test cricket?
Oprah's Down Under tour... don't mention McDonald's
The Oprah machine has arrived Down Under - and the world's highest-paid entertainer is ruffling feathers in Australia.
Sydney: Essence of Italy a family affair
Graham Reid goes to a Sydney institution and meets new old friends.
Sydney ready to welcome Oprah
US talk show diva Oprah Winfrey and 300 of her biggest fans arrive in Sydney this morning.
Motorsport: 'The Team' celebrates V8 Supercars title
'I can't speak enough of the guys, this championship belongs to every one of the guys that works at Dick Johnson Racing,' said Courtney after his title win.
Motorsport: Courtney wins V8 Supercar title
Ford's James Courtney has won his first V8 Supercar title following the season-ending 250km race at Sydney's Olympic Park on Sunday.
Golf: Kiwi duo move up leaderboard
New Zealand golfers Gareth Paddison and Michael Campbell both carded three-under par rounds of 69 to edge up the Australian Open leaderboard.
Motorsport: Carnage gives Courtney V8 edge
The 2010 V8 Supercar championship battle may well have been decided today in a scene of traffic chaos.
Motorsport: 'No worries' for V8 leader Courtney
James Courtney is unfazed at the prospect of nasty weather and a very unforgiving street circuit for this weekends V8 season closer in Sydney.
Golf: Campbell, Long off the pace
New Zealand golfers Michael Long and Michael Campbell are handiliy placed after the first round of the Australian Open at The Lakes course in Sydney today.
Basketball: Breakers out to dethrone Kings
The New Zeland Breakers have a fully fit roster to choose from ahead of Sunday's ANBL game against the Sydney Kings.
NRL: Detectives investigate fixing allegations
Detectives in Sydney are casting a wide net as they investigate match fixing allegations in the NRL.