Sydney news

A suspected burglar is in a critical condition in hospital after allegedly being attacked by a man who detained him, police say.

A century-old steam train is once more pulling passenger carriages through Canberra and Queanbeyan, and can barely keep up with demand.

In the small town of Penguin in Tasmania's north-west, Deon Kenzie prepares to take on the world in his Paralympic debut.

Victorian police charge a man with 19 offences following a number of shootings in the Geelong area this month.

Students from Nara's Ichijo High School wow Canberra audiences with their infectious enthusiasm and quirky musical style.

A new project by the University of Canberra assesses whether training athletes in hot conditions can improve their performance.

Queensland Police are preparing to charge a man after an argument overnight escalated into a fight that left his Brisbane housemate dead.

Seasonal workers from Fiji who were paid less than $10 a week are told they must return to work for the contractor they say exploited themor leave Australia.

Shirley Rootes Martin is the co-owner of the Scottsdale Art Gallery Cafe. She joins Overnights to talk about our Spot on the Map this week - Scottsdale in Tasmania.

The Force and Rebels have endured similarly shocking days, pummelled by the Chiefs and Highlanders respectively.

Manly hung on to beat the Sydney Roosters 22-20 in another gripping match in round four of the NRL across the Easter weekend.

Brisbane is back on top of the A-League ladder after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Sydney FC at Lang Park.

Gold Coast somehow got out of Canberra with a victory, but their two competition points could be in jeopardy due to and interchange mix-up.

Gary Ablett brushes off an eight-month absence from football, racking up 34 disposals in Gold Coast's 61-point win over Essendon at Carrara.

A 2-1 victory over Newcastle at Hunter Stadium has put Perth outside the A-League top four on goal difference alone.

South Australia finish the first day of the Sheffield Shield final on 8 for 325 after a late breakthrough by Victoria seamer Scott Boland.

The head of AFL-NT labels poor behaviour at matches unacceptable after a two-year-old child is hit in the head with a coke bottle.

A 35-year-old motorcycle rider is killed in a road crash in south-western Queensland, in the state's first road death for the Easter holiday period.

A leaked internal memo highlights a litany of financial waste and mismanagement at WA's prisons, including $51 million being tacked onto an already approved annual budget without authorisation.

Round four of the NRL continues across the Easter weekend with Canberra playing host to Gold Coast and the Roosters facing off against Manly at the Sydney Football Stadium.

Anti-jumps racing protesters rally at the iconic Oakbank Easter races in the Adelaide Hills about 30 kilometres from Adelaide.

As the Brisbane Broncos were celebrating their stunning 21-20 win over the Cowboys in the NRL grand final rematch, their coach reiterated his stance that golden point should not decide NRL games.

A man questioned by police after his neighbour was found dead with head injuries in Port Adelaide is charged with murder.

The Sydney PM calls for support for a decades-old homeless clinic facing closure due to government funding cuts.

Three men with disabilities have risen from the unknown to become a highlight of one of Australia's biggest music festivalsthe Byron Bay Bluesfest.

Police are seeking public help in identifying a solidly-built man whose body was found near Adelaide University on Thursday.

Mobility taxis for the disabled are no longer commercially viable and the number of wheelchair accessible cabs is likely be cut further, the Melbourne taxi industry warns.

A man facing serious explosives and weapons charges is remanded in custody after appearing in a Brisbane court.

The search for Gayle Woodford, who disappeared in the middle of the night, focuses on her home community of Fregon.

A Sunshine Coast self-proclaimed billionaire is granted bail after being charged with drug and property offences.

Comedy Film Nerd Chris Mancini offers CJ his no-holds-barred opinions on Batman Vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice.

The long-standing Liberal member for Murray announces she will not contest her seat in the next election, saying it is the right time to pass on the torch.

Supermarket chain Supabarn loses an application in the ACT Supreme Court to freeze the assets of Cotrell Pty Ltd after a multi-million-dollar lease dispute.

Another teenager is charged with the bashing death of Patrick Slater, 26, near the Esplanade Train Station in Perth's CBD.

Catch up with the latest podcast of Saturday Talkback Gardening with Jon Lamb and Ashley Walsh.

A trial at a Lockyer Valley sewerage treatment facility hopes to change the way waste water is treated by using mattresses to reduce chemical and electricity use.

Sydney's Catholic Archbishop says he will be holding Easter Sunday mass despite still recovering from a serious health condition.

Teams continue to look for Gayle Woodford, who was last seen driving her ambulance in SA's Far North on Wednesday night, with police saying they hold grave fears for her well being.

A man is being questioned by police after his neighbour was found dead with head injuries following a disturbance during the night.

Fifteen-year-old Katanning teenager Shanniah Barker, born with spina bifida, celebrates a "dream come true" with her first motorbike roadtrip in Western Australia's Great Southern.