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Aussie Archbishop says sorry to abuse victims
'I once again express my deep sorrow and offer a sincere and unreserved apology to all victims of sexual abuse,' says Archbishop Denis Hart.

Dan Carter takes turn on <i>Top Model</i>
The upcoming series of NZ's Next Top Model promises to be must-watch TV.

Husband killed as wife comforts grieving son
A Tauranga grandmother was comforting her grieving son over the loss of his partner when she received the tragic news her husband had died in a forklift accident.

Bendigo: Down and outed
Rachel Grunwell dons a hard hat and takes the plunge into a Victoria gold mine.

Arrest made in connection with Indian student's death
Melbourne police have arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection with the killing of Indian student Nitin Garg.

NRL: Storm treated like 'lepers' - Bellamy
"We are treated like lepers at most of our away games," says the Storm's coach, amid claims that some players knew some of their payments were from third parties.

55 Kiwi women in clinic virus alert
Up to 55 NZ women may have been exposed to an apparent deliberate attempt to infect them with hepatitis C at a Melbourne abortion clinic.

Man sets alight, knifes woman
A woman has died after suffering knife wounds and burns to her entire body in a frenzied attack at a Melbourne petrol station.

NRL: Salary scandal no problem for Storm fans
The Melbourne Storm's average crowds are up 60 per cent this season, despite the NRL club playing for no points.

Melbourne mum guilty of killing sons
A jury takes around four hours to find Donna Fitchett guilty of drugging and then strangling or suffocating her two sons in September 2005.

NRL: Storm taking legal action over salary punishment
Melbourne chairman Rob Moodie said the NRL's decision-making process in applying the club's salary cap breach penalties was unfair.

Probe into Melbourne train crash
Two investigations will begin today into last night's train crash in Melbourne which injured five people.

Stone the crows! <i>Home and Away</i>'s Alf finally wins
Actor Ray Meagher hadn't won anything since a 1975 chook raffle, which he organised and drew - but now he has a Gold Logie.

Gangland killer Williams buried in gold coffin
A gold coffin covered in flowers containing the body of Carl Williams has arrived at the Melbourne church where he will be farewelled.

Judge's son slams 'embarrassing' Super City logo - designs alternative
A Super City logo judge's artist son says even his dad was disappointed with the designs submitted and has created his own alternative logo.