'Evil' Bayley begins life prison term (AAP)
Adrian Bayley has begun his life prison sentence for the rape and murder of Melbourne woman Jill Meagher.

Tom Meagher says justice system failed his murdered wife Jill and Adrian Bayley's sentence is a disgrace (ABC)
The husband of murdered rape victim Jill Meagher has hit out at the sentence handed down to her killer Adrian Bayley, saying his wife would still be alive if the justice system had taken the serial sex offender off the streets.

Scientists probe what makes corpses smell (AAP)
Scientists want to identify what makes up the odour of rotting corpses to help train sniffer dogs.

Inquiry seeks WA Irish child abuse victims (AAP)
A large-scale inquiry into institutional child abuse in Northern Ireland is appealing for survivors thought to be living in WA to give evidence.

Sydney man tasered after assault (AAP)
A man who allegedly assaulted a woman in Sydney's Hunters Hill was tasered and capsicum sprayed as four police officers tried to arrest him.

High Court rejects challenge to alcohol restriction laws over smuggling conviction (ABC)
A Palm Island woman has lost her High Court appeal against her conviction for smuggling alcohol into a restricted area.

New clashes in Brazil as security forces deployed (AFP)
FORTALEZA, Brazil (AFP) - Fresh clashes erupted Wednesday in Brazil between police and protesters outraged over mass spending for next year's World Cup, as the government deployed elite forces to quell the unrest.

Reid, Duckworth qualify for Wimbledon (AAP)
Australian tennis players Matt Reid and James Duckworth have booked a spot in the Wimbledon main draw through qualifying.

Carter back in revamped All Blacks side (NZ Newswire)
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has stuck with his pledge to make changes for the third Test against France, ejecting five players in New Plymouth.

Tomic loses focus but still wins (AAP)
Bernard Tomic has survived a mid-game concentration lapse to beat Frenchman Julien Benneteau and reach the quarter-finals at Eastbourne.

Veteran Els gives Rose advice on coping with stardom (AFP)
MUNICH, Germany (AFP) - Dual US Open winner Ernie Els has offered Justin Rose, and golf's newest US Open champion, some timely advice ahead of next month's British Open.

England thrash South Africa to reach final (AFP)
LONDON (AFP) - Hosts England cruised into the Champions Trophy final with a seven-wicket win on Wednesday after South Africa once again underlined their reputation as cricket's 'chokers'.