Drop in new apprentices worries business (AAP)
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry wants the govenrment to do more to encourage buisnesses to take on new apprentices.

Betting ban doesn't need federal approval (AAP)
SA Premier Jay Weatherill says a proposed ban on live odds advertising during sports broadcast does not require the approval of the federal government.

Six asylum seekers escape under escort in Darwin (ABC)
Northern Territory police are searching for four asylum seekers who escaped custody while under escort in Darwin today.

Gillard takes vote pitch to western Sydney (AAP)
Western Sydney will host a federal community cabinet on Wednesday, as Labor sets its sights on crucial marginal seats.

O'Halloran calls for Rosebery scrutiny (ABC)
A Tasmanian Greens MP wants an independent consultant to look into the safety of Rosebery's water supply.

Lifeguard bashed on Gold Coast beach (AAP)
A Gold Coast lifeguard has been assaulted after asking a couple to move their dog from a flagged area.

Indian bowlers' bail rejected as police hold actor (AFP)
NEW DELHI (AFP) - Three Indian cricket players were refused bail on Tuesday after they appeared in court on spot-fixing charges as police announced the arrest of a Bollywood actor over the scandal.

Ban on Adam Scott-style anchored putting (AAP)
Golf's governing bodies have confirmed anchoring the club to make a stroke will be banned from 2016, meaning Adam Scott will need to change putting style.

Sociedad coach Montanier to leave for Rennes (AFP)
MADRID (AFP) - Philippe Montanier will leave Spanish side Real Sociedad at the end of this season to take over at French Ligue 1 club Rennes, it was confirmed on Tuesday.

Webber seeking Monaco F1 tonic (AAP)
Australia's Mark Webber is hoping the comfort of the Monaco Grand Prix circuit will help revive his Formula One title challenge.

Spanish press jeers departing Mourinho's record (AFP)
MADRID (AFP) - Spain's press bid a caustic farewell Tuesday to self-anointed Special One Jose Mourinho, jeering his divisive three-year reign at Real Madrid and his failure to win more silverware.

Man Utd earns $95m from broadcasters (AAP)
Manchester United, with their 20th English Premier League soccer title, have pocketed a record $95 million in television revenue.