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.

Clive Palmer flees press conference in ACT (AAP)
Mining magnate Clive Palmer has refused to guarantee all 1000 jobs at Queensland Nickel will be safe and has abruptly ended the press conference.

World Cup legacy for Brazil goes beyond soccer, says Blatter (Reuters)
By Andrew Downie RECIFE, Brazil (Reuters) - Brazil will benefit with more than just new football stadiums from hosting the 2014 World Cup, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said as unrest in ...

Juventus sign Ghana midfielder Asamoah from Udinese (Reuters)
By Terry Daley ROME (Reuters) - Juventus have bought Ghana international Kwadwo Asamoah outright on a four-year deal after ending their co-ownership deal with Udinese for the midfielder...

Vitesse Arnhem name Bosz as new coach (Reuters)
(Reuters) - Former Dutch international Peter Bosz was named the new coach of Vitesse Arnhem on Wednesday, returning to the club where he started his playing career. The 49-year-old Bosz...

Bayern expect thousands as Guardiola starts work (AFP)
BERLIN (AFP) - Champions League winners Bayern Munich are catering for up to 25,000 fans to watch Pep Guardiola's first two training sessions next week as the hype around the arrival of the ex-Barcelona coach builds.

Kuznetsova out of Wimbledon (AFP)
LONDON (AFP) - Former French Open and US Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova has withdrawn from Wimbledon because of an abdominal strain, the All England Club announced on Wednesday.

Manny Ramirez quits Taiwan's EDA Rhinos (AFP)
TAIPEI (AFP) - American baseball legend Manny Ramirez quit Taiwan's EDA Rhinos Wednesday, breaking local fans' hearts just three-months after joining the team despite being the highest paid player in the league's history.