CFMEU Vic blockades in contempt of court (AAP)
Union blockades at two Melbourne building sites last year was in contempt of court, a judge has ruled.

NT Indigenous deaths in custody worst in nation (ABC)
A report issued by the Australian Institute of Criminology says the Northern Territory has the highest rates of Indigenous deaths in custody in the nation.

Man arrested after police raid illegal bikie bar (ABC)
Police have raided a bar they say was being run illegally from a Hells Angels clubhouse in Sydney's west.

Nine parties interested in troubled Trims (ABC)
Management of Adelaide clothing retailer Trims said some high-profile buyers had shown interest in the troubled business.

PM Julia Gillard rejects calls to raise import tariffs as car industry struggles for survival after Ford closure (ABC)
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has stared down backbench calls for an increase in tariffs on imported cars in the wake of Ford's .

Port Pirie smelter upgrade a step closer (ABC)
Metals company Nyrstar and the Federal Government have moved a step closer to finalising a proposed $350 million redevelopment of the Port Pirie smelter in South Australia.

AFL: Five things we will learn this weekend... (Sportal)
1. Will be Brisbane be a danger game for Carlton?* The Lions may seem like easy beats but Carlton could be travelling to Brisbane at a dangerous time. After bad starts to their seasons, Brisbane and Carlton meet on Saturday on the back of encouraging victories...

NRL announces new drug measures (AAP)
The NRL has announced blood passports will be introduced immediately to guard against doping.

Exclusive: Malaysia tycoon plans IPO of football club Cardiff City - sources (Reuters)
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysian billionaire Vincent Tan is exploring an IPO of U.K football team Cardiff City as early as this year, people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters, in a deal that...

Souths hope Te'o investigation is quick (NZ Newswire)
Souths are comfortable with their preparation for the match against Cronulla but would ideally like the Ben Te'o investigation sorted quickly.

NRL unveils new anti-doping measures for rugby league (ABC)
The NRL has unveiled new drug testing procedures designed to "level the playing field" and stamp drugs out of the game.

Reds back to scene of Super triumph (AAP)
Queensland cult hero Radike Samo and fullback Jono Lance return to the Reds starting side for their Super Rugby clash with the Stormers.