RG Dance Studio closes after founder charged with child sex offences (ABC)
The RG Dance Studio in Sydney's inner-west has made the decision to close down after its founder was charged with multiple child sexual assault offences.

Abbott avoids more GST questions (ABC)
The Federal Opposition Leader has refused to detail a conversation he had with Western Australia's Premier about possible changes to Tasmania's GST.

'Not an election budget', state goes further into debt (ABC)
Tasmania's Premier and Treasurer has handed down a pre-election budget without the usual election sweeteners.

Senate Committee releases damning report into Australia's aviation authorities (ABC)
A Senate Committee inquiry has cast serious doubt on the standard of Australia's air safety regulators, warning of systemic failures.

Tributes flow for 'courageous' Hazel Hawke (AAP)
Former first lady Hazel Hawke has been described as gutsy, warm and free of airs and graces by people paying tribute to her after her death.

One in five aged care residents malnourished: study (ABC)
A study has found one in five ACT residents living in aged care homes is malnourished.

Berlin and Warsaw to stage European finals in 2015 (Reuters)
By Mike Collett LONDON (Reuters) - Berlin will stage the Champions League final for the first time in 2015 and Warsaw will be the venue for the Europa League final, UEFA said on Thursda...

Olazabal urges Woods and Garcia to settle row (Reuters)
By Tony Jimenez VIRGINIA WATER, England (Reuters) - Former European Ryder Cup captain Jose Maria Olazabal drew on the memory of his 2003 spat with Padraig Harrington as he urged fellow ...

Kiwi Wagner wants England to 'hate him' (AFP)
LEEDS, United Kingdom (AFP) - New Zealand's Neil Wagner said Wednesday he wanted to make England's batsmen "hate him" and "get in their face" as the Black Caps look to square the Test series with victory at Headingley.

Dominant Williams fearful of enemy within (Reuters)
By Toby Davis LONDON (Reuters) - Based on form, Serena Williams is a stand-out favourite to win a second French Open title but her record at Roland Garros means she approaches the tourn...

Nadal back in old routine and looking invincible (Reuters)
By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) - Watching Rafa Nadal churn his way through the claycourt season over the past few weeks, it seems nothing much has changed since his French Open trium...

Clarke back but no Shaw for Magpies (AAP)
Martin Clarke has been added to Collingwood's side for their AFL clash with the Swans but a back complaint keeps Heath Shaw on the sidelines.