Inquest told mother loved toddler Sean Murphy, who died in a washing machine (ABC)
The stepfather of a three-year-old Perth boy who was found dead in a washing machine has described the toddler's mother as very loving.

Legionnaires' probe looks at past case (AAP)
Authorities are investigating whether a recent legionnaires' disease outbreak at a major Brisbane hospital is linked to a 2011 death.

Image shown of boy in dryer before death (AAP)
Images have been shown at a WA inquest depicting an untidy and unhygienic house where a three-year-old boy died in a washing machine.

Four face court over $13 million of methamphetamine imported from China (ABC)
Three men and one woman accused of attempting to import up to $13 million worth of drugs into Perth have appeared in court.

Justice has been done: Jill Meagher's family (Yahoo!7 with agencies)
The family of murdered Melbourne woman Jill Meagher say 'justice has been done' after her killer was sentenced to life with a non parole period of 35 years.

Xenophon calls for Virgin flight probe (AAP)
Independent senator Nick Xenophon says an investigation should be launched into the emergency landing of a Virgin flight at Mildura.

Heat beat Spurs to force game seven (AFP)
MIAMI (AFP) - The defending champion Miami Heat staved off elimination by beating the San Antonio Spurs 103-100 in overtime behind a 32-point performance from LeBron James to force a game seven in the NBA finals.

Ferguson stood down by Raiders for 4 weeks (AAP)
Canberra winger Blake Ferguson will be unavailable for selection for four weeks after being ordered to undertake an alcohol management program.

Valcke wants FIFA's Blatter to stand again (AP)
Sepp Blatter's closest aide has urged the 77 year old to seek a fifth term as FIFA president in the 2015 poll.

US, Costa Rica win to lead World Cup qualifying (AFP)
WASHINGTON (AFP) - Jozy Altidore matched an American record with a goal for the fourth match in a row as the United States beat Honduras 1-0 to stay atop the table in North American World Cup 2014 qualifying.

Lions hopes turn North (NZ Newswire)
Giant winger George North has been cleared to play for the British and Irish Lions in Saturday night's first Test.

Lions hopes turn North (AAP)
Giant winger George North has been cleared to play for the British and Irish Lions in Saturday night's first Test.