Witness tells inquest he heard mother yelling at son before he died in washing machine (ABC)
A witness has told an inquest in Perth he heard his neighbour cursing and telling her young son to shut up in the hours before the toddler was found in a washing machine.

Holden in cost-saving talks with South Australian staff (ABC)
Carmaker Holden is in discussions with staff and unions about cutting costs at its South Australian plant.

St Kilda player Stephen Milne charged with four counts of rape (ABC)
Victoria Police have charged St Kilda star Stephen Milne with four counts of rape following an alleged incident in 2004.

Part of Qld hospital cleared of legionella (AAP)
The East Wing of Brisbane's Wesley Hospital has been cleared of legionella bacteria which killed one person.

Roxon praises her good friend Gillard (AAP)
Former minister Nicola Roxon has given her valedictory speech to parliament ahead of her retirement at the federal election.

Union earmarks $1m for Greens support (AAP)
The National Tertiary Education Union is so concerned about the major parties cutting from universities it will campaign in support of the Greens.

St Kilda player Stephen Milne charged with four counts of rape (ABC)
Victoria Police have charged St Kilda star Stephen Milne with four counts of rape following an alleged incident in 2004.

Halatau reveals Manly fan abuse (AAP)
Dene Halatau says he wasn't spat at by Manly fans after Cantebury's win at Brokvale last Friday, but the visiting players were subjected to verbal abuse.

Origin tempers may flare: Qld (AAP)
Queensland coach Mal Meninga agrees with the NRL's new hardline stance on fighting but says tempers may still flare in next week's Origin II.

Clarke on track for Ashes tour game (AAP)
Australian captain Michael Clarke is expected to be in strong contention for next week's tour match against Somerset.

Spurs to go for broke in game six (AFP)
MIAMI (AFP) - The San Antonio Spurs are making a habit of winning bounce back games in the 2013 National Basketball Association playoffs.

Perth keeper signs for Phoenix (AAP)
Lewis Italiano became the first signing for new Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick when he agreed to a one-year contract.