Building workers urge abolition of ABCC (AAP)
Thousands of construction workers have marched through Australia's three largest cities, calling for the abolition of the construction industry watchdog.

Govt adds fuel to V8 race debate (ABC)
The Minister for State Development, Ian Macdonald, has denied legislation to enable V8 Supercar street races in the Olympic precinct amounts to a green light to damage the environment.

Peregrine falcon used in war on corellas (ABC)
A peregrine falcon will be used again this summer to drive out flocks of corellas inhabiting Strathalbyn, in the Adelaide Hills.

Big business lobbies backbenchers ahead of ETS release (ABC)
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has faced questions from Labor backbenchers about the implications of the Government's planned emissions trading scheme (ETS) on industry.

RAAF chief praises joint strike fighter (AAP)
The new Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) will be the best multi-role combat aircraft in the world, RAAF chief Air Marshal Mark Binskin says.

Corruption in Vic police ranks: Overland (AAP)
Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Simon Overland says there is at least one rat in the ranks, after revelations secret police files have been leaked.

Tomic lining up for Brisbane ATP debut (ABC)
Australian Open junior champion Bernard Tomic is a likely starter in next month's inaugural Brisbane International.

Shanghai players detained after restaurant attack (Reuters)
BEIJING, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Two Shanghai Shenhua players have been detained by police for beating up a man in a restaurant a few hours after missing out on the Chinese Super League (CSL) title at the weekend, local media reported.

Knicks order Marbury to stay away from team (Reuters)
NEW YORK, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Estranged New York Knicks guard Stephon Marbury was told on Monday to stay away from the team after talks on a possible buyout of his $21 million contract failed to produce a settlement.

Extra match added to Proteas' tour (ABC)
South Africa will play an extra game against Western Australia at the WACA in the lead-up to the Test series against Australia.

England manager Johnson denies rugby union team got lucky draw (AFP)
LONDON (AFP) - England manager Martin Johnson insisted his team had not been dealt a lucky hand after avoiding all the Tri-Nations in the pool draw for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Victory wary of slip up against Perth (AAP)
Melbourne Victory's recent record of beating the best and losing to the rest has them wary of improving A-League cellar dwellers Perth.