6000 images seized in Vic child porn bust (AAP)
A man has been arrested after Victorian police seized computer equipment allegedly containing more than 6000 child pornography images.

Ford to cease manufacturing in Australia (AAP)
Ford's two Victorian manufacturing plants will close in three years, marking the end of the company's manufacturing operations in Australia.

Ford closure sends shockwave through manufacturing industry (ABC)
Ford's decision to close its Australian plants is sending shockwaves through the manufacturing industry, with fears the initial 1,200 job losses could lead to more retrenchments in the car parts supply industry.

Obesity increase prompts warning to govts (AAP)
Adult obesity rates are on the rise and require urgent action from state and federal governments, the COAG Reform Council has warned.

Dubai jail term like a 'life sentence' (AAP)
Angela Higgins, wife of businessman Matthew Joyce who has been sentenced to jail in Dubai, says the court's decision was devastating.

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.

David Morrow returns to ABC Grandstand after racist joke, won't commentate Origin series (ABC)
Veteran ABC broadcaster Dave Morrow will not call this year's State of Origin or NRL finals series after being caught making a racist joke on-air earlier this month.

Vettori's Test future in doubt (NZ Newswire)
Veteran spinner Daniel Vettori has been ruled out of New Zealand's second cricket Test against England, raising questions about his Test future.

NZL Sailing Team lying top two in three classes (Fuseworks)
The NZL Sailing Team are back in the hunt for medals with three crews lying top two across three classes as 2013 Delta Lloyd Regatta, on in the Netherlands right now, heads into the business end with just two days to go.

Safety ideas will become rules for America's Cup (AFP)
SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - Safety recommendations made by America's Cup regatta director Iain Murray in the wake of British yachtsman Andrew Simpson's death will be made rules of the event, officials said on Thursday.

Joseph steps down as Maori coach (NZ Newswire)
The Maori All Blacks will play Canada and the United States in November under a new coach after Jamie Joseph's decision to step down.

Euro Tour chief sorry for 'coloured athletes' gaffe (Reuters)
By Tony Jimenez VIRGINIA WATER (Reuters) - European Tour chief executive George O'Grady was forced to issue an apology on Thursday after re-opening the Tiger Woods-Sergio Garcia racism ...