RANGOON: Thousands of cheering supporters have swarmed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi as the democracy icon took her historic campaign for a parliament seat to the southern constituency she hopes to represent for the first time.

WONDER mare Black Caviar has handled her first start beyond 1200 metres with ease, annihilating her rivals in the 1400-metre Group One CF Orr Stakes at Caulfield.

Captain Marcus North's 93 has helped Western Australia reach 9-284 in their one-day clash with Queensland at the Gabba.

The weather bureau has issued severe thunderstorm warnings for parts of New South Wales and Queensland.

Tottenham boss and England candidate Harry Redknapp indicates he'll at least see the season out with Spurs. Is Harry the man? 

AUCKLAND (AFP) - New Zealand beat Zimbabwe by seven wickets in their opening Twenty20 international at Eden Park on Saturday.

Collingwood's players have backed the club's decision to grant forward Andrew Krakouer personal leave on the eve of the AFL season.

Richmond star Brett Deledio will miss the start of the NAB Cup after being diagnosed with a hamstring injury. Deledio hobbled from the field during the opening period of a 60-minute intra-club hitout on Friday, with the club initially indicating the ...

FORMER Bundaberg Base Hospital surgeon Jayant Patel will know whether he will get a new manslaughter and grievous bodily harm trial by the end of the year.

An inquiry's heard flood engineers could have omitted documents contradicting the Wivenhoe Dam operation.