The AFL says North Melbourne president James Brayshaw showed a lack of understanding by accusing the league of double standards in its handling of betting cases.

Mining magnate Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest has been accused of being a "corporate bully" in pushing ahead with an iron ore project in the Pilbara without traditional owner consent.

A young man has described having a gun pointed at his head during a terrifying robbery in Sydney's southwest.

A dangerous prison escapee on the run in NSW is accused of going on a crime spree, allegedly slicing a woman's throat, trying to abduct a little girl and breaking into three homes to steal cars.

Order has been restored at the Christmas Island Detention Centre after 11 asylum seekers launched a rooftop protest overnight.

James Gwilt's AFL season is over after the St Kilda defender had scans on Sunday showing he had ruptured an anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

Melbourne eased to their sixth successive NRL victory on Sunday, brushing aside Canberra 26-0 to become the first team to ever hold the Raiders scoreless at Canberra Stadium.

SYDNEY (AAP) - Manly's 32-10 romp over Newcastle on Sunday wasn't particularly mind-blowing, but it's what they left in reserve which will be terrifying other teams as the Sea Eagles charge towards

Another sickening head knock to Brisbane captain Jonathan Brown added injury to insult as Geelong came from behind to down the Lions by 29 points on Sunday in their AFL clash at the Gabba.

SYDNEY (AAP) - A stirring seven-goal third quarter in heavy rain allowed Fremantle to claim sixth spot on the AFL ladder with a dramatic 11-point win over Sydney at the SCG on Sunday.