Plans to construct elevated rail bridges through Melbourne's south-east attracted fierce criticism. We speak to those living in the shadows of 'sky rail' to determine its success.

Giant Jezza on the fringe of footy’s new guard; Ablett doubles down in MRO skirmish; Rampe not alone in moving the goal posts; Seven's Brian roams too far.

A good 4 track is expected to play fair and even with the rail true.

A 29-year-old Inala man allegedly picked up a pair of scissors from a nearby shop bench and swung at an officer while he was being questioned on Sunday afternoon.

Sydney FC coach Steve Corica has admitted revenge for last season's finals defeat to Melbourne Victory was their chief motivation on Sunday night.

The first Magic Round will be remembered as an outrageous success but the real story was Adam Reynolds getting his hands on the NSW Origin jumper.

Our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists give us their very own humorous version of the news of the day.

Trump's admission comes as the US seeks a closed Security Council meeting over Iran and the latest tanker incidents.

West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui has made a strong start to his highly- anticipated comeback game in the WAFL.

Franklin's latest issue has raised further questions among former players over his durability midway into the sixth season of his nine-year contract.

Firefighters are working to control the flames.

It's a scene that is being repeated at other immigration facilities overwhelmed with too many migrant children and nowhere to put them.

A week in photos from award winning Sydney Morning Herald / The Age / Financial Review photographers.

Fremantle forward Jesse Hogan faces a nervous wait after he injured his troublesome right foot during the first quarter of his first match against Melbourne.

“Good artists copy, great artists steal,” is a familiar aphorism most often attributed to Picasso. But a new exhibition at the National Art School takes the concept further.

England have suffered a shock defeat to Sri Lanka but, four years on from a disastrous campaign, they remain one of the teams to beat at cricket's World Cup.

It's thanks but no thanks as Australia's world No.2 Ash Barty makes the difficult decision not to team up with Scotland's Andy Murray at Wimbledon.

Usman Khawaja has endured stinging criticism through this World Cup but insists he can play a key role with the bat.

Simple safety measures such as checking heaters and electric blankets when taking them out of storage and avoiding overloading powerboards will help prevent house fires each winter, experts say.

The death of four children and their mother in a horrific crash left the community "heartbroken", now their father says they were murdered.

The outgoing Liberal Senator has called for Australia to support the US in providing military escorts for oil tankers in the Persian Gulf.

Manly have moved to retain State of Origin stars Tom and Jake Trbojevic before rival clubs can pounce.

An unconfirmed number of confidential medical documents from patients at the RBWH have fallen off a truck as they were taken to be destroyed.

A dream summer is on the verge of turning into a nightmare for England, who are under immense pressure after defeat to Australia.