Bryan Dawe speaks about the life of his long-time collaborator, political satirist John Clarke, and the special relationship the pair had with their audience.

Passengers who were onboard Qantas flight QF29 from Melbourne to Hong Kong recall mixed scenes from inside the fuselage during the 'stick shaker' incident that left 15 people injured, with one saying people were "tossed out of their seats" and another describing it as "nothing out of the ordinary".

Enjoy your chocolate eggs this Easter, writes Julia Baird. Then, if you want something to reflect on, perhaps think of those for whom Easter means sacrifice, suffering and grief.

A python with a methamphetamine addiction is just one of hundreds of animals being rehabilitated at a prison in New South Wales, and it is also helping to rehabilitate some minimum-security prisoners.

British schools minister Nick Gibb is urging Australia to embrace phonics as part of a national strategy to help children read, saying evidence from around the world shows it's the most effective way of teaching children the skill.

Surgeons may boycott a highly successful heart valve procedure unless the Federal Government makes it compulsory to use the combined skills of a cardiologist and a surgeon.

SANZAR confirms an Australian club is set to be axed from the Super Rugby Competition, with speculation growing that it will be the Western Force.

Nick Kyrgios seals the deal, with his win over American Sam Querrey putting Australia into the Davis Cup semi-finals.

Sunday's action continues at the MCG as Carlton edges Essendon, while the Suns play Hawthorn. Follow for live stats, scores and streams.

A desperate Collingwood holds on for a one-point victory over Sydney at the SCG for its first win of the season. Check out the scores and stats that mattered.

Maged Al Harazi, who is accused of killing his wife in their Canberra home two years ago, faces off with prosecutors as his long-running trial comes to an end.

Papua New Guinea immigration officials detain an Australian woman who is visiting asylum seekers on Manus Island.

United Nations Special Rapporteur Victoria Tauli-Corpuz calls Australia's Aboriginal imprisonment rates "disturbing" after spending a fortnight investigating Indigenous disadvantage nationwide.

Queensland's coking coal exports look set for weeks of major disruptions after Aurizon confirms that some of its key rail lines have been seriously damaged by flooding associated with Cyclone Debbie.

The struggling Wests Tigers announce Ivan Cleary as their new coach as they look to recover from a horror start in the NRL season.

NBN Co vows to continue targeting whistleblowers despite a powerful Senate committee expressing concern that staff were targeted after a police raid on then-senator Stephen Conroy's office.

A first goal to Jackson Irvine and a late finish from Mathew Leckie — both from corners — see the workmanlike Socceroos prevail 2-0 over UAE in a must-win World Cup qualifier.

Adelaide Crows' premiership co-captain Erin Phillips caps off a stunning first year playing football, winning the AFLW's best and fairest award.

Daniel Ricciardo says he will turn a frustrating qualifying crash into a "bit of aggro" during the F1 grand prix in Melbourne.

Follow all the stats that matter in our live AFL score centre as St Kilda faces Melbourne, the Swans play the Power, the Bombers take on Hawthorn and Brisbane and Gold Coast contest the Q-Clash.