A MAN accused of killing his four-month-old son and burying him in a bush grave intends to plead not guilty to murder, a court has been told.

A PERTH couple jailed for starving and abusing a six year-old boy have had their their minimum prison sentences increased almost fourfold.

A LIGHT plane has crashed northeast of Perth, authorities say.

THE east coast of Australia is on a tsunami alert following an earthquake off New Zealand.

A POLICE training exercise involving a gunman in a suburban shopping centre has sparked widespread public panic.

The music mogul is in talks with US TV network FOX to receive a staggering £100 million-a-year deal to appear on hit talent show 'American Idol', a huge increase on his current £25 million-a-year contract.

The late pop icon tried desperately to conceal his abuse of prescription medications from his siblings and even ordered his bodyguards not to let them in his house.

It has been alleged the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) believe the singer's death - he passed away aged 50 from a suspected cardiac arrest last month - may have been due to anaesthesia Propofol, and they believe Michael's personal

The 'Ghosts of Girlfriends Past' actor has reportedly agreed to tie the knot before Camila - who is pregnant with the couple's second child - gives birth this winter.

July 15th 2009 - With 'Borat' causing such a stir back in 2006, the world waited with baited breath for what 'Bruno' would bring us.

By Chris Barclay of NZPAAuckland, July 15 NZPA - Steve Hansen last month suggested the All Blacks' ugly test rugby performance against Italy should be "flushed down the dunny", but evidently one forward avoided having a stinker.

Wellington, July 15 NZPA - Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is about to pull stumps on his involvement with Wellington cricket, on and off the field.

By Chris Barclay of NZPAAuckland, July 15 NZPA - All Blacks head coach Graham Henry has urged Stephen Brett and Colin Slade to continue their development outside Canterbury, arguing the presence of Daniel Carter will stunt their progression to top

July 15th 2009 - Well after this weekend's race the title fight has been thrown wide open. Not that I got to see the race or even the qualifying live!

Wellington, July 15 NZPA - Change continues to seep through Auckland cricket.A week after former Zimbabwean international Paul Strang was appointed to coach Auckland on a two-year contract, wicketkeeper-batsman Gareth Hopkins has been named to captain the province.

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