Watch: Pooch Zac Feddersen of the South Coast may be receiving rave reviews for his starring role in a new television series, but he's not letting things go to his head.
Opinion: We had some very hopeful signs this year, including that some unflashy politicians are doing rather well. Let us be grateful for the gains we have, writes Steve Evans.
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Editorial: ACT Policing is literally between a rock and a hard place when it comes to dealing with the small but hardcore band of so-called "sovereign citizens".
Cricket: Australia have secured their first home Test series win against South Africa in 17 years, crushing the Proteas by an innings and 182 runs at the MCG.
TV: There is a certain extant generation that avoided the ravages of war and economic depression yet still endured great hardship. A childhood with only two TV channels was character-building.
Religion: Pope Francis has said his retired predecessor, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, is "very sick" and has asked for God to comfort him until "the end".
Water safety: Holidaymakers have been warned to take extra care at beaches, rivers and lakes after 11 people died in Australian waterways since Christmas Day.
