News in brief – Former detention centre staff call for closure of Manus and Nauru By Matthew BuchananLatest News News Over 100 former staff at the Manus and Nauru detention centres have demanded that the centres be closed and all detainees be brought to Australia. August 17 Details
Rio – 2016 Olympics – Day 11 By Jesse MullensFeatured News Latest News Sport The Newsroom reviews day 11 of the 2016 Rio Olympics, with Aussie sailors dominating the murky seas of Rio. August 17 Details
Rio – 2016 Olympics – Serbia breaks Opals hearts By Luke CullenLatest News Sport The Opals will come home without a medal for the first time since 1992 after crashing out in the quarterfinals against Serbia this morning. August 17 Details
Rio – 2016 Olympics – Great Britain rules the Velodrome By Jesse MullensLatest News Sport Partners Jason Kenny & Laura Trott have claimed gold medals at the Velodrome to take Great Britain’s tally to 50, their highest haul ever. August 17 Details
Rio – 2016 Olympics – Anna Meares bows out By Jesse MullensLatest News Sport Anna Meares’ Olympic campaign has come to a disappointing end after she finished 10th in the women’s sprint event. August 16 Details
Rio – 2016 Olympics – Dual relay success for Aussie swimmers By Jessica BestLatest News Sport Australia has medalled twice on the final day of the 2016 Rio Olympic swimming program. August 14 Details
Rio – 2016 Olympics – Meares makes history with bronze medal By Jesse MullensLatest News Sport Australian flag-bearer Anna Meares has claimed her sixth Olympic medal in the Keirin cycling final. August 14 Details
Rio – 2016 Olympics – Matildas suffer Olympic heartbreak By Ben Owusu-BoakyeLatest News The Matildas have had their hearts broken by host nation Brazil going down 7-6 on penalties. August 13 Details
Rio – 2016 Olympics – Day six By Jesse MullensLatest News Sport Day six saw Fiji win an historic gold medal in the men’s rugby sevens. Simone Biles was outstanding in the Gymnastics while Australia took home some more medals. August 12 Details
Culling of predatory pests on the rise By Ashleigh CantLatest News News Pest control programs have successfully reduced the number of foxes in urban areas over the past 12 months in Sydney. August 12 Details