Missouri's Republican-led House has passed sweeping legislation designed to survive court challenges, which would ban abortions at eight weeks of pregnancy.

A 16-year-old boy and his eight-year-old sister have gone missing in Melbourne.

A gunman has been taken into custody in a dramatic arrest following a crime spree and police pursuit in western Sydney.

Even rival NRL coach Trent Robinson couldn't help but talk up Payne Haas' NSW claims after the prop inspired Brisbane's 15-10 upset over Sydney Roosters.

Kodi Nikorima has been lauded by his coach after the mid-season recruit led the Warriors a second straight NRL victory on Friday.

The commissioner heading an inquiry into police use of informers has joined in with lawyers "having a whinge about Victoria Police" causing delays.

Wallabies superstar Israel Folau remains adamant he should be allowed to keep playing, but Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle warned him to think hard about his next move after sacking him on Friday.

St George Illawarra star Jack de Belin's NRL future hangs in the balance after the Federal Court dismissed his attempt to be reinstated.

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They're more than 5000 kilometres from the nearest polling booth but that hasn't stopped Australia's Antarctic contingent from casting their votes.