Sydney AFL star Adam Goodes has revealed that he was called an "ape" by a young Collingwood supporter, but refused to blame the 13-year-old girl at the centre of the racism row.
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has told a forum not to lose faith in the lead up to September's election.
Thirty people have been evacuated from apartments in Canberra after a fire broke out.
An NRL player manager is involved in an investigation into a man's death in Queensland.