Rudd backer McClelland coy on future (AAP)
Government frontbencher Robert McClelland has declined to say whether he will resign from his ministerial post if Julia Gillard wins the Labor leadership vote.

Coroner warns of further boat tragedy (AAP)
The WA coroner has warned that another Christmas Island boat tragedy could happen if rescue capabilities are not improved on the island.

Rogue truck probe deepens (AAP)
A truck operator linked to a triple road fatality faces more allegations as the industry is scrutinised for dodgy practices.

Darwin jail overcrowding nears limit (ABC)
Prison officers say Berrimah jail in Darwin is so overcrowded that the Territory Government is going to have to start placing prisoners in police watch-houses.

Recovering Meldrum says thanks (AAP)
Molly Meldrum has thanked his friends, family and fans for their well wishes during his recovery following a near-fatal fall last year.

Response to blame: WA bushfire inquiry (AAP)
A special inquiry into the Margaret River Bushfire has found poor response and preparation was to blame for the blaze raging out of control.

South Korea demand action after crowd trouble in Oman (Reuters)
Feb 23 (Reuters) - South Korea will seek punishment against Oman for their failure to control supporters in Wednesday's Olympic soccer qualifier between the two teams in Muscat, local media reported on Thursday.

Olyroos optimistic despite failing to reach London (Reuters)
Feb 23 (Reuters) - Australia Olympic coach Aurelio Vidmar has said that missing out on qualifying for the Games for the first time in 28 years would not plunge the future of the Socceroos into crisis.

Palmer again on crash course with FFA (AAP)
Outspoken Gold Coast boss Clive Palmer again appears to be on a crash course with the FFA after challenging the Olyroos to take on his under 23s.

Checa nervy for Phillip Island Superbikes (AAP)
World Superbike champion Carlos Checa is worried about speed and endurance ahead of this year's series starting at Phillip Island.

Swifts choose netball co-captains (AAP)
Mo'onia Gerrard and Kimberlee Green will co-captain the NSW Swifts in the trans-Tasman netball, as the team breaks with the tradition of a single skipper.

Force wary of Brumbies' big back-row (AAP)
The Brumbies start as the bookies' favourite to take first points in their opening Super Rugby clash against the Western Force on Friday night.

Super-Moms set to challenge in New Zealand
Two Super-Moms are set to challenge the queen of Taupo, Joanna Lawn in next week's Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Ironman New Zealand in Taupo. Lawn, the seven time winner of the world's oldest international Ironman, is top seed for one of the toughest tests in sport set for Saturday March 3. While motherhood was once considered an end to any sporting career,

Ironman 70.3 Boise Spotlight
Since 2008, the city of Boise has played host to one of the most unique Ironman 70.3 events in the nation. Ironman 70.3 Boise takes place amidst the breathtaking Rocky Mountains, spanning across a landscape filled with rivers, lakes, forests and high-valley prairies. In addition to its majestic outdoors,

WTC and Club La Santa announce 2012 Ironman 70.3 Lanzarote
World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) and race organizer/ license holder Club La Santa, announce the inaugural Ironman 70.3 Lanzarote, scheduled for November 10, 2012, at Club La Santa in Lanzarote, Canary Islands. Club La Santa has been developing the Ironman Lanzarote race as an athlete favorite for the last 20 years and is now utilizing their

Coach Troy Training Tip: Hill Climbing Strategy/ Technique
When the road tilts up, how well do you ride? Do you employ a proper hill climbing strategy that helps you, or one that's inefficient and slows you down? While your power to weight ratio is all-important (losing weight while maintaining or improving output),

Kona Bound from Florida
Come race morning in Panama City Beach, athletes were quite relieved to see the ocean had settled down and conditions were quite inviting for what proved to be a wildly competitive day of racing. Other than a bit of nagging wind on the bike and run,

Al Sultan and Zelenkova Triumphant in Sri Lanka
Groundbreaking, historical and pioneering, all are words that were used to describe the inaugural Ironman 70.3 Sri Lanka here today.