Soldier killed in Afghanistan named (AAP)
The Australian government has released the name of the latest Australian soldier killed in Afghanistan .

Navy workers exposed to asbestos: report (AAP)
Thousands of Australian sailors and civilian contractors have been exposed to asbestos because the navy uses long-banned parts, a report has found.

Pilot's disorientation contributed to crash, report finds (ABC)
A report has found a pilot who flew over water at low level in conditions of reduced visibility, probably became partially disorientated when he crashed into the ocean, south-east of Melbourne , killing all on board.

Organ donor rates climbing: figures (AAP)
Organ donor rates have climbed to their highest level since transplant operations began in Australia 40 years ago, official figures show.

Hybrid cars demand 'steadily growing' (AAP)
Sales of environmentally friendly petrol-electric hybrid vehicles are steadily increasing in Australia, new figures show.

Australians buying more bikes than cars (AAP)
Australians continue to buy more bicycles than cars with the economic downturn and climate change driving sales, the Cycling Promotion Fund (CPF) says.

French sailor alive on capsized sailboat (AAP)
A sailor has made contact with Frenchman Jean Le Cam, who is awaiting rescue after his boat capsized during the Vendee Globe solo around-the-world sailing race.

Nadal, Federer advance easily in Qatar (AAP)
Rafael Nadal routed Fabrice Santoro 6-0 6-1, while Roger Federer and Andy Murray also breezed into the second round of the Qatar Open.

Aussies go down in marathon tie (AAP)
Australia's quest for a second Hopman Cup title will have to wait after their finals aspirations were dashed in a marathon 2-1 loss to the Slovak Republic.

Two British Dakar competitors in coma (AAP)
Two British competitors in the Dakar Rally were placed in an artificial coma in Santa Rosa after an accident during Saturday's first stage, organisers said.

Easy win for Davydenko in Chennai Open (AAP)
World No.5 Nikolay Davydenko put aside early season blues to make a confident start in the $A627,000 ATP Chennai Open on Tuesday.

Game there for the taking, says Hussey (AAP)
Mike Hussey says Australia must be on their game if they are to claim a consolation victory against South Africa in the third Test at the SCG on Wednesday.