Confused? Even when the three independents make up their minds, the landscape will be far from certain.

A Coalition MP has predicted the three rural independents will back the formation of a Labor government.

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an aggravated robbery at the Curtin Liquor Legends on Saturday, July 31.

Canberra's promising future will take further shape this week with youngster Joel Thompson close to signing a contract extension.

Sydney coach Paul Roos has dismissed any talk of favouritism for next Saturday's AFL semi-final after his side pulled off an outstanding win against Carlton.

A Pakistani player has claimed crooked teammates made $1.8million by fixing the Sydney Test in January, as Salman Butt was caught with up to 15,000 ($A25,000) of the money used in a News Of The World sting to expose alleged spot-fixing during the fourth Test against England at Lord's.

Raiders backrower Bronson Harrison is preparing for a Frank Pritchard-led onslaught down Canberra's right-side defensive edge in Saturday night's qualifying final against Penrith at CUA Stadium.

South Sydney coach John Lang declared he'd put his house on a St George Illawarra premiership after the Dragons extinguished the Rabbitohs NRL finals hopes before they even got off the ground.

ACT Emergency Services responded to more than 360 calls for assistance over the weekend, as high winds and pouring rain combined to bring down trees across the capital.