Britain's parliament is debating whether to take military action against Syria. Prime Minister David Cameron says he's convinced the Syrian regime is behind last week's chemical attack. He says the government has legal advice and can launch a strike against Syria without UN backing.

 

The Coalition has hit back at government claims of a costings black hole. Kevin Rudd says the Coalition has a-ten-billion dollar hole in its savings but the heads of Treasury and Finance say their departments have never costed Coalition policies. 

 

A new poll shows Labor's facing a possible wipe out in Western Sydney. The News Poll has found a 9 per cent swing against Labor in its five most marginal seats there. If that swing was repeated in neighbouring electorates,another four seats would fall to the Coalition. 

 

And the doping watchdog could claim for sculp with Canberra winner Shandor Erl agreeing to assist the investigation into NRL. Erl has been given a provisional suspension and an infraction notice for using and trafficking a banned peptide. He's the first player to be charged as a result of the investigation.