Bulldogs escape MELBOURNE - The Western Bulldogs endured another AFL scrap but this time emerged victorious, as they beat Melbourne by four points in the wet at the MCG last night. Read more on Examiner.com.au … [Read more...] about Bulldogs escape
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League is dancing with the devil in its relationship with gambling
League is dancing with the devil in its relationship with gambling Brad Fittler described the scourge that has infiltrated rugby league better than anyone when he said that by accepting money from the gambling industry the NRL had allowed the ''devil'' into the room. Fittler provided his insight while defending the Sydney Roosters team he coached last year against allegations … [Read more...] about League is dancing with the devil in its relationship with gambling
Gallop low branch on money tree
Gallop low branch on money tree IF NRL stars want to complain about being underpaid they should spare a thought for CEO David Gallop, who is the worst-paid boss of all the football codes. Read more on The Courier Mail … [Read more...] about Gallop low branch on money tree
Fashion labels show off their ethical colours
Fashion labels show off their ethical colours Family-owned knitting business in inner Melbourne has become latest label to sign up to national campaign promoting ethically produced fashion. Read more on Business Day … [Read more...] about Fashion labels show off their ethical colours
Science grant scheme ‘must have umpire’
Science grant scheme 'must have umpire' Two serious research disputes in Melbourne, one involving Australian of the Year Professor Patrick McGorry, prompt demands for a national umpire to adjudicate scientific altercations. Read more on The Age … [Read more...] about Science grant scheme ‘must have umpire’
Gymnast Amy Kwan wins gold
Gymnast Amy Kwan wins gold KUALA LUMPUR – National junior gymnast Amy Kwan Dict Weng caused a major upset by winning a gold medal at the Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships in Melbourne, Australia on Saturday. Read more on The Malaysian Mirror … [Read more...] about Gymnast Amy Kwan wins gold
Kiwis aim to “live the moment”
Kiwis aim to "live the moment" Experienced wing Sam Perrett detects a good mix of emotions around the Kiwi squad ahead of tomorrow night's Anzac Test in Melbourne. Read more on Brisbane Times … [Read more...] about Kiwis aim to “live the moment”
Santos delays LNG project decision on tax -report
Santos delays LNG project decision on tax -report MELBOURNE, May 7 (Reuters) - Santos Ltd , Australia's-second largest oil and gas producer, said it will defer for up to six months a decision on whether to build an LNG export terminal in Gladstone in Queensland state, as it assesses the impact of a proposed new tax, the Australian newspaper reported on Friday. Read more on … [Read more...] about Santos delays LNG project decision on tax -report
Australian developer, associate killed execution style in Pak hotel room
Australian developer, associate killed execution style in Pak hotel room Melbourne, May 6 : The deaths of a Pakistani-Australian developer and his Hong Kong associate are being treated as execution-style murders after their bodies were found in a Pakistan hotel room. Read more on New Kerala … [Read more...] about Australian developer, associate killed execution style in Pak hotel room
City has lowest grocery prices
City has lowest grocery prices MELBOURNE shoppers have paid more in the past year for roast beef, sugar, margarine, chicken and frozen peas. Read more on Herald Sun … [Read more...] about City has lowest grocery prices
Nail gun fired in strip club stoush
Nail gun fired in strip club stoush A MAN has handed himself into police after he fired a nail gun at a Melbourne men's club early this morning. Read more on Perth Now … [Read more...] about Nail gun fired in strip club stoush
‘Sexy’ Serena overcomes blip to make Rome tennis quarters
'Sexy' Serena overcomes blip to make Rome tennis quarters World number one Serena Williams overcame a mid-match slump to defeat unseeded Andrea Petkovic in three sets at the Foro Italico on Wednesday to reach the quarter-finals of the Rome Open. Read more on AFP via Yahoo! News … [Read more...] about ‘Sexy’ Serena overcomes blip to make Rome tennis quarters
Rio Puts Some Projects on Hold Because of Profit Tax (Update1)
Rio Puts Some Projects on Hold Because of Profit Tax (Update1) Rio Tinto Group, the world’s third- largest mining company, put some Australian expansion projects on hold to study the effect of the government’s proposed 40 percent “super tax” on mining. Read more on BusinessWeek … [Read more...] about Rio Puts Some Projects on Hold Because of Profit Tax (Update1)
Henry’s pearls in political trough
Henry's pearls in political trough YESTERDAY'S interest rate decision by the Reserve Bank, a soaring index of export commodity prices, and house prices jumping more than 20 per cent in Sydney and Melbourne in a year show up the shallowness of our political leadership. All of these phenomena are linked, to the great disappointment to the dreams of most young … [Read more...] about Henry’s pearls in political trough
Design is difference: The AGIdeas forum
Design is difference: The AGIdeas forum 'Design is Difference' is a forum By Design staged at the recent AGIdeas International Design Week in Melbourne. This is a series of forums and workshops presented by the Design Foundation with the endorsement of Alliance Graphic International (AGI). It's an event which attracts designers and students from around Australia and overseas: … [Read more...] about Design is difference: The AGIdeas forum
Storm to become charity case
Storm to become charity case Desperate to find a way to motivate themselves, Melbourne Storm are in the early stages of developing a proposal which would see them playing for charity. Read more on FOXSPORTS.com.au … [Read more...] about Storm to become charity case
Richmond Eagles soaring over South
Richmond Eagles soaring over South RICHMOND Eagles consolidated their place in the Victorian Premier League's top five on Friday with a 3-0 win over South Melbourne. Read more on Leader Community Newspapers … [Read more...] about Richmond Eagles soaring over South
North Melbourne defeat Demons
North Melbourne defeat Demons North Melbourne survived a third-quarter siege to end Melbourne's winning streak and post a 26-point AFL victory at Etihad Stadium on Saturday. Read more on Sky News Australia … [Read more...] about North Melbourne defeat Demons
Doctors deny blame
Doctors deny blame TWO doctors at a private Melbourne hospital are denying responsibility for the death of a patient from a condition they failed to diagnose. Read more on Herald Sun … [Read more...] about Doctors deny blame
Knives flooding into ports
Knives flooding into ports AS Melbourne grapples with a frightening knife culture, authorities reveal 16,000 illegal blades are smuggled into Australia each year. Read more on Herald Sun … [Read more...] about Knives flooding into ports
Aniston ups fitness regime to look good beside swimsuit model in new film
Aniston ups fitness regime to look good beside swimsuit model in new film Melbourne, May 03 : Former 'Friends' star Jennifer Aniston, who is admired by many women for her fit body and stunning looks, is apparently not happy with her figure. Read more on New Kerala … [Read more...] about Aniston ups fitness regime to look good beside swimsuit model in new film
Vale Sir Edward Woodward – a truly remarkable Australian
Vale Sir Edward Woodward – a truly remarkable Australian Around 400 members of the University community, Melbourne legal fraternity and friends and family attended a commemoration celebrating the life of Sir Edward Woodward AC OBE QC, a former Chancellor of the University of Melbourne, who died on 15 April, aged 81 years. By Christina Buckridge. Read more on University of … [Read more...] about Vale Sir Edward Woodward – a truly remarkable Australian
From waste to health
From waste to health Melbourne researchers have truly applied the old adage ‘waste not want not’, turning fruit by-products into a rich source of antioxidants for human health. Nerissa Hannink reports. Read more on University of Melbourne University News … [Read more...] about From waste to health
Netball: Swifts move clear
Netball: Swifts move clear New South Wales Swifts have moved clear at the top of the ANZ Championship table after beating reigning champions Melbourne Vixens in Sydney on Sunday night. Read more on sportal.com.au … [Read more...] about Netball: Swifts move clear
Robertson storms into final
Robertson storms into final MELBOURNE'S Neil Robertson is into the final of the snooker World Championship after beating England's Ali Carter 17-12 in the semi final. Read more on Herald Sun … [Read more...] about Robertson storms into final
New freeway is top priority: state
New freeway is top priority: state State poised to use controversial new planning laws to get $5.3 billion freeway approved. Read more on The Age … [Read more...] about New freeway is top priority: state
Our kids can play too: Scott
Our kids can play too: Scott North Melbourne coach Brad Scott says the hype around Melbourne's younger players has clearly overshadowed what his are capable of Read more on AFL … [Read more...] about Our kids can play too: Scott
Kangas burst Dees’ bubble
Kangas burst Dees' bubble North Melbourne has survived a third-quarter siege to end Melbourne's winning streak and post a 26-point AFL victory at Docklands stadium. Read more on Australian Broadcasting Corporation … [Read more...] about Kangas burst Dees’ bubble
Sunday lunch: The Good Table, Castlemaine
Sunday lunch: The Good Table, Castlemaine ALEXANDER PERRY, born and bred in Castlemaine, went to Melbourne to earn his stripes. Read more on Brisbane Times … [Read more...] about Sunday lunch: The Good Table, Castlemaine
Perfect chance to down Storm: Thurston
Perfect chance to down Storm: Thurston North Queensland captain Johnathan Thurston reckons the Cowboys won't get a better chance to defeat Melbourne than on Saturday night. Read more on The Age … [Read more...] about Perfect chance to down Storm: Thurston