Gai notches G1 ton Gai Waterhouse has notched her 100th win at Group One level with her Melbourne Cup hope Herculian Prince staging a stunning form turnaround to win the Metropolitan Handicap (2400m) at Randwick. Read more on sportal.com.au … [Read more...] about Gai notches G1 ton
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Soniya hopes to win India’s first gold
Soniya hopes to win India’s first gold New Delhi: Indian weightlifting has recently been in the news for all the wrong reasons. Read more on The Telegraph … [Read more...] about Soniya hopes to win India’s first gold
Franz Straka sure to face censure
Franz Straka sure to face censure FLAMBOYANT Fury coach Franz Straka will come under investigation for manhandling an A-League official. Read more on Daily Telegraph … [Read more...] about Franz Straka sure to face censure
Horror holiday road toll leaves 15 dead
Horror holiday road toll leaves 15 dead IN a horror weekend on the roads, 15 people have died in crashes in three Australian states. Read more on News.com.au … [Read more...] about Horror holiday road toll leaves 15 dead
Record setter Elizabeth Hurley
Record setter Elizabeth Hurley Elizabeth Hurley is ''thrilled'' after she and beauty brand Estee Lauder set a new Guinness World Record after lighting 39 iconic world landmarks. Elizabeth Hurley is "thrilled" to have set a new Guinness World Record. Read more on EARTHtimes.org … [Read more...] about Record setter Elizabeth Hurley
Fast track or farce?
Fast track or farce? The government claims its national broadband network will lift Australia to the top of world internet rankings, but the opposition says it is a white elephant. Read more on WA Today … [Read more...] about Fast track or farce?
Commonwealth Games – Delhi making final preparations
Commonwealth Games - Delhi making final preparations Delhi was putting the final finishing touches to preparations for the biggest ever Commonwealth Games on Saturday. Read more on Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport … [Read more...] about Commonwealth Games – Delhi making final preparations
Australia’s Nufarm says not planning asset sales
Australia's Nufarm says not planning asset sales MELBOURNE, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Troubled Australian farm-chemicals maker Nufarm is not looking to sell assets as part of its strategy review, Chief Executive Doug Rathbone said on Tuesday. Read more on Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News … [Read more...] about Australia’s Nufarm says not planning asset sales
New Delhi goes into lockdown for C’Wealth opener
New Delhi goes into lockdown for C'Wealth opener New Delhi will go into a security lockdown Sunday for the opening of the biggest and most trouble-plagued Commonwealth Games. Read more on WAAY-TV Huntsville … [Read more...] about New Delhi goes into lockdown for C’Wealth opener
A grand pickle, let’s do it again
A grand pickle, let's do it again Surrounded by people confused about what would happen next, Pam Mawson instantly knew there would be a grand final replay, but she had more pressing worries. Read more on Brisbane Times … [Read more...] about A grand pickle, let’s do it again
Disease squad axed as Government cuts funding
Disease squad axed as Government cuts funding The Federal Government has cut funding to a national flying squad of disease detecting specialists that has been operating for nearly 20 years. Read more on Australian Broadcasting Corporation … [Read more...] about Disease squad axed as Government cuts funding
Saints fined $12,000 for delays
Saints fined $12,000 for delays The League has sanctioned St Kilda for its unpunctuality on three occasions last week Read more on AFL … [Read more...] about Saints fined $12,000 for delays
Rebels to play Crusaders in trial
Rebels to play Crusaders in trial New Super 15 franchise Melbourne will play the Crusaders in a trial match at AAMI Park on February 5. Read more on Brisbane Times … [Read more...] about Rebels to play Crusaders in trial
Surviving the time shift
Surviving the time shift Australians are bracing for a dangerous but yawn-inducing event: daylight saving. Read more on thewest.com.au … [Read more...] about Surviving the time shift
FFA move Melbourne derby back a week
FFA move Melbourne derby back a week A-League Melbourne Heart Melbourne Victory Yesterday’s drawn AFL Grand Final between Collingwood and St Kilda has forced Football Federation Australia to reschedule the first-ever A-League Melbourne derby. The Melbourne Heart versus Melbourne Victory match at AAMI Park was originally scheduled for Saturday, October 7 at 7:30pm but with the … [Read more...] about FFA move Melbourne derby back a week
Ex-cop ‘sold drugs to impress woman’
Ex-cop 'sold drugs to impress woman' A FORMER Victorian detective has told a Darwin court he sold almost 2000 pseudoephedrine tablets to a "speed cook" to impress a woman. Read more on Perth Now … [Read more...] about Ex-cop ‘sold drugs to impress woman’
Two more Aussie athletes out of Games
Two more Aussie athletes out of Games Australian athletes Scott Martin and Hayley Butler have become the latest withdrawals from the Delhi Commonwealth Games due to injury. Read more on The Age … [Read more...] about Two more Aussie athletes out of Games
Sugar ‘regrets hiring Apprentice winner’
Sugar 'regrets hiring Apprentice winner' Alan Sugar has admitted that he regrets hiring Michelle Dewberry on 'The Apprentice'. Read more on RTE News … [Read more...] about Sugar ‘regrets hiring Apprentice winner’
In sync with each other, out to rule the world
In sync with each other, out to rule the world Roaming around, chatting with other athletes and checking out the International Zone in general, the Australian synchronised swimming team looked fresh and vibrant, reports Anupma Tripathi . Read more on Hindustan Times … [Read more...] about In sync with each other, out to rule the world
Crockett eager to face Kees Meeuws at last
Crockett eager to face Kees Meeuws at last While an 11-year-old Wyatt Crockett was checking in for boarding school in 1994, a promising prop by the name of Kees Meeuws was preparing to absorb some rugby knowledge from legends such as Sean Fitzpatrick, Craig Dowd and Olo Brown. Read more on Stuff … [Read more...] about Crockett eager to face Kees Meeuws at last
Diageo set to review media
Diageo set to review media Drinks giant Diageo is reviewing its media agency arrangements, Mumbrella can reveal. Diageo’s brands include Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker, Jose Cuervo, Baileys and Guinness, Diageo is currently with Mindshare, which has been its agency for the last 10 years. Mumbrella understands that the review is part of Diageo’s global policy of reviewing its agency … [Read more...] about Diageo set to review media
Melbourne transit police arrest graffiti vandals
Melbourne transit police arrest graffiti vandals EIGHT men have been arrested after a police investigation into a graffiti syndicate targeting public transport. Read more on Leader Community Newspapers … [Read more...] about Melbourne transit police arrest graffiti vandals
Jail for meat cleaver attacker
Jail for meat cleaver attacker A father has praised a Melbourne judge for jailing a gatecrasher, who attacked his son with a meat cleaver. Read more on Sky News Australia … [Read more...] about Jail for meat cleaver attacker
Man charged after stabbing death
Man charged after stabbing death THE homicide squad has stepped in to investigate the death of a 37-year-old Victorian man after an alleged stabbing incident. Read more on Daily Telegraph … [Read more...] about Man charged after stabbing death
Boy crashes in balcony dive mishap
Boy crashes in balcony dive mishap A boy is in an induced coma in the Royal Melbourne Hospital after diving from a five-metre balcony into a pool. Read more on Brisbane Times … [Read more...] about Boy crashes in balcony dive mishap
Telstra decides to close Grafton centre
Telstra decides to close Grafton centre Concludes two-week consultation with staff and unions. Read more on iTNews … [Read more...] about Telstra decides to close Grafton centre
Cops threaten to book top cyclists
Cops threaten to book top cyclists GEELONG (Australia) - POLICE chiefs in the Australian city of Geelong have reacted angrily to the antics of some top international cyclists who are set to compete at the world road race championships. Read more on Straits Times … [Read more...] about Cops threaten to book top cyclists
AFL rematch causes planning chaos
AFL rematch causes planning chaos Weddings, home auctions and retail outlets could be the losers from this weekend's AFL grand final as the rematch throws event scheduling into chaos. Read more on The Age … [Read more...] about AFL rematch causes planning chaos
Demi Moore, New Idea settle out of court
Demi Moore, New Idea settle out of court A COURT case involving Hollywood star Demi Moore is expected to be settled out of court, meaning she will not be called to give evidence. Read more on Adelaide Now … [Read more...] about Demi Moore, New Idea settle out of court
‘Human remains’ found buried at Melbourne home: report
'Human remains' found buried at Melbourne home: report Police are investigating a report human remains have been found in Melbourne outer south-east. Read more on ABC via Yahoo!7 News … [Read more...] about ‘Human remains’ found buried at Melbourne home: report