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Bulldogs' preparation for the 2012 AFL season will kick up a notch in their next pre-season match, with stars Adam Cooney, Brian Lake and Shaun Higgins slated to return. The Bulldogs started their pre-season campaign in Blacktown on the weekend with a...
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Stosur's win over Bartoli was her fourth in a row since her dismal run at home when knocked out early in Brisbane, Sydney and the Australian Open in Melbourne. Her previous win ensured she would move past the $US10 million ($A9.33 million) prizemoney...
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Soliman won the interim IBF Pan Pacific middleweight title with a unanimous 12-round points decision at Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre. He won by scores of 117-114, 118-110 and 110-109, crowning the job with a final round knockdown. The 38-year-old...
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In November, the carrier reduced daily flights to 300 from 340, ended its budget services and deferred plane deliveries. “New investors in Kingfisher haven’t yet materialized,” said Binit Somaia, a Sydney-based director at CAPA Centre for Aviation, an...
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Tedesco is the fullback of the future at Wests Tigers, but even skipper Robbie Farah doesn't know if that NRL future is a matter of weeks, months or years away. Tedesco continued pushing his case for a round one start with another promising trial...
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Feb 19 AAP - Wimbledon junior champion Ashleigh Barty won her first title a professional on Sunday, defeating No.2 seed Olivia Rogowska in straight sets in the final of the pro tour circuit event at Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre. The 15-year-old...
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Sydney have been dealt some horrible news just before the start of the NRL season with English forward Luke Burgess ruled out for at least three months with a foot injury. Burgess fractured his right foot in the Rabbitohs' 18-12 Charity Shield loss to...
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Preaching the line that had become the calling card of former coach Wayne Bennett's time at the NRL club, skipper Ben Hornby said the Dragons' success would continue to be determined by their deeds without the ball. New coach Steve Price would have been...
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Roosters coach Brian Smith says skipper Braith Anasta will start the NRL season in the No.6 jumper despite another standout display from new recruit Daniel Mortimer. Handed a lifeline by the Roosters after being told he was unwanted by Parramatta,...
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Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard insisted on Sunday she was the right person to lead the country, dismissing as "gossip" talk of a possible leadership challenge from within her party after months of poor polls. There have been repeated media...
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Phoenix soccer midfielder Daniel could be sidelined for up to three weeks after picking up an ankle injury in the 2-0 loss to A-League leaders Central Coast. While his team-mates stay in Australia to prepare for the clash against Sydney next Saturday,...
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"We must not forget this loss." Mr Gusmao also opened an exhibition telling the stories of the battle at the Anzac War Memorial in Hyde Park. "It showcases exhibits from the Second World War, and tells the stories of men and women in times of darkness,...
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Stosur's win over Bartoli was her fourth in a row since her dismal run at home when knocked out early in Brisbane, Sydney and the Australian Open in Melbourne. Her previous win ensured she would move past the $US10 million ($A9.33 million) prizemoney...
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Sydney superstar Sam Burgess says his body feels fit and refreshed heading into the 2012 NRL season following last year's injury woes. Burgess was limited to just four games last season because of an ankle injury which required surgery in May, his...
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Folau's NAB Cup showing for Greater Western Sydney last night turned into a fizzer. Picture: Getty Images Source: Herald Sun TO say there were Giant expectations surrounding Greater Western Sydney's official debut last night would be folly. One betting...
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Allen had 14 points and Jenka Stiasna and Kendra Preuninger added 13 each as the Papermakers clinched their first berth in the state round of 16 since 1978. Camas (18-8) came out cold and fell behind 10-3 in the first quarter. But the Papermakers got...
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Hussey has been the standout Australia batsman of the tri-series. Source: AFP Australia take on India at The Gabba in the seventh ODI of this summer's tri-series, with the hosts looking to bounce back from a disastrous outing in Sydney. Ricky Ponting...
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Australian Open of Surfing title. Fellow Aussie and reigning champ of the US Open of Surfing Sally Fitzgibbons took home the win for the women’s title. It was an exciting nine days of action as Hurley and Billabong brought a contest that mirror’s the...
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Goals to Adam Hughes and Billy Mehmet either side of half-time inflicted a costly loss on the Jets, who will finish the round outside the top six if Sydney wins at Adelaide on Sunday. Ahead of Sydney's game, Newcastle (28 points) were two behind...
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